independence day: my top four "ben and jerry's" ice cream flavors for the july 4th holiday weekend: "coffee heath bar crunch", "cherry garcia", "karmel sutra," and "peanut butter cup." my top four pop songs to hear as background wallpaper at a bbq: "love's divine" by seal, "amazing" by george michael, "everything" by alanis morisette, "accidentally in love" by counting crows. my top four usa spots i've never been to (but would love to go to) to watch (or set off) fireworks: lanikai beach, oahu, hawaii, the top of a lighthouse at key west, florida, a fishing pier off a beach at aguadilla, puerto rico, a camp at palm desert, california. my top four wishes for the usa: continued development, strong legislative support, and the eventual implementation of the us department of peace; a widespread cultural re-examination of the level of violent brutality that seems to pervade the consciousness and makeup of america and a real attempt to sensitize our citizens to embrace a gentler, humane, and more loving approach towards one another; genuine and visible attempts made by all politicians and concerned citizens to sustain our wildlife habitats and protect the environment; and finally, restored pride in a country that has reprioritized its values and placed human rights above weapons and bombs, mindless consumerism, abject power, and indifference towards people everywhere who continue to suffer and struggle under the wheel of political inequity and economic injustice.
mixtape for july 2004: "never is a promise" (live acoustic) by fiona apple, "cathedral song" by tanita tikaram, "radio" and "go it alone" by lucas mire, "inside my love" by minnie riperton, "ride me like a wave" (wet mix) by janis ian, "colorblind" by counting crows, "noah's dove" by 10,000 maniacs, "northern star" by melanie c, "purple rain" and "reason to believe" by stina nordenstam, "going down in flames" by maura o'connell, "farewell" by rosie thomas
a new month and only a few more weeks before summer officially begins for me. lots of correspondence to catch up with, writing projects to further. everyone is lighting up firecrackers tonight, getting ready for the big weekend. the moon is full and yellow and full of hope.
gay pride day! last night went to a magnificent party at dawn and angela's home in chicago . .celebrated with great company and delicious homemade indian cuisine and special desserts . .xavier came with and we met some wonderful people .. all smiles and joy and frivolity. stayed well past bedtime and drove back home under a dark red moon that almost touched the ground . .
