Ulisse:Il Viaggio e' l'unica costante
Nome: Riccardo
Un viaggiatore che naviga di isola in isola, di avventura in avventura
Un collega italiano mi ha gentilmente invitato a fare la cena del veglione ed il pranzo di Natale con la sua famiglia invece che da solo.
Sono quei gesti che colpiscono, che ti fanno parlare di fratellanza umana, che sono cosi’ comuni tra noi emigrati ed anche cosi’ difficili da rifiutare.
Mi ritrovo cosi’ sazio come da tempo non sono, ancora maggiormente stanco perche’ non ho potuto riposare circondato da due furie uno di 11 anni e l’altra di 6, o cosi’ credo.
Tutto sommato pero’ va bene anche cosi’, lasciarsi andadare ad un po’ di conversazione, e ottimi dolci piu’ alcuni piatti molto apprezzati, in primis le melanzane grigliate con olio, aglio, prezzemolo, aceto e peperoncino in insalata.
Oggi dormirei a fondo dopo due risvegli consecutivi alle cinque e mezza ma il lavoro mi reclama.
Buona giornata a voi tutti.
When I die and they lay me to rest
Gonna go to the place that's the best
When I lay me down to die
Goin' up to the spirit in the sky
Goin' up to the spirit in the sky
That's where I'm gonna go when I die
When I die and they lay me to rest
Gonna go to the place that's the best
Prepare yourself you know it's a must
Gotta have a friend in Jesus
So you know that when you die
He's gonna recommend you
To the spirit in the sky
Gonna recommend you
To the spirit in the sky
That's where you're gonna go when you die
When you die and they lay you to rest
You're gonna go to the place that's the best
Never been a sinner I never sinned
I got a friend in Jesus
So you know that when I die
He's gonna set me up with
The spirit in the sky
Oh set me up with the spirit in the sky
That's where I'm gonna go when I die
When I die and they lay me to rest
I'm gonna go to the place that's the best
Go to the place that's the best
Gonna go to the place that's the best
When I lay me down to die
Goin' up to the spirit in the sky
Goin' up to the spirit in the sky
That's where I'm gonna go when I die
When I die and they lay me to rest
Gonna go to the place that's the best
Prepare yourself you know it's a must
Gotta have a friend in Jesus
So you know that when you die
He's gonna recommend you
To the spirit in the sky
Gonna recommend you
To the spirit in the sky
That's where you're gonna go when you die
When you die and they lay you to rest
You're gonna go to the place that's the best
Never been a sinner I never sinned
I got a friend in Jesus
So you know that when I die
He's gonna set me up with
The spirit in the sky
Oh set me up with the spirit in the sky
That's where I'm gonna go when I die
When I die and they lay me to rest
I'm gonna go to the place that's the best
Go to the place that's the best
(Spirit in the sky – Doctor and the medics)
Il viaggiatore tossisce un po’ di meno.
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Ancora qualche giorno e poi torno ancora una volta in Italia, abbandono queste lande uggiose e coperte dalle nuvole per festeggiare capodanno al sud, sperabilmente sul mare.
Migliaia di chilometri in pochi giorni, ma poi spero in un po’ di relax, sono arrivati dei libri per un esame che conto di dare in qualche settimana e mi ritrovero’ a dover studiare, ma va bene anche cosi’.
Pochi giorni a casa dai genitori e poi via, turista, nel proprio paese, come talvolta succede, come talvolta bisogna fare per perdere la tempesta che ci insegue che ci corre dietro, che ci vive dentro.
Un po’ come a Narnia il leone deve ritirarsi dopo aver ruggito, ma tornera’ quando ve ne e’ vero bisogno.
Buone feste
'Twas in another lifetime, one of toil and blood
When blackness was a virtue and the road was full of mud
I came in from the wilderness, a creature void of form.
"Come in," she said,
"I'll give you shelter from the storm."
