They dropped by for a visit yesterday, all thirty of them. They lounged in the yard, nibbled some green, juicy plants, then, politely but deliberately, wandered off into the forest. It was a casual visit. Nothing formal.
Elk are magnificent animals. Big, very big. Docile unless threatened. Curious. Surprisingly graceful for their size. The only negative thing one might say about them is the quality of their bellowing. It’s rather like someone drawing their fingernails across the chalkboard.
I’m told they circled the neighborhood saying hello here and there, and receiving the curious attention of local residents. The herd lives somewhere nearby and appears periodically to check on their land. Yes, their land. They roamed it long before we moved in. So, yesterday they were taking a look at how we are caring for their property. Not to worry, friends. We have developed a system of interaction with the earth. We buy it, build apartments on it, declare bankruptcy, blow it up and start over again. We’re good at it. Thanks for stopping by.
Shining Spirit 
It’ good to have good neighbors.