Monthly Archives: December 2020

Heat and Cold

Posted on December 15, 2020 by mdisalvo

I thought it was very interesting how Macauley discusses how heat and cold have an influence on all of the elements, almost giving them a superior power. When looking at water, for example, it’s states of matter are entirely dependent … Continue reading →

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Clouds

Posted on December 15, 2020 by mdisalvo

In this interstice, Macauley discusses the idea of a type of clarity that only the clouds can provide. He says that “the earth…draws moist thoughts down by force into itself [and that] the same process takes place” in air. Almost … Continue reading →

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Ice

Posted on December 15, 2020 by mdisalvo

One of my favorite parts of this interstice was when Macauley said that ice and snow “encourage mental ruminations.” This statement immediately shifted my thoughts towards winter. As we know, the winter months bring about weather foreign to the rest … Continue reading →

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