Hey there, Kodiak Crossing, Callie at Dawn with you on KWAC. Today, Earth Day, we celebrate not just our beautiful planet, but the larger family that inhabits it with us. A family that our dear Marion knows all too well.
The Tlingit tribe, Marion's kin, teaches us about Haa AanÃ, the respect for the land. But it's more than just an appreciation of the earth beneath our feet. It's a recognition of our shared lineage with all living things - the trees that paint our skylines, the rivers that carve our valleys, the animals that share our home.
Today, let's celebrate this vast, diverse family. The soaring eagle in the sky, the gentle deer in the woods, the humble salmon in our waters – these are our brothers and sisters. The mountains standing tall, the vast fields that feed us, the roaring seas – these are our elders. The tiny seedlings breaking through the earth's crust, the playful cubs, the hatchlings in the nest – these are our children.
As the uplifting melody of "We Are the World" fills the air, let's remind ourselves, Kodiak Crossing, to not take our beautiful planet for granted. Every action we take reverberates in this vast web of life.
Today and every day, let's cherish our Earth, our shared home, and the countless stories it holds. After all, you don't know what you've got 'til it's gone. Cherish the Earth, Kodiak Crossing. Happy Earth Day to one and all!
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