Open to words, forever–
Grains of sand are still finding their way onto my desk. Here’s the only photo I took during the long weekend during a tech timeout. I am about 100 pages into The Overstory and it is delivering – thank you to @foshee07 & @julienaslund5866 for bringing this book to our close attention. I thought about
Just found out there’s an exhibit of 5 pieces of her work at the Nasher Sculpture Center. I’ve followed her work at local art galleries and museums since the 90’s. Just love it–love the thinking behind it, the process, and the result. Such a coincidence, this exhibition, since I was just commenting in our blog
I was deeply moved by this review/conversation and wanted to share it here. This book is going on my “shelf” at the library…
After a very gloomy, rain-soaking remnant from hurricane Ida hit yesterday, the sun came out today in my neck of the woods. To remain centered in our world these days, we all need sunshine, good friends, and some laughter. Here’s to the women in our blog. Today someone asked me if I knew you.I laughed
I have followed the action at two eagles’ nests in 2020 and 2021, thanks to a post Barbara made in this blog at hatch time 2020. The eagle parents are enjoying a well-deserved vacation at the moment & the cameras are down while annual maintenance work is done, but they’ll be back up in a
This book is deep – a story about the black snake, who will poison the water, creating suffering for all forms of human life. This book is a call to action to fight against the black snake. The colors are full of blues and more blues, which fits the mood. If this isn’t in your
I’m struggling to believe I haven’t posted about this book of poetry by Nikki G, The Sun Is So Quiet, full of illustrations to support some excellent seasonal poetry. I looked for an earlier review but could not find one. Having an audience to read this book to really opens up the verse for conversation,
This essay is worth a read. I especially love the way he talks about our relationship with time.
I thought to write a brilliant, coherent review of this shattering book but decided instead to go from the gut, having just finished it. It has been a long, long time since I have been so utterly upended by a novel. Unmade and remade. And unmade again. Hard to find words other than those. Hmmmmm.
Seasonal Reading 