08 July 2007

The Star Thrower

This story has been brought to my attention several times in the last couple of days, and it is one that really hits me close to home... I hope you enjoy it as much as I have:

The Star Thrower, by Loren Eiseley




"I must ask, then, why are you throwing starfish into the ocean?" To this, the young man replied, "The sun is up and the tide is going out. If I don't throw them in, they'll die."




CamiKaos said...

I've heard that story so many times, and always love it...

when I was little I used to throw star fish back in the ocean too.


Bubblewench said...

never heard that before. Totally awesome.

Mum2Angus_n_Molly said...

I've never heard that story before, but I love it!

The things you do may not matter to everyone, but they do matter to someone.

Anonymous said...

I love this story. I have heard it many times and it touches my heart every time. My 3 year old has started tossing shells back into the ocean and encouraging the little hermit crabs to go back in the water. :-) What a blessing.
I had to click on you because I loved the name: 'Ruffles and Ridges' Too Cute!