Thank you, Adam, for this amazing transmission. You are such a gifted communicator and one way I know that is that your words--whether written or spoken--always inspire me to spend more time working on my writing and speaking. I've been in an energetic rut since I returned from my 3-week trip to the US at the end of January, but I'm coming out of it now, so thanks for this push you've given me.
Second, I'm really glad you brought up Cormac McCarthy. Why? Well, in December a dear friend whose literary opinions I respect told me how much she loved McCarthy's work and I put up some resistance, having read "The Road" back when it came out on another recommendation and finding it a really tough slog. I told my friend that I just found his worldview too bleak to understand what all the fuss was about.
However, she told me to read "The Border Trilogy," and I downloaded the free sample on my Kindle, read a bit of it, was impressed by the writing if not the "plot," but then forgot about it. Currently, I'm halfway through book 2 of Ben H. Winters' "The Last Policeman Trilogy," which I'd highly recommend for those who like tight writing, detective tales, insights into the human condition and an apocalyptic background (in this case, an asteroid that's going to hit the world in less than a year's time).
Anyway, when I finish with that series---probably around the end of February---I'll then turn my attention to "The Border Trilogy," because, like it or not, with migrants pouring over the southern border in droves never seen before, and with the eclipse of 4/8 literally crossing the border at Eagle Pass, Texas, one of the hot spots of that migration, well, I think it behooves those of us who want to more fully understand our world to find creative ways to learn about that area of real estate.
Okay, keep up your good work and I'll do my part to do mine---I'll spend a week or so brainstorming some ideas for my new blog, "The Archetypal Lens," and then, well, some words should start appearing on it!
visits to the US can do that. Took me over a month to fully return back to myself this trip. Thanks for your kind words Bryan. And yeah, the hype around Cormac is real, and I do slightly understand, but still.... I'd rather read Moby Dick. And that eclipse, yes yes, of course. Border Trilogy is next for me if I decide to return to him.
Borders and boundaries... I love that you brought them into the Mars-Pluto contemplation, because of course they're the source of so much conflict and so much of the difficulty in resolving it--ie resentments.
As I think you know, I can't read Cormac McCarthy. I've tried and failed and there are too many beautiful stories to beat my head against that wall, but his insights are transcendent and the man can string words together in a way that makes me swoon. Congrats for making it to the finish line with Blood Meridian!
I think you need a Scorpio Moon to pull it off! haha. And the fact that he isn't exactly dark outside of his fictional worlds, that he was essentially a physicist makes me even more intrigued...
Wait... Doesn't my Gemini moon square Pluto count for that? I think it's my Venus in Taurus that refuses. It is intriguing that he writes such dark stories. It's gotta be his Pluto-Sun conjunction.
I'd say that could count, but it's not a Scorpio moon. And yeah, I'm always intrigued with people like him who create such worlds. Stephen King, Chuck P etc...
it's not that, it's simply the unflinching attraction to the untold—usually macabre—stories in life. My response is fascination, not disgust or fear or repulsion. You should see my instagram feed lol. The algo knows.
Thank for bringing this up Adam! I appreciate what you shared!
I had a series of Bald Eagle encounters at the begining of the month and Eagle Pass in Texas was the only one not involving the actual bird itself. Eagle Pass is in the path of this April solar eclipse and not far from the totality. Walls, boundaries and snowdrops. I have only one of my snowdrops out there blooming. There shoud be many more but we had an intense freeze and they may not make it to their blooming. Snowdrops contain the alkaloid Galatamine that is used in the treatment of Dementia and Alzheimers. Wish all walls were made out of plants.
Lol. Nope! My son had told me about the whole Eagle Pass thing the day I got the news that a bald eagle had been found shot dead not far from home and it was also the day after a bald eagle came cutting through the thick blanket of clouds and soared very closely and right over us. It was bald eagle migration time. I wouldnt drink snowdrops in a tea nor tincture because it sounds a bit risky to me but apparantly you can crush the leaves and root bulb and rub it on your forehead and that might help. There has not been much study at all on that technique but it was the was indigenous who where observed using it in this manner that inspired the study of Galatamine and its effects on the brain but they only grow during a short period of time once a year so I am not sure how much it would help so I wouldn't go missing the daily Lions Mane;-)
Love the contemplation on borders and power. I’ve had similar on my mind recently actually. And I’ve never read any Cormac McCarthy but thank you for sharing the quote here, it’s a good one. Happy Valentine’s Day from Mexico to you and your sweet Tansy <3
Thank you, Adam, for this amazing transmission. You are such a gifted communicator and one way I know that is that your words--whether written or spoken--always inspire me to spend more time working on my writing and speaking. I've been in an energetic rut since I returned from my 3-week trip to the US at the end of January, but I'm coming out of it now, so thanks for this push you've given me.
