Connections are everywhere, between and among many things and people. “Connections” is the theme this week at Ailsa’s “Where’s My Backpack” blog. Here are just a few of the connections I see and love.
“Humankind has not woven the web of life. We are but one thread within it. Whatever we do to the web, we do to ourselves. All things are bound together. All things connect.”
― Chief Seattle
Connections between human and animal
“Thousands of tired, nerve-shaken, over-civilized people are beginning to find out going to the mountains is going home; that wilderness is a necessity…”
― John Muir
Connections between man and nature
“We cannot live only for ourselves. A thousand fibers connect us with our fellow men; and among those fibers, as sympathetic threads, our actions run as causes, and they come back to us as effects.”
― Herman Melville
Connections among people and families
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Love that Herman Melville post. I shared this post on FB but also copied and pasted the Melville post in my status.
Thanks very much! Glad you liked it.
janet
I was thinking just this 😀
This is a beautiful post, successfully conveying your message. I love the dog personally.
With love,
-Naima.
Naima, how are you? You’ve been missed! The dog was our second foster pit bull and a sweet girl. Of course, we love our daughter, too. 🙂 How’s our adopted daughter doing these days?
janet
I am always so thrilled to hear from either of you or Bill. You guys never fail to make me smile and lift me high in the sky with your warmth and emotions. You are a beautiful soul.
With love
-Naima.
Perfect group of quotes. This post is a nice wake-up call. Society needs to listen
I appreciate that. I love finding the right quotes and these struck a chord with me. Connections are vital, yet so many ignore, misuse or break them.
janet
I agree with Chief Seattle: All things are bound together. Thanks for this great post!
Definitely my pleasure. I hope your finger stays bound together. 🙂
janet
I love our pics for the theme. Well done. 🙂
Thanks, Adin. Have a weekend filled with wonderful connections.
janet
Thanks you for the good wishes. 🙂
Maybe you’re A.D. in Paradise, not Adin. 🙂
You may call me Sylvia. 🙂
I’m glad you told me as I wouldn’t have guessed it. Nice to meet you, Sylvia. 🙂
janet
You too, Janet. 🙂
My word that bison is impressive – do you stay safely in the car hen they are about or are they ‘friendly’?
Staying in the car is the best idea even though these bison in Yellowstone are used to people. We saw the most this year that we’ve ever seen. One herd was all over and around the road and many people, including me for a bit, were out taking photos. But when they began walking towards the people, the ranger told everyone to get back in their vehicles. Even if they’re friendly, one swipe of a huge head could seriously injure you.
janet
Perfect examples of sweet connections. That bison is mighty impressive!
On this trip, they got up close and personal. One walked right in front of our van, actually touching it. Another was just outside the driver’s side window. I got some great shots showing their size but this one worked best for “connections.”
Perfect – quotes and pictures together. The message is clear and true. Thank you.
You’re welcome and thanks for sharing a bit of your Saturday with me.
janet
Love them all especially number one!
Our younger daughter and one of our former foster dogs. 🙂
janet