Jordan

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Marshland Elegy -- **Nicely done** Aldo Leopold Sandy County Almanac pp 99-101. Aldo Leopold describes the small stimulating details of nature which are flowing with another. Aldo captures those pieces of nature which I look forward to seeing and sense. This sentence located on page 98, “Floating bogs of sphagnum moss clogged the lowered waters, filled them. Sedge and lather leaf, tamarack and spruce successively advanced over the bog, anchoring it by their root fabric, sucking out its water, making peat.” Aldo also states the details which geologically define the land by telling stories of history; pages 98-101. Aldo draws the readers to understand the land he is describing by asking sensible questions. I enjoy Aldo Leopold writing for he grabs me from the ground up into a journey though the levels of economical growth through each stapled plant.
 * MOnday** - **89%**

Thinking like a Mountain -- **I don't understand this analysis.**

Thinking like a Mountain is describing how one might boast about knowledge. 8/29/2011 Thinking like a mountain is describing to me, if one individual where to discover one knowledgeable aspect of life. I feel that each individual in the universe holds a perfected understanding of one part of the whole. For a mountain would be considered one being holding the knowledge of a mountain. For to be a mountain one must be a mountain. This piece to me at the time was speaking of the importance in each being. Holding the truth that no one is more important than any other. For if I was to replace a mountain and say that I hold all of the powers, knowledge and wisdom of a mountain would be false. Yes, I may have some quality of understanding some powers, knowledge, and wisdom of the mountain. Yet, I could never actually be defined as a true mountain. Nothing will ever replace the natural nature. Although the components may be of the same, they are not the true constructed natural ways of nature. The supporting system as changed. For I A true glory is to enjoy what is natural and not manipulated from the nucleus of what one being thinks is. To enjoy something which was not built out of any one humans thoughts, or beliefs they are just are pure. When I say pure I mean untouched, changed, or sculpted to what a human feels is right. For at the end of the night no man or women knows no more, or no less for each has the same importance.
 * //“To be a mountain one must be a Mountain.”//**

//Finding the equilibrium of nature‍//

 * Tuesday** --- **80% I've tried to identify your separate points. There seem to be two not three as requested and no pattern mentioned. Try to organize you work more clearly and follow the assignment more accurately. What you do write is very interesting.**
 * 1) ‍‍‍‍‍With the opening of a splendid day I found the theme emphasized was solitude that can be found in your Self to create and evolve with nature. The importance of finding the connection to nature. Being found in nature is to be able to live within the laws of nature.
 * 2) Awareness is also a staple point for this day. The inspiring outdoor classroom, points out the significance of bringing the child into nature to feel the connection of Self to nature. This indeed is a critical point spoken today.
 * 3) Finding the equilibrium of nature is the true importance of this entire human race. As oddly as this may sound. I feel humans are again learning of the true importance of the earth, wind, water, fire, animals and all other organisms at a deeper intellect and perceptive. This is infinite for this learning will always be. So, what is the true balance of nature and human?

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San Jaun Islands, WA Here on this Island holds the Yew Tree produces Taxol anti-cancer compounds. To sleep on this Island feels as though mother nature is holding you in her hand.

Client Briefing Notes -- **85% -- lot of good points and quite a lot missing. See Makayla's for a really good one. JC** Think of energy ideas. Wind break How to add value? What are you willing to invest in to upkeep?
 * Resource120,000
 * Off the grid,
 * 5 Acres
 * 2 Man Veda home
 * Small home, self built, One story
 * Post beam frame
 * Straw wall filling R 42 installation value
 * No concrete
 * Earth Bagged
 * No Basement
 * Wraparound porch 42x 42
 * 60 x 60 fencing
 * Rain water collection
 * West entrance, drive way 14ft wide (18ft) Shared road Across stream ( or first ditch)
 * Milking area/ Shed / carport
 * Garden space “Market Gardening”
 * Sewer?
 * Pond enjoyment,