My old piano teacher used to lead these rhythm groups, and it was one of the most musically embodied and communal things I've done. I was hooked. And it was so fun!
Your chicken musings are entertaining and that SNL skit is crazy-funny. I must confess that Konnakol would be an acquired taste for me … over a very long period of time. I do enjoy Vulpeck’s vibe - they are a chill group. Thanks for the smiles and the good points about living gracefully in this old world.
This is so good. I love all the connections you've threaded together. My favorite part of tutoring groups of homeschooled teens was the rabbit trails (I wish there was a related term that used "chicken") I would let them follow in seminar—they always thought they were getting away with something, but we (almost) always made connections that were valuable.
And I love how your friends handled the bookstore debacle. We are meant to be strangers here. Things are not as they ought to be, and we are misplaced (Chesterton said this more eloquently).
This: “It seems to me that one way of doing life in vogue today is to base your happiness on your dominance of the situation and people around you. In this mindset, you think in hierarchies and winning teams…”
Chris, I’m glad I stumbled across your work. I’m still relatively new to the subculture that is Substack—and what a lovely introduction your content makes. Thank you for the themes you address today, particularly what it means to learn to “play by ear” and dissent from the pecking order. Lots to mull on here. Thank you.
This was very good... as well as a little amusing with the chicken allegory underlying it all! ;) But I love it! I love how nature speaks to us... and nothing is too lowly to learn a lesson from. The Lord told us to learn from the birds... and the ants... and certainly take a look at chickens too! What do we emulate most? And what do we want to emulate more?
I'm reminded of the practice of TaKeTiNa. Have you heard of it? https://taketina.com/taketina-is/
My old piano teacher used to lead these rhythm groups, and it was one of the most musically embodied and communal things I've done. I was hooked. And it was so fun!
I haven't heard of it, but that's cool! It does look like a lot of fun. :)
And that BZ free will episode was so good.
Yes! I've been loving the season this summer.
Your chicken musings are entertaining and that SNL skit is crazy-funny. I must confess that Konnakol would be an acquired taste for me … over a very long period of time. I do enjoy Vulpeck’s vibe - they are a chill group. Thanks for the smiles and the good points about living gracefully in this old world.
This is so good. I love all the connections you've threaded together. My favorite part of tutoring groups of homeschooled teens was the rabbit trails (I wish there was a related term that used "chicken") I would let them follow in seminar—they always thought they were getting away with something, but we (almost) always made connections that were valuable.
And I love how your friends handled the bookstore debacle. We are meant to be strangers here. Things are not as they ought to be, and we are misplaced (Chesterton said this more eloquently).
Thanks, Tresta!
The best things I discover come through rabbit trails (chicken rambles? nah, I'll workshop it...)
This: “It seems to me that one way of doing life in vogue today is to base your happiness on your dominance of the situation and people around you. In this mindset, you think in hierarchies and winning teams…”
Chris, I’m glad I stumbled across your work. I’m still relatively new to the subculture that is Substack—and what a lovely introduction your content makes. Thank you for the themes you address today, particularly what it means to learn to “play by ear” and dissent from the pecking order. Lots to mull on here. Thank you.
So glad you're here in the stacks, Kelsey. Thanks for reading!
This was very good... as well as a little amusing with the chicken allegory underlying it all! ;) But I love it! I love how nature speaks to us... and nothing is too lowly to learn a lesson from. The Lord told us to learn from the birds... and the ants... and certainly take a look at chickens too! What do we emulate most? And what do we want to emulate more?
The first draft definitely had way more chicken puns than the final. It was difficult to hold back the flood, lol.