"Artists of all disciplines must be willing to go into the dark, let go control, be surprised."
Madeleine L'Engle died Thursday, age 88. She was an author of the quality that made me want more.
She died in a nursing home. I hope she was surrounded by family. I hope they stood with her through her last breath. Even if not, I think she walked boldly into the dark, and I hope she was surprised. I think she probably liked surprises.
She wrote 67 books and plays. My goal has been to read them all. I've read 24 so far.
She is now in "Deepest communion with God..... on the other side of silence"
Who and Where
- Peggy Jo
- Wife, Mother, Homekeeper, Writer, Weightloser, Body Firmer, Fat melter, Singer , Retired HomeSchooler,Retired Public School Music Teacher, Retired Church Choir Director, Retired Children's Church Director, Herb Grower, Avid Reader, Thinker About Cleaning The Basement, Great Planner, Poor "Follow Through"-er. Not so consistant at any of it, however, except at being retired...and spending a lot of time "jumping on the beds"!
