– Stephen Jay Gould
"I don't dream at night, I dream all day; I dream for a living." - Steven Spielberg
The word, essay, comes from the Latin verb exigere, which means to examine, test or drive out. Mary Oliver advises to pay attention and be astonished. Dreams add spice. Then write!
My mind plays as it flicks among ideas.
My mind plays as it flicks among ideas.
Day Say concepts fire from a variety of stimuli.
Magenta to tangerine to cream.
Creatures pose for word capture.
Textures of leaves and frog sounds sprout in unexpected places.
Scents collect in cedar and sunlight and attach to memories.
A collage blooms.
Textures of leaves and frog sounds sprout in unexpected places.
Scents collect in cedar and sunlight and attach to memories.
A collage blooms.
Overheard conversations add to the mixture.
Messages appear at odd times as words drive the day.
While reading a variety of subjects, the kaleidoscope turns. I reflect on patterns and edges, then search for connections to examine and drive out ideas!
A taste of caramel reminds me . . .
Senses stalk and roam in nature for details.
Photography chooses slants and close ups that assist the process.
Day Say fragments often arrive the night before. They flash during dreams.
By morning the text has awakened.
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