When I look at this acorn sheltered in an acrylic box, I think of how protected it is. But a protected acorn does nothing but eventually rot. It can’t be buried so that it can push out roots or grow. It can’t become a “mighty oak.” It can’t even become food for the squirrels (or dogs, even though they are toxic to dogs!) Sure, it is part of nature and c…
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