“The Utah deserts and plateaus and canyons are not a country of big returns, but a country of spiritual healing, incomparable for contemplation, meditation, solitude, quiet, awe, peace of mind and body. We were born of wilderness, and we respond to it more than we sometimes realize. We depend upon it increasingly for relief from the termite life we have created. Factories, power plants, resorts, we can make anywhere. Wilderness, once we have given it up, is beyond our reconstruction.”
Wallace Stegner
I believe Stegner’s quote is valid for any place. Wilderness is always close by even in our cities but becoming smaller all the time. And we mistakenly call the elimination of these places development. Sigh!
I noticed some Campanula rapunculoides, also known by the common name of creeping bellflower, in a greenbelt and canal area on a walk along Shields Avenue. I felt a closer look was necessary. After a few photos I spotted these mushrooms. Since I was already on my knees I decided they also needed to have their photo taken. I took three photos of the mushrooms and later discovered the fly is only in one image. Guess the fly wanted their photo taken also. 😁
4 Comments
Mark
Another great quote Monte! You have some great sources for finding these.
Monte Stevens
I find many of my quotes on Twitter. I follow some sites that share quotes and inspirational thoughts on a daily basis. Something I need and much more beneficial than news media.
Tom Dills
Yeah, once you’re on the ground you might as well take advantage of the position. Helps justify the effort of getting back up again. 😉
Monte Stevens
It sounds you like you relate to the popping knees and weaker leg muscles. 😁 I am lucky as there are some younger than me who can’t do that.