There were two news stories recently that had a strong impact on me. The first was an animal rights issue almost too horrific to describe here but it involves the way that Chinese workers harvest fur pelts, and the second was about the young man who committed suicide in front of a live web audience. I am not a person who wants to hide from the realities of life but sometimes it can feel that this world is cruel and callous beyond my comprehension. And so I took my camera and went wandering amongst the trees.
We live down the road from the Prairie Grove Battlefield park. Perhaps it was an odd choice to visit a site that once was witness to terrible bloodshed and destruction, but in the end it was fitting.
I think I'll just be quiet as we wander through the place.
Above is one of the areas where the battle raged. It is a peaceful spot now, cleansed by time, and by nature. The same could be said of me as I headed home from this outing. I certainly know that I can't fix all the woes of this world but I remembered that it is the small things we do, the acts of kindness and of caring, that in the end will make the difference.
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Hugs and blessings in abundance - S.
You just gave me a moment of quiet on a busy afternoon. I love it when you do that. How did you get the shot with the leaf in focus in the front, and the blur in the back? I really like that one.
I was fearful of opening your post because I do have to edit how much I witness.
When I ran the Job Problem Hotline at 9to5 I bore witness to so much horror and pain that it severely hurt me and even though many years have gone by I have to shield myself from some things. Not that I've walked away from the world, because I haven't. But there are somethings that I can't deal with.
I so need to be out on the landscape this morning but my circumstances won't allow. Thank you so very much.
Your deep concerns for the illness in our species is my constant focus as well.
Our planet's capacity for renewal in every regional system works in a specific manner on the individual, the one as well.
Sharing each instance, reiterating what helps to inform and enrich us is proactive. You're helping tend to the illness by giving back something of beauty, by sharing your highly appropriate frustration, thoughts, and poet's eye.
My morning is made better. Thank you
PS I've not yet "purchased my tickets home". When I do, I'll begin to share pictures from my special place of renewal. It's all one Earth but as unique from point to point as snow flakes on black velvet.
Nana - thanks for stopping by - always a pleasure to see you.
Roy - yes, I knew that we are kindred spirits in that way.
Sveta - thanks, my friend.
Sue - I focused on the leaf and then moved the camera up until it was at the bottom of the frame. It is fun to play around with this new camera and all the possibilities :)
Sharon - it does take a lot from a person to have to deal with the painful parts of life. I am glad that you are healing.
Adrian - you said that so beautifully. Thank you. And I eagerly look forward to the pictures from your place of renewal.
Donna - I doubt that :)
Thanks Nippy - and I will admit I do have a soft spot for frogs.
"nature and nurture outlast it in the end" - yes - perfect - thanks Jules.
Wil - I think that's one very lucky feline :)
Christina - thanks for stopping by.
Liz - always a pleasure to see you.
Kat - it is interesting to visit these places and feel the way in which they have healed.
After a long and stressful day at work, these photos made me feel better. Thanks.
As for the boy who commited suicide on line...that is horrible. I couldn't believe it.
Kris - I would love that - just drop by to have a chat sometime :)
Thanks Priscilla and Becky - that really means a lot to me.
Verie - Lichens fascinate me - and if I wasn't so tired I might remember what it is I know about them.
Now I'm going to go enjoy your lovely photos.
U wishing you laughter
someplace cool and green and shady." You have me quoting folk music again Tonia (John Denver was so folk early on!) i don't know whether to thank you or not ;)
I am featuring it today.
Happy holidays
MORE of beautiful Fayetteville, AR. You have brough me so much pleasure. - Zaitchik