It’s a broken world, a world of violence, of unspeakable atrocities, where a troubled young man can walk into a school and shoot kindergartners. At Christmastime. It is a senseless act of anger and mental illness.
And when there are no words to do any of this justice, there is music.
Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.” Matthew 19:14
Sleep in heavenly peace.
So last night Kristi and I were talking about how communication has changed so much in thirty years. This was after a successful video Skype call with Uncle Leo and Aunt Marty back in Kansas City, a thoroughly enjoyable experience that we plan to repeat soon.
If you’re old enough, think back to 1986. The early-to-mid-eighties were really a tipping point for technology in America. Computers in the home. The very first cellular phone tech started hitting the market. Music devices that produced flawless sound using lasers. There was this strong sense that the future wasn’t quite here yet, but would be strolling by at any moment.
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Some highlights I want to share because if I’m not sharing something inspiring tonight, I will say some things I shouldn’t.
So.. Neil. Thank you for your words. Thank you for inspiring my husband with your words. Thank you for reminding me that I’m just like every one else in the creative field (and thank God for that).
“If you have an idea of what you want to make, what you were put here to do, then just go and do that. And that’s much harder than it sounds and, sometimes in the end, so much easier than you might imagine.”
“I hope you’ll make mistakes. If you’re making mistakes, it means you’re out there doing something. And the mistakes in themselves can be useful.”
“That was the hardest lesson for me, I think: to let go and enjoy the ride, because the ride takes you to some remarkable and unexpected places.”
Yes, yes, and again YES. Watch the video. Find your own pearls of wisdom.
“Make interesting mistakes, make amazing mistakes, make glorious and fantastic mistakes. Break rules. Leave the world more interesting for your being here. Make good art.”
I’m working on it, Mr. Gaiman. I’m working on it.
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