Thu, 2 September 2010
Growing up, inheritance and parenthood – these themes have quietly woven their way into the Diaries’ Fabric. Whether it’s Brendan Leonard’s Go West or Steve Bohrer’s Balance, we’ve explored how parents introduce their children to the natural world. Today, Bob Nydam presents a story about the sometimes painful process of watching a child grow up. It’s a little like geologic processes at hyper-speed. Moments of calm serenity are punctuated by violent upheaval. Even when seemingly, we are in the midst of movement. We are climbers, adventurers and dreamers because these pursuits ask us to step beyond ourselves. Certainly, the same can be said for parenting.
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- I applaud Bob’s ability to transport the listener to his camping trip experiences in the High Sierras with his spirited and energetic son. I laughed as I discovered Lucas’ horse was named Bob; I had compassion for both father and son as they struggled to come to grips with a boy leaving a portion of his childhood behavior behind. It sounds as if it was a summer of change for both; and a summer filled with memories for both that will linger for years and years to come. And, perhaps someday Lucas will take his son on a similar camping trip and will narrate his experience with his dad ~ hopefully with the same ability Bob possesses.
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