New music can satisfy even those among us who harbor suspicions about the power of consumerism to sully mass-market artistic creations. I’m specifically thinking of “This is America” by Childish Gambino/Donald Glover, the video for which exemplifies the intensity of living with eyes so open to self and world that those observing cannot resist being…
Tag: nature
scenic
A glorious snowfall this day in mid Michigan. My heart rejoices. I encourage everyone I encounter to let love and thanks for the beauty of the snow fill their own hearts with warmth. Maybe if the snow feels wanted, she will keep showing up. We can’t just keep losing the living contours of nature. Otherwise,…
Aching
The first turning of the leaves did not thrill the way it used to, when I would shout color with joy. I viewed the darkened hues with misgiving, heart fluttering a small panic at the specter of unknown killings within. The possibility that beauty harbors disease. This afternoon we walked in sunshined woods, brown leaves…
Insight/Outfit of the Day 