I don’t
know about you, but I love this time of year. A lot of my memories and emotions
are…should I say melancholy? The days are getting shorter, the air becomes
chillier, and it seems the world is preparing for hibernation. If I had any
doubt before, it is evident that summer has ended. As the holidays approach,
this time of year for me has always had a reflective, peaceful, and sometimes
sad feeling that surrounds it.
It is
captured perfectly in “It’s the Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown” when Snoopy is
roaming the countryside as his alter ego the Flying Ace is off fighting wars
before he crashes the kids Halloween party. It’s a simple story, equal parts of
sincerity; honest affection for certain aspects of children and childhood but
there is a blunt admission of the failings of people and their world. Halloween
always brings a certain feeling to the air, a shape shifting of sorts. I love
this time of year and I love Halloween. I love to see the city come alive when
ordinary people become whomever they want. It’s the chilly winds and longer
nights that make up for this wonderful and strange time.
Brian O'Neill
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Bruce Ballenger
October 28, 2014
Flashing
Matt,
It’s been way too fucking long! Last time we were together was back at the Panic New Years Show 06-07. Yeah, we have talked since but we gotta make time. I get it that having a family and business that your time is limited but the thing is, you always make time. I think it’s our time now. I do have a lot more freedom as far as flexibility is concerned but I would only go to the mountains and that’s it. I think you should come out with Noah (son) over the Summer and we do a multi-day rafting trip. You guys would love it! Give me a shout and lets set something up. Seven fucking years!!!
Your Brother,
Brian