I must confess that i swiped the name of this blog from Stephen J Gould's "Natural History" magazine column. Its ultimate origin lies in the quote 'There is grandeur in this view of life' from Charles Darwin's "Origin of Species".
I've always liked the phrase and respected the writer and scientist. So this is a kind of tribute to him...it might not always be about science. But i'll try to keep it interesting Thanks for stopping by. :<)
It's been a while since i've posted, so i'm feeling kind of like a slacker here...I figure Easter is a good time to break the silence and share something of my feelings about this holiday.
For some it is a religious day...for others a day to take pleasure in what the Easter Bunny brought.
For me it is a celebration of the Earth....and a good day to appreciate how much we need her. How rare and special she is and how we couldn't live without her.
I've heard her referred to as "Gaia", and i like the concept and the idea of treating our planet as a living thing, for without the life she nurtures, she would be just another rock or ball of gas or chunk of ice in the Cosmos.
So while you're enjoying your Cadbury eggs and chocolate bunnies, take a moment to look around and appreciate the beauty of the living Earth around you...you can't live without her.
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