Woods, Waters, and Wildlife: Responding to Irresponsibility

Woods, Waters, and Wildlife: Responding to Irresponsibility

by John Jefferson We were canoeing the Guadalupe River west of New Braunfels, nearing Slumber Falls. Someone asked how the falls got that name. I didn’t know. But to make conversation, I answered, “Because it’s put people to sleep.” I love hearing the sound of falling water when I’m trying to go to sleep — whether I’m in a sleeping bag on the shore or in a house overlooking an ocean or stream. But some waterfalls have led people to Eternal rest.…