Monthly Review: November 2024
- r.m. allen
- Dec 5, 2024
- 2 min read
Eyes I have, but I see not
without your sharp and studied gaze,
which finds the smallest sparrow.
As if with the eyes of God,
you spot
the trembling branch, the flashing wing.
You call them each by name—
nuthatch, junco, house wren, finch.
You know them at a song,
while I have simply tagged along.
You are watching birds,
and I
am watching you.
Here's what I read, cooked, and created in the month of November.
What I Read
Reclaiming Quiet: Cultivating a Life of Holy Attention, Sarah Clarkson (★★★★★)–launch team
The Puppets of Spelhorst, Kate DiCamillo (★★★★)
Revenge of the Tipping Point, Malcolm Gladwell(★★★★)
Funny Story, Emily Henry (★★★★)
San Francisco 49ers: An Illustrated Timeline, Mark Purdy (★★★★)
Walking Through Fire: A Memoir of Loss and Redemption, Vaneetha Rendall Risner (★★★)
If you want to hear the rationale behind my rating, head to my Goodreads for full reviews.
What I Cooked
Difficulty: ★★
Flavor: ★★★★
Keeper: Yes
Comments: I like this blogger's roasted red pepper shells better, but these are still quite delicious.
Difficulty: ★★
Flavor: ★★★★
Keeper: Yes
Comments: I halved this recipe and made it in my quarter sheet pan, and it was just so easy and good. A great breakfast-for-dinner option.
What I Created
Original poem "A Liturgy of Thanksgiving and Praise for the Thanksgiving Meal"
Unpublished original poem "Ode to the Avenger"
A little more progress on my long-neglected project
May your days be filled with beauty, and may your heart be filled with the willingness to see and give thanks for it.
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I appreciate how this post gives specific context around Mrs. Allen Makes. The argument is easier to follow because it connects the headline point with concrete details instead of staying at a slogan level. It gave me a few useful points to think about. Thanks for sharing the perspective. A small example from the same kind of practical context is GWYF Guide, where the surrounding explanation matters more than the link itself.