Stories- I’m not going to update either Maelgwyn’s Journey or Bad Carl for a while- until I complete the first book of the Maj/ Liam story. I’ve decided that all the Maj business will be covered in 2 books- one that will be the first in the series and one that will be the last in the series. Each book will be about 200 pages, approximately 20 chapters each, give or take a few.
This will help me not be so overwhelmed by the size of the story. My main goal will be to complete Book 1 by my birthday (3/14). This should be doable.
If you want to know more, let me know either through comments or by email (RickSnook@moon-soup.com).
Some story related pictures I made using StarryAi.
Rafe huddles in a doorway to get out of the rain after his father is killedRafe working as a bell-hop in 1929 Portland, OregonA picture of Mikona from when Liam met her at the village of sacred watersMaj dancing on the beach with her friendsThe People of the River (Dagelma) being force marched to reservationsBowl of moon soupNo past, no future
I went to the 1973 North American Retreat of Ananda Marga Yoga Society. There were several good musicians and some excellent devotional music, though that was not the point.
Anyway, this one has played in my head ever since.
Graphics were made by me using AI apps on my phone. Recorded with Audacity Audio and put together using Power Director 365.
This song has meant different things to me over the years. I’ve been writing it slowly over the course of 20 years. Lately I would put Daniel as an inspiration but the old friend in the song is my own heart.
The something that’s coming is the present moment and it contains all possibilities.
This version doesn’t have the lyrics captions. I will post them here instead.
Old Friend
I saw an old friend I had not in years
In the hospital, for a moment or two
His voice was familiar, it came from my heart
As he spoke the words I am saying to you
Ch:
There’s something that’s coming especially for you
It’s time to let go of your fear
Your expectations just hide it from view
It’s important you see what is happening here
You have nowhere to go, the highway moves for you
You don’t need to think about scenes that are gone
You don’t need to worry about what comes before you
Face straight ahead, mind the road that you’re on
Ch
Bridge:
And just in that moment I was whole
And deep in that wholeness I could see
That even though I was locked up in the hospital
Just in that moment I was free
When I opened my eyes I could tell he had been there
Like a scent far away or a sound very small
I don’t give a shit if anyone cares
But that’s what I’ve held on to in spite of it all