I agree with Laura. Great writing, wonderful photos of my favorite time of year, good science and I can almost hear leaves underfoot. I too, have all the Teale books and periodically re-read them. Thanks for introducing us to old and kindly Pando. Wish I were there now, or even better, had a hermit hut nearby so I could take daily walks through it in all its seasons.
The world has changed around us- in some ways for the better and in some ways for the worse. Of one thing I'm certain: hard times are coming but we'll muddle through to a changed world and a second chance to not repeat the mistakes of the past.
...(that is) ‘changes’ aside, reveals the continuing processes of our continent’s ecosystems. There is encouragement to keep learning, listening, looking... Thanks for the thoughts, as always.
I agree with Laura. Great writing, wonderful photos of my favorite time of year, good science and I can almost hear leaves underfoot. I too, have all the Teale books and periodically re-read them. Thanks for introducing us to old and kindly Pando. Wish I were there now, or even better, had a hermit hut nearby so I could take daily walks through it in all its seasons.
Edwin Way Teale’s writings have enriched many side journeys in my travels. Rereading them now changed
The world has changed around us- in some ways for the better and in some ways for the worse. Of one thing I'm certain: hard times are coming but we'll muddle through to a changed world and a second chance to not repeat the mistakes of the past.
“Each leaf shed in a forest will continue feeding nutrients and moisture to the living ecosystem…”
Thanks for your essay, B, and for this line, which stands out out so profoundly to me this morning.
There is such profundity in each leaf, and sometimes the light reveals it to us.
...(that is) ‘changes’ aside, reveals the continuing processes of our continent’s ecosystems. There is encouragement to keep learning, listening, looking... Thanks for the thoughts, as always.