Clover Blooming
I have never understand why some work hard to eradicate clover from their lawns (lawns being for the most part an ecological travesty) when an expanse of clover is so beautiful and easy. How much of our strength and energy… (READ MORE)
Found Declaration
Saying such, of course, does not make it so. I just read a review of a movie about a self-proclaimed guru. According to the review, central to the movie was the question whether or not it mattered if the guru… (READ MORE)
State of the Garden
How exciting to see not only what is ready to eat now — the greens and herbs and strawberries — but the promise of what will come throughout the summer, so long as my dedicated attentions continue; the weather is… (READ MORE)
Meditate Only for Its Own Sake
Last night I had the singular pleasure of hearing Gary Snyder read his poetry at the Folger Shakespeare Library. At the end of the reading, Mr. Snyder answered a few questions. In response to one question about advice he gives… (READ MORE)
Found Exhortation
Signs Around Town (and Viveka)
When Does Art Beget Art? Spirit Generate Spirit?
Who goes past oblivious and uncaring? Who goes past preoccupied? Who takes a brief glance and continues on? Who stops to watch? Who discusses and invites? Who makes a special pilgrimage? Who is inspired to create by the creative offering?… (READ MORE)
Signs Around Town
Signs Around Town
I love this piece of yard art (assuming it was intended to be art). Do you have places that you have reserved for yourself that perhaps would be better abandoned? Are there places and spaces where you could grow and… (READ MORE)