Hannah Jane Rockey

Born June 29, 2007 at 4:46 am
8.8 ounces, 8.5 inches

Our feisty little Hannah Jane! You were always our fussy little kicker. When we would watch you on the ultrasound, the nurses always had the most difficult time measuring you as you would toss and turn and kick your strong legs. Maybe you would have used those well defined kickers to score soccer goals or run marathons. Maybe you would be a beautiful ballerina. When you were born, your mommy and daddy marveled at how big and beautiful you are. Your big round perfect face glowed like the full moon. Your peach fuzzy head even hinted to us that you'd grow a thick beautiful head of hair like your mommy. From the first day we ever discussed names for our future children, your mommy and daddy wanted to name our baby girl Hannah Jane. We've found ourselves tied deeply to the lamenting, longing and hoping of the infertile women of Scripture whom God, in His time, showed favor upon. Therefore, we wanted to call our first daughter Hannah after the mother of Samuel and Jane after your mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. There were times when we held on to the slight hope that you would be coming home with us even when we were quite sure your brother and sister would not be. But the three of you were meant to be together. We imagine you as the motherly one of the three of you. Your mommy and daddy know that even now you are dancing with your brother and sister before your King. We are so proud of you our gorgeous daughter. Your mommy and daddy love you now and always.

Lily Constance Rockey

Born June 29, 2007 at 1:47am
4.6 ounces, 7 inches

Our tiny little lily just waiting to blossom. Every time we saw you on the ultrasound, you were tucked away deep in your mommy's womb. Every time spring brings your mommy's lilies to bloom, we will think of our precious little baby girl. You were named not only after your mommy's favorite flower, but also after your strong grandmother. Like her you are small in stature, but strong with a giant heart. Your daddy cut your umbilical cord at your birth and touched your tiny hand with his finger as your tiny fingers curled around his. Your little mouth attempting to breathe the air your lungs were not ready for curled perfectly along your beautiful lips. You have plump ear lobes ready to be adorned by colorful jewelry. Perhaps you yourself would have spent hours crafting jewelry and other works of art; a quiet creative soul bringing beauty into the lives of everyone she meets. We can picture our nimble little girl curled up in a quiet place writing deeply moving sonnets about creation and her Creator. Whatever you might become, you are your mommy and daddy's deeply loved baby daughter. It's not difficult to imagine you planting your namesake alongside your mommy and grandmother. Your mommy who is a middle child just like you imagines you as precious and pure as a white lily. Your perfectly shaped legs are long and lovely like your mommy's which meet your feet at slender ankles. You were born with one leg held tightly to your tummy while you held the other long toward your head. Your personality brings us joy and laughter whether you're quietly dreaming or showing off for your mommy and daddy.

Nathaniel David Rockey

Born June 26th, 2007 at 8:32pm
9.5 ounces, 9 inches

When the doctors saw you in your mommy's belly, they called you sumo-baby because you were the biggest of them all. When we found out that our two little girls were going to have a brother, we were so overjoyed. Even in your mommy's womb, it was obvious that you were protective of your sisters. You appeared bigger than both of them but you guarded them so well. When you came out of your mommy's womb into this world, you had already entered the other side of life. Still, we held your tiny, beautiful, perfect body in our arms as glowing parents marveling over their brave little adventurer. For hours we wept tears of both sorrow and of joy asking unanswered questions. Why did you leave us so soon? We hardly got to know you yet we love you now as much as we ever have or ever could. It's hard to imagine what dreams of hopping from mountaintops and slaying dragons you would have had. One thing is for sure, you are your mommy and daddy's strong brave warrior. You are precious from the top of your perfect head to the bottom of your swollen foot. You're your mommy and daddy's darling son. We love you.

You liked to wave at us with your beautiful hands when we would peak in on you during the ultrasounds. Nathaniel, your daddy is so proud of you, ready at any opportunity to share photographs of his little boy. You were given the name David after your daddy's middle name. David is also the name of the young boy whom God chose to be King of Israel. He was small, yet brave and strong in his trust of the mighty God who loved him. He had a heart after God's own heart. You were beautifully and wonderfully made. Your life had and will continue to have a profound effect on so many people. Your tiny life is so big. You taught your mommy and daddy so much about life and love. We are so blessed and honored to be your mommy and daddy. We hope you know how great our love for you is. You are and will always be our beloved son, Nathaniel David.

Limb by limb we're starting again

Free download while supplies last!!!

Now you, yes you can own a digitalized copy of the analogously recorded lo-fi spectacular known near and narrow as "ghosts of christmas presence by joel rockey." By simply clicking on the link immediately following, you will be mere moments away from downloading a zip file containing a hi resolution cover image, original insert sleeve in printable PDF format and all ten tracks in glorious AAC just waiting to be burned onto a crispy new CD-R (cd-r not included). All that's required of you is that you must listen to it backward and forward and upside down while hanging from monkey bars in a chicken costume while whistling along to every tune... (use your discretion on that last one) Please enjoy and have a neat summer! BFF!

