Get lit . . .

Saturday, February 8, 2025 . It's the Satyr's day . . . the morning walk to the mailbox was in a heavy fog, now lifted leaving a dense cloud cover. A cold front pushed along by moderate to strong Northerlies and upper 30's wind chill are forecasted for the afternoon with slight rain chances.

You cannot get through a single day without having an impact on the world around you. What you do makes a difference, and you have to decide what kind of difference you want to make. – Jane Goodall.

That said, what kind of difference do you want to make? And, if not peace, what?

Today is the 114th anniversary of Elizabeth Bishop's birth. The poet was born in 1911 Worcester, Massachusetts.

James Dean was born on this day 94 years ago in 1931 Marion, Indiana.

Birthdates, yesterday

Novelist Charles Dickens was born in 1812 Portsmouth, England.

Sinclair Lewis was born in 1885 Sauk Centre, Minnesota.

And, another writer from the prairie, Laura Ingalls Wilder, was born just north of 1867 Pepin, Wisconsin.

For most of us being creative is an essential aspect of our well-being...Given the present socioculture “hosing” we are exposed to, there is pressure to shove it to the bottom of the metaphorical list, usually under 'make everyone else in your life happy' and 'fix all the pain and suffering in the world'. This would leave us depleted and struggling, which means then we are left with so much less capacity to contribute to positive change....Oppressive systems want us to feel hopeless, exhausted and disempowered. Your creativity matters, no matter its form.

Consider this blog then your “free pass permit” to keep creating the things that light you up.

In the darkest corners of your life

there is still a light

shining.
— jab

Dragons may be necessary. . .

Thursday, February 6, 2025. It's Thor's day … Here in TulseyTown, the day began with fog, mist, light Northerlies and 40's. The rest of the day a Xerox of this lovely Winter dawn. The Northerlies and mostly cloudy conditions are forecast to continue throughout the next 7 days.

Listen for the bells of mindfulness. – Thich Nhat Hanh

...“coup” is the correct way to label the transformation of government we are living through. But with so much continuing normally, it’s easy to doubt what you’re seeing.-- Joyce Vance, in Civil Discourse.

Dates

One of the most prominent playwrights of his lifetime Christopher Marlowe was born on this date in 1564 Canterbury, England.

Its the birth date of François Truffaut in 1932 Paris. The French film critic, director, and producer paved the way for and pioneered the movement known as the Nouvelle Vague (New Wave).

Bob Marley was born today in 1945, Nine Miles, St. Ann, Jamaica.

And, Elizabeth II ascended the throne of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland this day in 1952, following the death of her father, King George VI. She became the longest-reigning monarch in British history.

Beyond here, there be dragons . . .

There is only One Love.

Just beyond ourselves . . .

Wednesday, February 5, 2025. It's Odin's day . . . a cool, foggy morning here in TulseyTown. Easy to moderate Southerlies return bringing warmer temperatures along with slight rain chances this afternoon and evening.

When we pause, we also give ourselves the chance to touch in to our natural warmth. When the heart qualities are awakened, they cut through our negativity in a way that nothing else can. – Pema Chödrön

The modern era is often seen as the triumph of science over supernaturalism. But what really happened is far more interesting. – Aeon

In 1936, Charlie Chaplin's film Modern Times opened in New York City. It was the last film in which his beloved and iconic character "the Little Tramp" appeared, and it was the only film to include Chaplin's voice.

Laura Linney celebrates her 61st birthday today. The multitalented and awarded actress was born in 1964, New York.

And Beat Generation writer William S. Burroughs was born on this date in 1914 St. Louis, Missouri.

Just beyond yourself is where you need to be. – David Whyte