Who doesn't pass a puddle and think should I jump in and splash. As children we wouldn't even question it, as adults we are wary of what other people think. We should all just jump in puddles! I love those book recommendations. Thanks James.
As a desert dweller, this exploration of puddle was an enchantment to my soul. Our puddles are rare, precious treasures here and so fleeting. But I am going to pay attention (and maybe even document) their shapes from now on. Thank you for your beautiful words, James!
Hi James, I’ve been enjoying reading your posts for some time- even own one of your drawings. I’m posting to make an observation and a suggestion. Your drawings have a very loose affinity with the drawings by another writer gao xingjian. Here is a link: https://www.bing.com/images/search?q=gao%20xingjian%20drawimgs&form=IQFRML&first=1
Also, you might enjoy a book that I’ve been reading, Hunger Mountain by David Hinton. Hinton is noted as a translator of Chinese poetry. His thoughts on Ch’an and poetry are quite interesting. Keep up the good work!
The Shape of a Puddle
Who doesn't pass a puddle and think should I jump in and splash. As children we wouldn't even question it, as adults we are wary of what other people think. We should all just jump in puddles! I love those book recommendations. Thanks James.
As a desert dweller, this exploration of puddle was an enchantment to my soul. Our puddles are rare, precious treasures here and so fleeting. But I am going to pay attention (and maybe even document) their shapes from now on. Thank you for your beautiful words, James!
Hi James, I’ve been enjoying reading your posts for some time- even own one of your drawings. I’m posting to make an observation and a suggestion. Your drawings have a very loose affinity with the drawings by another writer gao xingjian. Here is a link: https://www.bing.com/images/search?q=gao%20xingjian%20drawimgs&form=IQFRML&first=1
Also, you might enjoy a book that I’ve been reading, Hunger Mountain by David Hinton. Hinton is noted as a translator of Chinese poetry. His thoughts on Ch’an and poetry are quite interesting. Keep up the good work!
Also adding this, as a sort of photographic reply to this excellent Substack debut.
(My sister, @Lydia Crow’s favourite photo of mine, from the time I lived in the woods for months.)