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I was touched by the July edition and your concerns about immersing your son in a natural world that he will likely see severely diminished over his lifetime. While I'm 62 now, let me offer a perspective from my inner little boy (who is alive and well). I, too, have seen wild places I've loved as a child transform from natural Edens to wreckage. The only thing that would make me sadder would be not having known them in their natural state. In my opinion, your son will be eternally grateful to you for sharing your natural world with him, no matter how ephemeral it is, and he'll be a richer person for it. This is just one man's (and father's) opinion, but keep doing what you're doing, mom!
I've recently started subscribing to your newsletter and thoroughly enjoy it. Thank you!
I was touched by the July edition and your concerns about immersing your son in a natural world that he will likely see severely diminished over his lifetime. While I'm 62 now, let me offer a perspective from my inner little boy (who is alive and well). I, too, have seen wild places I've loved as a child transform from natural Edens to wreckage. The only thing that would make me sadder would be not having known them in their natural state. In my opinion, your son will be eternally grateful to you for sharing your natural world with him, no matter how ephemeral it is, and he'll be a richer person for it. This is just one man's (and father's) opinion, but keep doing what you're doing, mom!
With respect, Jim Lechner.