tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5271920444274938299.post2195666717424660985..comments2023-10-01T08:58:09.542-07:00Comments on Bikes and The City: Bikes, books y typewriters.MELI.http://www.blogger.com/profile/01871688353021351859noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5271920444274938299.post-61173958357746043132012-06-07T17:14:19.444-07:002012-06-07T17:14:19.444-07:00Dave, this is well put, quite beautiful.
it is n...Dave, this is well put, quite beautiful.<br /> <br />it is now so easy to rapidly share things that we often forget what tactile, senses and time we put into just ordinary life minus all the gadgets+technology and this extremely fast pace for some of us.<br />I'm entirely with you on the senses, most of my friends have made good fun of me for 'always smelling things' - well yes I am just extremely curious in may aspects of life.<br />I don't think extremely genius math, just basic logic in the subject, if that makes sense ;) which to me often doesn't until it is a bit too late. One thing I am very proud of is investing in my education. anyways.<br /><br />Film, paper, music and communicating via this internet, I look forward continuing doing so with you and everyone that can relate, read, digest slowly and take a few moments to absorb this strange+beautiful life.<br />thank you. xxomMELI.https://www.blogger.com/profile/01871688353021351859noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5271920444274938299.post-58099162117607720222012-06-07T17:08:56.348-07:002012-06-07T17:08:56.348-07:00<3 u both<3 u bothMELI.https://www.blogger.com/profile/01871688353021351859noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5271920444274938299.post-57794649567883534802012-06-07T17:08:15.203-07:002012-06-07T17:08:15.203-07:00that is charming memory dottie, thanks for sharin...that is charming memory dottie, thanks for sharing. I had no idea you grew up as an army brat until recently reading your new blog, very fascinating. it would be great if you build new memories with a similar typewriter, I can't imagine what these older machines have seen, typed.<br /><br />+yes, isn't that Patti Smith's image just as rad +poetic as she is, I am absolutely in love with it.<br />and listening to old people's very unique fashion of describing things, makes life okay for the moment being. I am an avid listener to that language.<br /><br />and thank you for your words, as always. xxomMELI.https://www.blogger.com/profile/01871688353021351859noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5271920444274938299.post-60045885921186571942012-06-05T12:25:21.175-07:002012-06-05T12:25:21.175-07:00Heh, thanks Tim :) *fist bump back*Heh, thanks Tim :) *fist bump back*Dave Feuchthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06103790541088515008noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5271920444274938299.post-43706892619515628642012-06-05T12:20:36.909-07:002012-06-05T12:20:36.909-07:00^^^
THIS is a fanTAStic comment.
Very well-put, D...^^^<br />THIS is a fanTAStic comment.<br /><br />Very well-put, Dave.<br /><br />My head hurts from nodding as I read it!<br /><br />*fist bump*<br /><br />-TimFFFhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17311121440699550841noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5271920444274938299.post-46306307908951314502012-06-05T12:17:02.111-07:002012-06-05T12:17:02.111-07:00Well, you know it's going to be a good post wh...Well, you know it's going to be a good post when it starts with a sentence like that!<br /><br />I also have a strong attraction to physical objects, especially ones like books and records which not only are interesting objects, but contain so much humanity. I still buy a fair amount of new music on vinyl (most recently, Sigur Ros' new album), and I will generally refuse to read electronic books unless I can't find a real one. Not out of any kind of ethical snobbery or feeling that eBooks are evil or anything - it's just that for me, the touching, feeling, smelling, visual textures, typography - it's all part of the experience for me, and reading an eBook, all of that is totally gone. It would be somewhat analogous to "eating" via a flavorless pill, or caressing a smooth, glass version of your lover.<br /><br />It's amazing how a single moment's impression can trigger a reflection over an entire lifetime. How our brain stores so many intricate connections between things - people, experiences, smells, sounds, colors... it's a crazy indexing system, and it sure causes a lot of surprises. Glad this one brought Rico out for all of us to meet. I wish I could have tried his cookies!