Cosmic Reckoning (well, kind of) at Minnewaska

One can’t visit Minnewaska State Park without being reminded that it is up to us humans to take care of the natural world.  The last time I was there, though, something else crossed my mind:  maybe we’re not in charge here. This painting of one of the last gazebos on the lake represents that idea. (Click on it to enlarge.)

Maybe nature knows we’re just a nuisance that will soon be gone, in the same way all of the once-grand accoutrements of the two lakeside hotels are gradually disappearing.  Nature doesn’t care what we do. . .it’s just waiting us out.

I can’t figure out whether that’s reassuring or not.