Sandra wrote:
> Livng dangerously again and risking offending almost everyone who reads
> this list. It is my firm belief that if one cannot connect, observe and
> interact with nature in the urban core of a major city one is probably
> missing most of the potential for connection, observation, and interaction
> in the country and the wilderness.
Sandra, I think you might be taking that a little far, but I see what
you're getting at, I think. I also agree that Nature is everywhere, and it
is stronger than the constructs of humans. In fact just the other day
while walking along a severely broken up asphalt walkway that curved
through an impressive timber bamboo grove, I commented that Nature is
stronger (though slower) than humans and will always reclaim the land, but
humans are quicker (though weaker) and seem willing to keep up the effort
needed to hold it back.
But, Sandra, wouldn't you admit that it is easier to connect with Nature
when there's more of it around, especially when it is the major shaper of
the space, not humans? Though I agree that it is entirely possible to
connect with Nature in an urban environment, I would have a hard time
agreeing that it can be done to the same degree or that it is equally
possible. If you've managed to do it, you have learned something of value
to us all. Most of our increasing numbers seem to be gravitating towards
urban environments. I'd be interested in what you have to share.
Eric Storm
