"Perception is the only true creative part’ of recreation! That’s how we live ‘the good life’ — by noticing it! By perceiving it — not just as a commodity, but as all the ‘natural processes by which the land and all the living things upon it have achieved their characteristic form.’ When you perceive the land, not just consume it, you gain a sense of husbandry. You become a steward, not an owner, not just be trophy-hunter. In this way, you also give something back — even if it’s just your ‘own satisfaction with little or no attrition to the land or life.’”
Oh my yes! Those are wise words to ponder at length. Thanks Lou! 👏
Really enjoyed your the exchange with another author was portrayed here. I’m actually reading the Almanac for the first time right now, and he really will slap you around a bit!
"Perception is the only true creative part’ of recreation! That’s how we live ‘the good life’ — by noticing it! By perceiving it — not just as a commodity, but as all the ‘natural processes by which the land and all the living things upon it have achieved their characteristic form.’ When you perceive the land, not just consume it, you gain a sense of husbandry. You become a steward, not an owner, not just be trophy-hunter. In this way, you also give something back — even if it’s just your ‘own satisfaction with little or no attrition to the land or life.’”
Oh my yes! Those are wise words to ponder at length. Thanks Lou! 👏
Thank you! Aldo always gives me something to ponder.
Wonderful esoteric creation...but Where's the Beef? (literally--your musings do not lack beef).
I love you, and in my next life, will rename you Socrates.
Tune in next week for the beef!
That Aldo can really be a sassy son of a gun sometimes!
Really enjoyed your the exchange with another author was portrayed here. I’m actually reading the Almanac for the first time right now, and he really will slap you around a bit!