I announced earlier last month that I had begun work on a Salvation Mountain project in memory of my friend Dave and the road trips that we took together in 2009 and 2010. I'm hoping to have the project complete in 2012, at which time I'll be considering various ways to promote and share this new short film.
I've titled the short, Searching Salvation in reference to our time exploring Salvation Mountain and the more enigmatic themes of life, death, and deliverance from loss. I'm excited by the potential of this project to reach others, to share my stories, and to memorialize Dave in a way that feels so unique to the friend that I knew.
While the message sounds broad, the actual project isn't about a religious revelation. It's about Dave and the power of memories, the value in understanding your own mortality, and finding joy in sadness. Searching Salvation will be one of the most personal projects I'll have ever done once it's completed. I can't wait to share more, but for now I'm happy to give everyone a sneak peek of the project with this new teaser.
It doesn't seem like all that long ago that I was out enjoying the fall weather, and then this happened last night. We just got a light dusting so I'm sure it's not going to stick around very long, but it is a bit of foreshadowing nonetheless. Winter is on its way.
Issue 26: Who Says by John Mayer
There are some tracks that when you hear them you instantly connect with the story that they present. Who Says by John Mayer is one of those tunes for me. I actually find the whole album, Battle Studies to be that way. Call it selfish or even a bit shallow, I call it an appreciation for single life and short term relationships.
It's what I like about this song in particular, it always reminds me of those late nights when I'm busy working or after I've just come home from an evening with friends and just feel like chilling out at my place. I like feeling like there's still a lot of potential out there and that it's cool for me to do what makes me happy even if it's not what others expect or would do themselves. I'm an independent guy and this is an independent guys song.
