What follows is a post from late July, but I was delayed until today posting. I hope you might enjoy it still! Since the end of May, I lived, worked, and immersed myself in art and the life of the community of artists gathered at Penland School of Craft, one of America’s oldest crafts schools, … Continue reading Art and Life… and letting go
My wife’s siblings along with their spouses and a few cousins trade Wordle scores daily in a lively text-message group. Not only does the daily posting connect people separated by 1000s of miles (as well as by any of a number of dividing issues), it also serves as a source for regular light-hearted conversation, musings, … Continue reading A Scant Moment
It’s late summer in Durham and, until recent days, it’s been quite warm, mostly in the mid- to upper-90s Fahrenheit (mid-30s Celsius). In this video, of blooming wildflowers next to our street on a hot, sunny day in mid-September, I am struck by the bright color and delicate details of the Eastern ox-eyes as they … Continue reading Beeing Being
When I stepped out for an early morning walk in the cool air, l immediately heard the unmistakable three-note slur of the Eastern Wood-Pewee: “Pee-a-wee!” Hearing that clear and repeated call, “Pee-a-wee!” this morning is remarkable since, this is the first time I’ve heard the Eastern Wood-Pewee in our neighborhood since moving here three years … Continue reading Pearl of Great Price
The morning air was filled with bird song — cheerful melodies of the many brooding species in our neighborhood, along with the occasional scolding, particularly by the Grey Catbird and the Carolina Wren. Not quite ready for his morning nap, a nearby Barred Owl hooted “Who cooks for you? Who cooks for you all?” Just … Continue reading Life’s Work
We returned to Durham this week, after a week-long trip to visit with loved ones out of state. And this morning, while trying to be open to what might become the image for today, I took a composed photograph of a piece of pottery I just got back from glaze firing. The plate sits atop … Continue reading Vulnerability
Since Sunday, my wife and I have focused all our attention on caring for our energetic, brilliant, and delightful two-year-old granddaughter. She is all that a two-year-old can be! But in recent days, it’s remarkable how clear it is that she senses the fear and insecurities of change in the air. And indeed, she now … Continue reading Moments to Practice
A crisp, breezy high pressure system moved in before dawn — a welcome change after the frequent downpours of the weekend. Today there remains some flooding here and there, and, as you can see in the video, rainwater continues to flow along the streets in parts of our neighborhood. Yesterday’s rendezvous was with a patch … Continue reading Letting leaves float on by
Last night’s rain continued this morning, and it’s predicted to rain all day. However there was a brief clearing after dawn, gifting me a comfortable chance to venture outside and discover what would be today’s rendezvous. Today it turned out to be a patch of seemingly carefree columbines — purple, pink, and orange/yellow — growing … Continue reading Divine Multiplicity
Leaving the house early this morning, My sweater was insufficient for the unexpected cool air, heavy with dampness. Unable to ignore the discomfort or power through it, the chill lingered. But it did evoke fond memories of camping over the years — images of leaving the warmth of my sleeping bag at dawn to rekindle … Continue reading Mother’s Day Blossoms
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