Pluggers by Rick McKee for November 07, 2021

Assuming there’s some forest in your neighborhood.

I don’t know, surely some pluggers need help with their mental health.

That picture is a large part of why I go for a daily walk ;-)

We bears always walks in the woods. You knows why.

It would would be recommended by most therapists depending on the level of mental trouble.

I went to the woods because I wished to live deliberately, to front only the essential facts of life, and see if I could not learn what it had to teach, and not, when I came to dine outside, discover that I had not packed me something edible

In Japan, it’s known as forest bathing

And no ear buds or headphones. You need to listen to nature to truly appreciate it.

I remember going out on a long hike in the deep woods of the Adirondacks with a local guide who was also a friend. About halfway through the hike, we came upon a guy sitting alone in the woods drinking a six pack of beer. My friend said that was his neighbor (neighbor in this case being about a mile away). Later that winter, I heard from my friend that that guy had killed his whole family and himself.

A walk in an autumn wood: Paradise!

Amen!

My church.

If you need to blow off steam, get out the flour bin and make some bread. Kneading dough is a great way to burn off frustration (one for you and one for your ugly kid!) and you have something to show for it when you are done.

When I worked at one of the Blue insurance companies, I baked enough bread to give it away to my coworkers!

My therapy is cleaning stalls and paddocks (very tranquilizing) while my horses hang around mugging for cookies, the dogs play politely with each other, the cats recline in the flowerbeds and The Man is trucking the wheelbarrow. Life is good when we all be together : )

Woods are all you need youngster!

Thought that woods therapy for a Plugger was Viagra and Cialis.

Next time take the road less traveled.

Just beautiful Rick!!!!!!! Even the detail on the shoes! :)

Most of us could do with “woods therapy”. I honestly don’t understand how people can live stacked 50-high and never a see a tree not embedded in concrete.

The therapy that I find best is happy activities with loved ones. If that includes walking in the woods, all the better.

Beautiful beautiful art work

Your day is coming, Caldonia! Sounds like you need to take a walk in the woods, yourself.

At least the dude left his shotgun at home.