Thank you for this. This morning I watched the flow of water through the concrete rectangles of a fish pass, all chaos and churn against the straight lines of the concrete - hypnotic and beautiful.
I love your mention of the mycelium network Karena. A wonderful example of complexity, chaos but an overarching harmony. Thank you too for your kind comments.
I enjoyed reading this Margaret. I too like to keep the books I have loved close by. There’s a part of me that contemplated the description of chaos (manic propensity); at times creativity can feel like that. You’re correct in what you say about taming - we have misconstrued its meaning and have been lacking in patience. And I love nosying at books and now have Mark Doty’s on my list!
Thank you Luke! It seems appropriate to find a post on chaos by accident... I love this kind of serendipity. I'm now looking forward to reading your work!
Thank you for your lovely and thoughtful response here Gail. I will check out that link too, I hadn’t heard of that film. A treat in store!
Beautiful photos, beautiful post! Love the gentle promotion of your ever alive book!
Thank you Joann! xx
Thank you for this. This morning I watched the flow of water through the concrete rectangles of a fish pass, all chaos and churn against the straight lines of the concrete - hypnotic and beautiful.
That is so on point Samantha, what we bring with us when we take time to watch, to look. Thank you!
This reminded me of a post on the mycelium network under trees.
I love the depth with which you explore. I learn focus from you, Margaret. And the discipline to look. And look again.
I love your mention of the mycelium network Karena. A wonderful example of complexity, chaos but an overarching harmony. Thank you too for your kind comments.
I enjoyed reading this Margaret. I too like to keep the books I have loved close by. There’s a part of me that contemplated the description of chaos (manic propensity); at times creativity can feel like that. You’re correct in what you say about taming - we have misconstrued its meaning and have been lacking in patience. And I love nosying at books and now have Mark Doty’s on my list!
Thank you Michela, your point about chaos and creativity is part of what makes the latter a scary undertaking. And yes, books.👌
And to answer your question: the embellishment of nature after heavy rain, shining drops and silken threads.
Love that Michela!
What a wonderful post. I feel heartened and hopeful watching the film about Eoghan Daltun’s farming.
Thank you Kathy! I highly recommend Eoghan’s book ‘An Irish Atlantic Rainforest’ too.
I found this post essentially by accident, searching for material quoting Chet Raymo, but what a wonderful discovery - thanks!
Thank you Luke! It seems appropriate to find a post on chaos by accident... I love this kind of serendipity. I'm now looking forward to reading your work!