”If we will be quiet and ready enough, we shall find compensation in every disappointment. If a shower drives us for shelter to the maple grove or the trailing branches of the pine, yet in their recesses with microscopic eye we discover some new wonder in the bark, or the leaves, or the fungi at our feet.”
~ Henry David Thoreau
(Journal, September 23, 1838)
“The Earth offers gift after gift — life and the living of it, light and the return of it, the growing things, the roaring things, fire and nightmares, falling water and the wisdom of friends, forgiveness. My god, the gift of forgiveness, time, and the scouring tides. How does one accept gifts as great as these and hold them in mind?
Failing to notice a gift dishonors it, and deflects the love of the giver. That’s what’s wrong with living a careless life, storing up sorrow, waking up regretful, walking unaware. But to turn the gift in your hands, to say, this is wonderful and beautiful, this is a great gift — this honors the gift and the giver of it. . . . Notice the gift. Be astonished at it. Be glad for it, care about it. Keep it in mind. This is the greatest gift a person can give in return.”
— Kathleen Dean Moore, Wild Comfort: The Solace of Nature
Elisa's Spot 
The division of labor among ants? Really? I am so tired of politics already, and it’s barely past the primary. I was on the ballot in the primary, but didn’t even vote for myself–as we had an interesting Republican ballot which ensnared yours truly and I voted Republican, shhhh, don’t tell a soul.
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well, alrighty then…Kathy, normally I am good at following along, and making connections, but….
well, my grandma really did die
but, what you was interesting, might you help me to see the connection better? or was it random updates (smiles), I am so good at those myself. I did not mean that YOU were coyote! I just shared what popped into my head.
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Your grandma did die? I am so sorry, Elisa. I was just listening to the song…and those were some of the words in the song that got me thinking. We are ALL coyote, Elisa, doncha think? Sorry again that this was about your real grandma and not just the song.
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No problem 🙂
I just figured I was missing something.
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Whew! Thank goodness there is second and third communication. Think how much we humans miss if we settle on the first communication. Hugs…love…grandma love…
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she was 96!
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That is amazing! Were you close to her? In previous years, if not now?
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Yes very. My father left me a message and I thought it was E’s college calling and erased the number. I just checked messages on the 9th and thus I missed her funeral. It was kind of him to take the time to let me know. So, all I can do now is cut my hair, and sing and dance.
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Now I have to go listen to it again for words about ants and labor! I are soooooooo confused. Maybe there has been a very mean video content replacement? (ok maybe a funny one)
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I’m so sorry about the loss of your Grandma, Elisa. *Hugs*
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Thinking about you and your grandma again, Elisa. Blessings…
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And remembering again. Missing my grandma now.
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