Sunday, June 6, 2010

heart of a river

For the past few months I have been really into river imagery. I think most of the blame for this obsession can be placed on the Modern American Experience course I took this past semester, where Mark Twain and William Faulkner lit my nights with images of rafts and coffins barrelling down rivers of the American South. Equally at fault may be this lovely song that can frequently be heard outside my window on those extended nights that find me feverish and tired but unable to sleep. You can imagine the warming in my heart when I came across the video below. I'm not a big fan of the song in particular, but more of the narrative in the opening sequence. The story told evoked so many images in my days following viewing it, and I just love the raw folklore aspect of Justin Rutledge's telling of it (even if it may not be true). I would love to know what you all think about the story as well as the song mentioned above.
Does anyone else share in this fascination with rivers?


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whatsoever said...
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Fleur Mirage said...

Aw lovely :)

B r i said...

your writings are beautiful by the way miss cassie. got a chance to read them. yay! we should practice our burlesque routine via the internet? how.....must figure it out :)

Kim said...

This made me laugh, such an elaborate story. He obviously has a great mind. I literally can't wait for your letter. x

Kim said...
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Casie Jean said...

yeah it always makes me laugh when he gets called on whether it's true or not. His face at that moment is priceless!
expect a little treasure with your letter :)