One small place of enchantment

I do not understand how anyone can live without one small place of enchantment to turn to.Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings A man should hear a little music, read a little poetry, and see a fine picture every day of his life, in order that worldly cares may not obliterate the sense of the beautiful which God … Continue reading One small place of enchantment →

Pruning and weeding as frames of mind

I love to think of nature as an unlimited broadcasting station through which God speaks to us every hour, if we will only tune in.George Washington Carver Adam was a gardener, and God, who made him, sees that half of all good gardening is done upon the knees.Rudyard Kipling For behold, the kingdom of God … Continue reading Pruning and weeding as frames of mind →

If it makes you happy, it can’t be that bad

A couple weeks ago, I read philosopher Jonathan Lear's book, Aristotle: The Desire to Understand. If you are looking for a book that explains Aristotle's philosophy in fairly straightforward terms, this would be an outstanding choice. Though I would obviously recommend reading Aristotle himself first. Perhaps it is my Roman Catholic background, but I have … Continue reading If it makes you happy, it can’t be that bad →

Remember who you are

We spent yesterday driving up to Lake Hartwell, Georgia, to spend Thanksgiving with family. Along the way, we decided to stop in and see good friends who relocated to Georgia from Kentucky, whom we had not seen in years. They have found a truly beautiful spot to live here. The Georgia forests are alive with … Continue reading Remember who you are →