Squirrel discovery. 8 x 8 gouache
I see many mushrooms that are nibbled on - they feed the forest. Squirrels, chipmunk, mice, slugs, bear & deer all eat mushrooms & probably other animals. We went on a little foray yesterday, we always do but yesterday was to specifically look fo mushrooms & one bunch (growing on the side of a tree) to see how it progresses daily! We have chanterelle's, lobster & puffballs -all edible & turkey tail. I was noticing how some grow the same place over & over, although it might skip a season or year.. you never know. Everyday the trees become more vibrant yellow and a few red, it's so lovely but comes with knowing soon they will all be bare, thank goodness for pine - keeping the forest green.
I was reading about protests all over France today for the who's husband was drugging her and allowing strangers to rape her (over 80 known), she had no idea and only realized when police showed her videos... she decided NOT to remain anonymous - which I'm sure her pervert perpetrators would have preferred. She refused to be shamed for something she DID NOT do. Many men from all professions, many local to her community - will all be charged and judged. Some claimed they thought it was consensual " it was a game", "she was pretending to be asleep'... & then there are many who knew and although did not participate- are still going to be charged for not speaking up, not alerting the authorities. Some already insisting it's not rape' - as she was offered by her own husband, talk about a messed up mentality. Many predict- it's going to be a history changing case getting rid of 'word play' and blaming women for rape. If a woman does not verbally agree to sex (voluntarily, without pressure) it is rape. Many families will be destroyed and some will blame her for this too - the only ones to blame are the lowlife humans that actively took part or those well aware and looked the other way.
A couple of weeks ago a woman in Canada (Ottawa) was murdered and police officially labeled it "Femicide" , meaning a woman murdered, usually by her partner. This was said to be a step in the right direction with the correct recognition & term' of what's happening - so common around the world, it's now got its own title. Wow, should women be celebrating with champagne or buying a gun? It certainly doesn't seem like something to celebrate. That being said - it is being recognized as a serious problem & will get even more attention around the world. Moms, daughters, wives, sisters, friends are losing their lives to men who lose control, intentionally or accidentally. This case will bring about change, I don't know if Paris has the death penalty but this level of cruelty & betrayal, might qualify. I do feel bad for the wives & children from all these others (including their own grandchildren) who also will have their lives effected by their husbands/fathers/sons/brothers atrocious actions... if anyone is going to be 'shamed' in this case it's the perpetrators. They are anticipating the case to go until December, the energy of hate & disgust he has brought upon himself will be powerful, the judgement he will face from millions around the world won't even compare to what he will face... eventually.
Give thanks for this day and Be as God asks: Joshua 1:9.
Have I not commanded you? Be strong and of good courage; do not be afraid, nor be dismayed,
for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.”
Typing this just reminded me, last night just before bed Arrow was growling at a noise she heard outside, she was lying on my bed (but does not sleep with me) & I thought: don't be afraid, it's probably a raccoon in the forest
& then whispered to her: We walk with God.
She gave me such a look of realization as if to say : Oh Yeah!! Thanks for the reminder mom!!
& then pounced on me so joyfully and gave me kisses - she made me lol, almost rolling me off the bed.
I think I will remind them every time we explore... We walk with God.
We do.
Thank You Lord for another glorious day to walk with YOU!
I'm going to add Giselle to my prayers & ask for her continued strength and give thanks for her being so courageous.
I see many mushrooms that are nibbled on - they feed the forest. Squirrels, chipmunk, mice, slugs, bear & deer all eat mushrooms & probably other animals. We went on a little foray yesterday, we always do but yesterday was to specifically look fo mushrooms & one bunch (growing on the side of a tree) to see how it progresses daily! We have chanterelle's, lobster & puffballs -all edible & turkey tail. I was noticing how some grow the same place over & over, although it might skip a season or year.. you never know. Everyday the trees become more vibrant yellow and a few red, it's so lovely but comes with knowing soon they will all be bare, thank goodness for pine - keeping the forest green.
I was reading about protests all over France today for the who's husband was drugging her and allowing strangers to rape her (over 80 known), she had no idea and only realized when police showed her videos... she decided NOT to remain anonymous - which I'm sure her pervert perpetrators would have preferred. She refused to be shamed for something she DID NOT do. Many men from all professions, many local to her community - will all be charged and judged. Some claimed they thought it was consensual " it was a game", "she was pretending to be asleep'... & then there are many who knew and although did not participate- are still going to be charged for not speaking up, not alerting the authorities. Some already insisting it's not rape' - as she was offered by her own husband, talk about a messed up mentality. Many predict- it's going to be a history changing case getting rid of 'word play' and blaming women for rape. If a woman does not verbally agree to sex (voluntarily, without pressure) it is rape. Many families will be destroyed and some will blame her for this too - the only ones to blame are the lowlife humans that actively took part or those well aware and looked the other way.
A couple of weeks ago a woman in Canada (Ottawa) was murdered and police officially labeled it "Femicide" , meaning a woman murdered, usually by her partner. This was said to be a step in the right direction with the correct recognition & term' of what's happening - so common around the world, it's now got its own title. Wow, should women be celebrating with champagne or buying a gun? It certainly doesn't seem like something to celebrate. That being said - it is being recognized as a serious problem & will get even more attention around the world. Moms, daughters, wives, sisters, friends are losing their lives to men who lose control, intentionally or accidentally. This case will bring about change, I don't know if Paris has the death penalty but this level of cruelty & betrayal, might qualify. I do feel bad for the wives & children from all these others (including their own grandchildren) who also will have their lives effected by their husbands/fathers/sons/brothers atrocious actions... if anyone is going to be 'shamed' in this case it's the perpetrators. They are anticipating the case to go until December, the energy of hate & disgust he has brought upon himself will be powerful, the judgement he will face from millions around the world won't even compare to what he will face... eventually.
Give thanks for this day and Be as God asks: Joshua 1:9.
Have I not commanded you? Be strong and of good courage; do not be afraid, nor be dismayed,
for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.”
Typing this just reminded me, last night just before bed Arrow was growling at a noise she heard outside, she was lying on my bed (but does not sleep with me) & I thought: don't be afraid, it's probably a raccoon in the forest
& then whispered to her: We walk with God.
She gave me such a look of realization as if to say : Oh Yeah!! Thanks for the reminder mom!!
& then pounced on me so joyfully and gave me kisses - she made me lol, almost rolling me off the bed.
I think I will remind them every time we explore... We walk with God.
We do.
Thank You Lord for another glorious day to walk with YOU!
I'm going to add Giselle to my prayers & ask for her continued strength and give thanks for her being so courageous.
