I know a little girl,whose hair in ringletsfalls, unkempt from lackof brushing; who standswhen she should be sitting;who laughs with defiance whenchallenged, her dark eyes gleamingwith mischief; who holds her chin uphigh and stamps her feet, arms foldedin protest when she does not get her way. I see that little girl,have watched her play,with a […]
Ask me how I’m doingand I’ll say “fine”, notbecause I’m actually fine,but because “fine” is the onlysocially acceptable response. If I said that I have been lyinghere, for three hours now,willing my body to move,that would elicit unsolicitedadvice and tarnish my “fine”. I’d berate myself for breakingmy promise not to moan,knowing that complainingprovokes a compulsive […]
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I love the red fur on the first one, but the third one is so interesting because you see the back reflected in the calm water and the sparkly water in front of the bird. Super shots.
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Thank you.
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You’re welcome. You were busy!
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These are great shots! That Common Merganser was posed up just right for you preening along. 🙂
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Wasn’t she. Totally oblivious of my presence.
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Yep, she sure was! I love it when they are oblivious or maybe they just don’t care. LOL! 🙂
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VJ, I love the name Merganser. You do not see it very often in print. Keith
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No? Interesting.
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These are great! I especially love that first photo she is just beautiful! 🙂 ❤
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She really is fabulous. Love that shock of red hair. Thanks.
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The first one is my favorite, too!
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🙂 ❤ !
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