Month: February 2019

The rotating blade of meaning (5)

  So far, we have examined how Arthur M. Young, inventor of the Bell helicopter, engineer and astrologer/philosopher, used his skills and insight into how our minds determine meaning. Within this, he began to discover that there was a graphical symmetry to this process; a set of shapes that explained many of the ancient symbols that mankind has come to view as sacred. These … Read More The rotating blade of meaning (5)

Summer does not come…

Summer does not come at once Its grip on that which gives it birth Lingers… In glimpse and taste and smell With grind and crunch on dale and fell From frozen earth to green stalk’s birth It rises. ⦿ And in that rising is our eye Serene… Which sees the whole but touches part A joining of the mind and heart And knows in … Read More Summer does not come…

#FurryFives – Window into Summer

It’s been doing this for weeks, you know – I wish I could give you a different window You said that in November, when it got dark – And it was the truth I don’t understand truth, I want the window into summer ©Stephen Tanham #FurryFives – Just five lines that capture the essence of your moment with that beloved pet. If you want … Read More #FurryFives – Window into Summer

Bone Age…

From Stuart.

The rotating blade of meaning (4)

Everything is in motion… Arthur M. Young and Isaac Newton both knew that, but in different ages and different ways. Let’s take a slight detour into some basic ways of looking at one of our fundamentals – the way things move. Our search for Arthur M. Young’s ‘geometry of meaning’ will be enhanced if we can enrich our vocabulary… Someone in the age of … Read More The rotating blade of meaning (4)

Blue Europa

Through ancient winter streets I trod My collar tight and scarfed below In February’s Ghent, where waits For travellers who’ve seen it all, a shock: A vivid blue on winter water show ➰ Reminding us that in this place Though old beyond our knowing Is found a will of restful blue A lesson, then, for those whose fear And hatred is their only growing … Read More Blue Europa

Furry fives

Oh yesss, just like that! – I can’t do this all morning, you know! Why? – I have things to do… Do they make you happier than this? ©Stephen Tanham Just five lines that capture the essence of your moment with that beloved pet. If you want to join in, publish one and send me the link. I’ll reference it with my next #FurryFives … Read More Furry fives