At the entrance to Forest Park the abstract sculpture, that at first seemed out of place, is a liminal vision with several vegetative functions and some of the so-called motivated behaviors, like thermal regulation, sexuality, combativeness, hunger and thirst. The hypothalamus is also believed to play a role in emotion. Specifically, its lateral parts seem to be involved with pleasure and rage, while the median part is like to be involved with aversion, displeasure and a tendency to uncontrollable and loud laughing that the retina retains, making the promise of the woods into an abstract creation. Great Pan may be is dead, but he's up on Modern Art. 

Walls of spiky fronds and boughs rise on either side of the path. In late January, with rainfall 60% of normal, the creek moves urgently, as if sensing its end. Further on, I chance upon "that awesome goddess" washing her flowing hair. Embarrassed, I turn away, only to hear a giggle.