“The nation behaves well, if it treats the natural resources as assets which it must turn over to the next generation, increased and not impaired in value.” ~ Theodore Roosevelt
Jake’s Sunday Post theme this week is natural resources, and there are so many ways one could approach this challenge. Wiki defines the term like this, “Natural resources occur naturally within environments that exist relatively undisturbed by mankind, in a natural form…………..Some are essential for our survival, whilst most are used for satisfying our wants.”
One of the world’s most used, non-renewable natural resources, is oil, and it’s being used at a rate much faster than nature can create it. I was fascinated to see several pumpjacks, popularly known as a ‘nodding donkeys’, when we were travelling through the countryside, on our way to Mount Rushmore.
Another natural resources has to be our magnificent wild animals. Sadly, because of man’s greed and ignorance, some species, like these rhinos, are becoming in danger of extinction. Rhinos have been around for over 50 million years, but the world population of rhinos has dropped by 90% in the past 30 years. Since the start of the “poaching epidemic” in South Africa in 2008, the country has lost over 1500 rhinos. Because of a belief by some people, that powdered rhino horn has the power to cure many medical conditions, from impotency to cancer, it is selling on the international market for $60,000, and is more expensive than gold, platinum and cocaine.
I love to visit our wildlife parks in South Africa, where the emphasis is on conservation and the protection of various endangered species.
The big cats are definitely my favourites.
Water, as we all know, is a very necessary natural resource, but for those of you who don’t like to drink it neat, here is a pic of the Cave Spring Hollow in Lynchburg TN, which has been the water source for Jack Daniel’s whiskey, for over 140 years.
Of course, we all have to eat to survive, and yesterday, I paid a visit to our favourite local grocery store. On display were many examples of natural resources which had been grown and harvested especially for human consumption.
In spite of Thanksgiving a couple of days ago, there were still plenty of these left. It seems that turkeys aren’t in any danger of becoming extinct, at least in America,
Many more sources of protein are available from our natural resources under the sea,
and I bought some of this lovely fresh salmon for dinner this evening.
Of course, when all’s said and done, I’m sure you’ll agree that the most precious of all our natural resources, which needs to be nurtured, protected and treasured, are our children, for they are the hope of the world tomorrow.
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Those big cats look so bored… need so action! Great selections. 🙂
Yes they, but. I’m so glad that they didn’t decide to jump into action as we were riding by in the open Jeep. 🙂
You have a point there… 😆
I think you covered everything, Sylvia! We’re so blessed to have so many natural resources on this planet.
Thanks, Cathy. Yes, we are very blessed indeed. 🙂
Resources we can not do without. Nature is a wonderful source of everything that is good and beautiful.
Yes, you’re so right. Thanks so much for your comment. 🙂
I have no idea where I’ve been the past few days, but boy I’ve missed a lot of posts. Love this one ! Your photos tell such a story, and the writing as well. Thanks!
Thanks, Emily. I’m sure you’ve been very busy, I also have a job keeping up with everybody. 🙂
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Awesome post.. of course the kids (my personal favorite always) but for me on this one.. fully stocked grocery stores..jeje
Thank you. Fully stocked grocery stores make me very grateful indeed. 🙂
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Obviously loved your animals shots and your two little pumpkins!
Thanks so much, Dallas. 🙂
Beautiful pictures of the lion and cheetah.
Thanks, Colline. They are very photogenic. 🙂
my cat is my daily bridge to nature – good that it is not a big cheetah cat …
Yes, a cheetah would take quite a lot of feeding. It would cost you ‘an arm and a leg’. 🙂
The veggies and seafood aren’t even cooked and I feel hungry! 😉
You’re always hungry, TA. 😆
Hehe, that’s very true as well 🙂
Wonderful post and gorgeous photos! I so agree with you that the very most precious are the children!
Thank you 🙂
Thanks so much for your visit to my blog. I’m so happy that you enjoyed the photos. Yes, our children are to be treasured above all. 🙂
Excellent choices for the theme, it gives us a lot to think about.
Thanks so much. Nice of you to say so. 🙂
Beautiful foto have you @Adin, fantastic.
Thanks very much. 🙂
Brilliant look at natural resources that many don’t think about!!!
Thanks so much, Frank. Glad you enjoyed. 🙂
The way we treat our planet is disgraceful.
Very true, Tilly, and it’s coming back to bite us. 😦
WOW! But the last one is the best and so lovely. Thank you dear AD, Blessing and happiness to you all, love, nia
Thanks, dear nia. So glad you enjoyed. 🙂
Well laid out post Ad, and beautifully illustrated.
I saw something on FB the other day – since JZ took over here, rhino poaching has risen with almost 100%…
Thanks, 68. That doesn’t surprise me at all about the rhino poaching. 😦
I especially love the last bit about our children, very beautiful ad.
