Annie DillardA collection of 13 posts

Time

A schedule defends from chaos and whim. It is a net for catching days. It is a s...

Nature

There is a muscular energy in sunlight corresponding to the spiritual energy of ...

Imagination

Appealing workplaces are to be avoided. One wants a room with no view so imagin...

God

Eskimo: 'If I did not know about God and sin would I go to hell?' Pri...

Education

I would like to learn or remember how to live.

Courage

You can't test courage cautiously.

Birthday

It is ironic that the one thing that all religions recognize as separating us fr...

Beauty

As soon as beauty is sought not from religion and love but for pleasure it deg...

Loneliness

People love pretty much the same things best. A writer looking for subjects inqu...

Loneliness

Buddhism notes that it is always a mistake to think your soul can go it alone.