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Buzz Morasca's avatar

One of my takeaways from Robin Wall Kimmerer’s ‘ Braiding Sweet Grass’ is the native tradition of abstracting (?) flora and fauna as ‘persons’. Beaver people, beaver nation. Instead of relating to *others* as it’s they become who’s. Completely changes one’s relationship with nature. The trophy hunting slaughter of the buffalo comes to mind. I’m out of my depth but you get our picture and that’s why I’m here!

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Todd Piechowski's avatar

They - the beaver round here - impress me with the level of persistence and dedication to the projects they decide to take on. They don't need 4 years of college or degrees, or permits or inspectors. They just get the job done. Frequently you can stand there and wonder at the scope. If I were to offer an area for beaver improvement, I'd suggest they stop taking lessons on crossing roads from the coons.

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