And if I pass this way again, you can rest assured
I'll always do my best for her, on that I give my word
In a world of steel-eyed death, and men who are fighting to be warm.
"Come in," she said,
"I'll give you shelter from the storm."
Not a word was spoke between us, there was little risk involved
Everything up to that point had been left unresolved.
Try imagining a place where it's always safe and warm.
"Come in," she said,
"I'll give you shelter from the storm."
I was burned out from exhaustion, buried in the hail,
Poisoned in the bushes an' blown out on the trail,
Hunted like a crocodile, ravaged in the corn.
"Come in," she said,
"I'll give you shelter from the storm."
Suddenly I turned around and she was standin' there
With silver bracelets on her wrists and flowers in her hair.
She walked up to me so gracefully and took my crown of thorns.
"Come in," she said,
"I'll give you shelter from the storm."
Now there's a wall between us, somethin' there's been lost
I took too much for granted, got my signals crossed.
Just to think that it all began on a long-forgotten morn.
"Come in," she said,
"I'll give you shelter from the storm."
Well, the deputy walks on hard nails and the preacher rides a mount
But nothing really matters much, it's doom alone that counts
And the one-eyed undertaker, he blows a futile horn.
"Come in," she said,
"I'll give you shelter from the storm."
I've heard newborn babies wailin' like a mournin' dove
And old men with broken teeth stranded without love.
Do I understand your question, man, is it hopeless and forlorn?
"Come in," she said,
"I'll give you shelter from the storm."
In a little hilltop village, they gambled for my clothes
I bargained for salvation an' they gave me a lethal dose.
I offered up my innocence and got repaid with scorn.
"Come in," she said,
"I'll give you shelter from the storm."
Well, I'm livin' in a foreign country but I'm bound to cross the line
Beauty walks a razor's edge, someday I'll make it mine.
If I could only turn back the clock to when God and her were born.
"Come in," she said,
"I'll give you shelter from the storm."
(Shelter from the storm – Bob Dylan)
Il viaggiatore vi augura di essere felici con i vostri cari in questi giorni se li avete ancora o con voi stessi se conducete un’esistenza solitaria.
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Credo si possa chiedere il 140% alle persone se sai da che parte prenderle, il problema sorge quando chiedi ancora il 10% di piu’ puoi essere nella ragione piu’ assoluta che rischi di spezzare quel filo che ti legava ad una persona.
Oggi mi e’ stato chiesto di arrivare puntuale in ufficio, il problema e’ che la mia parte di lavoro la faccio ed e’ maggiore della media, il mio lavoro mi richiede ore straordinarie non pagate per essere compiuto correttamente, non voler risolvere i problemi di ordine strutturale, ma invece guardare a simili pulci mi infastidisce molto.
Sto pensando ad uno sciopero bianco, faccio le mie ore ed esco, non faro’ piu’ il mio lavoro e se mi verra’ richiesto il perche’ del decadimento del servizio rispondero’ che dovendo essere puntuale me ne devo andare per tempo dall’ufficio.
Il clima e’ negativo, il lavoro e’ troppo e la gente troppo poca e scarsamente motivata, situazioni rinviate da anni stanno venendo al dunque e purtroppo non vedo alcuna reazione.
Almeno arrivano le feste che mi auguro saranno per voi che riposate gioiose, io rinvio a capodanno il mio temporaneo letargo.
I know it’s late, I know you’re weary
I know your plans don’t include me
Still here we are, both of us lonely
Longing for shelter from all that we see
Why should we worry, no one will care girl
Look at the stars so far away
We’ve got tonight, who needs tomorrow?
We’ve got tonight babe
Why don’ t we stay?
Deep in my soul, I’ve been so lonely
All of my hopes, fading away
I’ve longed for love, like everyone else does
I know I’ll keep searching, after today
So there it is girl, I’ve got it all now
And here we are babe, what do you say?
We’ve got tonight, who needs tomorrow?
