vol. 10, num. 20 :: 2011.11.11 — 2011.11.24
Unless you live near the earth’s equator, each year takes us into a time of shorter days. The rhythm of life changes for plants, animals, land and humans. For some, it’s a welcome season of slowing down, while for others, it’s an occasion to remember grief. This issue will be a collection of autumn-inspired reflections.
Exploring the theme of grief in Terrence Malick’s film The Tree of Life.
In the shadow of winter, a reflection on where we belong.
A report from *culture is not optional in a season of reflection.
Pining for fall in the American South.
A short meditation on the brilliance of death.
Embracing the season’s reminder of mortality.
Viewing the newest Fleet Foxes album through the lens of Nirvana’s generational legacy.
An exploration of the nature of loss.
A review of Alison McGhee's Shadow Baby with a list of other books that have proved helpful after a loss.
Comfort is in the particulars when you care for someone who’s ill.
Kierstin Casella on grieving her father’s death.
Alane Mason eulogizes a friend with a story within the AIDS story.
Jeffrey Munroe writes about seeing the light in the darkness of Alzheimer’s.
Even in a country you know by heart
its hard to go the same way twice
the life of the going changes.
The chances change and make a new way.
Any tree or stone or bird
can be the bud of a new direction. The
natural correction is to make intent
of accident. To get back before dark
is the art of going.
Wendell Berry
“Traveling at Home” from Traveling at Home
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