Name 3 areas of deep knowledge that you possess

There are some great wildflowers that grow on alvar, silverweed (a cinquefoil), blue vervain, swamp milkweed (brings in lots of butterflies) and my favourite:

This is a picture of Fringed Gentian growing out of a typical limestone formation found in alvar regions.

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Okay, I'll stop now.

that is a beautiful picture...it is wonderful when such beauty finds its way out and amazes us, so simple and yet so perfect...

i googled Lake Huron, i didnt know where it was.

is this just a passion of yours or it is job related?

..and no dont stop, now...
 
Deep? Not really. I can hold my own in discussions of pop music, modern literature and philosophy of mind.
 
I have shallow knowledge of a few things, but deep, I'll say dance: history of, forms of, practice of.
 
that is a beautiful picture...it is wonderful when such beauty finds its way out and amazes us, so simple and yet so perfect...

i googled Lake Huron, i didnt know where it was.

is this just a passion of yours or it is job related?

..and no dont stop, now...

I grew up there and spend a lot of time there.
My descendants have lived on the shores of Lake Huron since the 1700s. I got lake water in my blood.

Which makes me light headed if I stand up too quickly.
 
Another thing about alvar landscapes...very gray and beige. In the spring, there is a light brush of green as the first grasses appear, but the predominant palette is greys and beiges.

And then you look over and see one of these early spring flowers:

Like fire from a rock.
 
I grew up there and spend a lot of time there.
My descendants have lived on the shores of Lake Huron since the 1700s. I got lake water in my blood.

Which makes me light headed if I stand up too quickly.

What do you drink to stay hydrated? are you allowed to mix your waters? :)
 
I grew up there and spend a lot of time there.
My descendants have lived on the shores of Lake Huron since the 1700s. I got lake water in my blood.

Which makes me light headed if I stand up too quickly.

Another thing about alvar landscapes...very gray and beige. In the spring, there is a light brush of green as the first grasses appear, but the predominant palette is greys and beiges.

And then you look over and see one of these early spring flowers:

Like fire from a rock.

you make it sound almost magical..now i imagine that landscape in the morning with a light fog as the sun is rising...

and you are showing your love, appreciation for that area...a feeling of belonging...that is great to see.
 
you make it sound almost magical..now i imagine that landscape in the morning with a light fog as the sun is rising...

and you are showing your love, appreciation for that area...a feeling of belonging...that is great to see.

I think everyone has a place that they consider their 'homeland' or the hollow that holds their heart.
The Great Lakes have that affect on millions of people, regardless of nationality. It is a severe and unforgiving landscape that gives way to golden beaches, gentle marshes and sparkling water.
In some places, the floodplains are so flat you can see to the edge of the earth. In other places the water is shattered by vaulting bluffs that seem to break up from the depths of the planet.
 
North Korea ? that intrigue me, why?

if its not in indiscretion, that is

Journey to Kimland got me interested. Once I read about what it was like, the odder the country got. So now me and some friends regularly have study sessions on North Korea, South Korea, Japan, six-party talks, history, propaganda and the culture. Very complicated, secretive and very unknown.
 
I grew up there and spend a lot of time there.
My descendants have lived on the shores of Lake Huron since the 1700s. I got lake water in my blood.

Which makes me light headed if I stand up too quickly.

That's exactly how I feel about growing up on the shores of Lake Erie.
 
I think everyone has a place that they consider their 'homeland' or the hollow that holds their heart.
The Great Lakes have that affect on millions of people, regardless of nationality. It is a severe and unforgiving landscape that gives way to golden beaches, gentle marshes and sparkling water.
In some places, the floodplains are so flat you can see to the edge of the earth. In other places the water is shattered by vaulting bluffs that seem to break up from the depths of the planet.

that is a beautiful post BreaK

i so agree with you...

there are places that hold your heart with their colors and sounds. all those places you go back to for comfort and strength. Now my English is not fit to express what i want to say...(that is frustrating)

i have lived far from my home for many years, i am glad i am back now...i'll be prepared when i leave it again.
 
that is a beautiful post BreaK

i so agree with you...

there are places that hold your heart with their colors and sounds. all those places you go back to for comfort and strength. Now my English is not fit to express what i want to say...(that is frustrating)

i have lived far from my home for many years, i am glad i am back now...i'll be prepared when i leave it again.

I really do think some people are defined by geography. I've allowed myself to become immersed in it.
People feel grounded when they are 'home', as you say, brought back by a need for comfort and strength.
 
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