Tag Archives: symbol

seeing the metaphor after forty-seven years

Posted on April 30, 2024 by Michael Patton

A few days ago, I was finally able to see the movie advertised in the poster above.  I’d wanted to catch it during its initial release, back in 1977.  Not because of a review I’d read or a preview I’d … Continue reading →

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what I learned from the unexpected visitors

Posted on November 20, 2023 by Michael Patton

After I saw these foxes early one Saturday morning… …I begin to think about “Fox” as a symbol. In my culture, they represent cleverness, cunning, maybe deceit.  That sly fox may indeed trick you into letting him guard the hen … Continue reading →

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grieve for the horse, grieve for ourselves

Posted on June 5, 2020 by Michael Patton

The recent decision to remove statues honoring the Confederacy in Richmond, Virginia… …brought to mind this old blog post: I say: take the general, but leave the horse. I’m referring to the horse beneath Robert E. Lee on the controversial … Continue reading →

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for goodness snakes!

Posted on April 10, 2020 by Michael Patton

A snake wishing us “happy Easter”?  Am I being sacrilegious?  Indeed not! In world mythology, the snake has often symbolized rebirth.  The snake sheds its old skin and is newly born.  A paradox: it’s the same snake and yet not. … Continue reading →

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