The Art of Nature
A current dweller of Monsey, NY (Rockland County), I couldn’t seem to think of any specific piece of art that defines the place. No specific architecture. No specific memorial. No specific form of transportation. Well, I needed to find something that defines where I live. So, while there is no specific piece of art that is manmade to define my community, “Mother Nature” has definitely left her mark. If paintings and photographs of nature are considered art, then surely G-d’s work itself is art, as well.
The contrast of the abundant nature and scenery of where I currently live to where I first grew up (Flatbush, Brooklyn) is best made by friends from the city that come over for a visit. Comments like “you live in middle of nowhere!” and “why are there hardly any sidewalks?!” cause me to appreciate the tranquility of the suburb in which I live even more. And, my (Monsey born) little sister’s remarks upon our visits to Brooklyn of “How did you live here? It’s so crowded and gloomy” cause me to remind her to to appreciate the nature that surrounds her every day.
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- My front door entrance/ stairs covered in snow.
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- Deer in my backyard enjoy the greenery.
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- Flowers begin to bud on trees in my backyard.
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- A foliage trail not too far from my home (a short car ride away).
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- My front yard was enhanced with ice coated pine trees after a “rain and freeze” storm.
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- The view from my living room window.
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- The view outside my bedroom window.
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Interesting how the animals of suburban areas are beautiful (your backyard deer) and are welcomed guests while the urban wild-life (mainly pigeons and rats) repulses people and are always intruders.
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