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This evening, under lamplight, we are looking at Wonder, the wonderful moments when we penetrate our masks so that “I see you and you see me – and ain’t that wonder?” as the Kinks sing. There is always curiosity (“I wonder …”), but which kind of curiosity gives us true wonder? There are songs by Mokey Fraggle, Marvin Gaye, Taj Mahal, Incredible String Band and the Lovin Spoonful, and readings from Walt Whitman and RLS.
Leaves of Grass: The First (1855) Edition (Penguin Classics)
Well Robert, you’ve done it again. What an experience. And I thought that Whitman was a tidy box of chocolates offered in a sampler in the corner store. While listening to your readings of Walt Whitman,I gained a new perspective, “All truths wait within all things.” Can you imagine that? All these years I’ve been rustling about the box searching for a Whitman’s caramel.
Thank-you for all that you give.
Again, a priceless program, entertaining and thoughtful, erudite yet full of basic truths that resound–often painfully so–in the listener. Why doesn’t the world speak in these terms? How enlightening. How educational and pure in the face of the constant, inescapable buzz of rubbish overload from all sources that hit the young minds of our kids today. How refreshing. For their themes and content, these programs should become required listening in schools. The sense of wonder that we all should cherish (the children Jesus spoke of, but also in a non-religious sense) is truly a means of salvation. Thank you for reminding us of this so simply and effectively, RL. Loved it.
I wrote a paper on this in College, had i had your capability to articulate my thoughts and research, I may possibly have received a better grade. Excellent Job!