and Livingston WAS: Depression

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wrote: " You know what inspired it? 'Another Grey Morning' by

, lol. (I don't have a fixation on him, but talking about

him, brought up his songs in my mind). Though in that song, it was

talking about a woman who was trying to do anything to feel, to get

rid of that grey feeling. "

and Livingston (' brother who teaches at Berkeley in

Boston) have a way with phrases ... so evocative and yet, they write

songs that have gossamer touches of sadness that make even the most

negative emotion somehow romantic and beautiful.

I have a favourite Livingston song called " I Can Dream Of You "

and in it the lyrics read, in part:

Lord knows that I'll be in for hard times; pain will know my soul

And the wind is blowing from the north and it comes down so cold

Ah, but never will I lose a hope 'cause I can dream of you.

[end quote]

wrote: " I'm a romantic too--someone just called me that on

Saturday. But not diehard--the practical side of me is too strong. "

Oh, I have a practical side that's pretty dominant. It's just that I

have this incredibly broad romantic streak that makes my friends and

acquaintances and colleagues laugh. But mostly, I think it makes my

boyfriend laugh loudest because I'm quite certain he's never known

anyone before who perseverates on romance the way I can and do.

wrote: " Probably why your poetry and songs are so beautifully

written. "

Thank you. <blush>

Raven