with friends

I shared my sit spot with five classes at South Jackson Elementary today.  I would do it again tomorrow if they would let me...

Today we watch kill deer, stuck our arms as far as they would go down vole trails in the grass, considered why coyote scat has hair in it, and listened...

we really listened...

all five classes...

to the silence.

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Sitting with my friend Josh this morning over coffee he asked me what I've learned over these last 100 days...

I've learned a lot. I

I have learned the birds have become picky eaters.  I know some birds are fond of having their pictures made. I've learned that chipmunks are silly animals and voles leave trails under leaves.  I know when Coopers Hawk comes and goes even when I don't see it - but, I seldom know which way it was traveling from. 

Trees fall and beauty continues to thrive on it.  Survival is a way of life and it is important to do you best to survive in the best way you can.  

I've learned everything is worth paying attention to.  I've learned it is about slowing down to the take the time to look deeply.

Labels matter much less - though the nature nerd within me will never rest).  

And, I've learned that connection is what causes my heart to grow.

Here's to the continuing journey as the earth turns, the seasons change, the winds blow, the sun rises, and for all that life is.

Onward and upward like the masters who stand before me daily in their stillness...

The trees.

Pine

This morning was shared with a vole moving under the leaves and feeling like I was involved in an epic cat and mouse game of where will the vole come out at so I can catch a glimpse of its face (unlike a cat I don't wish to eat it). Watching it closely come to and from I am amazed I haven't noticed its run before today.  Now, I have many new questions about voles.