Princess Place was pleasantly quiet today on Good Friday. The weather was perfect for a hike, in the upper 50’s when I first started with a light breeze. Bonus: few bugs, no snakes detected. There were no people on the trail while I was completing the 2.5 mile walk through oak and pine hammock and along the Pellicer Creek salt marsh.
For me, this place is special. I automatically begin to decompress as I catch the scent of salt and spicy tang of dried leaves. The deciduous trees were flushing out nicely. I think I noticed about five different species of oaks along the trail including, scrubby Chapman Oak, Turkey Oak, Willow Oak, Sand Live Oak, and Southern Live Oak. I’m sure there’s more. I’m still in learning mode!
There are rumors that the lockdown and EBS are coming soon. We’ll see what happens. Before hand, have some food/water, meds, supplies on hand at home or wherever you plan to hole up. The Internet may go down. There could be periodic power or data outages, some media platforms going down, etc. Have alternate means to get hold of family members if possible.
All I know is the world is about to change in a major fashion… and hell, it’s about time, isn’t it. Those of us who have been in one stage or another being awake and watching all the loony tunes going down, are getting weary of waiting on the world. We’re beginning to focus on our own journey — forget trying to encourage someone to wake up when they’re not ready to commit. Well, if the black population of Chicago can wake up to the evils of the Democrats, then anyone can. I’ve never seen such injustice and flagrant disregard for humanity and American civilians/veterans than what’s coming from the people in power in the blue states and cities. I’m not suggesting the Republicans are much better; they lack spine and moral fortitude — guts. MAGA is for the people, all the people no matter gender, religion, skin color, financial standing — the people who are the foundation of our society, along with the framework provided by the Constitution, Bill of Rights, and Declaration of Independence penned by our Founding Fathers so long ago.
There won’t be an election in 2024, at least not in the traditional sense. The next elections will be accomplished using a quantum system which is unhackable; results will be known instantly and it won’t take days to count mail-in ballots. Every voter will have a secure Quantum account and will be required to be a citizen of the country. All non-citizens, i.e., illegal migrants will be deported. It’s not about sympathy; it’s about fairness for those who have put in the blood, sweat and tears to build this country.
Things are happening. Keep your eyes open. Keep calm. Keep grounded and practice breathing exercises.
That’s enough for today. You are free to dismiss anything and everything I say. It’s your choice.
Eliza Ayres
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I’m interested in your mentions of various oak varieties as I have collected what types I can but that only amounts to 8 types but includes the turkey and willow. Very pleasing trees. The flocks of sulphur crested cockatoos eat every acorn green on the branches.
The coming times are long overdue but I have family flying across the world for a wedding next week so I’m making special requests of the Universe that all innocent travellers are kept safe.
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Cockatoos sound entertaining. SE Florida has naturalized Green parrots from S. America, lively talkative creatures. Here in Central Fl we have cardinals, mockingbirds, warblers, black buzzards, osprey, eagles, noisy hawks, owls, woodpeckers and an assortment of water birds. I remembered another oak species, the water oak that does grow around here in the woods bordering marshes. Someday, I should gather some leaves to show the variety.
As for the coming times, the systems being taken down have been in power/position for a very long time to one degree or another, but especially since the Napoleonic wars and colonization of the “New” world, Africa and parts of Asia by seafaring Europeans (in some cases, pirates). An much abused humanity will take some time to recover and remember its true potential and inner power. Meanwhile, we are standing up in defiance and rejection of the illegal and corrupt modes of control now being pushed by a desperate and isolated elite class.
I hope your wedding plans go smoothly and safely for your loved ones. ~ Eliza
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Eliza, God has provided such a fantastically beautiful place for us to live. Wish we could just be in awe of its beauty. Thank you for sharing 🙏. Blessed Easter— Bob
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Bob – the beauty and diversity of Nature has always called to me even as a youngster. I much preferred being outside in the dirt than playing with dolls. Hiking, backpacking, and camping did more for my spirit than any doctor’s prescription. I find beauty and harmony in little things, too, everyday. Enjoy your Easter. ~Eliza
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Eliza, you have no idea of what a special person you are. Thank you for all the great videos and articles you put together for all of us. Thanks to you, I don’t have to search so far to get information for my own followers. You make it so much easier for all of us. Again, thanks and God Bless!
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How wonderful you have so many beautiful places to walk in nature, full of tree varieties, maintained paths, ponds and rivers, and wildlife. I love walking in nature, which grounds me and reminds me to connect to presence and not the craziness of the movie, of the illusion created by the mental gymnastics of this war. I want to believe the movie is wrapping up, but I’ve been here before, preparing year after year. Best to stay present and enjoy the trees. Thanks Eliza for all your posts.
Alice
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Alice – most of the trails are maintained. I did wander into the weeds yesterday for about a quarter mile, complete with long grass, broken branches, and squishy mud. The grooming equipment hadn’t been there for quite a while due to the muddy conditions. I had to lightly tiptoe through the edges to avoid soaking my little boots. I knew better than attempt the trail with sandals as it has been a wet “dry” season and lots of tiny springs and ponds have sprung up! The groomed trails were mostly dry and rumpled sand. Thanks for your comment. ~Eliza
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