“Into the World There Came a Soul Called Ida”
Thoughts on Ivan Albright’s grotesque yet beautiful painting. Continue reading “Into the World There Came a Soul Called Ida”
Talamena State Park
I was radicalized underneath Talahina skies.On a rough mountainSolitary, IStood sweating,soaking in the ardor seeping forth from the black earthAnd … Continue reading Talamena State Park
waves
waves man Continue reading waves
Broken Glass (or, someone broke into my subaru and stole some stuff)
For real, they stole a board game. Continue reading Broken Glass (or, someone broke into my subaru and stole some stuff)
On muses, remembering, and beauty
I have two premises I am trying to untangle. One goes like this (and it is more attractive to me … Continue reading On muses, remembering, and beauty
“Rocks don’t kill people…”
Four brief stories on rock control (and also gun control). Partly inspired and adapted from the best selling book of all time. Continue reading “Rocks don’t kill people…”
The land of the free
Thoughts on Robb Elementary shooting in Uvalde. Continue reading The land of the free
A Somebody
People can be pretty cool, once you get to know them. Continue reading A Somebody
Chagall’s Golgotha
Marc Chagall’s stunning portrayal of the crucifixion prompts some insights about the nature of grief, resurrection, and stories. Continue reading Chagall’s Golgotha
On Celebrating
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The Lark Ascends 