Like a four year old child, a New Zealand man is holding his breath until he gets his way. Frankly, I don't blame him. You can scream until you are red in the face but people seldom listen. So maybe, making no noise at all, not even breathing will be more effective. With that type of focused silence, a person can accomplish some amazing things.
The goal for this quiet tantrum; save the Hector Dolphins of New Zealand.
Yes, save the "dolphins". I know it sounds a bit ridiculous with all the other turmoil in the world, but that is just it. If we don't start appreciating all that is beautiful and strive to save it, what are we left with but turmoil. Besides these beautiful creatures are pretty cool.
I first laid eyes on them on a sailboat off the coast of New Zealand. While enjoying a bottle of Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc (the wine that put New Zealand on the map) a pod of Hector Dolphins thought they'd pay us a visit. Perhaps it was the wine's distinct bouquet of ripe passionfruit, yellow plums, juicy limes and freshly picked basil that attracted our companions. All I can remember was drinking in the grace of these animals while enjoying the wines long, crisp finish. The white streak marking that runs the length of these classic grey dolphins looks almost like an artistic flame on a 50's hot rod car. I was messmerized by these high performance "vehicles" as they crested and rode the bow wave of our modest little vessel.
A vision like that is worth saving. In this season of giving, the best thing I can receive is the knowledge that I will have the opportunity to experience the majesty of the Hector Dolphin once more. Until then, I hope that guy in New Zealand keeps holding his breath,... for all of us.
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