Last night, my boyfriend attended a Japan benefit concert at le Poisson Rouge here in NYC, featuring a bunch of his favorite artists. It started late, and I stayed home, and went to bed. He came in quite late and said it was great.
He slept in this morning, and I went off to the gym. When I got back, he was awake and having some coffee, and I asked him to tell me about the show. He went through the lineup, and said that Cibo Matto, Patti Smith, and Lou Reed showed up and were incredible. So was Antony of Antony and the Johnsons. Sean Lennon was there and Yoko Ono performed with the Plastic Ono Band.
It sounded pretty amazing and we talked for a while about the various artists and the mood that was created among the audience, which was of all ages.
After he was done describing the evening, he jumped up from the couch and said "Oh! I forgot! Yoko gave us a souvenir!" and went over to his bag. He brought out a little pouch containing this "piece of sky" and a message.
I thought this was pretty powerful - not just to have something from an evening of so many greats -- but the idea that the people attending were given a souvenir is quite sweet. I have always loved the idea of people dreaming togther - the idea of a double dream... I also like the message.... I love you! at the end...it's funny how those words can be so hard to say, but once they come out, there they are. I thought you might enjoy it.
ps - a cool thing about the little puzzle pieces is that they seem to have a specially shaped notch in the top that makes them easy to hold with your fingertips.
pps. I love you!
a souvenir from yoko - that's so awesome! and inspiring! thanks for sharing. xo, Claudia
Posted by: Dreaming of Palm Trees | Mar 30, 2011 at 11:29 AM
i adore precious souvenirs like this ,o so true
Posted by: kara rane | Mar 30, 2011 at 05:17 PM
yes, I was kind of over the moon when he showed me it this morning. It's such a personal touch, and seems so special. : )
Posted by: Susy | Mar 30, 2011 at 05:45 PM
Nice souvenir, glad to hear that you think of people from Japan who are going through a terrible calamity. Hope God help them to resist and move on.
Posted by: Lasik eye surgery | Mar 31, 2011 at 07:24 AM
Lovely photo to go with your love-filled sentiment, Susy. XO!
Posted by: Boyfriend | Mar 31, 2011 at 02:08 PM
I ordered some birthday cards from your site and really like them! Please know I will definitely be back soon for more (I've already used half of them). Thanks again!
Posted by: rooth | Apr 03, 2011 at 11:52 PM
Oh, thank you so so much for letting me know you like the cards. I love the idea of a "beautiful birthday"...and I am so glad you like it too.
The idea of 'beautiful' can be so many things. And the phrase beautiful birthday seemed to me to say "happy birthday" in a heartfelt way that felt really true. : )
Posted by: Susy | Apr 04, 2011 at 09:55 AM
wow, love that!
Posted by: jennifer | Apr 05, 2011 at 09:50 AM
A great piece!
Posted by: alabama bankruptcy | Apr 08, 2011 at 01:34 AM
Thank you Susan, it turned out to be quite a nice memory for us, as well. lots of love, yoko
Posted by: Yoko | Apr 09, 2011 at 10:10 AM