Once upon a time there was a wise man who used to go to the ocean to do his writing. He had a habit of walking on the beach before he began his work. One day he was walking along the shore. As he looked down the beach, he saw a human figure moving like a dancer. He smiled to himself to think of someone who danced to the day. So he began to walk faster to catch up. As he got closer, he saw that it was a young man and the young man wasn't dancing, but instead he was reaching down to the shore, picking up something and very gently throwing it into the ocean. As he got closer he called out, "Good morning! What are you doing?" The young man paused, looked up and replied, "Throwing starfish into the ocean." "I guess I should have asked, why are you throwing starfish into the ocean?" "The sun is up and the tide is going out. And, if i don't throw them in they will die." "But, young man, don't you realize that there are miles of beach and starfish all along it? You can't possibly make a difference!" The young man listened politely. Then he bent down, picked up another starfish and threw it into the sea, past the breaking waves and said, "It made a difference for that one."
Oct. 1st was Hope's 1st field trip in Kindergarten. We went to Gust Farm. The day was a bit chilly, hence the coats. But, we had fun. Hope got to feed the sheep, chickens, cows and pigs. She also got to pet the bunnies. Then we went on a hay ride. That was the highlight.
I enjoyed it too. I even learned what so many of the fields around here are full of.... soy! Hope and Justice picked out also got to pick out their very own pumkin.
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That's so fun! I wish there was a real farm around here. But all we have is dairy. And the one by my house doesn't do tours. =( I love fall! =)
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