Me: Why is believing there is magic in this world so important to you?
Jess: I think, if i am honest with myself, i need to believe there is magic. You see, i have had a very tough three years, it hasn't been anything that many, many other people don't go through - it's just that they *keep* on happening. But, in between it all, in the middle days, i have had moments of great bliss. Large and small. I have seen the magic in my kids amazing resilience. I have seen the magic in a few kind words at the exact needed moment. I have felt love that hurts so much it makes me cry. I have seen my daughter light up when she visits her fairy house in the morning and there is a new and tiny note waiting for her. I need to believe that life will cut me a break soon, that i will magically have a wonderful future.
Me: What are your top 5 songs to sing in the car?
1. "Skinny Love" by Bon Iver
2. "The Night Starts Here" by Stars
3. "Halfway Home" by TV On The Radio
4. "Weighty Ghost" by Wintersleep
5. "Milk Thistle" by Conner Oberst
And, everything by Band of Horses who are my musical super heroes.
Me: Now that all of your kids are in school, you said you have 5 free hours during the day (when they aren't sick with swine flu - yikes!) how do you spend that time; and how would you like to spend that time - in dream land?
In dream land i would spend that time doing some kind of exercise that i actually enjoyed and working on my career as a photographer.
Me: Can you write a haiku (5 syllables, 7 syllables, 5 syllables) about what it's like when your youngest claims into bed with you some nights?
chubby hand face down
softly snoring kicking sheets
winter breeze kisses
Aren't they supposed to have a seasonal reference? I tried...
Me: From looking at your photos (and that one entry about your facebook photo), I can see you like arms and legs but rarely have photos of your face, why is that?
I suppose the same can be said for my Facebook profile pics that have been a series of pictures of my legs and feet - dancing, jumping, running - going somewhere. It reminds me that i do have places to go and a future to embrace.
Me: I've been to British Columbia and I still have nightmares about those giant banana slugs, do you ever get over seeing them around your yard? Have you ever stepped on one? Do they make a yucky sound?
Wow, this woman seems to have the exact same musical taste I do! Popping over to her blog now... It's always nice to discover a kindred music soul. :)
ReplyDeleteSome great questions and answers. Giant banana slugs - yuk. I don't know about them but the 'common or garden' slugs here in the UK are bad enough. Slip on one and you risk breaking your neck. Sends shivers down the spine just thinking about it.
ReplyDeletehhaha, amazing interview!
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