Sometimes I think we should pause the writing of dystopic fiction. It seems that whatever future one comes up with, no matter how unpleasant, how twisted, how repugnant, there’s some character somewhere who has been successful at outsized accumulation of wealth going “*That’s what I’m talkin’ about!!*”
Some respite is needed. Nothing has healed. We’re just no longer noticing the pain.
But the grackles are loud. And happy. And somehow just living their best life.
I mean, I loved the whole thing and especially appreciated the history of jackdaws. It amuses me to think the decision of one leader in a far-off extinct society made a decision that led to what they are today.
Even sporadic postings on Field Notes are appreciated because you write when you truly have something to say. Too many "empty" posts by other writers floating in the ether. Please post when the lightning strikes and you can show us what the flash of light reveals.
Wondering: sent you a copy of my latest novel "Sighted" a couple weeks ago; did you receive it?
Love your writing, I look forward to it! Beautiful assemblage this time, grackles v much included.
Thank you so much 🙏
I stand and quietly applaud.
Sometimes I think we should pause the writing of dystopic fiction. It seems that whatever future one comes up with, no matter how unpleasant, how twisted, how repugnant, there’s some character somewhere who has been successful at outsized accumulation of wealth going “*That’s what I’m talkin’ about!!*”
Some respite is needed. Nothing has healed. We’re just no longer noticing the pain.
But the grackles are loud. And happy. And somehow just living their best life.
Thank you.
“Nothing has healed. We’re just no longer noticing the pain”. Wow…and I think there is a lot of truth in those words.
Thank you so much 🙏
Always one of the most illuminating reads provided here.
Thank you! 🙏
Dare I be That Guy and mention the spelling mistake buried above? My wife would say No.
I mean, I loved the whole thing and especially appreciated the history of jackdaws. It amuses me to think the decision of one leader in a far-off extinct society made a decision that led to what they are today.
I always want to know about typos I can correct! Someone already caught one and shared it
"The grackles have been working THERE way up here for almost 600 years..."
Fixed! Thanks again—was pressed for time this morning and wasn’t able to proof
Even sporadic postings on Field Notes are appreciated because you write when you truly have something to say. Too many "empty" posts by other writers floating in the ether. Please post when the lightning strikes and you can show us what the flash of light reveals.
Wondering: sent you a copy of my latest novel "Sighted" a couple weeks ago; did you receive it?
Am I right to think you intended a link to:
https://niche-canada.org/2025/02/20/from-vacant-to-vital-rethinking-the-role-of-empty-lots-in-north-american-cities/
?
That's a beautiful tree!
Where in Austin is this marvelous 800 year old tree??
Montopolis Arboretum