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"Words are flowing out like endless rain into a paper cup. 
They slither while they pass, they slip away across the universe. 
Pools of sorrow, waves of joy are drifting through my opened mind, 
possessing and caressing me. 

Nothing's going to change my world 
Nothing's going to change my world 
Nothing's going to change my world
 
Images of broken light which dance before me like a million eyes. 
They call me on and on across the universe. 
Thoughts meander like the restless wind inside a letterbox. 
They tumble blinding as they make their way across the universe." 

– Fiona Apple, "Across the Universe"

Mr. Toad's Wild and Naked Ride

Tctraynor
2005-11-04 21:34:56

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the roo. Didn't mean to, but I did. Dead as a doornail. I couldn't lie on-camera and say that I saw the roo skipping off into the wilderness happy as a lark. I just said I hit one and didn't say the aftermath of it. I am sure they can creatively edit it. They also asked me the question as I was petting a roo, "What is better, dogs or roos?" I answered: "Definitely dogs." I think that was the wrong answer. I'm sorry! Don't mean to be difficult – roos are interesting, but dogs are love incarnate. Roos do a waltz, but dogs rock! They also asked me what it was like to say good-bye to the people I have traveled with. As you know, I don't like that question or situation. When I was talking about all the good-byes I have had to say on this trip and in my life, I started to choke up. I am such a wussy. But what do you expect from a 3-year-old?

The Last of the Great Unwashed Takes a Bow

After the TV shoot in Brisbane, I had to say "see ya" to my traveling mate of the last 4 months, Tony. As adverse as I am to saying goodbye, I knew this wasn't goodbye but just a "see ya later." Nevertheless, it's not easing saying "see ya" either.

Tony was the perfect traveling companion. His sense of humor made the trip a joy – imagine calling a car trunk after a type of shoe (how much can you fit in a hiking boot, I ask you? Hilarious). His choice in cars gave me tons of fodder for these travel articles. His calm demeanor was the perfect antidote to my moods. His encyclopedic knowledge of rock music impressed the hell out of me whenever we were playing road rock trivia in Eve, Vicki or Hannah. How many songs can you name with "weather" or "city names" in their title? I named a certain number, and Tony could easily double it. But they were usually all Queen songs – still impressive though.

See you and thank you, Tony. Tea, no milk or sugar, with loads of biscuits. Wait, scrap that, let's ...