Continue Reading Moral Decoupling A scientific paper I recently encountered set off an intriguing line of thought about our reactions to art and artists. Let’s start…
Continue Reading Schwanengesang (Biological) Swansong The silver Swan, who living had no Note,when Death approached, unlocked her silent throat.Leaning her breast against the reedy shore,thus sang her…
Continue Reading Learning from the Best I came across the document from 1944 by chance, but was immediately intrigued. The Simple Sabotage Field Manual was originally written by…
Continue Reading The Pear Tree revisited. I figured I’d offer some reassurance at the beginning of 2024: YDP will be as eclectic as ever, as haphazard in what…
Continue Reading In the Eye of the Beholder Christopher Pothier at The Columbia Gorge Museum “I cannot help remembering a remark of De Casseres. It was over the wine in Mouquin’s. Said he: “The profoundest instinct in man…
Continue Reading A Breed unto Themselves The Mushroom is the Elf of Plants – (1350) The Mushroom is the Elf of Plants -At Evening, it is notAt Morning, in…
Continue Reading Santa Delayed? He might prefer the sunny climes of Southern California (where I photographed him and his brethren in November.) Or he might want us…
Continue Reading Spiritual Medicine Somewhere I read someone describing Bach’s music as spiritual medicine. I guess it depends what ails you, but I couldn’t agree more…
Continue Reading On Warnings Yes, the plan was to brighten the pre-Christmas week with something up-lifting. It has changed, wouldn’t you know it. Yes, there were…
Continue Reading Maria durch den Dornwald ging Mary walking through a forest of thorns This is the time of year that provides all of us, no matter the background, with some glorious and familiar music. If…
