If I had my life to live over again by Nadine Stair
If I had my life to live over again,
I’d dare to make more mistakes next time.
I’d relax.
I’d limber up.
I’d be sillier than I’ve been this trip.
I would take fewer things seriously.
I would take more chances,
I would eat more ice cream and less beans.
I would, perhaps, have more actual troubles but fewer imaginary ones.
you see, I’m one of those people who was sensible and sane,
hour after hour,
day after day.
Oh, I’ve had my moments.
If I had to do it over again,
I’d have more of them.
In fact, I’d try to have nothing else- just moments,
one after another, instead of living so many years ahead of each day.
I’ve been one of those persons who never goes anywhere without a thermometer, a hot-water bottle, a raincoat, and a parachute.
If I could do it again, I would travel lighter than I have.
If I had to live my life over,
I would start barefoot earlier in the spring
and stay that way later in the fall.
I would go to more dances,
I would ride more merry-go-rounds,
I would pick more daisies.
Art by Lorraine Sorlet
Recommended listening: Vincent (Starry, Starry Night) - Don McLean + James Blake's cover
A 17-Hour Chronological Playlist of Beatles Songs
Amanda Palmer plays Ukulele Radiohead covers
Truth - Kamasi Washington My Dear Acquaintance (A Happy New Year) - Regina Spektor
Links of the Day: New York Times picks the 10 Best Books of 2017
The Best Documentaries of 2017
Patti Smith’s Photographic Work
What I Learnt in 2017
Mid-Century Modern Graphic Design
(This one's the last post in 2017.
This has been a powerful year for me personally, and I'm looking forward to starting 2018 filled with optimism and a newfound purpose for myself. :)
I wish you a Happy New Year and hope that in 2018, all your resolutions incorporate myself as good habits, that you read good books that ignite the mind, and that you always follow the light.
Cheers. Have a good one!)