Today I walked.
I had some running around to do, so I walked. Post office, gym, store, RedBox-the essentials. All told, it was about 5.4 miles.
This is what I found. Life. Happening all around us. People yes, but even without us, things still push forth and persevere. Often despite our efforts, life continues. Beauty and carnage. The struggle and the victory. The fittest surviving.
Because I slowed down to a walk today, I noticed more. It was exciting. Besides the constant looking over my shoulder in case I was about to be attacked, I was also able to look around and enjoy the sights and sounds.
I noticed this set of bushes peeking through the sidewalk. The house here is well maintained. These bushes no doubt got in the way of the sidewalk and fence and so they were removed. But to quote a favorite childhood movie of mine, Jurassic Park, "Life will find a way." These roots weren't going to lay down and be bullied by this man-made construction. They are a force to be reckoned with. This sidewalk has got nothing on them. They may be doing it slowly, but they are making a comeback. Who doesn't like a story with an epic comeback? Probably the city, because I'm sure it's already in the works to send a faithful city employee by on a cold Tuesday morning and spray some kind of killer chemical on these roots to beat them back again. Until that Tuesday, whenever it is, we can enjoy this picture and the story it represents. Life.
I noticed this set of bushes peeking through the sidewalk. The house here is well maintained. These bushes no doubt got in the way of the sidewalk and fence and so they were removed. But to quote a favorite childhood movie of mine, Jurassic Park, "Life will find a way." These roots weren't going to lay down and be bullied by this man-made construction. They are a force to be reckoned with. This sidewalk has got nothing on them. They may be doing it slowly, but they are making a comeback. Who doesn't like a story with an epic comeback? Probably the city, because I'm sure it's already in the works to send a faithful city employee by on a cold Tuesday morning and spray some kind of killer chemical on these roots to beat them back again. Until that Tuesday, whenever it is, we can enjoy this picture and the story it represents. Life.
Also, on my journey today, I passed a park near my house. As I looked over, I saw a cat crouched down, hunting, stalking prey. A crane 3 times it's size, casually looked over his shoulder toward the feline, almost scoffing in disdain. He took a few steps in the other direction to further the distance and discourage the cat from the humiliation that was sure to ensue, but the kitty followed, nonchalant, trying to look innocent. I decided, in true NatGeo fashion to capture this hunt. Sure as I had my camera ready the cat pounced, landing several feet away from the crane, who trotted away fortuitously. Not yet realizing that he has been out matched, the cat hunches down for another pass. This time the crane has had his fun and bounds off. Just as Mr. Puss begins a full on sprint in his direction, the crane takes flight leaving Mr. Puss to sulk momentarily before trotting off to find other game.
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