This picture was hung on the basement stairwell for years. The children have sprung up and down those stairs for most of their years. The theme of course is communication.
That is what we look forward to as they sally forth into their respective worlds. The Raccoon News will be delighted when we get ensuing installments on Lee's new blog, 'Dixie in Dixie', http://leezor.blogspot.com/ and other communiques as they are able.
WH Auden:
Defenseless under the night
Our world in stupor lies;
Yet, dotted everywhere,
Ironic points of light
Flash out wherever the Just
Exchange their messages:
May I, composed like them
Of Eros and of dust,
Beleaguered by the same
Negation and despair,
Show an affirming flame.
