“The old Lakota was wise. He knew that a man’s heart away from nature becomes hard.” Luther Standing Bear, Oglala Lakota
I’m aware of how much more time I’m spending in nature. Seems the morning and evenings are always calling me. I took this image last night. But, this morning I took my latte, camera and journal to Red Fox meadows. A red fox scampered across Taft Hill Rd just as I turned into the parking area. Then as I parked the car a red tailed hawk rose up from the grass in the meadow but I did not see anything in its talons. I began to journal and listen. After about 5 minutes the fox came out a wooded area and into the grassy meadow. They were too far away to take a photo so I watched with my binoculars. They just sat there soaking up the sun and seemingly with eyes closed decided to lay down. Even I was enjoying the sun’s warmth. There were blue jays off to my right in a grove of trees having a rather loud discussion about something. I’m pretty sure it was not politics. I then watched a doe slowly walk out of the wooded area but staying close to the trees. I next had a short conversation with an elderly couple on a morning walk, both with canes. They lived nearby and said they were hoping to see owls. He was 88 and she was 83. Then as I started to leave a mother with two boys pulled up. I told them about the fox, deer and hawk which seemed to set expectations for some adventure. As they moved on the youngest told me, “Thank you Mr. Kind Man.” I believe, as does Luther Standing Bear, that nature can soften the heart!
7 Comments
Tom Dills
Mr. Kind Man. That fits, Monte.
Sounds like an eventful morning!
Monte Stevens
I had the most difficult time understanding what he was saying. His mother translated for me. They were very excited to have an adventure.
Faye
Big smile as I read this. You are indeed a kind man, Monte. Thanks for painting a wonderful picture of your visions of wildlife and nature.
Monte Stevens
Thank you for the compliment, Faye. I would hope people see that aspect of me and that I keep working on it’s growth. We all have gifts to offer the world and maybe that is one of my gifts. Have a great Sunday, my friend!!
Cedric
Mr Kind Man, I can’t think of anyone better suited for that title than you Monte.
Monte Stevens
You just earned another 10 points my friend!
Mark
I don’t know / I hear Blur Jays are quite the partisan type.