"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)

Saturday, August 23, 2008

Bomber


curious squirrel in tree
Originally uploaded by Sara Heinrichs (awfulsara)

We learned on our walk today that squirrels climb to the top of Douglas Fir trees this time of year and throw pine cones down to the ground. We had to run down the tree-lined sidewalk bent over with our arms covering our heads, for a bit.

Funny squirrels. (Glad it wasn't coconuts.)

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