Absolute Write Blogchain No. 11
Gillian at Food History says in her post for Absolute Write Blogchain No. 11, "I think this calls for chocolate. Eat it while fully focused and aware of every microsecond of smooth richness, then breeze on over to A View From The Waterfront, to see where this chain goes next." This combined with Jim Melvin's introspection at The Death Wizard Chronicles and a love for chocolate leaves me to make a connection to the waterfront.If it is a matter of finding a sacred place from which to draw strength, the waterfront is my focus. I suspect the coast holds this importance for many of us. Those of us living on the coast, deriving a livelihood from it, and depending on the ocean for food find that a connection of interdependence exists for us.
We take food from the sea and it provides us a vocation. I had the privilege to serve on the Southeast Alaska Federal Subsistence Regional Advisory Council were I learned a little of Native concerns for wild foods and protecting our relationship with the resources. Subsistence is a lifeway and not necessarily just a matter of numbers or management regime. Gathering, preparation, sharing, and respect for natural sources of food is shows that a subsistence lifestyle goes beyond the use a simple term.
Drawing these benefits from the waterfront, we are reminded of the need to give something back to the ocean. A concern for the environment and a concern for all of creatures depend on it like we do is a good beginning. My career focus is in community development and the concept of community is an important part of personal well-being and mental health.
It has been another thoughtful Blogchain from the community at Absolute Write. I appreciate everyone contributing the success of this adventure!
Participants in AW Blogchain No. 11
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Virtual Wordsmith
(The Blog Formerly Known as) Taosbound
Virginia Lee: I Ain't Dead Yet!
Kappa No He
Playing With Words
A Thoughtful Life
Mad About Kites
Confessions of a Fat Chick
The Death Wizard Chronicles
Food History
A View From The Waterfront
awchain
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posted by Harbormaster at 11:59
6 Comments:
There are few things more peaceful than sitting on a beach and listening to the crashing of the waves. It's so symbolic of life itself.
Whenever my husband, my son or I are feeling a tad blue, we all hop in the car and head down to the harbor. While there we don't even talk much. It's almost always at night and the old me are fishing or the young men are preparing the boats. It's all very meditative and I imagine we are all just gathering strength in our own ways. Great Chain!
How fascinating this chain has been - thank you for finishing it on such a lovely note.
Alan, what you do fascinates me. And the way you connected your entry to Gillian's is great.
Thanks for starting this chain. As ever, it's been a wonderful experience.
I love that you brought in the need to give back to the ocean. It is so very true. People seem content to "take, take, take" from our gorgeous world, without spending an ounce of thought on sustaining these resources. If we don't take action and protect that which gives us sustenance, then we may well find ourselves without. Thank you for this wonderful post.
If you're curious to learn more about epic fantasy novelist Jim Melvin and "The Death Wizard Chronicles," check out this audio interview.
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