For years my library had an ongoing book sale, and one day I picked up a unique book. …a startling and exciting collection of poems; startling to those who have assumed that mathematics and science had little in common with poetry, exciting to those lovers of poetry to whom the beauties of mathematics and science … Continue reading Review of Imagination’s Other Place
Mathematics and Science–how Poetic!
Discovery of beauty in surprising places. Believe it or not, just seeing and saying the word mathematics makes me feel good. My love for math led me to complete a B.Sc. program in Engineering Mathematics, and yet my most enjoyable hobbies were creative: drawing, writing and photography. So for much of my life, I was … Continue reading Mathematics and Science–how Poetic!
Wishing you a Strong and Courageous 2023
Here are some of my joyful moments during this holiday season of 2022. I hope these photos and video will bring you a smile! "Doggone Christmas" Contest ...and I hope smiling will remind you of your own joyful times in 2022. Jonesborough Christmas parade May you be filled with gratitude! These times take courage and … Continue reading Wishing you a Strong and Courageous 2023
…And the soul felt its worth
O holy night, the stars are brightly shining, It is the night of the dear Savior's birth. Long lay the world in sin and error pining 'Til he appeared and the soul felt its worth. from "O Holy Night", words by poet Placide Cappeau, music by Adolphe Adam It's true! I can attest to it. … Continue reading …And the soul felt its worth
Author Edward Payson Roe
One of E.P. Roe's most popular novels is Barriers Burned Away. In my last post I shared my thoughts on the novel, and how a visit to Chicago not long after the Chicago Fire of October 8, 1871 inspired him to write it. This fascinating book was actually his first attempt at writing a novel! … Continue reading Author Edward Payson Roe
Review of Barriers Burned Away; remembering the1871 Chicago Fire
A visit to Chicago not long after the Chicago Fire of October 8, 1871--151 years ago today--touched the heart of the author, Edward Payson Roe, and inspired him to write this novel, published in 1872. Diorama of 1871 Chicago Fire - Chicago History Museum, Lincoln Park, Chicago, Illinois He seems to have asked himself: How … Continue reading Review of Barriers Burned Away; remembering the1871 Chicago Fire
Rest in Peace, dear Queen
I feel sad to realize that for the first time in my life, this gracious, dignified, warm woman is not on this earth with us. I have so respected her, and felt comforted by her leadership, constancy and dignified reign. I am thankful for the memorials I've witnessed recently, from a British flag at half-mast … Continue reading Rest in Peace, dear Queen
Gesta Romanorum: A unique glimpse into history
Gesta Romanorum is Latin for "Deeds of the Romans", which makes it sound like this book is a narration of the early culture of Rome, its history and battles. However, it is actually a Latin compilation of morality stories believed to be written approximately at the end of the 13th century. There are 181 stories. … Continue reading Gesta Romanorum: A unique glimpse into history
More Holiday Inspiration
There's just something about a holiday, and the ocean, that inspires beautiful thoughts and emotions. For me that means trying to "capture" the images, and put the experience into words... The Living Ocean Lilting lightly laughing waves tossing grains of loose sand, ageless stones. Air lifted long by windy currents lingers on the land playing … Continue reading More Holiday Inspiration
Telling Stories without the Written Word
We love stories, and I would guess that most of the time we are reading stories, or watching them unfold visually in a movie. But yesterday I experienced something new and surprisingly enjoyable, a storytelling performance! The Mary B. Martin Storytelling Hall in Jonesborough, Tennessee - storytelling.net Storytelling, according to one definition, is the social … Continue reading Telling Stories without the Written Word
Happily Writing 