Where the Rubber Meets the Road has been my most valued gift this past year bc it inspired me to step up & take action in a collective effort to save our Earth in a small meaningful way. It will be my continued honor to read with utmost respect, your unmatched exquisitely beautiful writings in the New Year.
You're far too kind, Kathleen. Thank you for all your kind words, your generous spirit, and especially for the actions you're taking. I'm so glad my writing has been meaningful for you. Happy New Year.
Indeed. The cultural shift is only what one individual can do... not knowing the power of Influence... but having to have faith. Can parents teach children Not to drive... Not... how to drive? We teach by example. Is it really impossible to Not own a car? It all depends on what one chooses. Life style pioneers is the challenge, how does one indeed vote or change the world with one's actions. I think it's still got a tremendous upside... (since hardly anyone is choosing it.) Becoming a Townie. Maybe there are a lot more of us than we realize. Very good article! Thanks.
Thank you, Mark. Horror is a good word for the range and scale of impacts from tires. And yes, reduction of consumption is a good place to start with all this, but sadly that's not the road we're on. Not yet, anyway.
FYI, I think you meant for this comment to be on Where the Rubber Meets the Road, rather than here on my piece on Sherrie York's art.
This is a beautiful feature of Sherrie’s work—thank you so much for sharing it. I had the good fortune of learning from Sherrie at Hog Island this summer, and she’s such a kind and patient teacher in addition to being a fantastic artist. Seeing her linocuts featured here brought me right back to those wonderful days on Hog Island—thank you!
The art you shared here is breathtaking. I have looked through the pieces three times already, and wow - they don't lose their impact with repeated viewings. I'm in love.
Hope you and your loved ones had a beautiful holiday. And thanks so much for mentioning my series above. Deep gratitude to you.
Let me be the caboose to this lovely conversation by simply expressing the hope you are well. You are performing a great service, so mind your health so you can keep doing it.
I read thru most of the long story about the Klamath dam removals and local opposition. Appreciate you pointing to this. Even now that we hear that salmon are already returning to this river, it’s still important to listen and understand the pain of those raised at the edge of a lake now gone.
Well said, Sylvia. And that fear of change is also rooted in a) longstanding anti-government feeling stoked by generations of disinformation, b) occasional government overreach, and c) increasingly stark inequality as money funnels upward and folks in rural areas feel forgotten. And there's our ecological amnesia too, where we think the dammed lake, rather than the ancient river bed, is a norm to stick to.
Beautiful, inspirational work: thank you for introducing Sherrie to me. I am recovering from major spinal surgery and am learning anew how to be slow, how to move step by step, how to let simple tasks take time. It is a deep learning. Your writing and Sherrie’s images show me how to be with whatever life brings to find the beauty in it. Thank you
Where the Rubber Meets the Road has been my most valued gift this past year bc it inspired me to step up & take action in a collective effort to save our Earth in a small meaningful way. It will be my continued honor to read with utmost respect, your unmatched exquisitely beautiful writings in the New Year.
You're far too kind, Kathleen. Thank you for all your kind words, your generous spirit, and especially for the actions you're taking. I'm so glad my writing has been meaningful for you. Happy New Year.
And thank you for your beautiful card.
Indeed. The cultural shift is only what one individual can do... not knowing the power of Influence... but having to have faith. Can parents teach children Not to drive... Not... how to drive? We teach by example. Is it really impossible to Not own a car? It all depends on what one chooses. Life style pioneers is the challenge, how does one indeed vote or change the world with one's actions. I think it's still got a tremendous upside... (since hardly anyone is choosing it.) Becoming a Townie. Maybe there are a lot more of us than we realize. Very good article! Thanks.
Thankyou for this deep dive into the horror we are inflicting on Mother Earth through more obese vehicles & tyres
How do we change the destructive direction we are so locked into.?
‘ To have or to be’ we must switch our focus to being, experiencing, away from possessing & consumption
Thank you, Mark. Horror is a good word for the range and scale of impacts from tires. And yes, reduction of consumption is a good place to start with all this, but sadly that's not the road we're on. Not yet, anyway.
FYI, I think you meant for this comment to be on Where the Rubber Meets the Road, rather than here on my piece on Sherrie York's art.
This is a beautiful feature of Sherrie’s work—thank you so much for sharing it. I had the good fortune of learning from Sherrie at Hog Island this summer, and she’s such a kind and patient teacher in addition to being a fantastic artist. Seeing her linocuts featured here brought me right back to those wonderful days on Hog Island—thank you!
The art you shared here is breathtaking. I have looked through the pieces three times already, and wow - they don't lose their impact with repeated viewings. I'm in love.
Hope you and your loved ones had a beautiful holiday. And thanks so much for mentioning my series above. Deep gratitude to you.
Thank you, Rebecca. So glad you see what I see in Sherrie's work. Merry Winter to you as well.
Let me be the caboose to this lovely conversation by simply expressing the hope you are well. You are performing a great service, so mind your health so you can keep doing it.
Thank you, Michael. I am well. I wish the same of you.
I read thru most of the long story about the Klamath dam removals and local opposition. Appreciate you pointing to this. Even now that we hear that salmon are already returning to this river, it’s still important to listen and understand the pain of those raised at the edge of a lake now gone.
People want their worlds not to change.
Well said, Sylvia. And that fear of change is also rooted in a) longstanding anti-government feeling stoked by generations of disinformation, b) occasional government overreach, and c) increasingly stark inequality as money funnels upward and folks in rural areas feel forgotten. And there's our ecological amnesia too, where we think the dammed lake, rather than the ancient river bed, is a norm to stick to.
Absolutely stunning works! The craftsmanship is astounding. As a Mainer living out of state these were a welcome reminder of the beauty of home.
Thank you, Victoria. That's nicely said. If I were living away from here I think Sherrie's coastal scenes would be good company to keep.
What a gift to be introduced to this wonderful artist! Thank you so much!
Happy to share her great work, Rebecca. Thanks for being here.
Wow what beautiful linocut works.... some look like photos. Thnx for sharing🤸♀️🍄🌻
Sherrie's linocuts are amazing, she captures the ripples and movement of water so well, thanks for sharing.
Thanks, Juliet. Yes, her work with water and light is amazing.
Beautiful, inspirational work: thank you for introducing Sherrie to me. I am recovering from major spinal surgery and am learning anew how to be slow, how to move step by step, how to let simple tasks take time. It is a deep learning. Your writing and Sherrie’s images show me how to be with whatever life brings to find the beauty in it. Thank you
Thank you, Lynne. I'm so glad that our work speaks to you in this time of recovery. Good luck. May your walks grow longer and more comfortable.
Thank you, Jason, and the Field Guide community for your warm reception and kind embrace of my work. I'm honored.... and tickled 47 shades of pink.
Wonderful, astoundingly beautiful prints!! The images linger in my mind's eye.
Thank you for making my evening.
Thank you, Rob. They're wonderful images indeed.
Perfect message for this day of giving thanks.
Best to you and Heather.
Fascinating art work. Really appreciated this..
Thank you, Laurie. Be well.
Beautiful!
Reminds me of molly hashimoto. https://www.mollyhashimoto.com
Thanks for sharing this today,
Thank you, Sylvia. I see what you mean. I'm sure Sherrie knows that work well.