January 19, 2021
Gleanings
- Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere. We are caught in an inescapable network of mutuality, tied in a single garment of destiny. Whatever affects one directly, affects all indirectly.
- I was looking for something in Livesey’s book that would be an “aha” moment for me about creative writing as something that can be taught.
- I have learned to forgive my mom. I’m learning to forgive myself as well. It’s a layered process. I get the sense that mom learned to forgive me too.
- Truly, I did walk into his circle of friends, and he into mine, and those friendships have been one of the greatest gifts in our life.
- I grew up with Savoury Toast and it’s a life-long favourite to be turned to when things are tiring or overwhelming or a bit chilly out.
- the other source of inspiration was buying two new pencils. Yes, buying pencils actually inspired me.
- I don’t want you to wait. I want you to find a way to build writing into your weekly routine so that it provides sustenance and sanctuary for you in hard times, as well as in easier times.
- This morning the light is subdued by mist but I think it might be clear up the mountain.
- In the meantime, Roethke also said that if you can’t think, sing. And though I can’t sing, (not being modest) maybe you can.
- It’s a lot to ask, that stories drop into my hands from their perfect mutability in my mind.
- I suppose it’s a bit weird and somewhat selfish to think “Yay, you’re blogging again because life is shit!” but reading the blog was a true comfort and rediscovering it has felt a bit like reconnecting with an old friend.
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Kerry, what a lovely collection of gleanings. I love the photo you’ve shared today — reminds me of a heart. Quite appropriate considering some of the gleanings I’ve read from this list so far. Thank you for including me.