Tag Archives: poetry

Halcyon Days

Posted on December 14, 2019 by swabby429

Today is the beginning of the calendar period that is traditionally known as Halcyon Days. Halcyon is the name of a bird from ancient Greek legend associated with the kingfisher. There was the belief that the two weeks prior to … Continue reading →

Posted in Contemplation, cultural highlights, History, Meanderings, philosophy | Tagged , , , | 2 Comments

Equinox Takes Place Tonight

Posted on September 22, 2018 by swabby429

The Two Equinoxes of each year are reminders of our precarious place in the Universe. More than the two solstices, Equinoxes remind us of balance. The word, equinox, has its roots in the ancient Latin word “aequus” for “equal”. In … Continue reading →

Posted in Contemplation, Hometown, Meanderings | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

Lonesome Dreamer (Review)

Posted on June 29, 2017 by swabby429

I finally got around to reading the latest biography of the former poet laureate of Nebraska, Lonesome Dreamer: The Life of John G. Neihardt. The man was a noteworthy figure in Northeast Nebraska who grew up and worked for awhile … Continue reading →

Posted in Books, History, Hometown | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

The Road Not Taken (Review)

Posted on January 24, 2016 by swabby429

When you see a hardcover version of David Orr’s new book, right away, you notice the transparent dust cover.  The title, The Road Not Taken and the author’s name is printed in red. On the back, you’ll find an excerpt, … Continue reading →

Posted in Books, cultural highlights | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

A Few Nashy Tidbits

Posted on August 19, 2015 by swabby429

In contemporary American society, poetry is one of the least esteemed types of literature. Many of us only bother to read works from past poets because we’re required to take a poetry course in college.  It’s too bad that we … Continue reading →

Posted in art, cultural highlights, story time, Youth | Tagged , , , | 1 Comment

Making Room For Rumi

Posted on September 30, 2014 by swabby429

The time had come for me to spiritually explore beyond the religion of my childhood. I first encountered the works of Rumi during my middle teens in the bloom of curiosity and eagerness to expand my mind. It was at the time I … Continue reading →

Posted in Books, Contemplation, History, religion | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

The Great Romantic, Wordsworth

Posted on April 7, 2014 by swabby429

Can you remember a time when you found yourself simply out in nature?  You didn’t give much thought to the experience, but you just let go and surrendered to the moment.  Perhaps, in a grove of trees, surrounded by the sound … Continue reading →

Posted in art, Books, Youth | Tagged , , | 4 Comments