Hallelujah!
Maybe I’ve been here before
I know this room, I’ve walked this floor
I used to live alone before I knew you
I’ve seen your flag on the marble arch
Love is not a victory march
It’s a cold and it’s a broken Hallelujah …
What brings me to quote Leonard Cohen?
Because – Hallelujah! — I’ve completed my book manuscript, that major occupier of my time, mind, heart, soul and life for the past 12 months.
Twelve months that, like the once-reclusive Cohen, I became something of a hermit, venturing out pretty much only for book-related research trips, groceries and to walk the dog — totally wrapped up in my own thoughts and ignoring friends and family even more than I normally do.
Not to mention putting off focusing on the one thing I need most — a job.
Anyway, given that listening to Leonard helped me through the final stretch of the book — a non- (and-stranger-than-) fiction account of dog cloning’s journey from conception to the marketplace — I thought this song, appropriate on numerous levels, would serve as a good, low-key celebration. (Nobody can crank up the low-key like Leonard.)
Although the song has been covered by many, it’s only right that we bring you the original, sung by the composer, as opposed to a cloned version.
Posted by jwoestendiek July 31st, 2009 under Muttsblog, videos.
Tags: book, business, celebrate, cloned, clones, cloning, dog, dogs, finished, hallelujah, john woestendiek, leonard cohen, manuscript, marketing, pets, publishing
Comments
Comment from Anne’n'Spencer
Time July 31, 2009 at 8:19 am
Wow! Congratulations on the hard work and the accomplishment. It’s too early for champagne, but I raise my mug of coffee in a toast.
Comment from Sam Sessa
Time July 31, 2009 at 10:45 am
Congrats, John. I’m excited to read it. When will it be on shelves?
Comment from Marilyn Bailey
Time August 1, 2009 at 10:33 pm
John,
Congrats! Can’t wait to read the finished product. Come do a book signing here!
Comment from Fanny
Time August 6, 2009 at 9:29 am
Sincere congratulations, John. Fanny & I wish you & Ace many fine adventures that will surely result of your book’s publishing and new professional opportunities. We’ll always be rooting you on from the sidelines.
Comment from Eighteenpaws
Time July 31, 2009 at 7:24 am
Perfect! Cohen has inspired me for decades. Also…completing a manuscript AND birthing this bright and informative blog have been at least TWO jobs! HEARTY CONGRATULATIONS! Your blog-mates are anxious for your book signing! Woof!