“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 life’s 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)
That’s amusing about the dog chasing the killdeer.
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They made quite the pair.
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I would love to have seen the friendship of dog and bird!
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Sure kept the dog busy.
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I’m not familiar with killdeer. Your photos of them reminded me immediately of a drab blue jay. Their propensity for trickery is apparently similar too…
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Lol. They like to nest in fields or sometimes even at the side of the road.
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Same as Wynne…I had no idea killdeer were birds. We have a small town near us named “Kildeer” – one “l”. I never realized the connection to birds…I just thought it was a reference to a village – maybe in Scotland? Just guessing. Thanks, VJ! 😘
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They really are remarkable birds. So distinct with their two rings.
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I wasn’t familiar with this bird. How fascinating!
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They really are quite the characters.
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Thanks VJ. I would not have known what these were. Keith
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No? They are a childhood favourite of mine.
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What an interesting plover. It has a striking look too. Common in North America, but not known in my part of the world. Thanks for adding this.
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Thanks for hosting my favourite topic!
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