Hi Charles, that's exactly how I felt. So much we have lost to 'progress'.

I was taken back o my childhood, walking with my dad and he'd stop and have us listen, and see...i was exciting to watch other creatures busy with their lives.Sadly, all gone, unless we are prepared to play at least a little part.

Going all in is a hard call, but small, meaningful steps could create wonder we only see in books these days.