Thank you. I find myself at a crossroads. I hold a Degree in a Science that I never pursued. I have 53 years in a career that I am recognized as an expert in but have no interest in continuing. You have provided thoughts that light up unexplored possibilities. I am not ready to do as Townes Van Zant same about. In fact it was the first song that he was ever known for. “Hangin’ Around Waitin’ to Die” . I’ve been doing that. It takes too long. It boring. I will be in Iowa in a Month. I may take a long walk down Otter Creek with an eye out for cottonwoods.
Steve, have you read The Cottonwood Tree: An American Champion by Kathleen Cain? I think her publisher went under, but it's a brilliant and poetically crafted book, singing the history and the humble magic of the Cottonwood. I know you would enjoy it.
So much good stuff in this one for me, Steve. Two excerpts especially made me sit up. Though separated by several paragraphs, they are linked (as I’m sure you intended).
“A leap of faith is not a quip, but a query. Do you stay a course—following hints and facts to the unknown?” … “If you are never completely alone with your own thoughts, you will never come to any valuable realizations. The idea that some people may not have their very own thoughts and opinions seems sad and unbelievable to me.”
Thank you. I find myself at a crossroads. I hold a Degree in a Science that I never pursued. I have 53 years in a career that I am recognized as an expert in but have no interest in continuing. You have provided thoughts that light up unexplored possibilities. I am not ready to do as Townes Van Zant same about. In fact it was the first song that he was ever known for. “Hangin’ Around Waitin’ to Die” . I’ve been doing that. It takes too long. It boring. I will be in Iowa in a Month. I may take a long walk down Otter Creek with an eye out for cottonwoods.
Thanks. Find some cottonwood and look for those stars
Steve, have you read The Cottonwood Tree: An American Champion by Kathleen Cain? I think her publisher went under, but it's a brilliant and poetically crafted book, singing the history and the humble magic of the Cottonwood. I know you would enjoy it.
Heraclitus told the right story about a river, and you've told the story about a stream right.
I like this. Thanks for the comment, Dan!
I appreciated this one. There is much hidden out there!
For sure. Look all around for what you’ve yet to see
This is great. Yes. Keep showing up. And this:
“ There’s a difference between good writing and how many views you get.”
Indeed. My best work gets the fewest views.
Agreed. Thanks
You and Wendell Berry got it RIGHT!
So much good stuff in this one for me, Steve. Two excerpts especially made me sit up. Though separated by several paragraphs, they are linked (as I’m sure you intended).
“A leap of faith is not a quip, but a query. Do you stay a course—following hints and facts to the unknown?” … “If you are never completely alone with your own thoughts, you will never come to any valuable realizations. The idea that some people may not have their very own thoughts and opinions seems sad and unbelievable to me.”
Thanks. Glad to hear you liked this.