There are so many things I enjoy about your writing, Troy - but what stood out for me in this one is that I like being able to see the world through your eyes. I like the things you notice, the way you frame them, and then the way you present those things to those of us lucky enough to be readers of your work.
Like the way you explained seeing the people on the tree top walk, I mean — “Is it some optical illusion? A mirage, a trick of the light? A reenactment of “Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon” in the lovely but wholly earthbound London suburb of Richmond?” — it’s just so fun and interesting to get a window into how you see the world.
I also copy and pasted a few lines that made me giggle.
“... and lots of people had walked by on the ground per usual” — gold
“my YouTube spirit guide” — a truely unique combination of words
“...or even to disguise the fact that there is no base knowledge, that the divine recipe is, at heart, just mudpies? “ — I love this!
Michael! I so appreciate your thoughtful reading, and I'm delighted to know you're enjoying my...slightly eccentric way of seeing and putting things. I'm trying to enjoy writing my posts as much as possible, but having comrades like you to share the fun is really what this is all about. Cheers to you, have a wonderful week... 💚✊🤩
It’s up to you to create the meaning, but all those little connections mean you’re tuned in and on the right track. To what? That part is up to you… 😑🙏🏼💫
Hi Nathan! I LOVE Kew but it's got so expensive, if I hadn't arrived late, a full price ticket is £24...! Seems a bit steep, but they do good work, they have a seed bank preserving many endangered species...
I adore that you’ve been using the Thoth deck since you were fourteen, it delights me. And so interesting, re Hilma and her channeling, if indeed it were that. I’ve always felt somewhat confused by how little the other four of ‘The Five’ get any recognition… What a beautiful trip you had, Troy! I had no idea there was a treetop walkway, I need to get myself over to Kew.
That's a good question, Chloe - I notice that the others were either married or involved with large families (two of them were sisters) whereas Klint was not, could be that they were unable to devote more of their time to their artistic pursuits, or also, that their style was not as avant garde as hers? I've read that she had help on The Ten Largest paintings, could be it was them, could be they felt they were part of a communal effort for which Klint has mainly been given credit postumously? 💚
I had just assumed it was them that had helped with The Ten, hadn’t even considered that it could have been someone else. It would be fascinating to bring them all back for their opinions on how it’s all become so much part of popular culture! 💜
Come little children, I'll take thee away / Into a land of enchantment / Come little children, the times come to play / Here in my garden of magic. - Sarah Sanderson, Hocus Pocus
There are so many things I enjoy about your writing, Troy - but what stood out for me in this one is that I like being able to see the world through your eyes. I like the things you notice, the way you frame them, and then the way you present those things to those of us lucky enough to be readers of your work.
Like the way you explained seeing the people on the tree top walk, I mean — “Is it some optical illusion? A mirage, a trick of the light? A reenactment of “Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon” in the lovely but wholly earthbound London suburb of Richmond?” — it’s just so fun and interesting to get a window into how you see the world.
I also copy and pasted a few lines that made me giggle.
“... and lots of people had walked by on the ground per usual” — gold
“my YouTube spirit guide” — a truely unique combination of words
“...or even to disguise the fact that there is no base knowledge, that the divine recipe is, at heart, just mudpies? “ — I love this!
Thanks Troy :)
Michael! I so appreciate your thoughtful reading, and I'm delighted to know you're enjoying my...slightly eccentric way of seeing and putting things. I'm trying to enjoy writing my posts as much as possible, but having comrades like you to share the fun is really what this is all about. Cheers to you, have a wonderful week... 💚✊🤩
I am definitely enjoying it.
And right back at you, Troy. 😊
Love this post! I also love “coincidences.”
It’s up to you to create the meaning, but all those little connections mean you’re tuned in and on the right track. To what? That part is up to you… 😑🙏🏼💫
Lovely post, Troy. Coincidence or mysticism, who's to say, but I love it when little moments like that happen.
Gosh Kew is lush, eh. Shame that time wasn't on your side with the treetops, but what a great idea to read a story in the place it's meant to be read!
Sorry to hear of the train and travel woes.
Hi Nathan! I LOVE Kew but it's got so expensive, if I hadn't arrived late, a full price ticket is £24...! Seems a bit steep, but they do good work, they have a seed bank preserving many endangered species...
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A very worthy endeavour.
I adore that you’ve been using the Thoth deck since you were fourteen, it delights me. And so interesting, re Hilma and her channeling, if indeed it were that. I’ve always felt somewhat confused by how little the other four of ‘The Five’ get any recognition… What a beautiful trip you had, Troy! I had no idea there was a treetop walkway, I need to get myself over to Kew.
That's a good question, Chloe - I notice that the others were either married or involved with large families (two of them were sisters) whereas Klint was not, could be that they were unable to devote more of their time to their artistic pursuits, or also, that their style was not as avant garde as hers? I've read that she had help on The Ten Largest paintings, could be it was them, could be they felt they were part of a communal effort for which Klint has mainly been given credit postumously? 💚
I had just assumed it was them that had helped with The Ten, hadn’t even considered that it could have been someone else. It would be fascinating to bring them all back for their opinions on how it’s all become so much part of popular culture! 💜
Come little children, I'll take thee away / Into a land of enchantment / Come little children, the times come to play / Here in my garden of magic. - Sarah Sanderson, Hocus Pocus
Entirely possible Georgia was a long lost Sanderson sister... 🪄🧹🔮
Well she did live in New Mexico....
I loved this
Such a joy to discover an artist (af Klint) and to learn more about another, great piece, thank you!