Art History, Biology, George Winston
Research for art history demands the exclusive use of book resources. Having found one I thought might help, I stopped by the circulation desk on my way out of the library to check it out. The librarian was not the usual old woman, but a guy in his late twenties, with large dinner-plate type earrings. “Ah, Limoges - that’s some very interesting stuff.” Slightly thrown off by a circulation desk employee making conversation, I managed to reply, “Yeah, I have this paper on an object from there.” His knowledge on the subject was explained when he replied that he was an art history graduate student; he asked who my professor was. “Oh … ummm …” I hedged, tossed about by the unpredictable waters of unexpected conversation - I couldn’t remember her name. With no other option, I was forced to admit that I couldn’t recall the name of my art history prof, after having been in her class for almost a full semester: “I’m pretty tired, I honestly can’t remember.” As I was leaving, he recommended I get some coffee and then start on the book. On my way out the doors, the name magically popped into my head - Cynthia Becker. Her name is Cynthia Becker!
Yesterday, we were taking a bio exam, immersed in that long silence that falls over exams. The quiet was sporadically perforated by gentle rustling of paper, or exasperated sighs of test-based frustration. Suddenly, we heard a rush of water at the front of the lecture hall, and a quiet yet unmistakably clear shit! from our bio professor. By the time we looked up, the water had been turned off and a pile of bubble tests lay soaked in water. I left the bio test with a 10 dollar gift certificate (for making copies), and the bizarre image of drying tests scattered all over tables.
In other news, I am going to see George Winston in concert (there are two tickets) at Orchestra Hall. As solo artists go, he is my favorite because he has inspired my piano playing for many years. I really feel “prepared” to see this concert, because I have heard, as far as I know, all of his recorded piano music. Incidentally, I have also heard his concert content is usually a surprise and doesn’t necessarily stick to the albums. It will be unmic’ed as he likes to perform totally acoustic - I think it could be amazing.
Oh, and thanks for the comments lately, it’s good to see the system working - sorry that filling out the form security stuff is a little involved, but it makes tumbledry a little safer for everyone. God bless all of you.
P.S. In these past two weeks I have had three moments of absolute serenity. They were brief, but their effects certainly were not fleeting. One was driving back from Lifetime on the Wednesday before Thanksgiving, and the others I can not recall exact times. But to have that feeling wash over you, that everything is ok, and will be ok, that you are fine — that is something I wish for everyone.
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John
Don’t worry about forgetting their names Alex. It isn’t like elementary school anymore. You won’t remember any of their names in a couple years, at least I don’t. :)