Yesterday we  returned from the Elk Refuge up in Jackson Hole. While it was certainly a joy to behold, the lesson in wildlife and the food chain was not. While watching the elk graze and wander and rest, I noticed a group start to run. I called to Robert that a group was running, and that although they had stopped, they were all looking in the same direction. Robert looked and pointed out a pack of 5 wolves that were running toward the elk. I dropped the binoculars and ran. The thought of those peaceful elk about to be savagely attacked and eaten was just too much for me. While I sat on the bed crying, Robert watched the pack of wolves. They continued running through the refuge, and out of sight.

Clearly, Robert has a much better acceptance of nature and predators and the food chain than I do. For me, it was a lesson about nature that I am glad I didn't have to see. What to us was a pastoral scene, was to the wolves, an all you can eat buffet...

All Good Thoughts

Efforts and courage are not enough without purpose and direction.
John F. Kennedy

Our task is not to fix the blame for the past, but to fix
the course for the future.
John F. Kennedy

Only those who dare to fail greatly, can ever achieve greatly.
Robert F. Kennedy

Hard work spotlights the character of people: some turn up their sleeves,
some turn up their noses, and some don't turn up at all.
Sam Ewig

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