It has been so dry that of course I am grateful for rain when we get it. I can’t forget, however, that a long dry spell preceded Helene. Those same untended and unmended river banks that speak of neglect by the county also speak to me of their threats. As much as homegrown “ Mitigation” threatens your neighbors and others, each situation for the sake of one man with less know-how than can-do, those unmitigated embankments speak of their threat of inevitable failure, no fault of their own, when the next disastrous storm strikes. And that is indeed, when not if. On a larger scale than your very accurate microcosm, men have been wreaking havoc for their own self interests with the results that the entire climate is reaching its predicted great potential for more frequent and more severe disasters. I have learned the wisdom of “no one is coming to save you“ in psychotherapy and management of the self. That’s a harder message for physical body and one’s own personal microhabitat. It makes me wish for the mind of a bird or a squirrel, a fox or a bobcat or a deer. A creature who dwells in the now and is not harboring any dread. Since Helene I harbor dread of nature. But that fear is misplaced. Nature is not responsible for the situation we find ourselves in. It was created very mindfully by the people who sat and the people who sit in boardrooms and behind corporate desks-/ yeah, then exclusively and still now mostly men, who have very deliberately chosen this for the rest of us.
Thank you for this beautiful, but painful, post. I often refer to chain saws, in the hands of certain men, as penis extenders. I recognize the phrase! We have 20 acres and yet have so many issues with neighbors, especially the curse of Meth. Sending you so much love. I hope we can come to NC and visit you some day.
Thank you for reading and for your always insightful comments. I hope you feel my empathy returned. I would love to have you all visit me here. No matter how small my house I always have a guest room and a grill and good places to sit outside. Anytime, my friend.
Your little piece of Eden is beautiful Mindy and so lush the birds love you and all the little insects and winged things around you. You are a warrior and I honor you for that.
I feel like I could lay eyes on you, Cal. That was a long time and many, many meetings ago. But I sure appreciate you being here and remembering that moment in time.
It has been so dry that of course I am grateful for rain when we get it. I can’t forget, however, that a long dry spell preceded Helene. Those same untended and unmended river banks that speak of neglect by the county also speak to me of their threats. As much as homegrown “ Mitigation” threatens your neighbors and others, each situation for the sake of one man with less know-how than can-do, those unmitigated embankments speak of their threat of inevitable failure, no fault of their own, when the next disastrous storm strikes. And that is indeed, when not if. On a larger scale than your very accurate microcosm, men have been wreaking havoc for their own self interests with the results that the entire climate is reaching its predicted great potential for more frequent and more severe disasters. I have learned the wisdom of “no one is coming to save you“ in psychotherapy and management of the self. That’s a harder message for physical body and one’s own personal microhabitat. It makes me wish for the mind of a bird or a squirrel, a fox or a bobcat or a deer. A creature who dwells in the now and is not harboring any dread. Since Helene I harbor dread of nature. But that fear is misplaced. Nature is not responsible for the situation we find ourselves in. It was created very mindfully by the people who sat and the people who sit in boardrooms and behind corporate desks-/ yeah, then exclusively and still now mostly men, who have very deliberately chosen this for the rest of us.
Thank you for this beautiful, but painful, post. I often refer to chain saws, in the hands of certain men, as penis extenders. I recognize the phrase! We have 20 acres and yet have so many issues with neighbors, especially the curse of Meth. Sending you so much love. I hope we can come to NC and visit you some day.
Thank you for reading and for your always insightful comments. I hope you feel my empathy returned. I would love to have you all visit me here. No matter how small my house I always have a guest room and a grill and good places to sit outside. Anytime, my friend.
Your little piece of Eden is beautiful Mindy and so lush the birds love you and all the little insects and winged things around you. You are a warrior and I honor you for that.
This is beautiful, Mendy
Just saying, even with all the weirdness all around, your house is so danged cute.
You’re right. I guess I’m in love with this .25 acres and my home and my little extended weenie dog. 🐶❤️🩹😎
Hi Mendy.
It rained here in the Great Sonoran Desert last night
I am happy for the rain on any day, and happy for yours too, Cal.
Do you recall having coffee and conversation with me when I was walking across America?
I feel like I could lay eyes on you, Cal. That was a long time and many, many meetings ago. But I sure appreciate you being here and remembering that moment in time.
Thank you. I certainly enjoyed your company and your Philosophical conversation.
Over the years
I mentioned to others my time that day.
After leavng your presence I walked on to DC arriving on earth day in the company of two aging Bohemians.
As my pal Charles Bowden said, "keep scribbling."
Thank you. Thank you, thank you, Peg. For all who care, for the Earth, ever your friend and writing Hen. M