R.I.P., Dolly Parton. And along with music and the movies, thanks for the Imagination Library. An Emily Dickinson poem comes to mind.
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Dolly and Her Imagination Library
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Oliver’s Hard-Earned Vision of Life
In which I agree with an Atlantic article defending the poetry of Mary Oliver against detractors.
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A White Cross Streaming across the Sky
Mary Oliver’s “Swan” has an Easter message.
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Micah and Dickinson on Kindness
The prophet Micah’s famous observation about justice, kindness, and humility can lead us to other poems about kindness, including Dickinson’s “If I can stop one heart from breaking.”
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Dickinson, Crane, and the Epstein Affair
Can we ever know the full truth about the Epstein and friends? A Stephen Crane poem expresses doubts, a Dickinson poem is more optimistic.
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Le Guin and the Power of Affirmation
Le Guin’s story “Things” provides hope for those feeling daunted by Trump’s assault on American democracy.
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Emily Dickinson’s Walk on the Beach
For a good July beach poem, check out Emily Dickinson’s sensual “I started early – took my dog.”
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Wendell Berry’s Sabbath Vision
In this fine talk Andrea Sanders explores Wendell Berry’s vision of Sabbath, with slide glances at Dillard, Thoreau, Dickinson, and others.
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