This is not only a nostalgic piece about the lives we used to be able to appreciate but didn't realize how in danger of losing these treasures were, and of course are. Changing to an extraction economy over time has stolen the treasures of our younger years from us. Oil, Lithium, - our economic growth has stolen so much from us, and the irony is we've done it to ourselves. It's a pleasure to read, and also a challenge for the future. Thank you Mr. Diehl.
Thank you Geoff: Sadly this type of opportunity has almost turned into a "luxury" that only some enjoy. Socio-economic inequalities of green space, down-time from work when people have 2-3 jobs just to survive and the ongoing destruction of natural resources are causal to this altered reality. People who can afford to travel to spaces which still offer natural wonders are those that can afford the "luxury." Whatsmore, with lifestyle changes people spend less time outdoors, perhaps not really understanding how much they could benefit from being outdoors, rather than holed up indoors.
This is not only a nostalgic piece about the lives we used to be able to appreciate but didn't realize how in danger of losing these treasures were, and of course are. Changing to an extraction economy over time has stolen the treasures of our younger years from us. Oil, Lithium, - our economic growth has stolen so much from us, and the irony is we've done it to ourselves. It's a pleasure to read, and also a challenge for the future. Thank you Mr. Diehl.
Beautiful story. It is sad that your common sense is not shared by all.
absolutely. Nature and play and parks can open the world to so many, and the ripple effects go far and wide.
Thank you Geoff: Sadly this type of opportunity has almost turned into a "luxury" that only some enjoy. Socio-economic inequalities of green space, down-time from work when people have 2-3 jobs just to survive and the ongoing destruction of natural resources are causal to this altered reality. People who can afford to travel to spaces which still offer natural wonders are those that can afford the "luxury." Whatsmore, with lifestyle changes people spend less time outdoors, perhaps not really understanding how much they could benefit from being outdoors, rather than holed up indoors.
As always, your thoughts are appreciated.