I was camping.
Thank whatever deity you do or don’t worship/talk to while walking down the street for this creek because it was about 95 degrees F with tons of humidity during the day in the Ozarks last week. Don’t get me wrong – I had a great time and I met a lot of people who are living very sustainably and have been for years. They had a figurative truckload of knowledge to share and I hope to follow up on a lot of it and share what I learn with my readers. I have to say, however, I was the only one in that group who had such a tiny amount of land to work with. Everyone else lived on at least 5 acres, so our resources and focus were different.
In that week of what amounts to living outside, I’m reminded of how important it is to reconnect with the land. As I look at that picture and remember how beautiful it is there, I don’t have to wonder why living the green life is important and I know deep down it’s not only for future generations. This planet is worth preserving in and of itself.
