Strata: The Consolations and Invitations of Deep Time

The article titled "Strata: The Consolations and Invitations of Deep Time" reflects on the teachings of stone and time, as expressed by Walt Whitman. It discusses the connection between a red pebble found on the beach, identified as hematite, and its composition of iron, which is also a component of hemoglobin in blood. The piece suggests a future moment when someone else may find a similar pebble, linking past and future through the concept of deep time.