shades of grey

The Eyes of God
Originally uploaded by mlog.

The blanket greyness of winter can seem like it's stretching on forever. But there's always the tantalising thought that above the cloud, the sun is still shining. I don't know whether that brings hope or frustration. Both and, perhaps. How long, O Lord, to sing this song?

first listen

Trouble in LaLa land, reel one
Originally uploaded by aroid.

I heard two songs today for the first time, both of which promise to stay burned in the psyche for good: Dylan's 'Blind Willie McTell' and Brian Wilson's 'Love and Mercy'. Something sacred happens when you hear a great song for the first time. It's like meeting someone who's destined to be your close friend. You don't know them, but you know you will. And rather than take up valuable memory on your hard-drive, great songs generate space in which to breathe and stretch and dance to a different tune. Classic.

volte face

Mercy
Originally uploaded by youarewhatyoudelete.

I was looking at photos from two years ago the other day, and felt depressed that I was looking older. But then I realised: right now, I'm the younger face I'll be looking at in another two years' time. So I'll savour that thought and live in the knowledge that I'll always look two years younger than the face I'm set to become.