Great Writing: Joe Bageant

I've long been fascinated by synchronicity, which Merriam Webster defines as:

the coincidental occurrence of events and especially psychic events (as similar thoughts in widely separated persons or a mental image of an unexpected event before it happens) that seem related but are not explained by conventional mechanisms of causality; used especially in the psychology of C. G. Jung

Two things have occupied my mind a great deal lately: (1.) matters of spirit, and (2.) quality writing. I take this to mean I have a hunger for both and would do well not to resist them like a child pushing away his vegetables. So it was with much good fortune I encountered the musings of a writer who encompasses both: Joe Bageant. And, even better, his work has been appearing with some frequency at one of my favorite blogs in the whole wide world, King of Zembla.

If either of these subjects interest you, be kind to yourself today and read Joe Bageant's The Wild Palms of Etowah, In praise of holy madness.

Joe's other writings at King of Zembla are equally extraordinary
and can be found here. Joe Bageant's work shines with humor and grace conveyed in a distinct voice filled with honesty, insight and humility sorely lacking from most essayists. His is a level of writing I can only aspire to. And I do.

How that rogue Simbaud ever snagged such talent, I'll never know.

And on that note, my work here for the day is done. My computer will be turned off for the next 72 hours, and this time I mean it. Enjoy your weekend, friends.