Slashdot reports the next invasion of species. Â It’s in Florida for now, and these aren’t too fast or extremely vicious creates, but still … I do understand how uncomfortable and damaging this might be to people who are affected, but never-the-less one has to admit that it’s pretty funny. Â If you do have enough of sense of humor to laugh about it, go read some Slashdot comments to the story. Â I was literally laughing out loud. Â If you prefer your humor in a video source, here is one.
Most people, yours truly included, living in these days in the cities, are completely disconnected from the earthly things. Â Younger generations don’t know how to grow crops, how big a cow is, or how milk or egg comes to be. Â And while I am personally not a big fan of all things agriculture, I do realize the importance of species being connected to their natural environment. Â And cities are not our natural environment, even if it might really seem so.
Big Picture blog does a nice coverage of harvesting – people, scenery, and machinery. Â Even though it’s not a reconnect with nature, it is still a good reminder of where things that we eat and drink every day come from.
