"She liked anything orange: leaves; some moons; marigolds; chrysanthemums; cheese; pumpkin, both in pie and out; orange juice; marmalade. Orange is bright and demanding. You can't ignore orange things." from the novel The Girl Who Circumnavigated Fairyland in a Ship of Her Own Making by Catherynne M. Valente
"Woorden Worden"
A Dutch "minimal pair"; two words with a single spelling or sound difference.
The second, a verb: to become, or becoming.
The first, a noun, plural: words.
I have eaten
the plums
that were in
the icebox
and which
you were probably
saving
for breakfast
Forgive me
they were delicious
so sweet
and so cold
(This Is Just To Say by Williams Carlos Williams, 1962)
Growing up in the bookstore was a treat. Books have literally been in my blood since I was young. Now I mostly read books about the state of the world or the various possible futures we might face. I hope books, learning, communication, dialog, and the chance to ponder possibilities beyond our everyday lives will contribute to a world which thrives culturally, economically and environmentally.
Nate primarily reads history, science and hunting/fishing, although an occasional novel makes its way into the mix. Hunting and fishing are his primary interests and he indulges in these activities as often as possible. Nate has been an avid home-brewer since 2005. He enjoys all things do-it-yourself, visiting museums and historic sites, and being with his family.
"The truth is: I do not know... I seek... I have not yet found. Only with this in mind can I feel alive and look at you without shame." Federico Fellini, 8 1/2