first flight

letters

Last night I stumbled upon this amazing blog letters of note, correspondence deserving a wider audience. I got so immersed in reading these personal, deep and lovely letters, time just slipped away. Finally I lay awake in bed thinking about the great value of receiving a hand-written note from a loved one in the distance. And how lucky I am to receive one every once in a while. It also left me with the intention of writing letters and notes more often. But what stuck with me most was the notion of being especially thankful and emotional about the letters from my parents.
So here's a small collection of letters from parents to their children.

Ted Hughes to his 24 year old son Nicholas: Live like a mighty river
Ronald Reagan to his 26 year old soneMichael before his wedding: Love, Dad
F. Scott Fiztgerald to his 11 year old daughter Scottie: Things to worry about
Leo Babauta: Advice to my children

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marina and ulay

'Marina Abramovic and Ulay started an intense love story in the 70s, performing art out of the van they lived in. When they felt the relationship had run its course, they decided to walk the Great Wall of China, each from one end, meeting for one last big hug in the middle and never seeing each other again.

At her 2010 MoMa retrospective Marina performed ‘The Artist Is Present’ as part of the show, where she shared a minute of silence with each stranger who sat in front of her. Ulay arrived without her knowing and this is what happened.' (via zengarage)

touching. and lovely. oh. without words.

valentines

are you doing something for valentine's? with your one special person or a very special friend?
i - or i guess i should say we - have never celebrated this day. i just don't think you need a day like this to show that you love someone. nevertheless it can be a nice reason to do so, additionally.
instead of doing something particular, i'll go home to cologne to see my friends, my love and get some wedding planning done. i haven't been home since christmas and i am super excited to see, hug and hang out with my friends.

anyway, i love this idea, this card and always the simple gesture of giving flowers.