Category Archives: paying attention

Century #11: Time, Despair, and a Summer Storm

From the Journal of Martin Way August 20, 1935 Does time exist? I can’t remember which one, but one of the Greek philosophers said he was not sure. Here outside my little shack at sunset. I know time is different … Continue reading

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Century #9: Expectations

From the journal of Martin Way August 18, 1935 Until recently I expected more from people than they could give and still keep themselves whole. What happened with Estelle is a good example. I wanted her to be interested in … Continue reading

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May 2011: Just Passing Through On the Highway from April to June

This last year is all muddled in my mind. I was reading and listening to so many books and working on writing in bits and scraps of time. I have had almost no time for anything else besides work. May … Continue reading

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Growing Art

Multidimensional Object This piece has been growing out of me this week. I am pretty sure it is mature and ready to move out into the world. Trees I took my camera and my canine friend, Charley, for a walk … Continue reading

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April 2011: Odd Gifts and Lost Teeth in an Endless Winter

March continued on into April, stormy and sodden. Spring did not arrive as scheduled. It was a month of pain and illness, but I did a lot of adjusting. I worked spring break and had a good time with a … Continue reading

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