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Dispatches from America: A Mighty Rain
Takeaways:
- In the midst of a downpour, there's a symphony of sounds that can be quite enlightening.
- Rain can transform our everyday surroundings into a canvas of sensory experiences, like Venn diagrams made of puddles.
- John Cage's philosophy teaches us that silence is a myth; we are always surrounded by sounds.
- Choosing what to listen to is crucial; it shapes our experiences and perceptions of the world.
- Every drop of rain carries a story, inviting us to pause and really listen to our environment.
- The balance between chaos and calm in nature reminds us of the beauty in everyday moments.
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Transcript
Speaker A:
This is Dispatches from America.
Speaker A:I'm James A.
Speaker A:Brown.
Speaker A:A mighty rain washed down my street, splashing speed bumps glistening curbsides rushing to the drains, each drop a bubble.
Speaker A:Puddles drawn like Venn diagrams.
Speaker A:Porches pounded, potholes tapped like drums, like teeth.
Speaker A:Leaves shook on hundred year old trees, raised beds watered.
Speaker A:The breeze came calling.
Speaker A:It wasn't quiet, but it wasn't chaos either.
Speaker A:It was something else.
Speaker A:A reminder that John Cage was right.
Speaker A:There is no silence.
Speaker A:We always hear.
Speaker A:What matters is what we choose to listen to.
Speaker A:So here's my question.
Speaker A:When the rain hits your street, what do you hear?
Speaker A:Let me know on jamesabrown.
Speaker A:Net.
Speaker A:On that note, I'm James A.
Speaker A:Brown, and as always, be well.