We’ve got tonight babe
Why don’t we stay?
I know it’s late, I know you’re weary
I know your plans don’t include me
Still here we are, both of us lonely
Both of us lonely
We’ve got tonight, who needs tomorrow?
Let’s make it last, let’s find a way
Turn off the light, come take my hand now
We’ve got tonight babe
Why don’t we stay?
We’ve got tonight babe
Why don’t we stay?
(We’ve got tonight – Bob Seger)
I know your plans don’t include me
Still here we are, both of us lonely
Longing for shelter from all that we see
Why should we worry, no one will care girl
Look at the stars so far away
We’ve got tonight, who needs tomorrow?
We’ve got tonight babe
Why don’ t we stay?
Deep in my soul, I’ve been so lonely
All of my hopes, fading away
I’ve longed for love, like everyone else does
I know I’ll keep searching, after today
So there it is girl, I’ve got it all now
And here we are babe, what do you say?
We’ve got tonight, who needs tomorrow?
We’ve got tonight babe
Why don’t we stay?
I know it’s late, I know you’re weary
I know your plans don’t include me
Still here we are, both of us lonely
Both of us lonely
We’ve got tonight, who needs tomorrow?
Let’s make it last, let’s find a way
Turn off the light, come take my hand now
We’ve got tonight babe
Why don’t we stay?
We’ve got tonight babe
Why don’t we stay?
(We’ve got tonight – Bob Seger)
Il viaggiatore alle volte se ne andrebbe sbattendo la porta.
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Lo confesso la serie televisiva mi piace, perche’ e’ pensata bene, perche’ e’ un po’ inusuale scegliere un personaggio femminile come protagonista, perche’ i ruoli maschili sono di sostegno, perche’ il mondo spionistico mi affascina e per tutta una serie di ragioni.
Ho comprato a piu’ riprese quindi il box della stagione di turno, al momento mi manca la 4 in merito alla quale sono francamente indeciso, l’altra settimana ho riiniziato a guardarmi la prima serie e conto di completare la visione per natale delle tre serie programmate finora.
Mi piace molto il personaggio del padre, tradito suo malgrado dalla moglie, con una doppia vita ai massimi livelli, diviso tra le attivita’ quotidiane ed una figlia che oltre che essere prodiga di soddisfazioni gli causa anche parecchi mal di testa.
Non e’ forse questo anche l’amore? Andare a cacciarsi nei guai piu’ impossibili pur di realizzare quello che altri vogliono solo per vedere quel sorriso con cui ci accolgo e ricominciare subito dopo.
Bilanciando al contempo quella gran tragedia quotidiana che e’ il lavoro che priva di tanto tempo tutti noi.
Canzone triste oggi, nonostante il soggetto, o forse anche per quello, chissa’ forse bisognerebbe ogni tanto imparare a sognare.
As your bony fingers close around me
Long and spindly
Death becomes me
Heaven can you see what I see
Hey you pale and sickly child
You're death and living reconciled
Been walking home a crooked mile
Paying debt to karma
You party for a living
What you take won't kill you
But careful what you're giving
There's no time for hesitating
Pain is ready, pain is waiting
Primed to do it's educating
Unwanted, uninvited kin
It creeps beneath your crawling skin
It lives without it lives within you
Feel the fever coming
You're shaking and twitching
You can scratch all over
But that won't stop you itching
Can you feel a little love
Can you feel a little love
Dream on dream on
Blame it on your karmic curse
Oh shame upon the universe
It knows its lines
It's well rehearsed
It sucked you in, it dragged you down
To where there is no hallowed ground
Where holiness is never found
Paying debt to karma
You party for a living
What you take won't kill you
But careful what you're giving
Can you feel a little love
Can you feel a little love
Dream on dream on
(Dream on – Depeche Mode)
Long and spindly
Death becomes me
Heaven can you see what I see
Hey you pale and sickly child
You're death and living reconciled
Been walking home a crooked mile
Paying debt to karma
You party for a living
What you take won't kill you
But careful what you're giving
There's no time for hesitating
Pain is ready, pain is waiting
Primed to do it's educating
Unwanted, uninvited kin
It creeps beneath your crawling skin
It lives without it lives within you
Feel the fever coming
You're shaking and twitching
You can scratch all over
But that won't stop you itching
Can you feel a little love
Can you feel a little love
Dream on dream on
Blame it on your karmic curse
Oh shame upon the universe
It knows its lines
It's well rehearsed
It sucked you in, it dragged you down
To where there is no hallowed ground
Where holiness is never found
Paying debt to karma
You party for a living
What you take won't kill you
But careful what you're giving
Can you feel a little love
Can you feel a little love
Dream on dream on
(Dream on – Depeche Mode)
Il viaggiatore si avvicina alle feste con il solito umore triste.
