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Although I don't have kids, I see most of my nieces and nephews on a regular basis. I am the "fun uncle" that teaches them about playing "simon says", "I spy", thumb wrestling (theyalways win), that spiders, ants, flies, beetles, worms and snakes all have their place in our yard. I show them fireflies, and explain how their bums light up. I remind them (and myself) that the simplest pleasures can be the most rewarding. I may be in my 40's, but I haven't forgotten what fun is really like. No matter how hectic my life may get, I can still find something that is simple and fun.
Here's an interesting example:
My father passed away 3 years ago, and (literally) on the day he passed, I decided I needed to get out and clear my head. I went fishing (March 30, 2001). Now even thogh I didn't really expect to catch anything, just the act of fishing was relaxing. At one point, I noticed a small brown bat skimming over the surface of the water, probably picking off midges, and other early emerging flies.
I watched, with interest, as it darted back and forth across the pond right in front of me. I thought that this was cool. Then it proceeded to fly off for it's roost. In mid-flight, A brown tailed hawk picked the bat off, and if I hadn't been watching it, I would never had seen it. I've always been amazed at nature. I only hope my relatives, young and old, never completely lose their sense of adventure. Get out and explore your world.
Sorry for the length, but I hope you enoyed it.
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