circle in a spiral, a wheel within a wheel

This line of Michael Giacchino's (albeit paraphrased) has stuck in my mind ever since the Academy composers talk from last week: "Melancholy doesn't have to be a depressing thing; what affects us most about it is how almost perversely beautiful it can be." I guess it sums up my mindset as of late.

My neighbor's plea hearing is tomorrow, and I know at least one of the DA's to whom I wrote actually read my letter because she had the courtesy to respond. I may be a secular humanist, but I think I might actually be praying tonight (early this morning?). For the more spiritual ones out there, I think his family would really appreciate any prayers and good thoughts you could send his way.

( Essentially, aimless ramblings from here on out. )