*hugs*
Thanks, Hopestar. Hugs. 🙂
Lovely post AD. Have a delightful week.
Thanks so much, footsy. You too. 🙂
The one unnatural resource the world could well do without is humans! How lovely are the places they have left alone …
Very true, Col, but just consider how much poorer the world would be without your wit and intellect. 😀
The rhino situation makes me mad, when will these selfish people realise just how insane they are? Yesterday I saw photos of tiny seahorses to eat, why? Grrh!
Apart from that I love your big cat photos, great fresh food and your lovely grandchildren 🙂
Me too, Gilly, and it’s getting worse all the time. Seahorses are considered a delicacy in China, and are also used for “medicinal” purposes in Asian countries. Apparently they taste vile. That should be enough warning not to eat the cute little critters. 🙂
beautiful post and a lot of work to pull this one together.. great job! z
Thanks so much, z. 🙂
You always come up with the most outstanding photos for these type competitions.. it amazes me the areas you have been to in your life and the photo record you have… I would guess you must have hundreds of thousands of photos on your computer… I just love this blog, never have I visited your site without being completely in-awed of it… and somehow you always manage to put the icing on the cake,, the last photo just says it all… I love this post, and am thankful I found it….
Thanks so much, for your lovely and most encouraging comment, bdt. I’m sending you a *virtual hug*. Enjoy.
I never tire of visiting your site. Lovely photos and I agree, the last photo was the icing on the cake. 🙂
Thanks so much for your encouraging comment, LuAnn. 🙂
Nice post, and yes we tend not to see children as a natural resource, do we?
Thanks, newsy. We do often forget. 🙂
Great post with lovely pictures, I like your thoughtfulness
Thanks so much, Elspeth. 🙂
Well said about resources, AD. Thanks for sharing your thoughts! Beautiful pics, as always.
Thanks so much, Amy. 🙂
The last shot of the kids was the frosting on an already marvelous post! Your first shot reminded me of the pumpjacks I saw driving through Texas ages ago where they had them painted to look like nodding grasshoppers. It did tend to make them look just a tad less ugly.
Thanks so much, Gunta. I love that pic, although it was taken a good few years ago. To me it’s a picture of trust and innocence. They were dreaming of Santa on Christmas Eve. 🙂
Excellent!
Thank you, Tom. 🙂
Hi AD, great take on the theme 😀
Thanks so much, Chris. 🙂
Great photography for this week theme my friend ,
Always stunning thanks for sharing,,,,, i love it 🙂
Thanks so much, Jake. It was a brilliant theme, once again. 🙂
Thank you 🙂
Funny. Children was one of my first thoughts. You know what they say about great minds… 😀
Yes, I do know the saying, Gemma, and I won’t complete it. 🙂
Last pic-priceless 🙂
The DC
Thanks, Steve. Aren’t they cute? Much older now, but still cute. 😀
Yep 🙂
What a beautiful and thoughtful post! I love the pictures of the animals, but I think the grandchildren stole my heart in the end! 😀
Thanks, Dianne. Glad you enjoyed. 🙂
This is a lovely thought provoking post! I love all the shots especially if the grand kids! Now are the food pics from Whole Foods? It looks like it with it’s beautiful quality and display. 🙂
Thanks, Nicole. The food pics were taken at our new local Winn Dixie store. They run a very close second to Whole Foods, and are so much closer. 🙂
Ahhh….I love Winn Dixie! We don’t have them here but my parents have them. We have a strange thing going in our grocery store market here. Only four top ones that are very expensive and then really low end. Nothing in between. It is strange. Even Whole Foods is very expensive in MN but I love it. Wish we had more competition.
I got a loyalty card at Winn Dixie the other day, and now when I get my slip, I find all sorts of specials and discounts. It’s great!
Oh…I need to move to Florida! It is so strange why our grocery store prices are so outrageous! I’ve lived in WI and Chicago and it was no where near it is here.
I suppose they charge what they think you can afford, and they can get away with. 😦
yes, a thoughtful storyline, lovely animal photos and the perfect ending with children to remind us what conservation of natural resources is all about 🙂
Thanks, Christine. 🙂
Smashing post Sylvia and how right you are about our future generations. I think it’s such a shame that the role of looking after children is so undervalued in our society. It is the most important job there is and if there is a choice, those early years are way too important to subcontract in my opinion. 🙂
Thanks so much, Adrian. You’re so right about the importance of proper parenting in those formative years. It really pays off, and your children bless you for it. 🙂
Aww- love the sleepy heads, Sylvia, but a wonderfully thoughtful post.
Thanks, Jo. 🙂