Dec 1, 2022·edited Dec 1, 2022Liked by Chris La Tray
Every time I read your writing I feel like I learn something new. One sentence can contain the world sometimes. Thank you for writing and sharing widely.
I love this, Chris! One-Sentence Journal was one of my favorite reads this past fall (after which I bought copies for both my brother and my best friend). I'm a sucker for any kind of daily practice and love seeing/reading/hearing the products of other people's ideas, especially ones that are as beautiful, poignant, and sometimes funny as yours.
I love this so much. I love one-sentence journal and reading these accounts. Something about the brevity gives such attention, a moment turned towards one view, one feeling that can open up so many others. You inspired me to start keeping my own. Yours in magpie admiration. 💜
"On a day swinging hard toward frustration and crabbiness, a reminder that the world is beautiful and that the cutting out and eating of the hearts of the colonizers is always an option." CLASSIC!! (This colonizer has had days like that.)
I love your sentences as always. I write these too sometimes -- and use the same date format, I love writing dates like this and having them line up so tidily -- but I often get all chatty and end up writing a paragraph. I admire your discipline & grace.
This makes me feel things. Like I might be able to write a single sentence a day. Hemmingway struggled with it -- just write one true thing, he said. Just one thing that is true.
I'm ever so glad to have full access again (thank you for understanding, Chris) AND thank you for sharing these well-aimed, perfectly shaped poems with us.
Dec 1, 2022·edited Dec 1, 2022Liked by Chris La Tray
Your "winter" sentences were my favorite in your book. Love reading new ones! You capture the feel, sound and look of the season so well. It's a strong bulwark against my near-instinctual poor attitude toward this time of year.
These are wonderful Chris! Thank you for sharing. I laughed at 11/17.
Magpie Manifesto:
Argue Every Toss!
Gossip, Bicker, Yak and Snicker All Day Long!
Pick a Fight in an Empty Room!
Interrupt, Interject, Intercept, Intervene!
Every Magpie for Every Magpie against
Every Other Walking Flying Swimming
Creeping Creature on the Earth!*
*Except eagles, for they are too scary...
From The Lost Words by Robert Macfarlane and Jackie Morris
I have seen magpies mess with eagles too though.
warm regards
Every time I read your writing I feel like I learn something new. One sentence can contain the world sometimes. Thank you for writing and sharing widely.
I love this, Chris! One-Sentence Journal was one of my favorite reads this past fall (after which I bought copies for both my brother and my best friend). I'm a sucker for any kind of daily practice and love seeing/reading/hearing the products of other people's ideas, especially ones that are as beautiful, poignant, and sometimes funny as yours.
I love this so much. I love one-sentence journal and reading these accounts. Something about the brevity gives such attention, a moment turned towards one view, one feeling that can open up so many others. You inspired me to start keeping my own. Yours in magpie admiration. 💜
"On a day swinging hard toward frustration and crabbiness, a reminder that the world is beautiful and that the cutting out and eating of the hearts of the colonizers is always an option." CLASSIC!! (This colonizer has had days like that.)
I don't whether it's easier to find food in the cold woods, but it's a lot easier on the soul, that's for sure.
Those magpies! The things they get up to in my garden ...
I love your sentences as always. I write these too sometimes -- and use the same date format, I love writing dates like this and having them line up so tidily -- but I often get all chatty and end up writing a paragraph. I admire your discipline & grace.
So many favorites in these, but I think this my top one:
2022_1111: Reflections on how some healing can feel almost diabolical.
I love these and may have to try to adopt this habit for myself
This makes me feel things. Like I might be able to write a single sentence a day. Hemmingway struggled with it -- just write one true thing, he said. Just one thing that is true.
A one sentence journal is a brilliant idea. I immediately purchased your book after reading this. Thank you!
I'm ever so glad to have full access again (thank you for understanding, Chris) AND thank you for sharing these well-aimed, perfectly shaped poems with us.
Your "winter" sentences were my favorite in your book. Love reading new ones! You capture the feel, sound and look of the season so well. It's a strong bulwark against my near-instinctual poor attitude toward this time of year.
Hi Chris!
Love your observations! Keep sharing!
Sincerely,
Melissa
Love your sentences.
Love this so much.