(born Katharine Sergeant; September 17, 1892 – July 20, 1977).
American writer and the fiction editor for The New Yorker magazine from 1925 to 1960. In her obituary, printed in The New Yorker in 1977, William Shawn wrote, “More than any other editor except Harold Ross himself, Katharine White gave The New Yorker its shape, and set it on its course.”
Katherine S. White. Photo: wikipedia.org
From December to March, there are for many of us three gardens—the garden outdoors, the garden of pots and bowls in the house, and the garden of the mind’s eye.
Photo: 2023852. Meaning: The quote highlights the different ways people can connect with nature, even in winter. White’s writing is often imbued with a profound appreciation for the beauty of nature and gardening as a source of inspiration and joy. Seasonality: The quote refers to the different ways people engage with gardening in winter. Three Gardens: Outdoor Garden: The physical garden that is often inactive during winter. Indoor Garden: Plants and flowers grown indoors, which offer a way to lighten the winter. Mind’s Eye Garden: The imagination and dreams of gardens, which provide a mental escape during the cold months. Source: The quote comes from one of her essays or letters, where she reflects on the seasons and their impact on the human spirit and creativity.
Door Pieter
Mensenmens, zoon, echtgenoot, vader, opa.
Spiritueel, echter niet religieus.
Ik hou van golf, wandelen, lezen en de natuur in veel opzichten.
Onderzoeker, nieuwsgierig, geen fan van de mainstream media (MSM).
