Foraging for the... Presidency?

You won't find many posts on this blog relating to the race for the White House... or even politics in general. In fact there's a good chance this will be the only one.

"For those who are not familiar with the art of mushroom hunting It might be helpful to understand what is necessary to be successful."

So begins an opinion post by Dale Netherton, here, on the American Chronicle website. He compares Hillary Clinton's current attitude toward her political run to the art of mushroom hunting.

"The next time you decide to conduct a campaign remember there are many things that are applicable from the principles of mushroom hunting. Keep you [sic] eyes open and forget about wishing. It is your observation skills, not your emotional desire that will fill a sack."

Though I would point out that those who do wish for finding prized mushrooms (especially if we're talking about King Boletes!) and who do get emotional about finding them, are more likely to be foraging in the first place.

"Another thing about mushroom hunting is going back to the same place every year may or may not be productive."

While true, foragers who heed this advice and do not return to their "treasured spots" will no doubt leave more for me.

Netherton also points out that we are closing in on the end of the morel season, which is a good reminder to get out there and find them! All accounts point to this being a banner year, so happy wishing... and happy hunting!