As always, a beautifully wrought piece, built for the moment. "We are too easily drawn to the things that might kill us." In how many ways is this true? Why hasn't 'survival of the fittest' saved us from the ice-cream urge, something wrong with Darwin's theory? And all of our physical and mental risk-taking activities in this life; we are a species that pokes Fate in the eye. Speaking of which, while we might curl-up in the wee hours in reaction to the News of the Day, we should be clear-eyed and not shrink from news of the current day-to-day predations, and try to focus with vigor on how to proceed.
gorgeous read. this is such a beautiful story of rivers, treasures and nature. This writing piece….❤️
Thank you so much, Shaza - always means so much from someone with your poetic sensibility.
Shocking that the pretty colours attracted kids 😆 I'm glad we've made them much more boring, if less exciting to scavenge out of a river 🍾
What a wild idea, right? Agreed - and it just makes those gorgeous old bottles true treasures.
Beautifully written!
Thank you so much, Joshua - I appreciate your giving it a read!
I'm ready to join a bottle expedition.
Let's go - getcher waders on, girl!
A lovely story about a lovely project
Thanks so much, Alastair!
As always, a beautifully wrought piece, built for the moment. "We are too easily drawn to the things that might kill us." In how many ways is this true? Why hasn't 'survival of the fittest' saved us from the ice-cream urge, something wrong with Darwin's theory? And all of our physical and mental risk-taking activities in this life; we are a species that pokes Fate in the eye. Speaking of which, while we might curl-up in the wee hours in reaction to the News of the Day, we should be clear-eyed and not shrink from news of the current day-to-day predations, and try to focus with vigor on how to proceed.
Focus with vigor, indeed! And as always, thanks so much for reading, Bob.
You’ve managed to put many of my distant thoughts to the surface. Thank you 💜
Thanks so much for giving it a read 💙
I always love reading your thoughts and so grateful for how beautifully you share yourself! ❤️
And I'm so grateful for your love and support!