0Kurt Vonnegut on staying human, every day
2024-06-08 •
The text discusses Kurt Vonnegut's perspective on staying human and enjoying the simple experiences in life, contrasting it with the increasing influence of technology.
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0Miss Americana & The Heartbreak Prince
2023-09-28 •
The blog post discusses an essay by Clare Coffey titled Miss Americana & The Heartbreak Prince, which compares Taylor Swift and Bruce Springsteen. The author shares their love for both artists and how the essay resonated with them...
0'Manifesto: The Mad Farmer Liberation Front'
2023-09-01 •
The text discusses the manifesto of the Mad Farmer Liberation Front, encouraging readers to resist the norms of society and embrace joy, love, and nature. It emphasizes the importance of living authentically and questioning societ...
0'Precious Five'
2023-08-16 •
The text discusses W.H. Auden's recipe for happiness, which involves appreciating the gift of feeling and being alive despite reasons for anger and despair.
The author reflects on his journey towards practicing the presence of God amidst the pressures of productivity and parenting. He discusses the unsustainable nature of modern hustle culture and the transformative impact of focusing...
0The Sound of Easter
2023-04-09 •
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0'What the Bird Said Early in the Year'
2023-03-13 •
The blog post discusses a poem by C.S. Lewis titled 'What the Bird Said Early in the Year', reflecting on the promise of summer and escaping the cycle of time.
0‘Our little systems have their day’
2023-01-03 •
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0Advent: Waiting in the Dark
2022-11-28 •
The blog post discusses the season of Advent as a time of waiting in the dark for the light to enter our lives. It provides resources for reflection, music playlists, and recommendations for books and poems to accompany the season...
0'Often the Dying Ask for a Map'
2022-11-18 •
The poem 'Often the Dying Ask for a Map' by B.H. Fairchild describes a dying woman's fascination with a road map of Kansas, evoking memories and contemplation of life's journey.
0'Let's not be sentimental about beauty.'
2022-10-14 •
The text discusses the relationship between beauty and suffering, emphasizing the need to perceive beauty rightly through the lens of Christ's love for the wounded.
0'After reading our daughter's poem'
2022-10-03 •
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0Book Notes: Klara & The Sun
2022-09-02 •
The blog post discusses the book 'Klara & The Sun' by Kazuo Ishiguro, focusing on the main character Klara, an Artificial Friend, and her experiences caring for a child. The post explores themes of loneliness, humanity, and the re...
0The Thing Itself
2022-08-29 •
The blog post discusses the distinction between contemplation and enjoyment in the works of C.S. Lewis and Fleming Rutledge. It emphasizes the importance of participation in reality rather than just contemplation of theories.
0Notes & Miscellany #1
2022-08-19 •
The author, Matt Civico, is transitioning Good Words into a more personal newsletter format, incorporating more blogging and creativity. He shares recent blog posts and what he's currently enjoying. The blog will include poetry an...