Rediscovering Lost Values, a meditation
Temperament and tempo
A composition of rhythms, emotion, and energy.
Studying “situation awareness” and deep story, from Warren, Vermont (1989-93)
The Art of Grand Narrative: Sun Puddles
My heart’s in Accra Honduras: musings on Central America and international development (inspired by extraordinarily talented people).
The pattern for this DoubleQuote was evoked by Tempo: Timing, Tactics and Strategy in Narrative-Driven Decision-Making by Venkatesh Rao. The poem which follows, delivered this morning, came after a night of reading.
Sun Puddles
O sun puddles, sun puddles! wherefore art thou sun puddles?
I sit on the beach,
anticipating…
until
the sun spills over the horizon.
where the sun comes up in June
is not where it comes up in December.
projections
interludes
intervals of time
Location is relative to rhythm.
DoubleQuotes References
Quote “M Curve of Influence”: Blast from my past: Final Report of the Year 2000 International Security Dimension Project (1999)
Quote “Grand Narrative” Sexual Personae by Camille Paglia
When altruism is the organizing principle in competition…
… empathic collaboration drives momentum.
Black Box City: “Uh-oh”
Hi Critt, What does this mean? ~ J. Scott Shipman
“WHAT DOES THIS MEAN?” thundered the Voice of Authority.
Andy held the Elocutionor’s gaze.
Steading his stance, he replied still.
“I haven’t a clue.”
Black Box City, a novel
People respect non-fiction, but they read novels. ~ E.O. Wilson
“Everyone will hear about it.”
It echoed through his head.
Churning thoughts, turning words,
“You’re damn right they will.”