Nature, it’s over between us. Because:
a. You are extreme, you were made that way. Too cold, too hot, too wild, too many bugs, rude mice, pronged twigs, thorns, spiky bushes, an assortment of stones, mud, animal poo.
b. You are like a pill some people have to take every morning. It’s not your fault, it’s theirs, I admit that. But they make you look bad, nature. People who HAVE to be out at a certain time, every day and take certain steps and see certain things, because it is GOOD for them, no I can’t stand that.
c. Manmade things appeal to me most. They say you were made by someone cleverer, so it’s no wonder you are so beautiful. But we people are so little and limited and the fact that we were able to make bridges that look like they are hanging from the sky, amazes me more.
d. Okay, because I am lazy. I like what you have to give me (food, I like food) and I respect you and promise to always protect you from harm. I recycle plastic bottles, paper and cans and I sometimes make my own detergents out of vinegar and soap. But being lazy means I don’t like climbing your mountains and walking where there is no clear path and meeting your creepy crawlies, who totally belong with you (not with me though).
e. You are analog. I would love you more if your trees had USB ports.
December 30th, 2006 at 9:26 am
What a declaration!
I on the other hand love nature. In my old age, I will move into a cabin on a mountain with no one around for miles (or kilometers). Somewhere within the cabin there will be plenty of USB ports though…
December 30th, 2006 at 9:45 am
You are so funny
Best come visit me now then, while I live in the city. Though you are always welcome to come to my cabin in the foothills of some mountains somewhere - nature is also well-viewed from the comfort of a cozy porch, cup of hot chocolate in hand…
December 30th, 2006 at 10:58 am
Chloe, you are indeed a wizard! The magic you weave with your words and photos…
…don’t give up on nature just yet…
December 30th, 2006 at 12:56 pm
I draw two conclusions from your post:
a) you missed your computer…I know what’s it’s like!
b) that part of Greece has a very raw and conserved nature - man has a way to make nature more pleasant, making paths and all that…so that people can enjoy nature and say how wonderful it is…But if you ask me…those raw places are much needed - the aggressiveness of nature is also a way to make mankind respect it.
December 30th, 2006 at 3:30 pm
those rude mice are horrid.
December 30th, 2006 at 5:08 pm
You can always download nature jpegs. They’re considerable less rough and demanding, I find.
But you know I prefer being on that pill. No, I don’t have a problem, if I don’t want to admit to it!
December 30th, 2006 at 5:56 pm
i agree with what devil mood says about nature… we need wild nature… your pic is beautiful!
December 30th, 2006 at 11:20 pm
I must say I pretty much totally agree with you. But nature is still very photogenic.
December 31st, 2006 at 3:57 am
I want those trees to have USB And FIREWIRE ports. ;P
December 31st, 2006 at 7:23 am
Happy New Year, Dear!
And I know you will come around. I will mend this relationship of yours when you come and visit.
xo
Cathy
December 31st, 2006 at 10:18 am
Trees with USB ports??? No!!!
Happy New Year Chloe! Lots of love to you and your family, Dan
December 31st, 2006 at 10:18 am
Hah, loved the last, particularly
Happy New Year!
December 31st, 2006 at 12:25 pm
I would love you more if your trees had USB ports.
Very Nice.
December 31st, 2006 at 1:15 pm
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
We need the contrast of nature and the concrete…
December 31st, 2006 at 3:20 pm
so so awesome!!! oh my gosh! i prefer the city and manmade things, too. and anything with a USB port rocks my world. nature is best in nice controlled doses. parks are nice, where my car is always parked not too far away. i can escape as soon as i need concrete and window glass again….
December 31st, 2006 at 8:32 pm
Happy New Year Chloe!
December 31st, 2006 at 9:48 pm
yeah and while we are at it, screw camping!! i can hike all day with the promise of a nice jacuzzi tub at the HOTEL (not MOTEL) yeehaw!!
you are too funny , C
January 1st, 2007 at 5:39 am
Thank goodness for sightseeing tours. You enjoy nature from a window and stop at very nice places to take pictures.lol
Take care.
Hugs,
Connie
January 1st, 2007 at 1:51 pm
Happy New Year!
I agree with you about nature. It’s fine, so long as I don’t have to be in it.
January 9th, 2007 at 5:46 pm
“Iwould love you more if your trees had USB ports.”
Ah, that is so funny.
While I’m a tech-addict too, I just can’t be separated from nature for too long. Cities leave me restless after a couple months.
January 10th, 2007 at 1:57 pm
This is superb Chloe.. so unlike ur normal writing and so cool!!! Sarcasm and devotion in the same post is super!