Observe and be grateful. Was that last stoplight really green? Which way was the wind blowing from this morning? When was the last time you located the Big Dipper in the evening sky? In this hectic world of ours, odds are you were not able to answer any of the above questions. Welcome to Observations of Alex Perch a five-year journal reordered by Alex and shared with the world through Steve the author, with the hopes that it might awaken a mutual respect between adversaries. Man Versus Trophy. The monthly entries vary. Some contain mini-adventures. Others present interesting tidbits of information. Many are simple observations. While others offer words of wisdom. Yes, Alex is a perch, a fresh water fish. In this case, residing in Chaumont Bay in the Thousand Islands region of New York. While neither Alex nor Steve are totally opposed to ambition, there needs to be a balance. Life is too short. Hopefully, this will be able to persuade you to take time out to live in the present moment every now and then. In doing so, you will begin to see overlooked blessings in your life. Hopefully, you will learn to be grateful for these blessings and more.