First and perhaps foremost, peanut butter and jelly is one of the greatest foods ever. Amen to that. Second, the Howard Zinn quote is maybe one of the best things I've read all week. My own thoughts about the election revolve around the idea that I cannot control any of it, but I can control my own actions going forward. I will strive to be kind and, as you said, align myself with and support those who are fighting for the world we want it to be. We are in this together.
Delightful post. I mirror your passion for reading and have a library of many out of print outdoor, natural history, and mountaineering tomes. We will emerge from this moment in history with a stronger and more determined community that addresses the environmental and social challenges that is the "Great" part of MAGA. We are fortunate to live in Washington State where we swaddled in nature, mountains, water, and wilderness. Thank you for being our eyes into this magical world around us.
Thank you for this. As I have found myself recoiling from all the analyzing of how and why this election ended as it did I have struggled with how to handle my own feelings. Just getting outside helps. And thinking of where I want to put my energy with others seems to be the best way out.
I just wanted to thank you for your honesty about the difficulty of this time we are in and your need to step back and reflect. Thanks for coming back! What you do - bringing wonder and awe and curiosity about nature near and far to the page - is service to the civic body in many ways. It is education, engagement, respite, inspiration, and much more. You don't need to do anything differently, unless you wish to. And then I'll cheer you on. Take care of yourself and I'm sure we'll all benefit.
Mount Pilchuck plays an important role in my life. From my living room window growing up, it stood tall and symmetrical. A perfect mountain. Because of the long association of it with home, my parents have decided they'd like their ashes scattered at the summit, which will make it a sacred mountain for me.
That Pilchuck book sounds like a real find. I might add that since they wrote that no nest of Black Swifts had ever been found by that date, the update is that about 27 nests have been found in Washington now, most hidden behind waterfalls or in wet caves. This is per Larry Schwitters, the swift expert of Vaux's Happening.
Excellent! Thanks for highlighting the books. Will definitely check them out! Also like the Howard Zinn quote. Keep writing! We need good folks like you!
First and perhaps foremost, peanut butter and jelly is one of the greatest foods ever. Amen to that. Second, the Howard Zinn quote is maybe one of the best things I've read all week. My own thoughts about the election revolve around the idea that I cannot control any of it, but I can control my own actions going forward. I will strive to be kind and, as you said, align myself with and support those who are fighting for the world we want it to be. We are in this together.
PBJs rule!!!!!
Delightful post. I mirror your passion for reading and have a library of many out of print outdoor, natural history, and mountaineering tomes. We will emerge from this moment in history with a stronger and more determined community that addresses the environmental and social challenges that is the "Great" part of MAGA. We are fortunate to live in Washington State where we swaddled in nature, mountains, water, and wilderness. Thank you for being our eyes into this magical world around us.
Thank you for this. As I have found myself recoiling from all the analyzing of how and why this election ended as it did I have struggled with how to handle my own feelings. Just getting outside helps. And thinking of where I want to put my energy with others seems to be the best way out.
Dear David,
I just wanted to thank you for your honesty about the difficulty of this time we are in and your need to step back and reflect. Thanks for coming back! What you do - bringing wonder and awe and curiosity about nature near and far to the page - is service to the civic body in many ways. It is education, engagement, respite, inspiration, and much more. You don't need to do anything differently, unless you wish to. And then I'll cheer you on. Take care of yourself and I'm sure we'll all benefit.
Ben, I appreciate your thoughtful words. David
Mount Pilchuck plays an important role in my life. From my living room window growing up, it stood tall and symmetrical. A perfect mountain. Because of the long association of it with home, my parents have decided they'd like their ashes scattered at the summit, which will make it a sacred mountain for me.
That Pilchuck book sounds like a real find. I might add that since they wrote that no nest of Black Swifts had ever been found by that date, the update is that about 27 nests have been found in Washington now, most hidden behind waterfalls or in wet caves. This is per Larry Schwitters, the swift expert of Vaux's Happening.
Mt. Pilchuck, always there, the one peak I can always recognize. Such an important local landmark, thanks for this mention.
Excellent! Thanks for highlighting the books. Will definitely check them out! Also like the Howard Zinn quote. Keep writing! We need good folks like you!