Episode #4 – Heart of Stone
Saturday, April 24th, 2010This episode was a long time coming. It is very personal and accordingly difficult to present. However, here it is. I hope you enjoy it. It is good to be back.
Show Notes
Topic
Name: Earth & Magick #4 – Heart of Stone
Index: 0:00Intro
Topic:Introduction to this Episode
Index:0:06Narrative
Topic: Heart of Stone
Index: 0:42Music
Artist: John Boswell
Song:We Are All Connected
Index: 23:22Comments & Outro
Topic: Symphony of Science and Plans for Future Podcasts
Index: 27:30Music
Artist: Oona McOuat
Song:Excerpt from Drowsy Maggie
Index: 28:42
Narrative
It is late at night as I make my way home. I’m driving southeast through the Ouchita mountains. I’ll turn back north, later. This route gives me more time to think and I am comforted by the mountains’ dark presence. I’ll do all my grieving overnight and let the wind wipe the tears from my face. This is my time to cry so that I can be strong when I need to be, at home. I’ll be there when the crooked mountains give way to flat-topped hills and a great river that winds its way among them. I spent the last several days withdrawing from university and arranging my affairs. Everything I own is packed in my pickup; I leave only my dreams behind. “Dad is ill, son. It is terminal. The doctors say he has only a few months left. He wants you here.” I’m not surprised that it was Mom who asked me to come home. Dad would never ask me himself. That would be too personal.
