Calliope lantana, Corroded wire mesh on Cock’s Footbridge, Little Sarasota Bay across from the White Cottage .
for refocusing. Personally, I go outside and take
pictures, then come back inside to take my mind
off of things for the time being. Immersing ourselves
in nature makes us feel alive and can be a
de-stresser.”
—Koy Jacobsen
Thoreau saw it as a sin to stay inside without at
least one walk a day; he was enthralled by nature
and wanted to experience it as much as he could.
He claimed that walking is not akin to exercise,
and that he knows who walks and who does not.
I spend a good amount of time indoors, but I try
to get out at least once a day, whether I am skating,
swimming, or biking. Even if I don’t get outside,
I consistently have my window open to let a
breeze in and listen to the outside world. Would
Thoreau approve of this? Well, it’s hard to tell. In
my opinion, I don’t think he would disapprove,
but that being said I think he would still advocate
to get out more. That is something I’ve been
doing, but I’ve been needing to go further and
just walk around in nature. Thoreau saw walking
more as a means for meditation rather than
for exercise. The phrase “it’s not about the destination,
but it’s about the journey” rings true
for Thoreau.
As I sit on Turtle Beach
I look at the horizon view
Listening to the ocean’s lyric— the waves
crash
Saltwater splashes the surf
The heron standing still, waiting for its
next victim
All of this near Midnight Pass
But I wander to Blind Pass.”
—Andrew Halperin
The first time I went to Historic Spanish Point
I did not recognize the sights it had to offer.
When wandering throughout Historic Spanish
Point on a class trip, I came across many spots
which stood out to me. Everyone who visits sees
something different. Where one finds beauty in
the bay, someone else may find it in the graveyard.
If people continue not to see the beauty in
protected areas, then sooner or later those places
will evaporate and cease to exist. I hope these
pictures (above) inspire you to go out, support
your local protected areas and keep them
alive so future generations can experience what
makes that place beautiful to them.
During our time at Historic Spanish Point I walked
to the Little Sarasota Bay which reflected the sun
back into my eyes. The trees flanking either side of
my view are known as Ponytail Palms, a native tree
to eastern Mexico, which swayed in the breeze above
the water. This very bay has been an important natural
resource for many who have called it home due
to its abundance of fish, shellfish, and other sources
of wildlife.
Walking along a path towards the bay, I came
across a tiny cluster of small pink, yellow, and
orange flowers. Secluded on their own in the
middle of a trail, these two bundles of flowers
caught my eye against the green brush.
Cock’s Footbridge is connecting two strips of
land at Historic Spanish Point. Due to the salt
water getting kicked up into the air and onto the
fence, it slowly ate away at the metal and rusted
it. This picture was taken because of the clear
texture and color presented onto the wire.
Day on the Beach
Near Midnight pass
I could smell the fresh sawgrass
On horizon’s view
The sky faded from white to light blue
The crisp navy blue ocean stretched from
beaches end to the horizon
Filling the air with salt
The boats swiftly glided atop of the water
Which I can confirm was wet
I sat atop some sand to write when
I was amazed to see a 6’2” heron pass by
Crabs darted back and forth,
In and out of the sand
When sitting on the sand I thought
back to someone who said “sand is coarse,
rough, and it gets everywhere”
—Nick Cavanaugh
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