LaurenI love Mary Oliver's works. Are you familiar with Linda Pastan. She's another favorite alonge the same vein as Oliver. This poem reminded me of a friend who once complained that she wanted to get out and walk but it was "too boring"...
I had a similar experience where I recently went to a seminar where it was suggested that one of the best ways to spark creativity was to change your regular route (to work, to school, etc.): the idea being maybe the routine is dulling the senses -- and my first thought w...