Palmer has intertwined his love of nature with the complexities of family, the need for forgiveness and the desperate need to be heard and treated with dignity. Beautifully written, creative in its inclusion of field notes.
Few have the courage to write about age and loss, or to do it so well. "Field Notes" is a deeply moving and mature piece of writing, one of the most satisfying stories I've read in a long time.
Catherine B Morris replied on Fri, 10/29/2021 - 06:27am
Superb writing. Kudos to Narrative for making this available. I look forward to reading more from HC Palmer.
Palmer has intertwined his love of nature with the complexities of family, the need for forgiveness and the desperate need to be heard and treated with dignity. Beautifully written, creative in its inclusion of field notes.
Few have the courage to write about age and loss, or to do it so well. "Field Notes" is a deeply moving and mature piece of writing, one of the most satisfying stories I've read in a long time.
Palmer’s story is masterly in its graceful, elegiac tone, and transcendent ending.