David Thomas and the lyrical Negros
Saturday I was supposed to see David Thomas of Pere Ubu playing a live concert with a danish musician, but I never got to do it because I was having such a wonderful time with my girlfriend. I normally prioritize concerts over anything else because you may not get the chance to see that band or person again, but then again - I've missed out on so many other concerts and right at that moment being with my girlfriend was just as special, and that particular situation would never accur again. Of course I can see my girlfriend, and will, as often as I want to, but it won't ever be that particular fantastic moment as it was. I regret nothing.
And by the way she found a set of amazing books in a dumpster for me. It's a encychlopedia called Store Nordiske Konversations Leksikon (Big Nordic Encyclopedia) from 1921. It is always fun to see the perception of the world in a time other than your own. For instance under the article "Neger" (negro) it says: "N. is lively, lyrical, childish, loves music, docile, but not persevering, or particularly strong at developing." At the time it was perceived as scientific facts. Today you would be arrested.
And by the way she found a set of amazing books in a dumpster for me. It's a encychlopedia called Store Nordiske Konversations Leksikon (Big Nordic Encyclopedia) from 1921. It is always fun to see the perception of the world in a time other than your own. For instance under the article "Neger" (negro) it says: "N. is lively, lyrical, childish, loves music, docile, but not persevering, or particularly strong at developing." At the time it was perceived as scientific facts. Today you would be arrested.
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