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Un collega ha compiuto gli anni ieri, qualche telefonata da casa, parenti e via dicendo e poi gnocchi al tavolo da solo guardando una serie televisiva su DVD, i festeggiamenti rinviati un paio di giorni quando potra’ finalmente tornare a casa per una settimana.
Essere esuli alle volte non e’ il migliore degli scenari, un caminetto spento, senza che il calore degli affetti ci possa raggiungere e colmare queste lunghe distanze.
Chilometri alle spalle e sacrifici che pesano, come suggerisce lo splendido film con Nicolas Cage una intera vita diversa potrebbe dischiudersi in certi scenari.
Inseguire il successo o la tranquillita’ familiare?
Io ho un’amara lezione da digerire qui, ritengo che quando non vi e’ soddisfazione economica, non vi sia mai tranquillita’ familiare e tale opzione mi sembra considerata da sempre un maggior numero di emigranti che lasciano un’economia.
Con il tempo ho conosciuto situazioni in cui almeno al momento questa non sembra sia la regola, ma sicuramente sono rare, il che la dice lunga sulle reali possibilita’ offerte dal paese d’origine.
Ecco allora giornate come questo Natale dove oltre ad aprire il regalo sotto l’albero al mattino mi tocchera’ andare in ufficio per coprire quel turno eterno che mai mi ha abbandonato da quando ho firmato questo contratto.
Un allegro risveglio con l’alba, ben prima delle sei del mattino
And I
Never thought I'd feel this way
And as far as I'm concerned I'm glad I got the chance to say
That I do believe I love you
And if I should ever go away
Well then close your eyes and try to feel the way we do today
And than if you can't remember.....
Keep smilin'
Keep shinin'
Knowin' you can always count on me
for sure
that's what friends are for
In good times
And bad times
I'll be on your side forever more
That's what friends are for
Well you came and open me
And now there's so much more I see
And so by the way I thank you....
Ohhh and then
For the times when we're apart
Well just close your eyes and know
These words are coming from my heart
And then if you can't remember....Ohhhhh
(That’s what friends are for – Stevie Wonder)
Never thought I'd feel this way
And as far as I'm concerned I'm glad I got the chance to say
That I do believe I love you
And if I should ever go away
Well then close your eyes and try to feel the way we do today
And than if you can't remember.....
Keep smilin'
Keep shinin'
Knowin' you can always count on me
for sure
that's what friends are for
In good times
And bad times
I'll be on your side forever more
That's what friends are for
Well you came and open me
And now there's so much more I see
And so by the way I thank you....
Ohhh and then
For the times when we're apart
Well just close your eyes and know
These words are coming from my heart
And then if you can't remember....Ohhhhh
(That’s what friends are for – Stevie Wonder)
Il viaggiatore augura buone feste a tutti e cerchera’ di festeggiare degnamente con un giorno di ritardo un compleanno.
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La salute e’ sempre precaria, sono dietro a sciroppi vari e mucolitici, per riscoprirmi piegato nel cuore della notte scosso dal troppo tossire.
