Synopses & Reviews
The impetus behind my book is simple. As the title implies, the word 'nostalgia' is a longing for the past, a longing for a simpler way of life. Since we, as humans, long for things that have been either lost or in disrepair, nostalgia remains a hollow term with diminished returns. But, I suggest that these desires for simplicity have a didactic purpose that transcends the very fabric of our society: nostalgia helps remind us of what we still have in the now and encourages us to cherish those entities that are easily taken for granted. How does one begin to derive this simplicity from a society steeped in the complexities of technological advancement? In order to answer this question, I suggest that we go back to our primitive upbringings in nature's womb. Here, the naturally sculpted 'womb' serves as the vehicle for caring and compassion, a place where life draws upon the nourishment Mother Nature affords. If we are to confront the world's problems and become part of the solution, we must do so in a spirit of the moment, out of a love for listening and the goodness of hope and humanity. Book includes 50 poems, 28 B and W pictures and 7 chapters covering: .spiders, butterflies, bees and ants .birds, moose and squirrels .trees, streams, rain and the sun .catching a cold, sleeping, winter and the week .death and artists and criteques about progress and this planet .
Synopsis
My book of poetry and photographs explores Montana's wild places and is written with a spirit that cultivates a caring relationship between humans and nature. From my book of poems and photographs you will learn to: Appreciate and enjoy what you have in the now Cultivate a caring relationship with your lifelong neighbor, Mother Nature Notice the little things around you with a smile and a laugh Use your time and energy wisely Do what you can by starting locally Be a more environmentally conscious citizen Nostalgia helps bring back memories of simpler times. Sometimes memories are evoked by our experiences in the outdoors, be it on a hike or a brief glance out the window. Although memories themselves are not tangible, the natural world that creates them is a fragile reality. This reality expresses itself in my poetry through written word and nostalgic black and white photographs, touching on subjects like squirrels, birds, ants, trees and water, while also addressing the human concepts of fame, frailty and progress. Each chapter reminds the reader of how the well being of the planet depends on the well being of our enviromental consciousness. My book seeks to strengthen you and your children's connection to the timeless tranquility that nature affords.