"The lesson [Henry David Thoreau] had taught himself, and which he tried to teach others, was summed up in the one word 'Simplify.' That meant simplify the outward circumstances of your life, simplify your needs and your ambitions; learn to delight in the simple pleasures which the world of Nature affords. It meant also, scorn public opinion, refuse to accept the common definitions of success, refuse to be moved by the judgment of others. And unlike most who advocate such attitudes, he put them into practice." (Walden and Other Writings by Henry David Thoreau--Edited and with an Introduction by Joseph Wood Krutch, Bantam Books, 1962, P. 1)

Wednesday, August 15, 2007

Blackberries and Milk

Last evening's walk was down this road to our neighborhood gas-station/store, where we bought a gallon of milk. On the way back, we picked blackberries, which are abundant now--and sweet, mostly. This morning I dined on fresh blackberries with my yogurt. Such a treat was well worth the new scratches on my arms. (There is a slight price to be paid for wild blackberries, after all.)
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2 comments:

Anonymous said...

You sure do enjoy your walks! I am happy you get to do that most days. Fresh sweet blackberries sound nummy...

August 15, 2007 at 3:19 PM
Anonymous said...

Hi, friend ~ what a welcoming path. Makes me want to step right in to the picture and start walking!

August 18, 2007 at 7:11 AM

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