It sounds like you are finding your way forward - what to do that will be helpful and meaningful to nature, humans, the planet. I have given this some thought. I seem to have moved into a new space. Only the rare op-ed or angry letter to the government, or social media rant. For me, what seems most useful is just sharing what I know and/or discover about the natural world around me - like the moths. I always come back to the thought that people will protect what they love -- and they can't love what they don't know about. Anyhow, that's really where my mind has been at for years, but for the distraction and anger caused by the destruction that I see in many places.
Anyhow, I hope you have a good break and spin some clay, or sculpt. It's a good time of year to rest, be creative and to explore new directions. I'm doing some painting, a lot of bird watching just on my own property - watching the birds raising their young - watching insects and photographing moths at night. Here's to a good long summer. :)
Really excellent article, Linda. Thank you for this.
Just wondering how you feel about sharing it on social media (ie, Facebook) -- obviously with credit and suggesting people subscribe to the Quaking Swamp Journal to read more of your work.
Of course! I usually post on FB as well... so you can either post the link or share from there. Thank you for your support, and your help with sharing!
Kudos to you Linda on both your insight and beautiful writing. I enjoyed this column very much and wish you a restful, happy summer. See you in the fall!
It sounds like you are finding your way forward - what to do that will be helpful and meaningful to nature, humans, the planet. I have given this some thought. I seem to have moved into a new space. Only the rare op-ed or angry letter to the government, or social media rant. For me, what seems most useful is just sharing what I know and/or discover about the natural world around me - like the moths. I always come back to the thought that people will protect what they love -- and they can't love what they don't know about. Anyhow, that's really where my mind has been at for years, but for the distraction and anger caused by the destruction that I see in many places.
Anyhow, I hope you have a good break and spin some clay, or sculpt. It's a good time of year to rest, be creative and to explore new directions. I'm doing some painting, a lot of bird watching just on my own property - watching the birds raising their young - watching insects and photographing moths at night. Here's to a good long summer. :)
You're an inspiration, Bev! Love your posts and seeing what you're up to. Take care :-)
Really excellent article, Linda. Thank you for this.
Just wondering how you feel about sharing it on social media (ie, Facebook) -- obviously with credit and suggesting people subscribe to the Quaking Swamp Journal to read more of your work.
Of course! I usually post on FB as well... so you can either post the link or share from there. Thank you for your support, and your help with sharing!
We learn so much from your writing. Thank you. Whatever falls into your hands will be a gift to us all!
Thank you for that vote of confidence, my friend.
Kudos to you Linda on both your insight and beautiful writing. I enjoyed this column very much and wish you a restful, happy summer. See you in the fall!
Thank you, Jennifer. Coming from you that means a lot! Wishing you the same.