A mouth less wonder
Fly only at night, Luna
A flicker of life
Haiku poem by PamelaWLucas 5/31/17
Inspirational photo by Tara McLaughlin
Month: May 2017
Haiku: Butterfly Part
The butterflies straw
Proboscis feeding tube curls
Drinks it luscious food
Haiku poem by PamelaWLucas 5/30/17
Photo by Pixaby
History Nugget: Why is there a Memorial Day?
Ever wonder why there is a Memorial Day. Well, read and thank Mary Logan… a woman who observed, with caring and emotional eyes…first hand the devastation left on the landscape immediately following the Civil War.
Thank you Mary Logan.
Credit given for this fine article to Ken Zurski.
History Nugget: D-Day…Watch, listen, learn, never forget
Published on Nov 11, 2013
“British artists Jamie Wardley and Andy Moss accompanied by numerous volunteers, took to the beaches of Normandy with rakes and stencils in hand to etch 9,000 silhouettes representing fallen people into the sand. The original team consisted of 60 volunteers, but as word spread nearly 500 additional local residents arrived to help with the tribute to “The Fallen 9,000”.
Hear the bagpipes chant Amazing Grace and remember The Fallen.
Amazing photographs of humming birds from blogger: Cindy Knoke
Hanging out with the hummers.
Coming home means hanging out with the hummers. I don’t worry about them when I’m gone. I just miss them. My husband, the actual-factual, logical-biostatistician, said incredulously, “They fly up to me like they missed me.” He’s not used to thinking like this, but he can’t help noticing such obvious birdy behavior. Speaking of birdy […]
Natural World Haiku: Arum-lily
Native southern africa
Calla lily pure angel
Symbol of rebirth
Haiku poem by PamelaWLucas 5/28/17
Inspirational photos taken by Fe Caces 5/17
Golden Brodie warns about hot summer surfaces and paws
Hot summer days are just around the corner..so look out for “man’s best friend” and their paws.
“Pavement, asphalt, wood, metal, sand and car or truck surfaces can become very hot during the summer months. These materials absorb heat from the sun and can stay hot for hours even after the sun has gone down. Temperatures on these surfaces can exceed 145° F!”
Check out these tips for keeping Fido’s paws cool. Paws up!
Brodie shares with National Pride “Flags In”
My golden retriever heart has heaps of pride for the coming Memorial Day. American flags are already flying in my neighborhood…the red, white and blue will wave in the breeze throughout my community…store fronts, restaurants, gas stations…lining the avenues and streets with the “stars and stripes.”
Arlington National Cemetery has already put “Flags In” honoring America’s fallen heroes. Since 1948, The Old Guard has placed American flags at gravesites…this year more than 228,000 flags.
This is quite a sight to see…I am told. Yeah, I can’t go there…but I understand..
only service dogs are permitted and yes…I will respect and honor these rules. It’s my way of showing my respect to our honored fallen heroes. Paws up with gratitude for those who gave it all to keep us safe and free.
Miracle. All of it.
A miracle…
Pregnant Turtle. Female turtles are able to retain sperm in their Fallopian tubes for up to three years, which can be used for different clutches of eggs. A single clutch of eggs can also have multiple fathers.
~ Jessica Stewart, 12 Incredible X-Rays Reveal How Different Pregnant Animals Look (My Modern Met)
Notes:
- Inspired by Albert Einstein’s quote: “There are only two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle.”
- Related Live & Live Posts: Miracle. All of it.
Uncomplicated thoughts: Whey, weigh, way…it
whey… the liquid remaining after milk has curdled and strained…eat it
weigh…find out how heavy…using a scale…or…consider or contemplate…touch it
way…a method of doing something…or a road, track or path…take it
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