61.12/13 Arizona: Lake Havasu: Cross-country on two different occasions.
Everyday, in fact every moment, is a learning experience should one observe what's happening about one. We often look at the flora and realize there are lessons to be learned from plant life, too. One is that it teaches us that we should be grateful. If that is a difficult concept to handle, and it sure is especially when one feels deprived, take a second view. Look at some of the plants shown below. It's easy to notice that they are stuck in very dry regions, their roots covered in sand and stones with water erratic, sometimes not being touched and refreshed by it for many months. Stands with pride. The lesson one may glean is that we often don't have a choice for the circumstances in which we find ourselves. So, what are our choices. We can cry, lie down and allow the situation to overwhelm us. Alternatively, we can accept the circumstances and try to make the best of our predicaments. We see that with plant life and especially when we witness growth through...