Maria Antonia’s #3 Monthly Photo Challenge-Water

Theme: Water

I took this picture in 2014 on our grounds. We have a little valley behind our house, and the creek overflows when it rains incessantly for a week. Upstream from our land, no one cleans the ditch, therefore, a river flows in front of my house.

The elders in Italy always kept the ditches clean to avoid flooding, and neighbors were friends and helped each other, but times have changed. Our neighbors complain that the water floods their garden, but I insist on telling them that gravity forces water downhill. If anyone knows how to make water flow uphill, let me know.

Why can’t people live in harmony?

Happy Easter

Ho scattato questa foto nel 2014 nel nostro terreno. Dietro casa abbiamo una piccola valle e il fossato straripa quando piove incessantemente per una settimana. A monte del nostro terreno, nessuno pulisce il fosssato, ed ecco che mi ritrovo con un fiume che scorre davanti a casa. Gli anziani in Italia tenevano sempre puliti i fossati per evitare le inondazioni, e i vicini erano amici e si aiutavano a vicenda, ma i tempi sono cambiati. I nostri vicini si lamentano che l’acqua allaga il loro giardino, ma io insisto nel dire loro che la gravità spinge l’acqua verso il basso. Se qualcuno sa come far scorrere l’acqua in salita, me lo faccia sapere.

Perché non possiamo vivere insieme in armonia con gli altri?

Buona Pasqua

Author: eleanorannpeterson

I’m a nature-loving adventurer and children’s book author whose life has been an exhilarating journey. Originally hailing from Ottawa, Canada, I developed a deep fascination for wildlife while chasing after wild animals in the swamps. Although I initially aspired to become a veterinarian, my path took an unexpected turn when I relocated to Italy. In Italy, I pursued my passion for nature by earning a BS in Environmental Sciences and Territorial Management. This educational experience further ignited my love for writing about the natural world and its diverse wildlife. I’m an active member of several professional organizations, including SCBWI, 12x12PB Challenge, and the Children’s Book Academy. Constantly seeking growth and connection within the industry, I engage with fellow writers and storytellers. Despite my affinity for all creatures, I humorously admit that my nine cats can be the most challenging animals to handle. When I’m not wrangling my feline friends, I spend my time writing, doodling, playing with clay, gardening, and exploring the enchanting Italian countryside with my husband. I also love preparing homemade pasta, showcasing my culinary skills.

3 thoughts

Leave a Reply

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.