I really enjoyed this piece. I was fortunate to go to a reading in Missoula, MT a few weeks ago where DJD read from Sun House and Jeffrey Foucault played music to accompany and punctuate the readings. It was wonderful and heart-filling. Thank you for spreading the word about this book--it is a wonder.
Travis, I am jealous beyond belief that you were that reading and music brouhaha. So grateful you got to be there. I love the way they both bring their unqiue lyrical expression to their mediums. Two of favorites.
After reading this I called my local bookshop to see if they had Sun House on the shelves. The woman who answer laughed when I asked for the book and told me it had recently become her favorite book. Not only that, she told me she had one signed copy sitting on the shelf. This wink from the Unseen Unborn Guileless Perfection led me to rush over and buy the book that hour. I slowly walked through it, making sure to take my time to sip and savor each page. I can say that it has become my favorite book too. And the bibliography in the back! I'm now working through the books that inspired and informed SH. Thanks for all you do, Paul, but a extra big thanks for bringing this book into my orbit.
Connor, i love this story. It is my pleasure too unknowingly be a little conduit of the Unseen Unborn Guileless Perfection. Slowly walking through Sun House feels right, no? May it continue. I have lent my copy out and will pleased as punch when it returns to me.
Thanks again for continuing the practice. I really appreciate it. Your articulation draws me in your content keeps me coming back.
I have read quite a few of your recommendations and we'll I just downloaded Sun House and am excited to lose myself.
My favorite conversation you have recorded has been with Tessa. I'm not sure exactly what it was but Ive gone back to that well for a drink when thirsty.
Thanks for the kind words, Jon. Grateful it feeds you, this practice does for me too. Looking forward to your take on Sun House whenever the time comes. a novel that easily becomes a weathered buddy. my copy is covered in notes and coffee stains, already passed onto a pal to dig into. I miss having it around for easy reference.
That is cool hear about the conversation with Tessa being one you return to. She is a gift to us all.
I too have pilgrimaged to the oasis that is Tessa and Fr. Dave's (lovely) upstairs/downstairs hermitages and now I'm rethinking my life choices. It was a long, quenching drink (sazerac? tequila? what is this heady cocktail anyways?) from that desert holy water font that invites the newcomer to get comfy and stay awhile (ok, if you insist....).
I'm returning to take the waters later this month.
As ever, this post was delightful, thought-provoking and lingers.
I cannot wait to read Sun House. And Judith Scully's Everyday Mystics, as well! Thank you, Paul, for your newsletter-- it's always a Soul-Vitamin in my inbox.
Lovely piece of writing. I feel encouraged as as I begin to edit a smallish book I've just finished writing - Everyday Mystics.
Judith Lynch, an 80 plus Aussie reader
Well done on finishing your labor of love. Please let us know when it's available!
Thanks, Judith! Congrats on finishing the book and steady on in the editing process. That is fantastic!
I really enjoyed this piece. I was fortunate to go to a reading in Missoula, MT a few weeks ago where DJD read from Sun House and Jeffrey Foucault played music to accompany and punctuate the readings. It was wonderful and heart-filling. Thank you for spreading the word about this book--it is a wonder.
Travis, I am jealous beyond belief that you were that reading and music brouhaha. So grateful you got to be there. I love the way they both bring their unqiue lyrical expression to their mediums. Two of favorites.
After reading this I called my local bookshop to see if they had Sun House on the shelves. The woman who answer laughed when I asked for the book and told me it had recently become her favorite book. Not only that, she told me she had one signed copy sitting on the shelf. This wink from the Unseen Unborn Guileless Perfection led me to rush over and buy the book that hour. I slowly walked through it, making sure to take my time to sip and savor each page. I can say that it has become my favorite book too. And the bibliography in the back! I'm now working through the books that inspired and informed SH. Thanks for all you do, Paul, but a extra big thanks for bringing this book into my orbit.
Connor, i love this story. It is my pleasure too unknowingly be a little conduit of the Unseen Unborn Guileless Perfection. Slowly walking through Sun House feels right, no? May it continue. I have lent my copy out and will pleased as punch when it returns to me.
Hey Paul.
Thanks again for continuing the practice. I really appreciate it. Your articulation draws me in your content keeps me coming back.
I have read quite a few of your recommendations and we'll I just downloaded Sun House and am excited to lose myself.
My favorite conversation you have recorded has been with Tessa. I'm not sure exactly what it was but Ive gone back to that well for a drink when thirsty.
Keep mining?
Thanks for the kind words, Jon. Grateful it feeds you, this practice does for me too. Looking forward to your take on Sun House whenever the time comes. a novel that easily becomes a weathered buddy. my copy is covered in notes and coffee stains, already passed onto a pal to dig into. I miss having it around for easy reference.
That is cool hear about the conversation with Tessa being one you return to. She is a gift to us all.
I'm with you and Merton.
The hermit life IS cool.
I too have pilgrimaged to the oasis that is Tessa and Fr. Dave's (lovely) upstairs/downstairs hermitages and now I'm rethinking my life choices. It was a long, quenching drink (sazerac? tequila? what is this heady cocktail anyways?) from that desert holy water font that invites the newcomer to get comfy and stay awhile (ok, if you insist....).
I'm returning to take the waters later this month.
As ever, this post was delightful, thought-provoking and lingers.
Thanks, Paul.
Yes, India! the lovely sazerac it was indeed. I was there the week after you, and heard of the good times had.
So glad you returning for a refill with Tessa and Fr. Dave. Wish I could join!
I cannot wait to read Sun House. And Judith Scully's Everyday Mystics, as well! Thank you, Paul, for your newsletter-- it's always a Soul-Vitamin in my inbox.
Sun House is now firmly on the Christmas wish list!
Nathan, I think you will dig Sun House!