Commonplace Vol. 02 - In the Fields & Woods

About this Issue

Hidden in the nooks and crannies of the earth are wonders of surprising intricacy and beauty. Sometimes, as Elizabeth Barrett Browning notes in her famous lines, these sights are so familiar to us that we miss their grandeur:

“Earth’s crammed with heaven / And every common bush afire with God / But only he who sees takes off his shoes; / The rest sit round and pluck blackberries.”

In this volume of Commonplace, we go exploring for the bits of “heaven” tucked into the pockets of earth. As you read the articles, and enjoy the photos and pieces of artwork capturing ordinary beauties of creation, we hope you are inspired to delight afresh in your own neck of the woods. Take off your shoes and go looking for God’s majesty on display in the tiny curl of a fern frond, the everyday song of the sparrow, the intricate details of a newly fallen acorn. Wonder is sure to meet you.

Cover illustration by Amberlynn Siemens.

Includes the original poetry, articles, photography, and artwork of 80+ contributors.

Features 182 pages printed on thick, uncoated paper in the USA. Book size: 8x10.