happy new year?

by scout.

To write on or even about New Years presents a special problem of avoiding sentimentality and cliches.  It is a demanding task that involves constant reminders of reality, which can be a rare thing to come by these days.  

Today I wake up to find E gone.  This isn't a surprise since I drove her to the airport yesterday, but still it is the morning after and I miss her not being downstairs.  No more trips into town to hang out all day.  Now, before I go making us pull out the hankies again (and I don't mean fans of the actor), this is also a good thing.  WHAAAAAAAAT?  You may ask.  

Thank you for asking.  It is a good thing because we both have so much that we need to do and right now, we are taken in different directions in order to be brought back together.  

Silver lining and all.

Welcome back home E!  Feel that Australian sunshine and take enough in for all of us here.  Hug your family and dance in your bedroom!  Jump on your bed--it won't leak or pop!  Visit your friends and catch up on everyone's lives!  Get a tan and send photos!  And miss us and remember all our wonderful memories here.  Ok, ok, I know I've stepped clear into the sentimental waters.  That's life. 

society of enlightenment

by scout.

art by e.

Today is both a sad and happy day.  For it is the day that E and I have finally created our creation Society of Enlightenment (S of E).  Many of you with sharp minds and quick wit will notice that the name of our blog represents our first initials.  This is because we are great.  The name also demonstrates the behavior that can be expected from this particular blog.  It will be one of enlightenment for society.  Feel free to check back seven or eight times an hour to find out the latest news of which books, art and music will help to further your                  enlightenment.  

Now the sad part of the day is that blog day numero uno is also the day that E flies away home to Australia.  We are Jack's broken hearts.