Pace on Earth

Among His Tribe

If The Rock would have won our game versus Ontario I would have spent last weekend in BC. That would have been pretty sweet. But as it turns out I am pretty happy to have been stuck in NB instead. Furthermore, I count myself very fortunate for the people I've surrounded myself with. My thanksgiving weekend entailed a big win (and league Championship) with the Loyalists, followed by a big night at the clubhouse. On Sunday I hit the road with my Dad and brother to join my sister and brother-in-law, my aunt (dad's sister) and her husband, mom, stepfather and grandparents at their house on the coast in Rexton. It was a lovely time with wonderful food and even better (hard to believe that's possible) company. It was everything thanksgiving should be and certainly reminded me of how much I have to be thankful for.

Back in the office this morning I was checking the weekend news and found this piece about an Amazonian tribe that was decimated by a greed driven genocide in the early 90's. There are only 5 members left of the Akuntsu tribe. I've always been amazed at the thought of an animal species going extinct during our lifetime but the thought of an ancient peoples going extinct and even more surreal to be reading a story about it on the internet. The remaining members will watch their own demise as it unfolds. It's a very sad testament to the state of the world.

On the flip side though, this thought made me doubly thankful that among my tribe times are good. The rugby club is fluid, some of the elders are moving on and changing roles, but others are coming into the fold. Among my family my two parental families have gotten closer and, in doing so, getting bigger. I'm sure mom would rather it would be growing with my children but I'm still hopeful for that too. For now, though, I hope they all know how thankful I am for them all. I mean I got two thanksgiving dinners!

Among His Tribe - Ween
Pace out.

posted by Vitamin S @ 9:55 p.m.