Thoreau

During my morning scripture study today, Henry came and sat across from me. He asked me to pass him the Book of Mormon so he could read it. He started turning pages and then asked, "Where's the Henry David Throw part?" A little confused, I asked him what he meant. He repeated, "Where's the part about Henry David Throw?"

Did I correct him and show him that Thoreau's words are found in the book Walden? Yes.

Do I regret that my son instinctively thought Henry David Thoreau was scriptural? Not at all.

And here is your Thoreau scripture of the day, very appropriate for September 1st, spoken to me over the phone by my dad last night:

Live in each season as it passes;

breathe the air,

drink the drink,

taste the fruit,

and resign yourself to the influences of each.

Love it!