Love the picture you found. I wonder who it is, and the story behind it? Have you considered terracing your front yard? Then you could go down and sit among the pollinators.
I have considered it but I think it's too much work / too much money. I live somewhere else most of the time so I need something that I can work on gradually when I'm there. And the house has a porch with a nice view that I can watch the pollinators from.
Great post! Hardly a day goes by without my family referencing Twin Peaks or David Lynch in some way. His impact on our world is strange, beautiful and important.
David Lynch is my favorite person I’ve never met. We are friends though, because he once said anyone that makes art is a friend of his. On the day of his passing, the Criterion Channel aired his films on their 24/7 live station, and I felt compelled to watch as David was a believer in the communal viewing experience. From that viewing, Inland Empire became a new favorite of mine. Laura Dern is so incredible, and it feels like the most Lynchian film of them all. I also downloaded a copy of catching the Big Fish audiobook, it’s such an amazing experience hearing him read it. I could listen to it over and over again.
Ok, so first off same same with Severance. Leo and I had to re-watch the season finale. It’s just been such a long hiatus between the seasons. Sending you an interview I listened to with Ben Stiller where he talks about the new season. Maybe we should have a watch party for one of the episodes? Final episode? Also! I’m so happy you are taking piano lessons!
The world is definitely emptier without Lynch. I see so many very touching pieces of writing from many people lately. It makes me know these people better. So sad it comes after death. Thank you for this cozy dispatch. Photo of a person with a dog is absolutely perfect.
I love this! I was also influenced and inspired by Lynch at a young age and have been reflecting on this quite a bit. I love that you took up piano, another form of expression to play with over time. And…The Shining?! I saw a rep screening years ago, my love of that film has no end.
“You know about death; that it's just a change, not an end.”
Our city just put in a regulation that front yards could only have one 5x8 pollinator plot(?!?!?) and only half of a back yard could be planted as a pollinator garden. I know they're trying to crack down on folks who just let their yard go and say it's a pollinator garden, but I think the true eco-gardeners in town (I know several who have converted at least half or more of their front AND back yards) are going to push back. I think the city might get away with saying that larger pollinator spaces need some kind of certification/registration (maybe one of our local master gardeners could sign off and then the homeowner could pay a little fee to register their garden (so the city would have a list of those who are conscientiously providing habitat versus those who are slouching), but of course, that means someone's got to deal with the paperwork, even if it's generating a little income. Likely the few who are doing full-yard eco-planting are not going to generate enough to pay for someone to track it all.
Oh that's a bummer. Personally I don't think we should stigmatize letting your lawn grow and calling it a pollinator garden either. The expectation that everyone have a weed-free and manicured yard is bad for pollinators, wildlife, and water conservation. I know there are practical reasons not to let your lawn grow - like weeds and fire danger - but I think the main concern is cosmetic. People don't want their neighborhoods to look overgrown and scrappy. I get this but personally I love a lawn that has gone to seed full of dandelions and clover. Either way, my gardener friend is helping me figure out a way to do this that is eco-thoughtful and so far I think I am following city rules. My house is bordered by woods on two sides and there are already so many invasive plants growing everywhere - blackberry and ivy and wild cucumber - that I think this will probably be an improvement for my neighbors? We'll see I guess.
Thank you for all the things that you remind me to slow down for. 🧡
Love the picture you found. I wonder who it is, and the story behind it? Have you considered terracing your front yard? Then you could go down and sit among the pollinators.
I have considered it but I think it's too much work / too much money. I live somewhere else most of the time so I need something that I can work on gradually when I'm there. And the house has a porch with a nice view that I can watch the pollinators from.
Great post! Hardly a day goes by without my family referencing Twin Peaks or David Lynch in some way. His impact on our world is strange, beautiful and important.
So much good stuff in this post (and excellent piano skills)!
Thanks! I'm working on it.
David Lynch is my favorite person I’ve never met. We are friends though, because he once said anyone that makes art is a friend of his. On the day of his passing, the Criterion Channel aired his films on their 24/7 live station, and I felt compelled to watch as David was a believer in the communal viewing experience. From that viewing, Inland Empire became a new favorite of mine. Laura Dern is so incredible, and it feels like the most Lynchian film of them all. I also downloaded a copy of catching the Big Fish audiobook, it’s such an amazing experience hearing him read it. I could listen to it over and over again.
Ok, so first off same same with Severance. Leo and I had to re-watch the season finale. It’s just been such a long hiatus between the seasons. Sending you an interview I listened to with Ben Stiller where he talks about the new season. Maybe we should have a watch party for one of the episodes? Final episode? Also! I’m so happy you are taking piano lessons!
Yes to a watch party!
The world is definitely emptier without Lynch. I see so many very touching pieces of writing from many people lately. It makes me know these people better. So sad it comes after death. Thank you for this cozy dispatch. Photo of a person with a dog is absolutely perfect.
Yes, definitely connected to the moon.
I love this! I was also influenced and inspired by Lynch at a young age and have been reflecting on this quite a bit. I love that you took up piano, another form of expression to play with over time. And…The Shining?! I saw a rep screening years ago, my love of that film has no end.
“You know about death; that it's just a change, not an end.”
I watch face off movie last week, one of the best movies ever made. I really liked it when I last saw it when I was young.
Rest in peace, David Lynch.
And thank you for your artistry, Carson.
And wow, that mysterious photo (woman archer and dog) is now a highlight of my day.
This a whole collection of weird and wonderful magic ❤️
Thank you for this beautiful interlude in a world that is spinning
Play by Ruben Ostlund is also worth to watch 👌🏼 Beautiul highlights! ❤️
Oh cool. I will check it out.
The Astoria film fest! Was it at The Frank Sinatra School of the Arts? I went years ago and had to cover my eyes as I’m squeamish.
Nope! It is in Astoria, Oregon, not Astoria, Queens.
Our city just put in a regulation that front yards could only have one 5x8 pollinator plot(?!?!?) and only half of a back yard could be planted as a pollinator garden. I know they're trying to crack down on folks who just let their yard go and say it's a pollinator garden, but I think the true eco-gardeners in town (I know several who have converted at least half or more of their front AND back yards) are going to push back. I think the city might get away with saying that larger pollinator spaces need some kind of certification/registration (maybe one of our local master gardeners could sign off and then the homeowner could pay a little fee to register their garden (so the city would have a list of those who are conscientiously providing habitat versus those who are slouching), but of course, that means someone's got to deal with the paperwork, even if it's generating a little income. Likely the few who are doing full-yard eco-planting are not going to generate enough to pay for someone to track it all.
Oh that's a bummer. Personally I don't think we should stigmatize letting your lawn grow and calling it a pollinator garden either. The expectation that everyone have a weed-free and manicured yard is bad for pollinators, wildlife, and water conservation. I know there are practical reasons not to let your lawn grow - like weeds and fire danger - but I think the main concern is cosmetic. People don't want their neighborhoods to look overgrown and scrappy. I get this but personally I love a lawn that has gone to seed full of dandelions and clover. Either way, my gardener friend is helping me figure out a way to do this that is eco-thoughtful and so far I think I am following city rules. My house is bordered by woods on two sides and there are already so many invasive plants growing everywhere - blackberry and ivy and wild cucumber - that I think this will probably be an improvement for my neighbors? We'll see I guess.