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Tuesday, May 11, 2010 - Candy Cane RV Park, Steelville MO

Killdeer nest, Site 4, Freeman Community Club RV Park, Freeman MO, May 11, 2010
Killdeer nest, Site 4, Freeman Community Club RV Park, Freeman MO, May 11, 2010

What's a poor mother to do?

You find a good mate, carefully pick a site, sculpt a nice nest amongst those hard old crushed rocks, lay 4 eggs coordinated to match the rocks, array the eggs just so with the pointy ends down and in, keep them nice and warm day and night rain or shine.

Then some jerk nearly steps in the nest.

And has the gall to come back later with a camera 'cause he thinks the whole thing is a work of art.

Sheesh man - it's a freakin' NEST! What's a poor mother to do? Freak OUT!

Night camp

Site 4 - Candy Cane RV Park & Campground, Steelville MO

Nights I've camped here

Concentrated Space Intensifies Everything

A small, concentrated domestic space intensifies everything. It’s like the fire we live around—move it close together and the flame flares up, spread it apart and the fire goes out. We have always lived in small houses, but this one is the smallest and the best. Here I feel all my loose and wandering thoughts are gathered up and made whole. It is an antidote to a world of distractions. It is a world unto itself. It is almost more myself than I am.’

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