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Aristus

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19. Observing the changes in nature from inside.

Reply to debm55 (Original post)

Mon Oct 6, 2025, 02:23 PM

Oct 6

Preferably in pajamas, bathrobe, and hand-knitted socks. With a good book, some relaxing classical music, and coffee or some hot chocolate.

I saw a lot of nature close up when I was in the Army. Don't need to see it anymore.

One of the first things early humans did after discovering that nature is too (hot, cold, dangerous, unpredictable, or just plain uncomfortable) was try to distance themselves from it. Caves, lean-tos, huts, hats, clothing, shoes, etc.

I prefer to be only on a nodding acquaintance with nature whenever possible.

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What is your favorite Fall activity? Mine is driving around looking at the fall colored leaves on the trees? [View all] debm55 Oct 6 OP

I'm with you Deb. Observing Nature's splendor. SheltieLover Oct 6 #1

Thank you SheltieLover. debm55 Oct 6 #2

Mine is True Dough Oct 6 #3

HAHAHHAH. Thank you True Dough debm55 Oct 6 #4

Too busy to have one Jilly_in_VA Oct 6 #5

Thank you Jilly_in_VA. Wow, you have lots of activities. debm55 Oct 6 #9

Hoodies and hot tea berniesandersmittens Oct 6 #6

Thank you very much, berniessandermittens. Enjoy a relaxing evening. debm55 Oct 6 #10

Walking season. I love taking long walks in cool autumn weather. Fall colored leaves are part of that. Midnight Writer Oct 6 #7

Thank you Midnight Writer. I, too, enjoy fall walks. debm55 Oct 6 #11

We wait until the first wave of lower temps hits (STLMO, Mississippi river valley), and then SWBTATTReg Oct 6 #8

Thank you very much, SWBTATTReg. We drive up to the Laurel Mountains. Beautiful. debm55 Oct 6 #12

Going for long walks through beautiful tree lined streets! lucca18 Oct 6 #13

Thank you very much, lucca18 for your activity of beauty. debm55 Oct 6 #16

Cider and donuts MIGuy Oct 6 #14

Wonderful, MIGuy. debm55 Oct 6 #17

FOOBAW! rsdsharp Oct 6 #15

HAHAHAHHAAH. Thank you very much. rsdsharp for the football. debm55 Oct 6 #18

Observing the changes in nature from inside. Aristus Oct 6 #19

Thank you very much, Aristus. Watching from the inside sounds good too. debm55 Oct 6 #20