<br /><br />I suppose I may be out of luck, as I hate math. But maybe I can still accomplish some moderate success :)<br /><br />I think typing on a typewriter, in a way, is kind of like shooting film photography - you have to be more deliberate, thoughtful - because you can't just send what you just did to never-never land with the push of a button. Once you click the shutter, or press they key, it's done. It's permanent. Of course, you can throw away the photo, or rip up the paper, but it just somehow feels more indelible, more definite. You've just brought something physical into the world, and it's not so easy to remove it.<br /><br />Thanks for the post - it's always nice to come upon a blog entry that takes a little time and thought to digest before feeling capable of commenting. I like that.Dave Feuchthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06103790541088515008noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5271920444274938299.post-43607967692359660842012-06-04T06:06:10.918-07:002012-06-04T06:06:10.918-07:00What a beautiful story about Rico. Sometimes havi...What a beautiful story about Rico. Sometimes having memories and feelings triggered unexpectedly, while out in the world, is hard, but I like the idea of being open to what the universe is saying.<br /><br />Taking time to sort out thoughts by writing on a typewriter is an alluring thought. I seem unable to organize my thoughts when writing by hand, but often the computer feels too much like work, not personal enough. When I was a girl my dad gave me his old Army typewriter and I very seriously pecked away on it in my bedroom, imagining that I was already the author I assumed I would one day be. :) That typewriter was lost sometime among a series of moves, but now I'm going to keep my eyes open a thrift stores for a new old one. <br /><br />Thank you for sharing your thoughts here. I love hearing your perspective on the world.<br /><br />P.S. Patti Smith on a bike = awesome!<br /><br />P.P.S. "the Starbucks, the brown one..." :)Dottiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03984050970208363927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5271920444274938299.post-65866121285708932102012-06-03T16:42:14.265-07:002012-06-03T16:42:14.265-07:00many thanks kesha, that is so sweet of you. do sta...many thanks kesha, that is so sweet of you. do stay in touchMELI.https://www.blogger.com/profile/01871688353021351859noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5271920444274938299.post-20098340824366956692012-06-03T16:41:18.228-07:002012-06-03T16:41:18.228-07:00many thanks brad, glad you enjoyed it as much as i...many thanks brad, glad you enjoyed it as much as i do sharing it xxoMELI.https://www.blogger.com/profile/01871688353021351859noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5271920444274938299.post-54256931421709001252012-06-02T15:33:43.189-07:002012-06-02T15:33:43.189-07:00Love your stories, Meli. And what a beautiful type...Love your stories, Meli. And what a beautiful typewriter!Bradhttp://www.citysnaps.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5271920444274938299.post-56304763185433822122012-06-01T18:24:41.358-07:002012-06-01T18:24:41.358-07:00you are very welcome old dude. gracias for stoppin...you are very welcome old dude. gracias for stopping by <3<br />xxomMELI.https://www.blogger.com/profile/01871688353021351859noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5271920444274938299.post-20079587471741672212012-06-01T18:23:04.189-07:002012-06-01T18:23:04.189-07:00that is a great story, thanks for sharing JRA. I&#...that is a great story, thanks for sharing JRA. I'm sure she will find a new appreciation for things that are considered almost obsolete but with a fond, slow and personal meaning for each note and letter that is written :)<br />thx as always for your comments xxoMELI.https://www.blogger.com/profile/01871688353021351859noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5271920444274938299.post-35115230590757970542012-06-01T18:16:18.789-07:002012-06-01T18:16:18.789-07:00thx for the kind words beautiful <3
send me yo...thx for the kind words beautiful <3 <br />send me your mail addy: bikesandthecity /at gmail<br /><br />+this goes to anyone wanting to receive snail mail<br />xxoMELI.https://www.blogger.com/profile/01871688353021351859noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5271920444274938299.post-63903600875523926892012-06-01T17:21:16.692-07:002012-06-01T17:21:16.692-07:00I would luv to receive a letter from you! Continue...I would luv to receive a letter from you! Continue to heal my sweet Meli <3 <br /><br />xoxo,<br />Tye<br />http://www.lagelledailydose.blogspot.comAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02164929821524029952noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5271920444274938299.post-2482694279738407762012-06-01T11:06:29.704-07:002012-06-01T11:06:29.704-07:00Miss you Meli! So glad you are back at it! I was...Miss you Meli! So glad you are back at it! I was sad when u left!keshanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5271920444274938299.post-74224461922655651442012-06-01T07:50:44.272-07:002012-06-01T07:50:44.272-07:00Meligrosa, Thanks for a brilliant post.
