I will never understand how people can let differentiating opinions effect so much of their lives. They are consumed with discontentment in the fact that others practice different religions, have different political views, or believe in different ways of life. But we all walk different roads. Those roads lead us through different experiences- so we develop different values and create opinions based on different things. Does that mean our opinions are wrong? Or our values shou...ld be changed? We each possess a different mind, and we've had different situations that inspire our mind's thoughts. To each individual person- what they believe is right. And that is beautiful. And we should be enlightened by others. And even if we disagree, we should realize that those disagreements come not from the other person being wrong- but from the fact that person walked a different path, and accumulated their opinions in a different way. No one is truly right. No one is truly wrong. We're all just different because we've lived different lives. And being able to realize that, gives us the ability to listen and understand and DISAGREE without hate- but instead with understanding.
Cloudy Company
The weather finally changed to clouds after a constant bout of sunshine. I know I'll tire of the clouds at some point and begin dreaming of sunny days again. It seems as though I can never just be happy with the weather the way it is. But today, I am very happy with the clouds. The refreshing shadow they cast across the landscape is giving all of us a break from the summertime heat. Not to mention the darkness they bestowed upon the morning allowed me to sleep in a bit later than usual.
Alaskan Aloe Vera
I've covered my windowsills in aloe vera plants. They breed so quickly it's practically impossible to keep up with them. I seem to be transplanting a couple dozen new baby plants every 3 to 4 months. I'd dearly love to find a market for them. A greenhouse in Alaska who would buy them would utterly make my day! But as for now I just store them up, occasionally give a few away as gifts, and sell one or two through small handmade and homegrown vendors. I am grateful to have so many on hand though. They've soothed many bugbites, helped fight ear-mites in the cats, soothed one of my ferret's skin issues, and helped me transplant all of my vegetables to my garden without much damage. The juices are healing for any being. It's amazing how one plants medicinal property can benefit so many other living beings. I have many favorite green-fellowed friends. But aloe vera are among some of my most fascinating plants.
Warm Warm Summer
The sun has shown quite bright lately, blessing the landscape with an almost constant warmth. Unfortunately the heat is taking a toll on everyone. The cabin walls love the sun and cause my home to become a sort of an oven. The cats and ferrets rest a majority of the day- and only play in the morning and evenings when the world cools down. The dogs are outside- where at least there is a breeze. But even they with their black coats draw in the heat of the light above them. I bring them to the river to play once or twice a day, dowse them with water as well, and offer them a constant supply of cool refreshing drink. But I am kind of hoping for a cloudy day here soon. Even though I love love LOVE the sunshine- the heat of this summer is wearing on all of us. And a cool-day break would be quite welcome right about now.
Green Leaves Thickly Grown
The trees are in full-bloom now. Their leaves are big and green. The forests are no long splotched with rays of sunlight, but fully shadowed by the overhead foliage. Unfortunately on still-wind days the mosquitos are too thick to allow adventure into the timbers around my home. But on the occasional day when the breeze is strong, I can hike deep into the thickly treed areas and enjoy the company of one of my favorite creatures- bark covered beings.
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