Archive | October, 2024

Exploring Roger Pilkington’s Spellbinding Books

24 Oct

Ok. Roger Pilkington (related to Karl?!)
Now, to be serious
Regarding really excellent books that catch me up — hook, line and sinker. Books that really move me experientially–
Roger Pilkington:
This writing is so very spell-binding for me. His style, humor,  knowledge…he captivates me. I’ve learned so much while “aboard” his boat, the Thames Commodore.
Driftless– my new read, promises this already…Rhodes dives right into the deep geology of the Driftless Region, starting with the story of the Land itself.

I’m just moving back here to my blog. It needs help- I’m working on it after much neglect. I’ve been mainly on FB and IG these past few years. Hello again(!), as I begin sweeping out the cobwebs…

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Embrace the Last Quarter Moon for Reflection

23 Oct
Last Quarter Moon

My silly little way to say hello and to let you know that tomorrow is the last 1/4 moon.

In terms of the cycle, it’s that time of the month for reflection and anticipation – likened to the caterpillar now in the chrysalis or the seed buried deep in the ground.  An excellent time for some quiet interior work, as a natural balance to our rather blustery out-in-the-worldness.

My questions:  What’s working? What’s not.
What am I keeping? What might I be willing to exchange for something else?
What have I outgrown? What do I seem to be growing into?

Nothing is for certain, here in the metaphorical darkness — the caterpillar and the seed are in flux — becoming something other than what they had been. Same for me… Another opportunity to participate in my own evolution. Or at least, witness it.

                  “And when I looked,
                                         the moon
                                    had turned to gold.”
                             
                                          ~Billie Holiday