Believed

i. believed I once swaddled in silken comfort cotton gauze cleansed/rinsed by paternal tears feared no longer my promised daggle in smoky spheres beyond grief stricken gazes hazy, albeit heavily paid for future flights glorious ii. horrendous the gore I implored to see no more insides oozed out. They cried out in vain till no … More Believed

Lovely

Coyote songs circle and connect, stitching together the night’s raw edges. via Coyote Voices — Laura Grace Weldon Here’s a brevity written by Laura Grace Weldon….so lovely!!!

Bee-Keeping

  Fifth-generation beekeeper Leigh-Kathryn Bonner is bucking convention in the traditionally male-dominated apiary industry with her startup, Bee Downtown. via Berry Good for the Environment: The Queen Bee of Downtown Durham — Longreads I love that people are bee-keeping. Read about Leigh-Kathryn Bonner and her startup, Bee Downtown….

Before I Go…

Photographer Moyan Brenn shares colorful nocturnal shots of Tokyo’s Shinjuku district, while also reflecting on his first visit to the city a few years ago. via Tokyo by Night — Discover Japan is a vibrant city and this article I am keeping because I found it personal, amusing and informative about his personal visit there. I … More Before I Go…

Religion

Disastrous tornado all worshippers lose? A picnic beach with loving companions? You choose leaders selfish left curled/ confused? Or brain enlightened? Heart not abandoned after abused. Religions proclaim yes preach ‘truth’ in practice or elaborate in speech? If followed what destination to reach? Eternal destruction or eternal life under guidance of One endless to teach?

Imagine a Reversal

A teacher helping fidgety students pass a rainy recess with a familiar game — don’t touch the floor, it’s lava! — finds that the ability to pretend takes on an unexpected gravity. via ‘Because pretending was sometimes the only way to get through the day.’ — Longreads This story poignantly told, a tragic account of our … More Imagine a Reversal