In British Columbia, where I live, last year was the worst wildfire season on record. Thankfully, this year's spring was waaaay wetter than last year, and fires haven't been too bad yet. All good news, but there are still fires burning...

There's a wildfire near town (a ways downhill from us) and crews are on it. It seems to be contained, but I should also have bags packed—I’m halfway packed from last year, actually, but I need to reorganize. It's wildfire season and you never know how much time you'll have if you need to evacuate.

Still, it’s green out my window right now. So beautiful here. May it stay green as the heat of summer hits.

I love living in this valley.

Heroes and Humanity.

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It breaks my heart to think about what happens to wildlife when wildfires hit. All I can do is send them love and hope everyone finds shelter and new homes... We had a mama bear and two cubs hanging around last summer, with more bear activity in general because they’d had to move out of fire paths.

With the current fire, for the past couple of days they had a crew protecting a tree that was half burned, with two eagle chicks at the top.

There was a dedicated truck and firefighting crew making sure those eagle babies were okay!

And it’s totally making me cry.

This is one of the reasons I don’t do Facebook anymore—I generally get triggered one way or another. But when there’s wildfires, my local FB page is the absolute best place to gather information to figure out where the fires are, what’s happening, and if I need to be worried or not.

Regardless, the fact that the firefighters saved these eagle chicks is something wonderful. And today I’m going to go by the local store to pitch into a donation bin which a resident takes to the shelter she volunteers at in town.

It’s things like these that renew my hope in humanity.

The Latest News: The eagle chicks are fine and mama eagle has come back.

Because of heroes.

I’ve heard stories of firefighters riding ornery horses to safety, feeding their meals to animals left behind, and saving said animals. Sometimes keeping them as their own pets.

When I get discouraged by the nastiness mankind can create, I remember that there are so many people doing good, who have incredible hearts and perform miracles every day.

There are a lot of people on this platform who fit that description.

To those of you who fight the good fight, who do your best every day—even on the hardest days… The little things and the big things all count. Thank you for being you, and for making the world a better place.

Where I’m at.

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I’ve been falling behind on a lot of things, but right now I’m trying to organize my house and spend more quality time with my kids. We’ve been getting more creative with food, and I’ll do a post on that soon...

I’ll also try to catch up on comments as best I can. I am waaaaay behind. But I see them, and I'm grateful for each of you who take the time to encourage me!!! This mama is doing the best she can. ;)

Much love!

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Thanks for reading.

Whatever happens, keep singing your song!

Peace. @katrina-ariel

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Author bio: Katrina Ariel is an old-soul rebel, musician, tree-hugging yogini, and mama bear to twins. Author of Yoga for Dragon Riders (non-fiction) and Wild Horse Heart (romance), she's another free-spirit swimming in the ocean of Steemit.

dragon art: Liiga Smilshkalne

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