Thalia rummages through an oak cabinet in the dining room. Nią peeks around the corner from the kitchen. “You’re looking for?” “Yohhhhhh-gert container! Or jeh-leee jar!” “For wildflowers?” “Yahhhhhs!” Tal peeks out the window to check on Cal’s collection. “And instead of
Reading “Day 2 of video Beta” created a sense resembling Billy Pilgrim, from Vonnegut’s pen, who often came unstuck from time. 😳 I suppose Day 3 is a work in progress. 😊
I want to share a today discovery: a publication by The Bruderhof/Plough called “Seasons of Community Living” right here on SubStack! Today the central topic pertained to how and when technology is both available and useful in their families.
No smartphones until graduation from high school. No screen on the wall for distraction or plain unproductive use of time, only laptops for adults for their work. Maybe a couple other exclusions.
So, what in their place. Much emphasis on being a part of Nature. Developing connecting skills, thru face to face (expressions and voice tones) interaction. Around the dinner table, with other neighbor’s children, in sports activities. To me the emphasis is on immediacy of experiences and learning such skills by direct participation with other live, present humans. Marianne in New York, whose children have a graduated high school now, shared that in high school a couple sons were envious of classmates with smart phones. Public high schools. Once they received smart phones, the same kids expressed gratitude for not having all the tech until later. They noted the wasting of time and accumulation of junk information by peers who had such tech all their lives.
In Bruderhof communities, that communal structure avoids one or both parents working outside the home, juggling soccer mom duties to this or that after school activity, and as a result often not eating meals together.
Still much to learn, but I see their practices centered around their shared belief in a common God. That, in turn, dictates family structure, living environment, and an emphasis on connection with each other and learning enhanced cooperation. Trade offs to be sure!
I can sense your excitement growing for the release of “Poise.” How does completing a book register in your heart and soul? Feeling a bit ungrounded as the pursuit has reached a conclusion and there’s not another project routine at the moment? Or have you tried to envision the next project (while still on Poise) to keep your creativity stimulated?
Of course you’ve started the 30-day video challenge with the creativity which that requires. 😊 It’s all good!
Thank you for sharing your discovery with us Gary! All kinds of kinds? I'm grateful that our family makes a habit of shared dinner. Our experience with tech is quite different than the Bruderhofs.
I am taking slow steps toward publishing Poise... drawing out the joy of it!
Plenty of "next projects" in the hopper! Including a fun little project I started to share some of the artwork from the book. 😁
I recognized the Oui yogurt jar at first glance. They, 4 we collected, inspired me enough to clean off the adhesive with mineral spirits. And so ended my inspiration. Recycled instead. 🤷🏽
The idea factory seems to be operating at a good clip! What magic glue adheres freshly picked vegetation to glass? Hot glue gun? You chose the perfect Tom Petty song for accompaniment to your creative undertaking. 🖖🏻
Marcel Proust’s “... in having new eyes.” reminded me of an upcoming polishing of one of my artificial lenses from cataract surgery. Perhaps to allow discovery to flourish? Tal’s help would be invaluable. 😊
I use Oui jars to hold art supplies. Did you know you can order reusable lids for them online?
MOD-PODGE! I took Henny for a hike on the Ice Age trail this morning and managed to hold myself back from collecting blooms to create more jars.
Why?
Because Poise is close to release and I’m channeling my creative energy in that direction right now. Maybe I can give fall leaves a try? So far the flowers are holding their color. The ferns are turning brown. 🤷♀️
How lucky are we to have internet, books, music platforms, computer programs, memories, nature, and inspiration to create with? 🎉
Note from Loveletterist:
We are creative beings, creating our lives one choice at a time.
Here's the link to Day 2 of video Beta:
https://us02web.zoom.us/clips/share/A2F3MSClxtHXgOPVsqErk_qC4xrMJ83bhACyExZF61QTEHv9gA
💚💚💚
Reading “Day 2 of video Beta” created a sense resembling Billy Pilgrim, from Vonnegut’s pen, who often came unstuck from time. 😳 I suppose Day 3 is a work in progress. 😊
Yes! Exactly!
I’ll record day 3 today and link the video in 3mm mañana!
I want to share a today discovery: a publication by The Bruderhof/Plough called “Seasons of Community Living” right here on SubStack! Today the central topic pertained to how and when technology is both available and useful in their families.
No smartphones until graduation from high school. No screen on the wall for distraction or plain unproductive use of time, only laptops for adults for their work. Maybe a couple other exclusions.
So, what in their place. Much emphasis on being a part of Nature. Developing connecting skills, thru face to face (expressions and voice tones) interaction. Around the dinner table, with other neighbor’s children, in sports activities. To me the emphasis is on immediacy of experiences and learning such skills by direct participation with other live, present humans. Marianne in New York, whose children have a graduated high school now, shared that in high school a couple sons were envious of classmates with smart phones. Public high schools. Once they received smart phones, the same kids expressed gratitude for not having all the tech until later. They noted the wasting of time and accumulation of junk information by peers who had such tech all their lives.
In Bruderhof communities, that communal structure avoids one or both parents working outside the home, juggling soccer mom duties to this or that after school activity, and as a result often not eating meals together.
Still much to learn, but I see their practices centered around their shared belief in a common God. That, in turn, dictates family structure, living environment, and an emphasis on connection with each other and learning enhanced cooperation. Trade offs to be sure!
I can sense your excitement growing for the release of “Poise.” How does completing a book register in your heart and soul? Feeling a bit ungrounded as the pursuit has reached a conclusion and there’s not another project routine at the moment? Or have you tried to envision the next project (while still on Poise) to keep your creativity stimulated?
Of course you’ve started the 30-day video challenge with the creativity which that requires. 😊 It’s all good!
Thank you for sharing your discovery with us Gary! All kinds of kinds? I'm grateful that our family makes a habit of shared dinner. Our experience with tech is quite different than the Bruderhofs.
I am taking slow steps toward publishing Poise... drawing out the joy of it!
Plenty of "next projects" in the hopper! Including a fun little project I started to share some of the artwork from the book. 😁
Thank you for asking!
As expected, you are never short on surprises! I can’t wait for what comes next.
I recognized the Oui yogurt jar at first glance. They, 4 we collected, inspired me enough to clean off the adhesive with mineral spirits. And so ended my inspiration. Recycled instead. 🤷🏽
The idea factory seems to be operating at a good clip! What magic glue adheres freshly picked vegetation to glass? Hot glue gun? You chose the perfect Tom Petty song for accompaniment to your creative undertaking. 🖖🏻
Marcel Proust’s “... in having new eyes.” reminded me of an upcoming polishing of one of my artificial lenses from cataract surgery. Perhaps to allow discovery to flourish? Tal’s help would be invaluable. 😊
I use Oui jars to hold art supplies. Did you know you can order reusable lids for them online?
MOD-PODGE! I took Henny for a hike on the Ice Age trail this morning and managed to hold myself back from collecting blooms to create more jars.
Why?
Because Poise is close to release and I’m channeling my creative energy in that direction right now. Maybe I can give fall leaves a try? So far the flowers are holding their color. The ferns are turning brown. 🤷♀️
How lucky are we to have internet, books, music platforms, computer programs, memories, nature, and inspiration to create with? 🎉