Second, I'm really glad you brought up Cormac McCarthy. Why? Well, in December a dear friend whose literary opinions I respect told me how much she loved McCarthy's work and I put up some resistance, having read "The Road" back when it came out on another recommendation and finding it a really tough slog. I told my friend that I just found his worldview too bleak to understand what all the fuss was about.
However, she told me to read "The Border Trilogy," and I downloaded the free sample on my Kindle, read a bit of it, was impressed by the writing if not the "plot," but then forgot about it. Currently, I'm halfway through book 2 of Ben H. Winters' "The Last Policeman Trilogy," which I'd highly recommend for those who like tight writing, detective tales, insights into the human condition and an apocalyptic background (in this case, an asteroid that's going to hit the world in less than a year's time).
Anyway, when I finish with that series---probably around the end of February---I'll then turn my attention to "The Border Trilogy," because, like it or not, with migrants pouring over the southern border in droves never seen before, and with the eclipse of 4/8 literally crossing the border at Eagle Pass, Texas, one of the hot spots of that migration, well, I think it behooves those of us who want to more fully understand our world to find creative ways to learn about that area of real estate.
Okay, keep up your good work and I'll do my part to do mine---I'll spend a week or so brainstorming some ideas for my new blog, "The Archetypal Lens," and then, well, some words should start appearing on it!
visits to the US can do that. Took me over a month to fully return back to myself this trip. Thanks for your kind words Bryan. And yeah, the hype around Cormac is real, and I do slightly understand, but still.... I'd rather read Moby Dick. And that eclipse, yes yes, of course. Border Trilogy is next for me if I decide to return to him.
Borders and boundaries... I love that you brought them into the Mars-Pluto contemplation, because of course they're the source of so much conflict and so much of the difficulty in resolving it--ie resentments.
As I think you know, I can't read Cormac McCarthy. I've tried and failed and there are too many beautiful stories to beat my head against that wall, but his insights are transcendent and the man can string words together in a way that makes me swoon. Congrats for making it to the finish line with Blood Meridian!
I think you need a Scorpio Moon to pull it off! haha. And the fact that he isn't exactly dark outside of his fictional worlds, that he was essentially a physicist makes me even more intrigued...
Wait... Doesn't my Gemini moon square Pluto count for that? I think it's my Venus in Taurus that refuses. It is intriguing that he writes such dark stories. It's gotta be his Pluto-Sun conjunction.
I'd say that could count, but it's not a Scorpio moon. And yeah, I'm always intrigued with people like him who create such worlds. Stephen King, Chuck P etc...
Oh the old Scorpio moon exclusive club, eh? 🙄 Y'all think you're the darkest...
it's not that, it's simply the unflinching attraction to the untold—usually macabre—stories in life. My response is fascination, not disgust or fear or repulsion. You should see my instagram feed lol. The algo knows.
Mine is full of funny animal videos! 😂 But that’s a new thing. The world got so dark I needed a counter to it.
Thank for bringing this up Adam! I appreciate what you shared!
I had a series of Bald Eagle encounters at the begining of the month and Eagle Pass in Texas was the only one not involving the actual bird itself. Eagle Pass is in the path of this April solar eclipse and not far from the totality. Walls, boundaries and snowdrops. I have only one of my snowdrops out there blooming. There shoud be many more but we had an intense freeze and they may not make it to their blooming. Snowdrops contain the alkaloid Galatamine that is used in the treatment of Dementia and Alzheimers. Wish all walls were made out of plants.
you were down in Eagle Pass? Sounds suspect. And is it safe then to make tea with snowdrops? I know some memory-impaired individuals who could benefit
Lol. Nope! My son had told me about the whole Eagle Pass thing the day I got the news that a bald eagle had been found shot dead not far from home and it was also the day after a bald eagle came cutting through the thick blanket of clouds and soared very closely and right over us. It was bald eagle migration time. I wouldnt drink snowdrops in a tea nor tincture because it sounds a bit risky to me but apparantly you can crush the leaves and root bulb and rub it on your forehead and that might help. There has not been much study at all on that technique but it was the was indigenous who where observed using it in this manner that inspired the study of Galatamine and its effects on the brain but they only grow during a short period of time once a year so I am not sure how much it would help so I wouldn't go missing the daily Lions Mane;-)
tragic eagle story. And good points on the snowdrops. Not gonna dabble. LM it is
Love the contemplation on borders and power. I’ve had similar on my mind recently actually. And I’ve never read any Cormac McCarthy but thank you for sharing the quote here, it’s a good one. Happy Valentine’s Day from Mexico to you and your sweet Tansy <3
Oh, that's right! You are on the other side of the border. How is it? And thank you Melissa.
Currently raining but still great! Just bought a beautiful Hoichol art piece for our new space
Pluto in Aquarius is looking grim at the moment, even from the relative safety of my corner of the world, where all our boundaries are ocean.
Not sure many would disagree. But we've got to start somewhere, so...here we go =)