Author: boz bozeman

The end of numbers

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When the relevance of numbers disappears, that’s oneness.  

I thought of this while walking a path bathed in yellow pine needles. With the word “bathed”, I’m trying to express the expanse of the needles. Pressed under my feet, stretching behind me and ahead. Blanketing the woods to either side. Stretching in every direction beyond my view.  

I think of the process of counting each one. I try to glimpse meaning beyond the absurdity of the task. Absurd because how long would it take to even count the number in ten square feet, never mind the huge expanse in Great Pond State Forest?

When the relevance of numbers disappears, that’s oneness.  

The idea is attempting to express the woven unity of this carpet of needles. A vast, interlinked skein. Yes, made of individual shafts, but the repetition speaks to me a giant tan fabric. Is not fabric made of many connected threads? 

Envisioning this helps me better understand the Taoist concept of merging the truth of individuality within the connection of totality. Losing numbers in this small world of pine needles, that are losing their color and returning to the earth, connects me to the immense unity that I am apart from and a part of. 

The peak of family and friendship

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For this weeks #SundayStills photo challenge, the prompt is #peek-a-boo. It does give the option to use peak, so I went with this picture of our niece and her fiancé at the peak of a local hill. Also, this is a peek into the life of my wife and I, as we develop a growing friendship with this wonderful couple. We’re looking forward to another visit this weekend.

This challenge lasts all week. If you want to join, check it out here.

Reverse Cinquain for #tankatuesday

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Tall pines

More still than a seventh grader

Strong, firm, and evergreen

Subtle wind shift

Life map

This weeks challenge was to write about what you see through your window. I was in class when I read the prompt, so I decided to use my wonderfully large windows as an inspiration.

I don’t think I quite expressed the contrast between the stillness of the trees and the restlessness of the student, but that’s what I’m going for.

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Female Bands for Women’s History Month

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In honor of Women’s History Month, I have compiled a list of the female fronted or all female bands that I have seen in my life. It’s hard to reach back and remember every group, but I think I have a pretty good list. I can honestly say that every single one of these acts was great! 

  • Heart 
  • Cranberries 
  • Jewel 
  • Sugarcubes 
  • 10,000 Maniacs 
  • Yeah Yeah Yeahs 
  • Evanescence 
  • No Doubt 
  • Sherryl Crow 
  • Elle King 
  • Indigo Girls 
  • Veruca Salt 

This is not a ranked list. Maybe I will do that next!