Whippoorwill Creek inhabits my earliest memories, days of sun and water, rain, freeze, and flood. It sustained my small self, encouraged my imagination and was my playmate when I had no other.
Thank you for illustrating this tender childhood memory with your words. So much of our childhood is sensory - the smells and sounds that evoke our cherished moments. And although there is sadness in the face of this evolution, your efforts for restoration are so vital. Thank you for paving the way.
John’s piece rekindled my own memories of “the creek” that ran through our Wayne County farm. It included a couple of big bends that were perfect swimming holes. One hole fell out of favor though when dad hauled out a big snapping turtle. The hissing and snapping was enough for us to thereafter respect ‘the monsters’ territory.
John's writing has brought me to tears mourning the loss of diversity in the Iowa landscape. It has also renewed my hope that more people will see the value in our Iowa land and nurture it with more respect. Thank you for restoring Whippoorwill Farm.
Thank you for illustrating this tender childhood memory with your words. So much of our childhood is sensory - the smells and sounds that evoke our cherished moments. And although there is sadness in the face of this evolution, your efforts for restoration are so vital. Thank you for paving the way.
John’s piece rekindled my own memories of “the creek” that ran through our Wayne County farm. It included a couple of big bends that were perfect swimming holes. One hole fell out of favor though when dad hauled out a big snapping turtle. The hissing and snapping was enough for us to thereafter respect ‘the monsters’ territory.
John's writing has brought me to tears mourning the loss of diversity in the Iowa landscape. It has also renewed my hope that more people will see the value in our Iowa land and nurture it with more respect. Thank you for restoring Whippoorwill Farm.
A beautiful essay! Thank you.
Lovely writing , John!
Nice John!
So well written
The crick alone is likely worth the trip.