A view of the Big Muddy. Wild and unpredictable in its youth, now tamed through the genius of grown men with big shovels and a lot of cement. The taming of the Mighty Mo' (The Missouri River - otherwise known as the Big Muddy-the inspiration for the name of my blog) summarizes how I feel about the course of my life of late. This picture is from a locale near my residence.
This taming of the river has provided rich farm land, much needed water and electricity, and plentiful recreation. All predictable, respectable, and responsible uses for a river. But the reigning of the the Mighty Mo' had costs, including uncontrollable sedimentation, declining natural habitat for rare native fish, and a perennial sporting event titled, "The Upper and Lower Missouri River Debate." This exciting event takes place every political cycle and provides rich entertainment, much hand-wringing, and in the end, no solutions. The once wild and unpredictable river has become channelized, boring, and safe. That sounds like someone I know.
If you're a Missouri River lover, like myself, and have interest, you might like to read this excellent article: http://www.ngpc.state.ne.us/nebland/articles/outdoors/mightymo.asp
More information and pictures can be found at: http://infolink.cr.usgs.gov/The_River/
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