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Erosion conquers all.
Mountains crumbled into sandy canyon floors as
the long-gone Rockies succumbed to the sea,
a process dominated by demolition.
A similar razing now applies to humans.
Prospering as we roamed the savannas but like the mountains
expansive gains are dashed,
our trajectory managed by destructive bugs.
In retort, my vision includes an alcove.
A modern-day approach from two-thousands years ago
as clans seek extreme social distancing,
gambling on benevolent summer rains.

Eighteen years ago John headed west, settling in Heber, Utah.  Focusing on the environment and giving back to community soon became as natural as his beautiful surroundings.  Departing the corporate world in 2006 John immersed himself in a year of graduate studies at the Teton Science School, Jackson, Wyoming.  Place-based education opened new perspectives on nature and spirituality.  After graduation several seasons were spent as a wilderness therapy guide and conservation corps crew leader.  Mentoring to these “kids” remains one of his proudest achievements.

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