Lo sciroppo e’ almeno quello buono al papavero rosso, lievemente sedativo, ma molto buono come gusto, fossero tutte cosi’ le medicine..
Mille pensieri affollano la mia mente, regali, preoccupazioni, bucati, tutto si mescola in una lavatrice senza fine, neppure dormire fino alle dieci e mezza la domenica aiuta.
In cima a tutto questo una situazione un po’ assurda, di quelle che se ti muovi ti tirano le pietre, se non ti muovi ti tirano le pietre e tu non sai piu’ cosa fare, tanto che dato l’aria di tempesta che tira fuori dalla porta sembra sia meglio tenere gli infissi ben chiusi.
Ho pure perso il mio berretto di Donald Duck ieri sera, il colmo della sfiga, oppure la diretta conseguenza della tensione che non riesce a lasciarmi, preso come sono tra mille fuochi.
Domenica guardando una serie TV mi sono ritrovato a sorridere ed a pensare che certe volte certe verita’ sono cosi’ ovvie che e’ difficile crederci, mentre altre si cerca sempre di schivare la mazza che ci immaginiamo davanti da non riuscire a percepire il paesaggio circostante.
Il sospetto non paga quasi mai, anzi distrugge le poche certezze, specie se ci vogliamo fermare all’ovvio.
When the road gets dark
And you can no longer see
Just let my love throw a spark
And have a little faith in me
And when the tears you cry
Are all you can believe
Just give these loving arms a try
And have a little faith in me
Have a little faith in me
Have a little faith in me
And when your secret heart
Cannot speak so easily
Come here darling, from a whisper start
And have a little faith in me
And when your back’s against the wall
Just turn around and you, you will see
I will catch you, I will catch your fall
Just have a little faith in me
Have a little faith in me
Have a little faith in me
‘Cause I’ve been loving you, for such a long, long time
Expecting nothing in return
Just for you to have a little faith in me
You see time, time is our friend
‘Cause for us, there is no end
And all you gotta do, is have a little faith in me
I will hold you up, I will hold you up
And your love, gives me strength enough to
Have a little faith in me
Hey hey
All you gotta do for me girl
Is have a little faith in me
And you can no longer see
Just let my love throw a spark
And have a little faith in me
And when the tears you cry
Are all you can believe
Just give these loving arms a try
And have a little faith in me
Have a little faith in me
Have a little faith in me
And when your secret heart
Cannot speak so easily
Come here darling, from a whisper start
And have a little faith in me
And when your back’s against the wall
Just turn around and you, you will see
I will catch you, I will catch your fall
Just have a little faith in me
Have a little faith in me
Have a little faith in me
‘Cause I’ve been loving you, for such a long, long time
Expecting nothing in return
Just for you to have a little faith in me
You see time, time is our friend
‘Cause for us, there is no end
And all you gotta do, is have a little faith in me
I will hold you up, I will hold you up
And your love, gives me strength enough to
Have a little faith in me
Hey hey
All you gotta do for me girl
Is have a little faith in me
(Have a little faith in me – John Hiatt)
Il viaggiatore sta lottando con la tosse e la stanchezza.
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Ogni persona e’ un po’ diversa, fatta a modo suo chi esteriorizza tanto con continui gesti d’affetto e bacetti, chi e’ un po’ piu’ riservato.
Io preferisco comunque chi sa manifestare il proprio affetto o i propri sentimenti rispetto a chi tace, purche’ non trascenda.
Il perche’ e’ presto detto, penso che chi si frena abbia paura ad ogni buon conto a lasciarsi andare fino in fondo.
Preferisco una carezza portata a termine che una solo accennata, un bacio dato piuttosto che rifiutato.
La freddezza in una coppia mi lascia perplesso preferisco la tenerezza, mi sa di maggior sintonia.
