Robert John Bonney

Forgiving Nature

This is a blog. A blog is like kissing a donkey? Click the arrow at left…

Why is a blog like kissing a donkey? You might get kicked. People will say, huh?

I like donkeys. I like the outdoors. I am confused about our borderline disgust with nature. Bugs being what people hate most, I think. A therapist once told me, proudly, that she hated bees and was at peace with herself about this. I should find peace with, um, asthma and the need for a new category of hurricane strength? It was our only session.

The Forgiving Nature Post is what happens when a heavily self-censored (not self-centered!) nature boy opens up: a newsletter about forgiving ourselves and the rules of the universe and being more grateful we’re animals in an ecosystem. This periodic newsletter will share short essays, book news, and poetry featured on rjbonney.com. It will also highlight the work of people fighting the good fight and trying to stay sane. Please subscribe here.

Appearing in Issue Seven of the Forgiving Nature Post

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9 responses to “Forgiving Nature”

  1. Marla Marcum Avatar
    Marla Marcum

    We can always use more joy when we dig in to fight for our lives! I’m looking forward to seeing how this blog emerges! Thanks for the way you show up ready for anything with a big smile!

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  2. Sue Donaldson Avatar
    Sue Donaldson

    Those were fun! I’ll be a clown, or a dinosaur, or Charlie’s chauffeur for the climate, any day. What’s next??

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  3. Michael Bane Avatar
    Michael Bane

    Love the stump pulling! Electric engines have more torque!

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  4. Maria Wilkens Avatar
    Maria Wilkens

    This is how we stay sane, or a sane as possible in this crazy world. Thanks for reminding me!

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  5. Kendra Bowker Avatar
    Kendra Bowker

    I love the name of this blog. It makes me feel calm, an unusual feeling for me these days! Here’s to creativity – we’re going to need a lot of it! Thank you for sharing.

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  6. Kevin O'Reilly Avatar
    Kevin O’Reilly

    Thanks, Rob! Good memories!

    Kevin

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  7. Elizabeth H. Avatar
    Elizabeth H.

    Grateful for like-minded friends who make doing activist things fun and memorable. And who show me by example how to do more. 🙂

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  8. Mary Klug Avatar
    Mary Klug

    So many great memories of a good time working for the environment together. That is the best way to make a difference -in community!
    Thanks for reminding all of us what a united front looks like.

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  9. Karen in Ohio Avatar
    Karen in Ohio

    I appreciate your posts!
    I like going for walks after a rain storm and picking the writhing worms off the sidewalk and putting them back in the soil.

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