Her handwriting seems to be rather down to earth. Very unassuming, yet orderly. I can honestly find nothing in her handwriting that cries out " I'm a prophet ! A voice crying in the wilderness ! "., much less " mene, mene, tekel ufarsin ".
Amazing information. "I’m so happy that you have been able to find this deep sense of calm, Kimberly. This has been a truly moving journey to read." -- that's such a good quote.
I have deep respect for anyone being able to write neatly/coherently in such a small notebook.
And THANK YOU Jillian for making me realise why/where I had heard of this book when I saw your post title. It is of course the book Ye Wenjie receives from Bai!
The covers of those notebooks are so cool!! I love the reminder that immediate impressions are always the most powerful. Almost like living inside the subject, as opposed to looking at it from a distance... I wonder if that factored into her intimacy with the creatures she observed.
We owe Rachel Carson a great debt for being a pioneer in the Environmental movement. One of the great success stories of government regulation has been the tremendous improvement in the quality of the air we breathe and in much of our water.
There is a controversy about the banning of DDT, and I don't know how factually accurate it is. Once DDT was banned in Africa, malaria spiked.
The contention is that DDT was not harmful to humans, that wealthy countries had other ways of controlling malaria that were more expensive, and that developing countries were induced to ban DDT, to the harm of their population.
Thank you for another inspiring issue of Noted. Doubling down on my resolve to keep a small notebook nearby at all times. Have fallen out of the habit.
Really nice article Jillian. And good advice for writers. Keep those notebooks handy.
As Earth Day rolls around it is good to remember Rachel Carson and all she did for the environment and the environmental movement. Also, I am currently reading Silent Spring Revolution. It's an excellent book and I recommend it to everyone. Finally, just as in the 1960's and '70's we need to continue to protect this planet along with all creatures living on it.
Thank you for your timely Note! I am reminded of her integral role in the Environmental Movement. It was my studies and research in the mid-80s regarding the harmful effects of chemicals, especially in use and promoted in the Garden and Garden Center Industry, that was the catalyst and inspiration for my native plant garden in Tennessee.
I LOVE this post. Am going to put a small notebook in my purse right now and carve out time to observe the insects meandering around the garden. ❤️
What an inspiring human. This was a beautiful read! I also love the variety of her pocket notebooks.
Thank you for showing us her work.
Thank you for your work.🌱
I read her book many years ago, not realizing then what a prophet she was.
Her handwriting seems to be rather down to earth. Very unassuming, yet orderly. I can honestly find nothing in her handwriting that cries out " I'm a prophet ! A voice crying in the wilderness ! "., much less " mene, mene, tekel ufarsin ".
A joy to read! She is just magic 💛
Love this! Inspiring, Jillian. I always keep a tiny notebook with me. 📝 ❤️
Amazing information. "I’m so happy that you have been able to find this deep sense of calm, Kimberly. This has been a truly moving journey to read." -- that's such a good quote.
I have deep respect for anyone being able to write neatly/coherently in such a small notebook.
And THANK YOU Jillian for making me realise why/where I had heard of this book when I saw your post title. It is of course the book Ye Wenjie receives from Bai!
A compelling protagonist, and a riveting post.
Especially the three "Notes on notes": Carry a notebook, watch nature, read your old notes, remind us, the readers, about simple and effective steps.
Thank you!
Great. Post. As always, lovely and inspiring:
Black-bellied plover —
3 immature flying over high up—
pure white chunky birds—ringing call like 3 notes from a bell on descending scale…
The covers of those notebooks are so cool!! I love the reminder that immediate impressions are always the most powerful. Almost like living inside the subject, as opposed to looking at it from a distance... I wonder if that factored into her intimacy with the creatures she observed.
Thanks Jillian.
We owe Rachel Carson a great debt for being a pioneer in the Environmental movement. One of the great success stories of government regulation has been the tremendous improvement in the quality of the air we breathe and in much of our water.
There is a controversy about the banning of DDT, and I don't know how factually accurate it is. Once DDT was banned in Africa, malaria spiked.
The contention is that DDT was not harmful to humans, that wealthy countries had other ways of controlling malaria that were more expensive, and that developing countries were induced to ban DDT, to the harm of their population.
One article that lays out that case.
https://calepa.ca.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2016/10/CEPC-2013yr-Feb28-Comments-AppA_Ex14.pdf
Thank you for another inspiring issue of Noted. Doubling down on my resolve to keep a small notebook nearby at all times. Have fallen out of the habit.
What a lovely post! Rachel Carson is one of my heroines, and it was delightful to see “behind the scenes” through her notes. 🙏🏼
Really nice article Jillian. And good advice for writers. Keep those notebooks handy.
As Earth Day rolls around it is good to remember Rachel Carson and all she did for the environment and the environmental movement. Also, I am currently reading Silent Spring Revolution. It's an excellent book and I recommend it to everyone. Finally, just as in the 1960's and '70's we need to continue to protect this planet along with all creatures living on it.
Thank you for your timely Note! I am reminded of her integral role in the Environmental Movement. It was my studies and research in the mid-80s regarding the harmful effects of chemicals, especially in use and promoted in the Garden and Garden Center Industry, that was the catalyst and inspiration for my native plant garden in Tennessee.