We all have our souls and we all have facades and then there’s something in between that makes us function as people. That’s what I have the ability to communicate. –Truman Capote, in the introduction to, In Cold Blood. Truman then proceeds to do just that. He meticulously details each of the Clutter Family members…
Author: Lisa or Li
mother, grandmother, gardener, observer of nature, reader, writer, learner, bicyclist, woman who runs with the wolves, lover of music, philosophical daoist. Welcome.
TSM 193 — Annointed
“James Dean playing the bongos, NYC, 1955. Photographed by Dennis Stock ” Celluloid flutters far away grooves deepen on this sunny day No ivory tickles needed When steady muse heartbeat heeded Smoke curls, blue, lazy, upward rise Windless rapture behind closed eyes Bongo trio passes the joint Lubricated, our smiles annoint Carrie is today’s host…
RFP1 — Alchemical
image credit to Happy Color It’s quantity and quality’s reciprocal determiners; extremes fall, imbalance to feel. It’s quantity and quality’s tasty mix of snacks with entrees; alchemical magic-tuned verse. It’s quantity and quality’s reciprocal determiners. Paula is the host of Random Friday Prompt. Paula says: This week, let’s write about the difficulties of connecting with…
Interview with Sadafumi Uchiyama: Designing Peace and Harmony — THE DIRT
EXCELLENT interview about the nature of gardens from the perspective of a 3-generation Japanese gardener. The photographs included are stunning. The philosophy is nourishing to the soul. PLEASE take a look if you get a chance. Sadafumi Uchiyama / Courtesy of Portland Japanese GardenSadafumi (Sada) Uchiyama, ASLA, is the Chief Curator and Director of the…
Frosted flakes — bluebird of bitterness
I am celebrating the big snowfall and couldn’t resist sharing these.
Winter Snow Haibun
We’re in the middle of a winter weather advisory that is supposed to end tomorrow morning. The video was taken yesterday. Temp in the 20’s F, wind blowing the snow horizontally, but not much accumulation. When I woke up and looked out this morning, I was both surprised and relieved to see how much snow…
Tuesday, January 11, 2022: Call-in Day for Julian Assange — Rise Up Times
Please, mark it on your calendars and call in. Julian Assange is charged under the Espionage Act. He is not a spy. He is a journalist. He provided information of public interest to the whole world, not a foreign adversary.” Tuesday, January 11, 2022: Call-in Day for Julian Assange — Rise Up Times
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