Earth, water, fire, air ...and birds. In the middle ages, those first four were considered the essential elements for life. In my middle age, the fifth one is also crucial.
At this moment last weekend, I was making coffee in the Yosemite Valley, preparing for a hike through Foresta - the starting point for last year's huge fire. Also the starting point for this year's best lupine, best dipper fledgling and bluest butterfly.
Earth + Water + Fire + Air =
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