Whose Woods These Are

“A fool sees not the same tree that a wise man sees.” — William Blake

These ThingsJeffery OliverFebruary 10, 2022woods, trees, environment

On Practice

“I will practice coming back to the present moment...not letting regrets and sorrow drag me back into the past or letting anxieties, fears, or cravings pull me out.” — Thich Nhat Hanh

These ThingsJeffery OliverJanuary 27, 2022Buddhism, meditation, max richter, thich nhat hanh

Snow Season

“In the dark, all cats are black.” — John Cage

These ThingsJeffery OliverJanuary 13, 2022john cage, jason isbell, stars, snow

Five Unusual and Beautiful Films of 2021

“You have power over your mind — not outside events. Realize this, and you will find strength.” - Marcus Aurelius

These ThingsJeffery OliverDecember 30, 2021film, cinema

Our Favorite Christmas Movies in View Order (2021 Edition)

“For a couple of hours out of the whole year, we are the people that we always hoped we would be!” — Frank Cross in “Scrooged”

These ThingsJeffery OliverDecember 16, 2021winter, holidays, christmas, movies

The Detail is in the Light

“A camera is a tool for learning to see the world without a camera.” — Dorothea Lange

These ThingsJeffery OliverDecember 2, 2021photography, light, food, holidays

Dear Program Director

I am writing to inquire about a piece of music I heard on your radio station on my way back from the post office today. The piece is a little difficult to describe…

These ThingsJeffery OliverNovember 18, 2021radio, photography, beer, coffee