Spring is wildflower season in Middle Tennessee, and throughout April, took some rambles at Fall Creek Falls, Cedars of Lebanon, and a couple trips to Beaman Park in Ashland City during April (half an hour from Nash, for the out of towners here). First Beaman trek was a guided tour, thank you Gloria, strolling alongContinueContinue reading “Wildflowers”
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Red Cathedral – The Ravens Perch
Pleased to have new work of mine “Red Cathedral,” featured in the latest edition of “The Raven’s Perch,” a wonderful and well-respected literary zine. It’s a piece of creative non-fiction, falling in the world between story and scenario, poetry and prose. Enjoy. https://theravensperch.com/red-cathedral-by-doug-hoekstra Nearing the end of the trail, I began to ascend, as itContinueContinue reading “Red Cathedral – The Ravens Perch”
Serge and Jane
Next up on the Paris musing – shots from the Serge Gainsbourg/Jane Birkin house and museum, starting with a cool graffiti artwork from the facade. I really let my son Jude dictate whatever we were going to do on this Paris trek except I did push for this, although he is a fan and evenContinueContinue reading “Serge and Jane”
Perfect Days
The other day I went to see the new Wim Wenders movie, “Perfect Days” at the Belcourt, here in Nashville. Can’t recommend it enough – beautiful film about dignity, grace, presence, and the simple fact that sometimes, navigating each day is its own challenge and reward. The film unfolds quietly and there isn’t much dialogue,ContinueContinue reading “Perfect Days”
Montmarte
Renoir House My son Jude was studying in London this past January, so we came up with the idea of meeting in Paris for a week, at the end. We stayed in Montmarte, a district famous for many things, ranging from the Moulin Rouge to the movie Amelie. Scores of artists worked and/or lived thereContinueContinue reading “Montmarte”
Doug Hoekstra 