Looking out for half magic
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Hello everyone, Kind of quiet tonight, a good time to hang out. I’m working, but I noticed my mind was wandering and thought I would take a break to say hello, and introduce Half Magic. Speaking of half, this video looks half fading away, sorry about that. Every once in a while I see a wisp of Cairo, perhaps more half magic, always startling, always appreciated. I suspect she will always be somewhere in the ether of my room, as this is where she truly lived to her last breath. Today is MohammedAli’s birthday. I was startled to note that he was only around five years older than me. Once I was in an elevator with him at the Chelsea Hotel. He was a big fellow, with glowing skin and a warm yet mischievous smile. On his birthday I offer a quote of his that I have loved: It isn't the mountains ahead to climb that wear you out; it's the pebble in your shoe. I have found that a very heartening thought tramping through life. It gives one a mangle perspective. One can always sit on a rock, remove the shoe, shake it out and continue on. Well, as I said, I wish you a happy night, I wish it twice. I wish love, comfort and safety for the children of the world. I wish it a thousand times. Patti Smith is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support the work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit pattismith.substack.com/subscribe
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