Nick, Nick, NICK!!! This post was a MAGICAL start to my Sunday. I had asked about Robin Wall Kimmerer, and I'm so happy to hear you've read and enjoyed her writing.
I agree with what you said about poetry, essays, and writing in general. I like poetry to get a taste of someone's writing, or take a long piece and really savor the pearls. It's like making chili. My chili is more of a stew, and with the right balance on one spoonful, can capture the flavor of ladles full of second and third helpings.
I giggle when you do the thumbnail shot, and appreciate your humor and the way you point a light for people to taste the same stuff you enjoy.
I'm bringing my kids to see Jenny Slate's movie "Marcel the Shell With Shoes On" today, and hope it will be a children's version of what I'm digesting as an adult in this world. Kids books and movies really help me simplify, cope, and explain.
Thank you for spending your time an energy sharing your Donkey Thoughts with us. This is EXACTLY what I am looking for when I come to the internet. Thank you.
Glad to learn of Wendell Berry and his work. Last year, I became fascinated by a similar figure from years ago, the Pulitzer-winning novelist/farmer Louis Bromfield, after stumbling across Malabar Farm, his place in Ohio, now a state park. Stephen Heyman's The Planter of Modern Life is a terrific biography of Bromfield, who pioneered organic farming and soil conservation.
Somehow your posts started getting stuck in my spam inbox, and I guess my subconscious must have noticed this, because I dreamt you came to my house to show me some woodworking tips. I'm glad to see you are still sharing your Donkey Thoughts and hope all is well.
Thank you for this Nick! I watched it quickly on Sunday, but then just took some time with a pen and paper to make notes. I've heard good things about Berry's new book, which is part of why I wanted to get into his older work before reading the latest.
I feel you on taxed brain power at the moment! Hopefully some rest and recharge time isn't far off.
Nick, hello from the Blue Ridge Mountains! I have a question for you: My husband is ten years your junior and has a lot of admiration for you. He shares your passion for woodworking and is arriving at a place in his life when, after years of service to duty, he can finally pursue his dream in carpentry. He’s currently attending trade school and will be finished with his apprenticeship in the next year or two. Lately, though, he’s starting to worry that maybe he’s too old to start over in such a manual field. Is there any advice, or are there any words of encouragement you might you offer him? Thank you! 😊
Very excited to see your version of Bill in the upcoming series "The last of Us".
While i've heard you say in the past that you don't play video games anymore since banjo kazooi, have you made an exception for The Last of Us? Seeing as its a story driven game and your playing a big part in it, I thought maybe you'd give the ol' joystick one more ride.
Sigh................. another new author for this old woman to try and read through..... Oh My Lawd... I may have to find another couple decades........ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wendell_Berry#Works
OK... will start with an Amazon order in the morning...........................
"Just so you know" (as my 5 year old granddaughter Piper says) I saw a promo of you being on an upcoming 'Who Do You Think You Are'........ one of my fav shows since I an a genealogy nut......
Nice push for reading Berry, and I look forward to his new book. You seem to believe that an author like Berry can change the direction of our society. I rather think that he can change the course of individual readers lives, but collective application is problematic. Those individual readers can contribute to the more generous and thoughtful existence of those around them, but I don't think that we as a whole actually read much, at least not enough to sway our rather dismal appearing future. That said, do you have an idea of who might represent the "Urban Berry"? It seems that more people could be reached if they could read something that they feel really represents the world in which they live and don't have to translate the principles of the authors you recommend into more concrete terms related to their much different physical environment. Thank you from the other end of the donkey. Dave in St Paul.
Nick, Nick, NICK!!! This post was a MAGICAL start to my Sunday. I had asked about Robin Wall Kimmerer, and I'm so happy to hear you've read and enjoyed her writing.
I agree with what you said about poetry, essays, and writing in general. I like poetry to get a taste of someone's writing, or take a long piece and really savor the pearls. It's like making chili. My chili is more of a stew, and with the right balance on one spoonful, can capture the flavor of ladles full of second and third helpings.
I giggle when you do the thumbnail shot, and appreciate your humor and the way you point a light for people to taste the same stuff you enjoy.
I'm bringing my kids to see Jenny Slate's movie "Marcel the Shell With Shoes On" today, and hope it will be a children's version of what I'm digesting as an adult in this world. Kids books and movies really help me simplify, cope, and explain.
Thank you for spending your time an energy sharing your Donkey Thoughts with us. This is EXACTLY what I am looking for when I come to the internet. Thank you.
Jessie, Lombard, IL
Glad to learn of Wendell Berry and his work. Last year, I became fascinated by a similar figure from years ago, the Pulitzer-winning novelist/farmer Louis Bromfield, after stumbling across Malabar Farm, his place in Ohio, now a state park. Stephen Heyman's The Planter of Modern Life is a terrific biography of Bromfield, who pioneered organic farming and soil conservation.
Nick -
Somehow your posts started getting stuck in my spam inbox, and I guess my subconscious must have noticed this, because I dreamt you came to my house to show me some woodworking tips. I'm glad to see you are still sharing your Donkey Thoughts and hope all is well.
Susan from NJ
Thank you for this Nick! I watched it quickly on Sunday, but then just took some time with a pen and paper to make notes. I've heard good things about Berry's new book, which is part of why I wanted to get into his older work before reading the latest.
I feel you on taxed brain power at the moment! Hopefully some rest and recharge time isn't far off.
Nick, hello from the Blue Ridge Mountains! I have a question for you: My husband is ten years your junior and has a lot of admiration for you. He shares your passion for woodworking and is arriving at a place in his life when, after years of service to duty, he can finally pursue his dream in carpentry. He’s currently attending trade school and will be finished with his apprenticeship in the next year or two. Lately, though, he’s starting to worry that maybe he’s too old to start over in such a manual field. Is there any advice, or are there any words of encouragement you might you offer him? Thank you! 😊
Hello Nick!
Very excited to see your version of Bill in the upcoming series "The last of Us".
While i've heard you say in the past that you don't play video games anymore since banjo kazooi, have you made an exception for The Last of Us? Seeing as its a story driven game and your playing a big part in it, I thought maybe you'd give the ol' joystick one more ride.
Greetings
Jason
Puidoux, Switzerland
Sigh................. another new author for this old woman to try and read through..... Oh My Lawd... I may have to find another couple decades........ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wendell_Berry#Works
OK... will start with an Amazon order in the morning...........................
"Just so you know" (as my 5 year old granddaughter Piper says) I saw a promo of you being on an upcoming 'Who Do You Think You Are'........ one of my fav shows since I an a genealogy nut......
Nice push for reading Berry, and I look forward to his new book. You seem to believe that an author like Berry can change the direction of our society. I rather think that he can change the course of individual readers lives, but collective application is problematic. Those individual readers can contribute to the more generous and thoughtful existence of those around them, but I don't think that we as a whole actually read much, at least not enough to sway our rather dismal appearing future. That said, do you have an idea of who might represent the "Urban Berry"? It seems that more people could be reached if they could read something that they feel really represents the world in which they live and don't have to translate the principles of the authors you recommend into more concrete terms related to their much different physical environment. Thank you from the other end of the donkey. Dave in St Paul.
I'm not a Rooster...
I hope.