Love this. Was just reflecting this morning on absurdity and playfulness. As I age I care less about looking silly. I've got a wool hat with two big fluffy baubles on it. I wore it yesterday on the way to work with my serious-looking coat and business attire. A small, meaningless gesture, but maybe it made someone smile as I crossed the crosswalk in front of them.
Greta, I love this. I've been thinking a lot about playing, as an adult, and how to build more play into my life. It feels related to dada - the idea of embracing absurdity and childlike actions, of being sincere even in utter strangeness. I'm glad you wrote this lovely piece!
I love this, Greta—thanks for sharing these ideas. I watched the Pee-Wee doc last week and found it insightful, moving (and a little tragic). Paul Reubens was a true artist. Related to absurdist music, do you know "Prisencolinensinainciusol"? I've been starting my runs with this song lately, and it's very energizing. Check it out! https://youtu.be/bQDY3HFkh_Y?si=aWwLG6mXRsltRJYK
Let's hear it for nonsense. Nicely said, Greta. I love this.
Love this. Was just reflecting this morning on absurdity and playfulness. As I age I care less about looking silly. I've got a wool hat with two big fluffy baubles on it. I wore it yesterday on the way to work with my serious-looking coat and business attire. A small, meaningless gesture, but maybe it made someone smile as I crossed the crosswalk in front of them.
Greta, I love this. I've been thinking a lot about playing, as an adult, and how to build more play into my life. It feels related to dada - the idea of embracing absurdity and childlike actions, of being sincere even in utter strangeness. I'm glad you wrote this lovely piece!
A Pee Wee honoring. Great read Greta.
I love this, Greta—thanks for sharing these ideas. I watched the Pee-Wee doc last week and found it insightful, moving (and a little tragic). Paul Reubens was a true artist. Related to absurdist music, do you know "Prisencolinensinainciusol"? I've been starting my runs with this song lately, and it's very energizing. Check it out! https://youtu.be/bQDY3HFkh_Y?si=aWwLG6mXRsltRJYK