The video is very interesting. One thing I've noticed with people living out in the wild is that most have a large library of books, no matter how remote their dwelling is. That says a lot about the importance of literature in our lives. Definitely a staple of our existence.
Lovely writing, as ever. I laughed out loud at ‘child curling’, loved the snippet I’ve restacked, and ‘If I had to define a main purpose for my writing it would be to learn how to imagine from the wild heart of a place.’ I find myself drawn to write about water, nature and place and am learning that once you open the bottle, the words don’t want to be stoppered again.
Beautiful watery writing - in all it’s states, solid, liquid and atmospheric.
I grew up in rural New Zealand and on hikes we took not a water bottle but a cup to drink from the inevitable springs on the way. Each spring a little treasure in a treasure hunt.
You write so beautifully of the language of the non human world. I think the pony sensed your worry and was telling you "it's ok. See? I can look after myself. But thanks anyway".
If you haven't read it I recommend Derrick Jensen's book "A Language Older Than Words". I think you'll like it.
We so rarely see ice in this part of the world and even if we do get a freeze there is hardly any fresh still water to freeze. But it doesnt stop the children dashing out to pull ice off the buckets and puddles. We had a very brief morning of snow last week and they brought some back in a bowl, added apple juice and made their own slushy drinks.
The video is very interesting. One thing I've noticed with people living out in the wild is that most have a large library of books, no matter how remote their dwelling is. That says a lot about the importance of literature in our lives. Definitely a staple of our existence.
Yes, books seem to be a big part of it don't they. For me too.
This was exactly what I wanted on this grey, rainy morning in my part of the world. I read every single word. Lovely.
Thank you Rebecca!
Lovely writing, as ever. I laughed out loud at ‘child curling’, loved the snippet I’ve restacked, and ‘If I had to define a main purpose for my writing it would be to learn how to imagine from the wild heart of a place.’ I find myself drawn to write about water, nature and place and am learning that once you open the bottle, the words don’t want to be stoppered again.
Thanks Michela. That's exactly right about words. Once the bottle's open . . .
I loved the Kevin Crossley-Holland books when I was 12-13, thanks for reminding me of them!
He's a wonderful poet too.
The man who has lived off grid for 50 years died a couple months ago. We had mutual friends. He was an amazing individual.
Thanks Robert, he certainly seemed that way from the little information I've gathered about him.
Thank you for sharing your beautiful work and that video. I'm sure he would have been a fascinating person to know.
I can't remember the last time I drank from a spring, but I could taste your description.
Thanks Lisa.
Beautiful, thank you! Thanks also for the book recommendation.
Thanks Sue
Beautiful watery writing - in all it’s states, solid, liquid and atmospheric.
I grew up in rural New Zealand and on hikes we took not a water bottle but a cup to drink from the inevitable springs on the way. Each spring a little treasure in a treasure hunt.
Wonderful Merenia. It's not something that people do regularly here.
You write so beautifully of the language of the non human world. I think the pony sensed your worry and was telling you "it's ok. See? I can look after myself. But thanks anyway".
If you haven't read it I recommend Derrick Jensen's book "A Language Older Than Words". I think you'll like it.
We so rarely see ice in this part of the world and even if we do get a freeze there is hardly any fresh still water to freeze. But it doesnt stop the children dashing out to pull ice off the buckets and puddles. We had a very brief morning of snow last week and they brought some back in a bowl, added apple juice and made their own slushy drinks.
Thank you Rich. I think you're right about the pony. And thanks for the book recommendation. I know of Derrick Jensen but not that particular book.