Hawkes Forest

I listened to a red shouldered hawk call from the top of an oak.

And then, I went in search of it.

My first thought was why was it calling?

Then I heard another in the south responding each time.

While I was pausing to watch this giant majestic and noisy bird the cardinals were dashing to and from the tree line right beside it.

The hawk was clearly not hunting this morning.  It seemed to be watching the hold where the ground hogs come out of the woods to feed in the field...

Paw

I was with a friend today.  We were talking about lands, earth, and discovery.  We were discussing the roles of elders and ancestors in our lives.  As we reached the peak of our conversation on the topic of ancestors and elders a mighty wind blew her door open and stoked the fire in her wood stove.  Naturally, this brought us to a pause in conversation...

A breath...

And with a gentle exhalation...

We gave a deep bow of thanks to those upon whose shoulders we stand as we continue to live our complicated and yet rich lives.  

Thank you to all those who have helped me, taught me, paved the way for me...

Thank you to my loved ones...

For us all...

We are so blessed for the paths you have taken with your bodies, your hearts, and your spirits.

Dam

I took another long ramble at Earthsong today with a good friend.

We found Otter tracks! (which was awesome)

Earthsong is a beautiful place and the life that lives there thrives.

I am grateful for the folks who tend it and for the opportunity to spend my time there when I need what the earth there offers.

I am also grateful I have a job that allows me to get out and ramble in beautiful places.

Hawkes Creek

'Talent or Un-talent it doesn't even matter. It's about getting up there, having fun, and being yourself...Even if they laugh it doesn't matter here...' This statement was made by my friend Isabelle ,who is 8, at the Wild Intelligence talent/untalented show today.

I totally agree with her.

Sometimes we have to own who we are, where we are, and what is happening around us to show up and get on the stage of life. AND it is important to have fun while doing it. Sometimes it's really scary but at least in the company of nature who I am in my heart is always enough. Thank you Isabelle for the reminder.