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what is their reason?,  purpose?,  place?    i squat to study them,  they're  small,  not even 2 inches tall,  their SHAPES…the leaves,  flower like and they're in profusion in some places…here across from those Parasol Mushrooms by Jack's gate

i just wonder about them as i spend some of the day watching  the Lookout,   Zeke Lunder   with all his maps…him explaining fire behavior….how we got word today that Finally,   next Tuesday the septic guy will come,  dig the hole for the site evaluation,  the County will be there to grant their approval…or not…..and building here can begin   or not

and i see that the cemetary where Octavia Butler is buried in Altadena was spared

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  1. Nancy Avatar
    Nancy

    Well, aren’t they pretty. 🙂
    I listened to two different Lookout videos today. So informative. I’ve learned so much. The one tonight he and a man from Watch Duty analyzed and explained fire behavior and what kinds of plants/trees around a house are good/not good. We talked about what is outside of our sliding door, running along the corridor. I looked them up – they’re okay…he mentioned Sycamores are ‘good’ (we have those big ones across the driveway) – pines, not so much…we have those too. I thought about you all and how your place may look when the hill gets built on. I learned (or maybe was just reminded) that Zeke is out of Chico. Did I know that and forgot? I love his maps and the layering. I could play with that myself. haha. The other day he showed how Pacific Palisades has had a fire in almost the exact same footprint every decade since the 1960’s. makes you wonder if we will ever learn to live “with” instead of trying to bend to our will. J. even says I’m using some of the fire lingo. haha Fingers crossed for the go-ahead for the septic. xo

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  2. Liz A Avatar
    Liz A

    they look like they might be related to storks bill or cranes bill …
    how did I miss that you are proceeding with building on the hill?

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  3. Tina Avatar
    Tina

    YES …. I will be praying my hardest that you get the long awaited OK!!! This news has me hopeful and excited!!!

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  4. Margery Avatar
    Margery

    Your opening questions this morning have had me thinking all day, wondering about the meaning of “purpose” & “reason.” Those two words — which we all use so often — trouble me a little. They seem to have an underlying message that everything must be “useful” & explainable. Maybe their “purpose” (and ours) is simply to be alive and to contribute to the enlivenment of the infinitely beautiful and ever changing Earth community. And maybe their “place” is simply “wherever they are at the moment.” ….? …In any case, these small green beings offer/are a gift of amazement to those who notice. Thank you.

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  5. grace Forrest Avatar
    grace Forrest

    he feels like a neighbor, local and loved seeing a person i can place with Watch Duty which i totally rely on in the fire months
    am surprised i know so much about fire behavior. is a part
    of my life.

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  6. grace Forrest Avatar
    grace Forrest

    i haven’t said much…there’s not been a lot to say. This has always been the first step. not just a “perk” test but
    he digs a large pit that the inspector can walk down into.
    Code is strict. because it’s land never before built on, the seasonal stream and the creek make it more so. it’s
    very expensive. But NOTHING can happen until this is approved. Then…electricity can go forward. Maybe this
    will be it.

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  7. grace Forrest Avatar
    grace Forrest

    i’m hopeful but not yet excited

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  8. grace Forrest Avatar
    grace Forrest

    yes…exactly. simply to BE. it’s an understanding
    that takes time to come to know…for ourselves and for
    all.
    Thank you for knowing this…..

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  9. Nancy Avatar
    Nancy

    Right…it was nice to put a face to Watch Duty! I’ve loved learning, although I could do without the unease. ha.
    xoxo

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  10. grace Forrest Avatar
    grace Forrest

    fire and fear. it’s intrinsic. that’s where i go to
    the other teachings…Sharon Salzberg and Tara Brach. February, Salzberg’s this years 28 Day Meditation Challenge.

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