Leavetaking

Today's my last full day in Cape Town. I'm not sure how I feel. It's been a wonderful two years, but I've missed the US. And as much as I've loved the life I've made for myself here, it's never quite felt like home. I'm sad to leave and happy to go. As I'm writing this, I'm half-packed. Which feels appropriate somehow.

I'm starting to think that I might continue blogging here once I return stateside--watch this space as I figure it out. That might just be an excuse to avoid the wrap-up post. But I don't feel ready for a post on leaving. So, instead I'll continue with my dastardly plan to put up music instead of actually reflecting on how I feel. In times of change and upheaval, I always turn to Joni Mitchell. The following two songs from her album Blue, released in 1971, echo my current mood. Two for the road.

Homecoming Music #5

Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros performing "Home," The Troubadour, 2007. The sound and video quality are total crap, but the joy and love in this performance made it too good to pass up.

Homecoming Music #4

Paul Simon performing "Me and Julio Down by the Schoolyard," 1992. This one is in honor of my dearly beloved car, Rosie, the Queen of Crayola.

Homecoming Music #3

Led Zeppelin performing "Going to California" at Earls Court, 1975. The song was written for Joni Mitchell.

Homecoming Music #2

In a continuing trend...





Simon & Garfunkel performing "Homeward Bound" at Monterey Pop, 1967.


Also: HAPPY BIRTHDAY, CAT!!! Can't wait to celebrate with you at home.

Homecoming Music #1

I've been listening to a certain genre of music lately. Homecoming music. Here's one.







Fleet Foxes performing "Ragged Wood" at Glastonbury, 2009.

The Weasels [Are] Closing In

Second-to-last day in the office. Things are crazy. All for now.