I love your essay, Joan, and agree so strongly with what you say. In the modern world, I have found its so difficult to find people who share that view, even within my own family! They appreciate the beauty of nature on the grand scale - mountains, beaches, etc - and willingly go on long walks with me in the country but they take it as a…
I love your essay, Joan, and agree so strongly with what you say. In the modern world, I have found its so difficult to find people who share that view, even within my own family! They appreciate the beauty of nature on the grand scale - mountains, beaches, etc - and willingly go on long walks with me in the country but they take it as a route march rather than a wandering stroll looking at the details of what goes on in the natural world and hence, in my view, miss a large part of the beauty of the world. Just sitting and watching the birds or voles or, as you say, bees is something I love to do. Thank you for your lovely essay.
I love your essay, Joan, and agree so strongly with what you say. In the modern world, I have found its so difficult to find people who share that view, even within my own family! They appreciate the beauty of nature on the grand scale - mountains, beaches, etc - and willingly go on long walks with me in the country but they take it as a route march rather than a wandering stroll looking at the details of what goes on in the natural world and hence, in my view, miss a large part of the beauty of the world. Just sitting and watching the birds or voles or, as you say, bees is something I love to do. Thank you for your lovely essay.