and we're starting a new life

When I hear that robin sing
Well I know it's coming on spring
Ooo-we and we're starting a new life

I've been shovelling the snow away
Working hard for my pay
All I gotta say is we're starting a new life
Van Morrison, Starting A New Life.
Not much of a song to read, but very nice to hear.
I've spent my life following things I cannot see
And just when I catch up to them, they slip away from me
I've been down a thousand trails I've never walked before
I found out that without fail, they lead me to your door

And the world keeps turning round and round
It leaves me hanging in the air
My heart keeps turning upside down
And you're still standin' there
Steve Earle, You're Still Standing There.
For my partner. I love you.

Comments

  1. Anonymous29 August 2005 at 07:08

    That's so sweet, that last one. Great songs, both.

    Best with the move, can't wait for the first post from Canada!

    Hope to see you soon for drinks (remember, they're on me)!

    - G

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  2. Zoe29 August 2005 at 11:46

    Look forward to hearing from you over here, on the other side. :)

    (Found your blog recently. Don't ask how, can't remember.) :)

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  3. Anonymous29 August 2005 at 11:52

    Hurry on up here, you crazy kids. Much love, y'all.

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  4. Wrye29 August 2005 at 15:46

    Ack! Someone take a screenshot when the timer reaches zero!

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  5. David Cho29 August 2005 at 22:39

    Awwww, so sweet.

    Looks like you got hit by comment spam too. Did you get an automated email after you got spammed? I didn't.

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  6. laura k31 August 2005 at 18:29

    G: you're on. :)

    Pier 21... will read soon. Sooner or later. But will read.

    Zoe: welcome to wmtc!

    And guess what? My sister-in-law, commenting as mkk, got a photo of the counter. The crazy chick set her alarm - and set up a tripod! Will post soon.

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