Taking Cues from Wordsworth: Ode on Intimations of Immortality

The vital spontaneity of life brought William Wordsworth's "Ode on Intimations of Immortality" to my heart-mind on Saturday, as my family and I visited the Cementerio General in San José, to honor and remember my father R.C.M., my grandmother D.M.A., my grandfather E.C.J., and other ancestors, up to my great-great grandmother or tatarabuela, who rest … Continue reading Taking Cues from Wordsworth: Ode on Intimations of Immortality

Wagamese: Mountains, Prairie, Ocean

It is a cold, rainy morning in New York City. I have been drinking my café from Tarrazú and reading quietly. Gratitude and a tranquil joy have pervaded my days, recently, and today I am in that vibe. At dawn, I decided to return to a short, poetic reflection from Richard Wagamese's Embers that has … Continue reading Wagamese: Mountains, Prairie, Ocean