This past summer our family made multiple trips to Minnesota. A wedding, a graduation party, an extended field trip leading others around the state for birds were the three main reasons buy between them we spent time with grandparents and extended family as well as time outdoors.
Crazily enough, the time in nature was a wonderful break from the hateful political campaigning dominating the news. With a background in public policy it is very concerning when individuals from strong opinions without basic facts, understanding of relationships, and in order to hurt others. So, I simply went to recharge by going to the local park. Here is one of the items that caught my attention that day.