“A two legged paradox. He has never become accustomed to the tragic miracle of consciousness”
John Steinbeck loved contemplating men’s shortcomings: ‘Tortilla Flat’ with Danny and his friends was a favourite book of a fabulous vicar we had in our valley called Bob Thorn.
May the fourth continue to be with you Elizabeth! - always searching writing, especially and so correctly coruscating the unwise councillors and their lack of “I don’t knows”.
Thank you as ever, Bruce, for your kind and encouraging words.
And yes, searching: I think it’s the only way I can write — to find out what I think, as Joan Didion said. Much as I sometimes wish I sounded pithier and smarter.
‘Bob Thorn’ is a great name too, like someone in a Hardy or Dickens book.
Beautiful words to start my day... I too, am becoming. I shared your words because they expressed the process perfectly. I am also in love with your friend Jeff's description of 'be'. So much is lost in translation and it's always the nuances.
Thank you for taking the time to comment and share Lorraine — and I’m glad my words helped you to start your day. And yes, so much is lost in translation — it feels important to dwell on words, their meanings, their uses. Wishing you beauty and wisdom and clarity in your becoming 🙏✨
“A two legged paradox. He has never become accustomed to the tragic miracle of consciousness”
John Steinbeck loved contemplating men’s shortcomings: ‘Tortilla Flat’ with Danny and his friends was a favourite book of a fabulous vicar we had in our valley called Bob Thorn.
May the fourth continue to be with you Elizabeth! - always searching writing, especially and so correctly coruscating the unwise councillors and their lack of “I don’t knows”.
Thank you as ever, Bruce, for your kind and encouraging words.
And yes, searching: I think it’s the only way I can write — to find out what I think, as Joan Didion said. Much as I sometimes wish I sounded pithier and smarter.
‘Bob Thorn’ is a great name too, like someone in a Hardy or Dickens book.
Beautiful words to start my day... I too, am becoming. I shared your words because they expressed the process perfectly. I am also in love with your friend Jeff's description of 'be'. So much is lost in translation and it's always the nuances.
Thank you for taking the time to comment and share Lorraine — and I’m glad my words helped you to start your day. And yes, so much is lost in translation — it feels important to dwell on words, their meanings, their uses. Wishing you beauty and wisdom and clarity in your becoming 🙏✨