with the return of the school year
comes the return of our outdoor adventure days.
—
“we could have never loved the earth so well if we had had no childhood in it.”
-george eliot
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I didn't have my glasses on.... 
Discovering nature as a child is priceless.
Best wishes, Pete.
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it is absolutely irreplaceable
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The greatest learning happens outside of the classroom. Great post, Beth!
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absolutely no doubt –
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Joy for everyone!
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yes!
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Awesome! Love this photo
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thanks, sadje!
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You’re welcome.
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Child is the father of man.
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yes
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George Elliot was a smart man to have said that quote.
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indeed, though George was actually a smart woman ( a pen name for a female British victorian era author, Mary Ann Evans)
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Ah yes, senior memory working (or NOT working) these days. 😬
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No worries, it is one of those names that stuck with me, as it was such a challenge for female authors to be published at that time
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That’s looks like a joy, Beth.
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Absolutely is
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When school was so much fun. Perfect quote
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It is the best!
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I always looked forward to going back school,… those were the days … in a small country school ..
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Nice!
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We seem to want to climb climb climb out of childhood ….. anticipating the delights awaiting us.
Some of us having reached the top are enjoying sliding down down down back into the joy and comfort of childhood.
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I certainly do!
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I think the world would be a better place if making mud pies and climbing in trees was seen as a life long pursuit of happiness.
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I so agree
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I think watching children cavort allows adults to remember what it was like to be a child. We must never lose that.
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So right
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Así es. 🌷🌺🌱
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❤️
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Wonderful post Beth great picture as well
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Thanks!
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Landscape is where our souls thrive.
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Spot on
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Perfect quote. So much of what I believe and love today is grounded in my childhood experiences outdoors.
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Same for me
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I don’t even want to imagine who (if?) I’d be without my outdoor childhood. I don’t think I’d even be alive right now. 💚
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Makes all the difference
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💚
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The world, our Earth, has many lessons to teach us and much wisdom for us to absorb…
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indeed
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You get the best shots, Beth, always evoking memories from my childhood. I’m going to assume this is one of your grandchildren
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thanks, Pete. this is a child in my class, we spend one day a week outdoors at school )
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That is awesome! Outdoors makes the best classroom.
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Mother Nature is an amazing teacher
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Gotta play in the dirt to become part of it. Dance on the grass, in the rain and only go inside when you have no choice.
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right!
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Loved those days. Still do too.
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they’re great
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This so amazing. Thanks for sharing this.
Anita
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my pleasure, Anita
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Love the words, love the picture! I can still feel myself kneeling by the pond watching tadpoles squirming about!
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It’s contagious
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Exploring, learning, and enjoying! I love it, Beth! Cher xoxoxo
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right!
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