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Share the hair

The reluctant hermit emerges from his cavernous dwelling once again in another attempt at assimilation.

He carefully walks his ever thinning line between social butterflies and social lepers.

What was never more than a glimmer of hope has all but surrendered to the already deafening cries which he imagines from women and children on the street.

"The beard! Destroy the beard!"

He will not be shaken.
He returns to the fold of silence and empty pages.

Whatever happened to...

Remember this young balloon toting pop star who helped navigate the dreams and aspirations of all americans toward peace on earth, walking on moons and domesticated wildlife? His name was Michael Jackson. The name may sound familiar as a pasty gentleman who uses the same name has found himself gracing the cover of many a tabloid in recent years. However, the young man pictured above performed a song which made innumerable turns around my record player as a child. I purchased the 45 rpm record for side A which ultimately saw very little needle time once I flipped that piece of vinyl over. From deep within the grooves of side B emerged a repetitive dance groove which sent me and my brother into a frenzy each time we heard it. I still own that 45... deep scratches, cracks and all. Ladies and gentlemen, as far as I'm concerned, "Thriller" was the B side of this lesser known Michael Jackson classic. Experience this joint as I did as a child and lose yourself in its hypnotic groove...

Can't Get Outta the Rain by Michael Jackson

American blood

I found this photo in a recent unpost...

Daniel Day-Lewis's portrayal of oil man Daniel Plainview character is brilliantly executed. His descent into madness is a frightening yet mesmerizing spectacle... on par with Orson Welles' George Foster Kane.

Checked out the film Great Wall of Sound...

often funny. ultimately moving.

Borrowed revisited

photos courtesy of a girl named eddie

Week espresso and the darjeeling limited

Nothing like weak espresso to give one a kick in the pants. No more I say. No more.

An epic turnout at the strange brew turned another last minute hootenanny into a true event. Collaborating with mr. kyle siegel and mr. scott hensley was magic. Sending out the good word about ms. eddie's little film that will. It will.

Met some new folk and was quite pleased to see some old friends. Age has nothing to do with it. Thanks for coming out and supporting the independent arts - music, film, coffee, etc. Speaking of, ms. toni carr who co-owns and operates the strange brew coffee house with her guy mr. dan carr is having a book of her knitting designs published. Pre-order Knock Down Knits: 30 Projects from the Roller Derby Track from amazon.com right now if you know what's good for you.

So, miranda jane and i sat down and absorbed the delightful new wes anderson film The Darjeeling Limited this week. It was a moving tale of brothers reconnecting and coming to terms with their father's death and their mother's abandonment as they venture across India with all of their proverbial and literal baggage in tow. Do see this film.

Also see these films:
Margot at the Wedding
Eagle vs. Shark
Juno

Can you taste spring on the tip of your tongue yet?
What's it taste like?
All i can taste is espresso...
weak espresso.

Thanks mr. bent
Your welcome mrs. moorman

Something borrowed

February 29th, 2008 from 6pm to 9pm Ben Flack, Hannah Goeden, Joel Rockey, Kyle Siegel and Scott Hensley will be performing at The Strange Brew Coffee House located at 4800 West Smith Valley Road in Greenwood, Indiana 46142.

The event is in support of friend and local film maker Shawna Brummett and her film 'Borrowed Time' which begins production this summer. We will also be auctioning off artwork by young artist Nash Sweney and giving away give certificates to a couple lucky guests.

Please come out and show your support for local independent art, music and film at one of the finest independent coffee houses in central indiana.

www.borrowedtimemovie.blogspot.com
www.myspace.com/joelrockeymusic
www.myspace.com/kjsacoutic
www.myspace.com/scotthensleymusic
www.thestrangebrew.net

Bottle rocket beginnings

Being a bit of a Wes Anderson film enthusiast, I've been excited about seeing his latest film, The Darjeeling Limited since first seeing the trailer online last summer. Unfortunately, the film never saw wide release in my neck of the woods and I didn't get to experience it from the silver screen. Next week, Darjeeling, starring Owen Wilson, Adrien Brody and Jason Schwartzman, releases on dvd. Hence, I may finally get to partake in a viewing or a few.

Though I do still have yet to see Anderson's latest film, I did get the opportunity to share his first feature film Bottle Rocket with some friends during a viewing last winter at the Rockey home. Today, I stumbled upon the original 13 minute film which led to the full length film a couple of years later. It stars Owen Wilson, Luke Wilson and Robert Musgrave as Dignan, Anthony and Bob following their attempts at becoming gangsters. Elements of Anderson's film making are recognizable even in this low-budget short film. The video and sound quality in this version are pretty horrible, but it's still interesting to watch for someone who has never seen the original blueprint of one of the great pieces of american film. Dig it!

Bottle Rocket, 1994 - written by Wes Anderson and Owen Wilson

On ice

two tired hearts...