A little advice: full screen, volume up. A wonderful way to start a Saturday: LINK
I mentioned in my post about Optic Nerve that I was reading this book as well for the Meadows Museum’s new book club. I finished it weeks ago but I wanted to wait to talk about it until after the book club discussion, which took place two nights ago. The books were chosen by one
I watched this comedy on Netflix. Writer, director and star Radha Blank won the top directing prize at Sundance for her film. The headline from a Guardian Review (https://www.theguardian.com/film/2020/oct/11/the-40-year-old-version-review-radha-blank-sundance) calls the film “razor-sharp satire.” The reviewer goes on to report that, “It’s a sharply observed comment on the ways women of colour are encouraged to
A quick read and a good reminder from Rebecca Solnit. I love what she says about the difference between hope and optimism.
I was introduced to the Upaya Zen Center on this blog. I have been inspired by many of their offerings. Natalie Goldberg has been a favorite author of mine for years. I thought this program, Sit, Walk, Write sounded like it might be of interest to some of you. Here are a few words from
Another Aeon find, Shorelines is a delicious nibble feeding my body, which misses the ocean to the core. LINK
Back in April, I posted a link to a Poetry Off the Shelf discussion between Helena de Groot and the author of this book. https://seasonalreading.com/2020/04/15/poetry-off-the-shelf/ Well, it took some time but I finally got my hands on the book. It was not available for purchase through my library, so I took advantage of the inter-library
Thanks to borkali I have begun recieving the AEON Psyche newsletter. I have barely had a chance to explore but found this brief video just delightful… https://aeon.co/videos/two-strangers-forge-a-surprising-connection-as-they-climb-a-steep-lisbon-street
Some of us have attended productions hosted by this group. I find it a very powerful way to frame important issues using the arts. Here’s a link to find out more, and, if interested, sign up for this upcoming performance/discussion: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/theater-of-war-for-frontline-medical-providers-msf-tickets-120424692497. Tickets are free. Theater of War Frontline MSFOctober 7, 20201pm-3pm (EDT) This event is
My brother, Dr Brian Keenan, came on Meraki Radio this week to discuss seasonal living. Check it out HERE. Happy last day of Mabon!
