Big Thinking When I’m Out of the Office

Posted on April 27, 2012 by Julie Beman

I’ve been out of the office for a couple of days to deal with some medical stuff. The shift of scene has been pretty amazing. Despite having to deal with some unpleasant things, I’ve been making/planning lots of art. I’ve written two new songs and asked a friend to write a melody for some lyrics I’ve had hanging around since October. This kicked-off productive revisions to those lyrics. So really, three songs in two days.

I’m seeing lots of personal connections/conclusions here, but I want to talk one that feels really relevant to me right now: we need universal healthcare. Continue reading →

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Fragment

Posted on December 15, 2011 by Julie Beman

So here I am, in the back seat of a car heading north after a night in New York City. It’s two in the morning. Downtown Hartford is beautiful approached from the south, especially on this clear night. An invisible length of raffia holds the tall buildings together like a bouquet. Light shines out of windows. Light reflects off of glass, metal, car, river.

Light and depth shine and play like eyes in sunlight, eyes releasing tears, eyes under a streetlight, eyes looking into the future, eyes asking silent questions.

Light and depth draw my gaze. I stare into Hartford’s bright eyes at night.

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