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Eric Blauer's avatar

Grizzlebearded. Love it. This piece is pungent with the deep earth and trailing stardust that many of us long for. Now I must pick up those books!

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Greg Pyne's avatar

Many thanks! I sense you are another Grizzlebeard- the population grows! Definitely read Belloc- I suggest a short essay of his of which I might be writing on soon called "At the Sign of the Lion." Absolutely exquisite.

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Eric Blauer's avatar

Thanks, I’ll hunt it down.

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Amy Schirmer's avatar

Ah me! Soul-satisfying to read. Enchanting. Every time I read this (yes, I keep coming back) I forward it to someone else...those who have lifted their chins off their chests, stood up, and followed the bird song and thunderous water. Thank you for lighting the way!

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Greg Pyne's avatar

I appreciate your comment and the shares! Thank you so much. Do check out the writers I mentioned!

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Parker McCoy's avatar

I love the name Grizzlebeard. Yes, I think there are plenty of us in that same frame of mind. While technology always consumes man, time does move forward and some of technology gets reduced to a passing trend. It came and it was interesting, but it grows empty and unfulfilling over time. I got off most of social media last year and I've never regretted it. I love being on here because I am working toward something. The other sites are only time-wasters for me. So, I may not be full-blown Grizzlebeard but I feel like I'm getting there. I think it requires a bit of age but a lot of wisdom. Outstanding post, Greg.

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Greg Pyne's avatar

Much thanks for these words, Parker. The emptiness of technology is certainly something to keep in mind- in a way, its passing utility is a a fair warning for us who are destined for the eternal. How much did I once laud myself for getting the most up to date VCR? And time moves ever forward , as you say…

Cheers!

Greg

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Aaron Kessler's avatar

Well I have the beard, but I am not fond of agriculture. I appreciate those who are, but I have no dreams of farming.

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The Atavist's avatar

I've always considered the scraping of a man's face, especially as he gets some age on him, a symbol of the disintegration of enchantment and the devine. For one thing, look at those ol' shaven lizards. Few things they could benefit more from aesthetically than some hair on that face. My favorite fellas in my foothill environs are the skinny ol' stockmen and cowboys with their wild long hair hanging from under their hats and their beards to their sternums blowing there like spanish moss. Those are the locals i most want to engage with. Talk about bucks and bears and how it'll soon be time for our spring bath.

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Greg Pyne's avatar

A good point. I appreciate the increase of beards over the last twenty years- this is a hopeful sign!

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