Monthly Archives: April 2010

Liturgy II (Englishing Robert Marteau)


10 (tenth in a sequence of twelve) A nuthatch seems to undo stitches.  A year-old roebuck Snarls, corralling his does; then the herd Skirts around me by way of the spruce grove; and flees, Their hurry half-opening the green shade … Continue reading

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Liturgy II (Englishing Robert Marteau)


9 (ninth in a sequence of twelve) The sun resembles a paper lantern Hung in a sky among stains of Chinese ink. Now in the House of Virgo, the sun ripens The grapes and, with a sun-beam, casts light on … Continue reading

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Father Sol, Up Close & Personal


Father Sol, Up Close & Personal Just after Earth Day, it’s useful to remember that Gaia has a partner infinitely more powerful and mysterious than she is.  Check out the Solar Dynamics Observatory’s just released video of the sun flaring up, … Continue reading

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