Disappearing Clouds

Thread originally posted on the Aeclectic Tarot Forum on 03 May 2002, and now archived in the Forum Library.

Talisman	03 May 2002
'Lo all, Did you ever lay on your back on the grass, hands behind your head, and disappear a cloud? With a little practice, and a day dreaming mood, you can do it. You can grow clouds too, but that's harder, I think. Maybe you have to be a little kid to do this. I can do it. Maybe I never grew up. So, I am saying goodbye. I am off to Alaska for the summer where a little log cabin and the midnight sun in a remote corner of the North waits for me. Twenty hours of daylight, and moose and bears for neighbors. If you go outside in the watery twilight and howl, then wait, you will hear answering howls from the famous sled dog kennels a mile away. Neighbors. Also, no computer, 'cause no electricity. No vast public library, Tai Chi classes, United Nations of restaurant choices. But, with a job driving a truck only three days a week, plenty of time to write. And loaf. I know I've been impenitently periphrastic, always a divagator, but you've always answered my questions and been patient with my predjudices and the slow chuckwagon speed I move at. I've stood on the ground and admired you tarot funambulists, working high and daring without a net. As a guide to life, searching for adventure is as naive as it is essential. To be free of self and the nagging necessities of maturity is usually to be irresponsible and wasteful, but on the road to adventure it is truly liberating and enchanting, the challenge and promise of the morning. Sigh. Wordy again. But, I layed out the three cards at the base of the Talisman spread, and this time they stood for Situation, Self, Journey, and the cards said "Go!" I'll miss you all. Lots. More than I want to say. When I return in the fall, I'll pop in, but I probably won't find the warm tarot village I've known. Probably a busy and thriving tarot city. But I will check in. Gods willin' and the crick don't rise. So, I'll post this, pull the plug, turn out the lights, and go. Doesn't every writer dream of having a remote log cabin? Take care all, Talisman

.dc	03 May 2002
talisman, *pout* your post made me sad. i will be sad to see you not online but will await your return and your posts on life. have fun in AK., i was there for a short while in the summer... the long days are wild to say the least. when it's midnite out it looks like 6pm in denver. wierd. please drop in from time to time and let us know how ruffin it is! and if you stop by in seattle or portland, or. let me know and we'll do lunch sometime. happy travels and good luck! fare thee well, .dc

Kaz	03 May 2002
have a great journey talisman, hope to see you back in fall..... kaz

Mystick Dragon	03 May 2002
Fare thee well your vacation. Return to us anew and rested. You'll have a lot of catching up to do! --Dragon

jade	03 May 2002
wow. what a beautiful journey you have awaiting you. i send hugs (of companionship) and lots of words to fill your head, giving your pages much company as you write :D love jade :D

Diana	03 May 2002
May the road rise to meet you May the wind be always at your back May the sun shine warm upon your face The rain fall soft upon your fields And until we meet again May God hold you in the hollow of his hand

Kiama	03 May 2002
Talisman... In a way, I am sad, because this is very short notice, and I will miss you more than I can express here. But, I am so happy, because you are doing something you want to.. You're going on an adventure, and I know I would give a thousand days of Aeclecic for one of those. Return to us in the Autumn, and show us the fruits of your labours.. Or, well, your loafings... Blessings to you and your travels. You Fool (Tarot card style) you! Kiama

Malachite	03 May 2002
Best of luck with your journey...it sounds cool... you have to learn lots to bring back and share! we want metaphysical souvenirs! Lights on your path...and good wishes.... go dissappear those clouds!

Melvis	03 May 2002
Several weeks from now, when I've got Writer's Block, Tarot-Reader's Block, or whatever kind of Block is bound to come up when it's all hot and humid and sticky here in the Midwest, I'm going to go outside and howl at the moon. And somewhere in that land of the midnight sun, I expect a certain writer and his canis lupus arctos neighbors to howl back an inspirational reply! Safe journey, Talisman. We'll miss you terribly! Peace, Melvis :TSTRE

Umbrae	03 May 2002
Miss ya... Wave as you go by Seattle...

kayne	04 May 2002
Wow Talsiman, beautifully said. I was sad... then happy and now envious! I am still in the cacoon stage before my own big adventure... I would love to be where you are right now! Enjoy, take care and we look forward to your return. :D

Pollux	04 May 2002
I just can't pick a suitable smily for this post. No smilies here, then... I wonder whether I may hear your howling... I doubt it, since Alaska and Italy are WAY too far, especially as regards time zones... I wonder whether you'll read this farewell posts as well... I'm just sad... :( BUT, I am waiting for your return. I'll be missing your wit and sharpness... But I hope your travel will provide inspiration, and fulfillment. *Pollux opens the window and starts staring at the Moon...*

Major Tom	04 May 2002
Quote: Originally posted by Talisman But I will check in. Gods willin' and the crick don't rise. Talisman I'll be looking for reports from the end of the road. :) And gems of wisdom from the north upon your return in the autumn. }) Fare well my friend.

Jenny-Li	04 May 2002
A big ((((((((((((((hug)))))))))))))))) for the road - I wish you all well, and I know you will have loads of good stuff to pick up from this journey, of course you should go! Though we'll all miss you. As a city chick (although Stockholm is such a small city it would probably go as a town in any other country...!) I can assure you: the depth of love and warmth doesn't depend on the size of the city - it will always be here. Have a great time - see ya when you get back! Light and love (and a little goodbye-sigh), Jenny :)

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