5.12.06

The Trees, They’re Plotting

While at the Muir Woods last weekend, I noticed an important detail near the entrance:

Little did I know that the trees do not just spend their time being big and mysterious and primeval and all that - they are also actively plotting revolutions.

Here is a group exercising its right to free assembly:

And a self-righteous tree that no doubt considers itself a pillar of justice:

The moral of this story is that you can’t trust nature. It keeps smug secrets that require the protection of the national park service. For a very telling and witty description of just how devastating this can be, read my friend Zach’s blog. However, you must start from the beginning post, so start at the bottom and read your way up. Key terms for the skeptical and/or lazy about clicking links: bunnies, french, terrorists, seductive guerrilla.

Say your words