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I want to fly like a seagull
To the sea
Fly like a seagull
Let my spirit carry me
I want to fly like a seagull
'Till I'm free

pretty much sums up marriage

And nothing is gained by not gathering roses.

Rose: I love you, Jack.
Jack: Don't you do that, don't say your good-byes.
Rose: I'm so cold.
Jack: Listen, Rose. You're gonna get out of here, you're gonna go on and make lots of babies, and you're gonna watch them grow. You're gonna die an old... an old lady warm in her bed, but not here, not this night. Not like this, do you understand me?
Rose: I can't feel my body.
Jack: Winning that ticket, Rose, was the best thing that ever happened to me... it brought me to you. And I'm thankful for that, Rose. I'm thankful. You must do me this honor, Rose. Promise me you'll survive. That you won't give up, no matter what happens, no matter how hopeless. Promise me now, Rose, and never let go of that promise.
Rose: I promise.
Jack: Never let go.
Rose: I'll never let go. I'll never let go, Jack.

Today is my birthday, and I was feeling in the dumps.
I took off from work and spent part of the day in downtown Raleigh.
On the way out to my car, I saw all these people shuffling into the Salvation Army.

Perspective.

empty quiet and cold

at least the backyard was.
inside the house was another story altogether.