Of Mere Being The palm at the end of the mind, Beyond the last thought, rises In the bronze decor, A gold-feathered bird Sings in the palm, without human meaning, Without human feeling, a foreign song. You know then that it is not the reason That makes us happy or unhappy. The bird sings. Its […]
Eating Poetry* (1)
The Poem You Asked For My poem would eat nothing. I tried giving it water but it said no, worrying me. Day after day, I held it up to the llight, turning it over, but it only pressed its lips more tightly together. It grew sullen, like a toad through with being teased. I offered […]
How We Lived on It (2)
from Jammin’ the Blues Directed by Gjon Mili Sax: Lester Young & Illinois Jacquet Trumpet: Harry “Sweets” Edison Piano: Marlowe Morris Drums: Philly Joe Jones & “Big Sid” Catlett Guitar: Barney Kessell Bass: Red Callender Dancers: Lindy Hop legends Archie Savage and Marie Bryant Full ten minute short film available at Daily Motion.
How We Lived on It (1)
Song: “Concerning The UFO Sighting Near Highland, Illinois,” by Sufjan Stevens, from Come On, Feel the Illinoise! Video: Jym Davis
Ted Kennedy: Not a Life Lived Large, but the Largeness of Life
The written responses to Ted Kennedy’s life – from newspaper obits and considerations to blog posts and tweets – have spanned a range. They’ve produced some good writing too. From James Fallows at The Atlantic: The most impressive and winning aspect of his personality was the way he kept on going, with good humor, despite […]