tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4002454922784880258.post4382542706429632645..comments2023-07-25T09:14:24.599-04:00Comments on Transit Notes: THE IMPEDED STREAM THAT SINGSGeorgehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03959953035812596907noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4002454922784880258.post-68877214675317349382013-01-05T17:33:03.831-05:002013-01-05T17:33:03.831-05:00Thanks, GRIZZ. Yes, there is a certain magic when...Thanks, GRIZZ. Yes, there is a certain magic when there is great truth and beauty in both the literal and the metaphorical meaning of a line of poetry. Glad you liked this post. Like you, I have decided to attempt more postings, albeit more succinct ones, in the coming year.Georgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03959953035812596907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4002454922784880258.post-6561485619455896962013-01-05T13:08:08.666-05:002013-01-05T13:08:08.666-05:00Living where I do, directly beside a stream with a...Living where I do, directly beside a stream with a purling riffle, I know the truth of Berry's words—both literally and in life application as poetic wisdom. <br /><br />A wonderful post…and a terrific photo.<br /><br /> Grizz…………https://www.blogger.com/profile/04828454689578685330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4002454922784880258.post-33464819763018909032013-01-04T18:06:53.546-05:002013-01-04T18:06:53.546-05:00Thanks, LORNA. Yes, I also thought this particula...Thanks, LORNA. Yes, I also thought this particular photo captured the spirit of something both impeded and beautiful.Georgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03959953035812596907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4002454922784880258.post-32242147364361872432013-01-04T18:05:46.994-05:002013-01-04T18:05:46.994-05:00Hi, BARBARA. Glad you liked the poem. Wendell Be...Hi, BARBARA. Glad you liked the poem. Wendell Berry is a wise man, and I heartily recommend not only his poetry, but his wonderful essays.Georgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03959953035812596907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4002454922784880258.post-48243070277041977902013-01-04T18:04:40.550-05:002013-01-04T18:04:40.550-05:00Thanks, PAT. I read the poem as saying that imped...Thanks, PAT. I read the poem as saying that impediments can lead us to the next stage of our growth and creativity.Georgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03959953035812596907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4002454922784880258.post-78364702207380512542013-01-04T17:01:43.870-05:002013-01-04T17:01:43.870-05:00The Berry poem and the photo - how good a fit they...The Berry poem and the photo - how good a fit they are! Thanks. Lorna Cahallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12119513840378599480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4002454922784880258.post-63018049321517619762013-01-04T14:05:44.221-05:002013-01-04T14:05:44.221-05:00I was not familiar with this particular Wendell Be...I was not familiar with this particular Wendell Berry poem. This one is a keeper for me -- such wise words. Thanks -- barbaraFolkways Note Bookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07168881905408345126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4002454922784880258.post-78089524659269644482013-01-04T09:27:04.097-05:002013-01-04T09:27:04.097-05:00I am sure this is absolutely true George, it's...I am sure this is absolutely true George, it's just that it takes me some time to get my head round it.The Weaver of Grasshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13947971556343746883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4002454922784880258.post-90043153910511238412013-01-04T07:29:54.264-05:002013-01-04T07:29:54.264-05:00Well said, RUTH, and there can also be movement in...Well said, RUTH, and there can also be movement in both song and silence.Georgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03959953035812596907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4002454922784880258.post-76984812801114823962013-01-04T07:27:39.253-05:002013-01-04T07:27:39.253-05:00Glad you liked the poem, ANDY. Happy new year.Glad you liked the poem, ANDY. Happy new year.Georgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03959953035812596907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4002454922784880258.post-49823306993119748872013-01-04T07:26:30.918-05:002013-01-04T07:26:30.918-05:00Thanks, ROWAN. That photo was actually taken in y...Thanks, ROWAN. That photo was actually taken in your part of the world—the Yorkshire Dales.Georgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03959953035812596907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4002454922784880258.post-35503164530901954442013-01-04T07:26:30.527-05:002013-01-04T07:26:30.527-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.Georgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03959953035812596907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4002454922784880258.post-73587202449960951032013-01-04T06:57:55.765-05:002013-01-04T06:57:55.765-05:00Just so stunning.
So we can sing, and we can be ...Just so stunning. <br /><br />So we can sing, and we can be silent, for sometimes there is no movement at all.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14204074161539605133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4002454922784880258.post-82914720954479450102013-01-04T05:03:12.709-05:002013-01-04T05:03:12.709-05:00Oh yes! How true.
Thanks George,
AndyOh yes! How true.<br />Thanks George,<br />AndyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4002454922784880258.post-73157486819806170362013-01-04T03:03:06.689-05:002013-01-04T03:03:06.689-05:00I really love the photo - and Berry's words ar...I really love the photo - and Berry's words are quite true. Rowanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13679130612798888266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4002454922784880258.post-26984440950713987242013-01-03T20:39:59.264-05:002013-01-03T20:39:59.264-05:00Thanks for the comment, FRIKO, and may your soul a...Thanks for the comment, FRIKO, and may your soul also sing in the coming year.Georgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03959953035812596907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4002454922784880258.post-59299876174286474312013-01-03T20:39:10.175-05:002013-01-03T20:39:10.175-05:00Yes, BARB. As one who as been an impeded stream f...Yes, BARB. As one who as been an impeded stream from time to time, it's good to remember that challenges also create their own wonderful discoveries.Georgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03959953035812596907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4002454922784880258.post-6672663393718743012013-01-03T20:37:33.933-05:002013-01-03T20:37:33.933-05:00Thanks, TERESA. Glad you liked the photo and quot...Thanks, TERESA. Glad you liked the photo and quote.Georgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03959953035812596907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4002454922784880258.post-72281465686705775932013-01-03T18:11:41.767-05:002013-01-03T18:11:41.767-05:00The lucky ones are those whose real work has helpe...The lucky ones are those whose real work has helped them on the journey towards making their soul sing.<br /><br />May yours sing not only for 2013 but for many years beyond.Frikohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04277167831642088694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4002454922784880258.post-53747731880728195482013-01-03T18:09:02.841-05:002013-01-03T18:09:02.841-05:00I really want to remember that last line. I hope i...I really want to remember that last line. I hope it comes into my mind when I most need it. Barbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04984171407726520584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4002454922784880258.post-36293017993962513692013-01-03T17:03:41.147-05:002013-01-03T17:03:41.147-05:00A perfect pairing of the Berry quote and your imag...A perfect pairing of the Berry quote and your image. Beautiful.Teresa Evangelinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05495114564099989481noreply@blogger.com