Water, Water...

     And the river flows on...today on this wonderful celebration of our Earth (Earth Day, 2014)  I find myself very concerned over a few changes.  The South Fork of the Trinity is quite low.  We have been experiencing quite a drought this year, and the river has not gotten swollen hardly at all this year.  Now, here in April, the river looks and feels as it would during June or even July.
     I revere in this watershed as if it were my family. Blood.  I have such a passion for our surroundings here.  I would fight to the death to protect it.  Now though, with the climate changing right in front of our eyes, I revere in the shear awesomeness of how out of control we are; so much so that I need to do my best to collect and act to protect our environment all over the world not just here. At the same time, I need to let go and not worry.  For it is out of my control .  The only thing we can do is try to preserve, conserve, and reserve.
     The fact that I can swim in my brother river in April does sound appealing, but, I wonder what our water situation will be like come August?  September?   How long will this drought go on?  Indeed, worrying is like trying to solve an algebra equation with bubble gum; useless.   So instead I will look for the wonders and feel the divine connection in this magical place.   I will listen to the hummingbirds, sing with the butterflies, cry with our eagle and osprey, and be in awe of this amazing place.  Home.