“Well there’s a piece of Maria in every song that I sing.
And the price of a memory is the memory of the sorrow it brings.”
– Mrs. Potter’s Lullaby - Counting Crows
Many lyrics over many years have resonated deeply within me, from Counting Crows’ songs especially. Mrs. Potter’s Lullaby has a few I quote quite a bit, but the one I just quoted above, has a very specific meaning to me....
A Brainless Nod is a blog about love and life, passionately written using articles, poetry, and serial web fiction. We are Dan and Lisa, and we both enjoy writing immensely. We hope you enjoy this look at our passions, our life together, and our opinions. Posts are sporadic due to us entering college, but expect new stuff every now and then!
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Language Fails Me
Words are slippery things in the English language. I have a friend who was in the Navy being a linguist. Since he had a better understanding of languages, he always said, “English is the best language in the world.” Personally, I disagree.
I disagree on many points. The fact is, I cannot say many things without some string of adjectives in front of it to define what the heck it is I’m trying to say. I think that’s pretty dumb. I can’t tell someone I love them as a friend, without tacking on a bunch of stuff, because if I don’t tack on that crap, then suddenly I’m in love and my entire marriage is in jeopardy.
I disagree on many points. The fact is, I cannot say many things without some string of adjectives in front of it to define what the heck it is I’m trying to say. I think that’s pretty dumb. I can’t tell someone I love them as a friend, without tacking on a bunch of stuff, because if I don’t tack on that crap, then suddenly I’m in love and my entire marriage is in jeopardy.
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