In Julie’s second to last quoted line where she refers to “tree as timber, river as turbine driver, a mountain only as minerals” was strong and reflective of this historical idea of harnessing nature. This surely dates back to at least the Industrial Revolution and the mantra of progress on jet skis. The Sierra Club book, “In Wilderness, the Preservation of the World” would be a good re-read.
Thank you again, there are so many excellent cross-references and links in these articles, it will take me some time to find and open all of the “Easter eggs” in this garden.
It’s so interesting, how someone who preferred indoor pursuits as a child can become such a passionate lover of nature in her adulthood. You and I share that story. I think it’s an encouragement to parents who worry about forming habits in their children that will help them to love the Earth. In the long run, it’s important to be enthusiastic and in love with our lives in whatever place we call Home. You do such a beautiful job of this K—thank you for your work!
So glad to read Julie's responses and learn more about her. In "matters of kinship" I consider Julie a big sister in the craft, having ridden her coattails through the same MFA program and lucked into forming the type of lasting bond only found in writing friendships. I loved learning about the lurking fear of water Julie inherited (this explains so much about her character Hank!) and the quote about spaceship earth (she will know why this made me swoon). Happy to be fellow crew on the spaceship with this gifted writer.
Collaboration instead of competition. There is a mantra for every part of life.
Thanks for bringing us this interview! I enjoyed this and the one you participated in a few weeks ago.
Thanks, my brother.
Thank you for loyally pulling on that thread in my work.🌱
Thanks for this challenge, Katharine. It was fun to tackle the questions myself.
I'm so glad you did, Julie.
Thank you for asking me. And thank you for responding to me.
I am swooning over your egret. Just so beautiful.❤️
edifying and inspiring. thank you both very much.
love you, Kin🌱
In Julie’s second to last quoted line where she refers to “tree as timber, river as turbine driver, a mountain only as minerals” was strong and reflective of this historical idea of harnessing nature. This surely dates back to at least the Industrial Revolution and the mantra of progress on jet skis. The Sierra Club book, “In Wilderness, the Preservation of the World” would be a good re-read.
Taylor, thanks for the book recommendation. "Harness" is such a powerful verb. Thanks for the reminder...we can do better.💙🌎
Thank you again, there are so many excellent cross-references and links in these articles, it will take me some time to find and open all of the “Easter eggs” in this garden.
Patrick, I hope your new glasses help🌱
Thanks for being here.
Beautiful post Katharine. I love the depth of yoru writing and how it includes your writing partners and mentors.
Thanks for being here, neighbor!❤️
How beautiful! I love the thought from R. Buckminster Fuller, so true and I hadn't thought about it that way.
Looking forward to what you've got planned! Sounds really interesting.
Jack! I am swimming in drafts. Trish O'Kane wrote about five books in one. So good.🌱
It’s so interesting, how someone who preferred indoor pursuits as a child can become such a passionate lover of nature in her adulthood. You and I share that story. I think it’s an encouragement to parents who worry about forming habits in their children that will help them to love the Earth. In the long run, it’s important to be enthusiastic and in love with our lives in whatever place we call Home. You do such a beautiful job of this K—thank you for your work!
Thank you for being here, sister.
Always, your neighbor, k 🌱
So glad to read Julie's responses and learn more about her. In "matters of kinship" I consider Julie a big sister in the craft, having ridden her coattails through the same MFA program and lucked into forming the type of lasting bond only found in writing friendships. I loved learning about the lurking fear of water Julie inherited (this explains so much about her character Hank!) and the quote about spaceship earth (she will know why this made me swoon). Happy to be fellow crew on the spaceship with this gifted writer.
Right, Mary Beth? You are fortunate indeed. Thank you for stopping by.🌱