Non parlo di quei risucchi con il botto che certi adolescenti tremolanti provano entusiasti, ma semplicemente di un segno esteriore della sintonia nella coppia.
Alle volte basta cosi’ poco...
Baby
Ladies
Fellas
Are you ready?
Lets dance
Baby (ooooh)
I know you like me (I know you like me)
I know you do (I know you do)
Thats why whenever I come around
Shes all over you (shes all over you)
I know you want it (I know you want it)
Its easy to see (it's easy to see)
And in the back of your mind
I know you should be fucking me (babe)
Don't cha wish your girlfriend was hot like me?
Don't cha wish your girlfriend was a freak like me?
Don't cha
Don't cha
Don't cha wish your girlfriend was raw like me?
Don't cha wish your girlfriend was fun like me?
Don't cha
Don't cha
Fight the feeling (fight the feeling)
Leave it alone (leave it alone)
Cause if it aint love
It just aint enough to leave my happy home (my happy home)
Lets keep it friendly (let's keep it friendly)
You have to play fair (you have to play fair)
See I dont care
But I know She aint gonna wanna share
Leave it alone (leave it alone)
Cause if it aint love
It just aint enough to leave my happy home (my happy home)
Lets keep it friendly (let's keep it friendly)
You have to play fair (you have to play fair)
See I dont care
But I know She aint gonna wanna share
Don't cha wish your girlfriend was hot like me?
Don't cha wish your girlfriend was a freak like me?
Don't cha
Don't cha
Don't cha wish your girlfriend was raw like me?
Don't cha wish your girlfriend was fun like me?
Don't cha
Don't cha
I know I'm on your mind
I know wed have a good time
I'm your friend
I'm fun
And I'm fine
I aint lying
Look at me shine
You aint blind (you aint blind)
I know I'm on your mind
I know wed have a good time
I'm your friend
I'm fun
And I'm fine
I aint lying
Look at me shine
You aint blind
I know she loves you (I know she loves you)
So I understand (I understand)
I probably be just as crazy about you
If you where my own man
Maybe next lifetime (maybe next lifetime)
Possibly (possibly)
Until then no friend possibly
Is a drag for me
I know wed have a good time
I'm your friend
I'm fun
And I'm fine
I aint lying
Look at me shine
You aint blind (you aint blind)
I know I'm on your mind
I know wed have a good time
I'm your friend
I'm fun
And I'm fine
I aint lying
Look at me shine
You aint blind
I know she loves you (I know she loves you)
So I understand (I understand)
I probably be just as crazy about you
If you where my own man
Maybe next lifetime (maybe next lifetime)
Possibly (possibly)
Until then no friend possibly
Is a drag for me
Don't cha wish your girlfriend was hot like me?
Don't cha wish your girlfriend was a freak like me?
Don't cha
Don't cha
Don't cha wish your girlfriend was raw like me?
Don't cha wish your girlfriend was fun like me?
Don't cha
Don't cha
(Don’t cha – Pussycat dolls)
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Oggi montavano l’albero sul lavoro, un bell’albero da tre metri con tanto di scala e bocce piccole in alto e grandissime in basso.
Anche per chi come me non ne va matto, lo spettacolo e’ sicuramente di quelli che lasciano il segno, imponente per dire poco.
Io ero perso a guardarlo ed ad osservare le persone che lo allestivano tre operai di una ditta fornitrice di simili soluzioni, compotenti per quello che posso dire e molto concentrati sul risultato.
Quando vedo simili capacita’ sono in silenzioso rispetto, per quella manualita’ spesso assente per quanto mi riguarda e per quella dedizione a delle attivita’ che io troverei futili e/o noiose per quanto mi riguarda.
Il rispetto per gli altri e le loro fatiche e’ sempre presente in me, ma spesso mi sembra che vi siano una marea di scansafatiche che vogliono arrivare giusto a portare la giornata a termine e poi eventualmente lamentarsi con la famiglia una volta tornati a casa.