Some sights along the road to Bremen, IN today. Crop duster and sunflowers. I am still walking 3 to 4 miles a day and am anticipating getting back to my long distance hike. Every road I am on I look at it closely and think if it would or would not be a good walking road. I think about wanting to get on the I and M Canal Tow Path in IL and walking that and on to the Mississippi. Also I would like to walk the Natchez Trace from Nashville to Natchez and the list goes on. There is so much to see and so may paths to take it is hard to decide which one is going to be the best.
Yesterday my wife and I attended church services at my son's church in Morton, IL We participated in a bible study group prior to the service. This is something I never do, but in this case I am glad I did. The ? was: have you had an experience in your life that proves to you that God exists? Well my response to that was: yes, everyday, when I get up and walk about, and look at nature, listen to birds singing, watch the sun come up and enjoy the marvels that surround us. These things were certainly not made
by man. The other people at the table all had some experience that validated God's existence to them. The sermon was quite instructive as well, it was about listening. Do we really listen when others talk to us, or are we so wrapped up in our own mind, formulating a response that we do not really hear what the other person is saying? Do we sometimes become so enthralled with the sound of our own voice that we can't wait to speak, thus only biding time until the other person quits talking. Guilty! When we do this we don't really hear what the other is trying to convey to us. And, sometimes, what others have to say is quite important. I guess the point is: pay attention, you just might learn something of value.
These were discovered in our yard. We did not plant them, must be birds dropping seeds. They are quite large hibiscus plants. There are many buds, which is good as the flowers only last a day or a day and a half. My wife originally was going to pull the plants as she thought them to be weeds.
Enjoy summer, we will soon be seeing scenes like these. Not that it would be a bad thing. Fall is a wonderful time to take long walks through the woods and along rural roads. But don't wait until fall to walk, start now.
Getting organized to restart walk around Labor Day. Getting some newer lighter equipment. Excited about the restart. Still looking for sponsors.
Some sights along the road to Bremen, IN today. Crop duster and sunflowers. I am still walking 3 to 4 miles a day and am anticipating getting back to my long distance hike. Every road I am on I look at it closely and think if it would or would not be a good walking road. I think about wanting to get on the I and M Canal Tow Path in IL and walking that and on to the Mississippi. Also I would like to walk the Natchez Trace from Nashville to Natchez and the list goes on. There is so much to see and so may paths to take it is hard to decide which one is going to be the best.
The first picture is a scene much prefered, the other two have many wind turbines in the background. My question becomes?? If you clear all the crop land in Illinois and cover the landscape with these wind turbines, will you produce enough power in one year to eliminate the use of oil for one day of that year. My guess would be No. It is a grand idea, but will it work and at what cost. There are always tradeoffs. Food or power? I would like to know the answer.
It is such a pleasure to get up early every morning and take a 3 or 4 mile walk, listening to the myriad of bird songs, seeing the ground fog, watching the sun rise, and marveling at the greatness of nature. I feel cheated if I cannot do this each day. Life is good, live it richly!
You never know where and when you will find beauty! It is everywhere! Have a wonderful day!
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A very smelly yard. 
4 miles. Many smiles. Got caught in the rain.
