“A voice said, Look me in the starsAnd tell me truly, men of earth,If all the soul-and-body scarsWere not too much to pay for birth.” Effort, it seems to me, is what makes gain so sweet. Moving has stretched us beyond what we thought we were capable of, but never have we doubted our purpose. […]
Two days after we landed, boxes and all, I fell ill with the flu. Friends and family unpacked while I slept my way through feverish chills and sweats and all the other fun things that come with this bug. Yesterday, I regained a sense of normalcy, and could finally focus on my new surroundings. Of […]
A cruel masterthe ticking clockSo much potentialGet it done! I rush past shadowscrumple the pagesfailed attemptsmounting What of dreams?Of lifeās destiny?How I worshipat the altar of should Even with positivityfantastical notions fall shortI argue against uncertaintymeet only disapproval There is no magicno pre-destined famejust dust gatheringThe dead are unimpressed. (Image my own)
I think the furry one is loves washing his hands before and after dinner.
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Lol. A raccoon with good manners.
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Lovely images VJ.
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Thank you!
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A perfect summer’s day! Rocky Raccoon took me by surprise. When I read “furry fisherman,” I was expecting some guy wearing a strange fishing vest. (Or whatever you call those things with all the pockets.)
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Haha…glad I could surprise. Thanks Liz.
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Some lovely captures out here! Love the furry fisherman… Yes, most of us have learnt to seek solace in the seasonal events of nature!
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Thanks. So true.
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I love these photos especially the raccoon! I’m grateful you share them because it’s the only way I get to enjoy nature! Thank you my friend! š ā¤
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I hope that changes soon Deborah. I’m happy to share but not a good replacement.
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Great photos, well done.
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Thanks John
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The furry fisherman, how cute. Thank you, VJ for sharing your happy summertime!
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Thanks Amy. Good prompt.
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Nicely done. I don’t think I have ever seen a raccoon in the water, but of course they do go there.
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Every once in a while I catch one fishing. Thanks Keith.
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LOL for your furry fisherman V.J. We don’t normally see them in daylight hours, and I’ve never seen one in the water! Looks like your pandemic restrictions still allow plenty of exposure to nature’s gifts!
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Odd for us too, Tina. Normally they come out at night. Country living has it’s advantages. Thanks.
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