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A Song on the End of the World by Czeslaw Milosz, translated by Anthony Milosz On the day the world ends A bee circles a clover, A fisherman mends a glimmering net. Happy porpoises jump in the sea, By the … Continue reading
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The Buddhist nun, Pema Chödrön tells the story of a woman being chased by tigers. She gets to the edge of a cliff as the tigers close in on her. She looks over the cliff and luckily discovers a vine … Continue reading
Last night, at the stroke of twelve, we let go of 2014. For some this “letting go” held regret, for others celebration. I’m not sure where I was on the spectrum between the wistful romanticism of another year gone and … Continue reading
“There are years that ask questions and years that answer.” ― Zora Neale Hurston, Their Eyes Were Watching God Now that we are into February of the new year, I’m at a place removed so I can adequately reflect on … Continue reading
What happens to us when a deeply loved dream dies? Posters with stuck-in-a-jar kittens, agreed-upon national heroes, and determined turtles scream from my Facebook feed: “Never give up on your dreams!” “Try one more time!” “Just keep hanging on!” “When … Continue reading