She sailed across the heaven
in a boat called
the barque of a million years.
at the end of each day she was thought to die,
and sailed on her voyage through the underworld
leaving the moon to light the world above.
the boat would sail through the 12 doors
representing the twelve hours of the night-time
...the next dawn she was born again
6th (Saturday)
Text from Susan in the middle of the night, [Happy
Birthday tiger.] A text, with video, from Myle, at
8:30am. Spent 6 hrs with Reanne, that started with
tea at Blenz on Broadway near Cambie, ramen at a
place next door, a chocolate sundae with two candles
at Mcd's, stop at Deserres, book browzing at Chapters
at Granville & Broadway, and then across Granville St
Bridge on the bus. 'We're going across your bridge,'
she said, halfway across. Hugged her leaving the bus,
with wcpaper under my arm, & said, 'You're the best,'
which very much sums up my feelings
8th (Monday)
Texted Myle, 'Happy Year of the Monkey!'
9th (Tuesday) [Isis, Goddess of Magic & Healing]
Heavy rain
10th (Wednesday) [Isis, Goddess of Magic & Healing]
Texted Reanne, 'Started your Isis drawing yesterday
All the elements sort of magically came together on
Monday... & strange things are happening again with
the Egyptian measurements!' She texted back, [I'll send
u the birthmark pic later today. Text from Myle with a
video of the girls
11th (Thursday) [Isis, Goddess of Magic & Healing]
Steady, heavy rain
12th (Friday) [Isis, Goddess of Magic & Healing]
Sunny, extremely warm
13th (Saturday) [Isis, Goddess of Magic & Healing]
...Late this evening Eve texted, [The pain is still
intense] [And I think I'm quitting my job] 15 texts or so
later, she texted, [Ok] [We can have lunch there]; & I
replied 'K. That would be great!'
14th (Sunday) [Isis, Goddess of Magic & Healing]
Quiet day, overcast, with rain off & on
15th (Monday) [Isis, Goddess of Magic & Healing]
Vietnamese chicken noodle soup with Eve, on Robson, in a
nice little nook by the window, as it rained down heavily
outside
16th (Tuesday)
Exchanging texts with Reanne, who described her visit to
Portland, & sent along a photo of her birthmarks, 'That's
my leg', 'See how odd my markings are.'
17th (Wednesday)
Showing Reanne the drawing at Blenz, Tinseltown in dark
overcast weather, threatening rain, the 'Big W' neon
glowing red against the leaden sky
18th (Thursday)
Working on three collages, & the webpages for 'Isis'
20th (Saturday)
Gave Deeksha a print of the 'Isis' drawing, which she
seemed quite intrigued by
22nd (Monday)
Texted Reanne in the morning, who texted back later in
the evening, [Hi Richard how r u? I'd love to get
together and yes absolutely. Oh I'm so excited! My theta
healing workshop went beautifully and I'm so renewed and
set on a promising path. I am looking forward to seeing
it!! It's a full moon tonight so sleep well] Texted back
'Reanne hi, was listening to Bowie on the headphones
Full moon wow! Sweet dreams & Moonage Daydream!' She
texted back a minute later, [Very cool] [NYT NYT Richard]
24th (Wednesday)
Texted Myle, 'Survivor tonite!' Texted back, 'Thanks for
the reminder.' Showed Joyce the 'Isis' drawing, which
she seemed intrigued by. Met Janis Brass at London Drugs
on Robson! She suggested we go to a drafting class
reunion
25th (Thursday)
Tea with Reanne at Blenz, at noon. Made plans to go on
some sort of hike or walk every month, starting in March
to Bowen Island. That girl is so impressive!