Old DudeMeligrosa, Thanks for a brilliant post.<br /><br />Old DudeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5271920444274938299.post-31794818545655574672012-06-01T06:17:55.510-07:002012-06-01T06:17:55.510-07:00I put one of my old typewriters in my daughter'...I put one of my old typewriters in my daughter's room, on a bookshelf. One day she took it down, and started using it. Whenever I walk past her door and hear her tapping on those keys, rather than texting or other online activity, I smile a little. People still appreciate that rare thing, an actual, personal letter via snail mail, and I believe that your friends who receive them from you consider themselves most fortunate. xoJohn Romeo Alphahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01289456379789026152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5271920444274938299.post-23640784046427656722012-05-31T23:17:09.787-07:002012-05-31T23:17:09.787-07:00it is so easy to be wired+connected 24/7 that I li...it is so easy to be wired+connected 24/7 that I like the snail mail form very much. <br />tactile paper, smell and the handwritten form are beautiful. <br />thanks for stopping by anonymousMELI.https://www.blogger.com/profile/01871688353021351859noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5271920444274938299.post-30732121024630668552012-05-31T23:09:30.779-07:002012-05-31T23:09:30.779-07:00I am always fascinated by all the tasks, classes a...I am always fascinated by all the tasks, classes and activities that continue to adjust as the times+technology so rapidly changes. My mom took secretary courses when I was in daycare and the sound of 35+ typewriters going at full speed is a very fond memory I'm surprised I am able to recall so well, along with the smokey-smell of the building.<br />thanks for your thoughts as always and for serving our country. let me know what you think of the KR's ramblings :) xxomMELI.https://www.blogger.com/profile/01871688353021351859noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5271920444274938299.post-56272338294542564852012-05-31T22:36:41.075-07:002012-05-31T22:36:41.075-07:00muchas gracias álvaromuchas gracias álvaroMELI.https://www.blogger.com/profile/01871688353021351859noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5271920444274938299.post-44648348903877304752012-05-31T22:36:19.825-07:002012-05-31T22:36:19.825-07:00you are very welcome Tim, thanks as always for rea...you are very welcome Tim, thanks as always for reading +your support<br />do keep me posted if you do that, I bet some inspiration will be sparkedMELI.https://www.blogger.com/profile/01871688353021351859noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5271920444274938299.post-20127285671927380352012-05-31T22:35:08.880-07:002012-05-31T22:35:08.880-07:00<3<3MELI.https://www.blogger.com/profile/01871688353021351859noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5271920444274938299.post-59184635887949478432012-05-31T22:34:51.199-07:002012-05-31T22:34:51.199-07:00grazie mile carina, he was from turin :)grazie mile carina, he was from turin :)MELI.https://www.blogger.com/profile/01871688353021351859noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5271920444274938299.post-10703667314334837612012-05-31T22:34:02.535-07:002012-05-31T22:34:02.535-07:00gracias ramonagracias ramonaMELI.https://www.blogger.com/profile/01871688353021351859noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5271920444274938299.post-9846657626331394612012-05-31T22:33:38.141-07:002012-05-31T22:33:38.141-07:00dear oaktowner, many thanks for the warm words +we...dear oaktowner, many thanks for the warm words +welcomeMELI.https://www.blogger.com/profile/01871688353021351859noreply@blogger.com