Good morning everyone! How are you?
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Here I am in my woollies, and a cup of tea is warming me up nicely, but I have really got to get moving.
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I’m getting there but first…
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(Further: pronounced "OH-lay-loo. It is a beautiful Finnish word describing a state of calm, unhurried relaxation, simply existing in the moment without agenda or pressure to do something; it's about embracing stillness, serenity and being present, often through quiet activities like reading or enjoying a cup of tea. It comes from the Finnish verb "oleilla" meaning "to be,: and reflects a cultural appreciation for mindful, intentional downtime, a contrast to a constantly busy world.)
In my land of dreams today, I would dearly love to hug my brother the grizzly bear.
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and poking a little fun at myself here.
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Very important!
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From my all-time favorite poet.
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A gift from hubs for our Christmas tree, from the garden center I shared about, a lovely surprise to find it after we got home. He saw me looking at it. What do you know, they had a tree full of bird ornaments too. Maybe after the holidays to see what's on sale? That's always fun!
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And here he is, now on our tree. I'm calling him Gilbert the Canada Goose.
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And something else for the birds. Did you know?
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And
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Well, I don’t actually live in the woods, would love to and…
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And to finish off...for all of you.
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And there you go. I hope you enjoyed.
Have a wonderful day!
Thanks for stopping by and see you tomorrow.
For our international friends to translate, below each image I have added a number. Below I have the words on that particular image, in case you would like to translate any of them. I have also numbered photos with no words, just for continuity.
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No words.
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No words.
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Oleilu: a calm, unhurried state of simply being, not about doing, achieving, or planning, but the quiet act of existing in the moment.
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No words.
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Sometimes I talk to myself. Then we both laugh and laugh.
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"When you think of everyone you love..." said the fox, "I hope you include yourself."
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"Let me keep my distance,
always, from those who think
they have the answers.
Let me keep company
always with those who say
"Look!"
and laugh in astonishment,
and bow their heads."
~Mary Oliver~
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No words.
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No words.
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Something told the wild geese
It was time to go.
Though the fields lay golden,
Someone whispered, -- 'snow'.
Leaves were green and stirring,
Berries luster glossed,
But beneath warm feathers
Something cautioned, - 'frost!'
All the sagging orchards steamed
With amber spice but each wild
Breast stiffened at remember, - 'ice'.
Something told the wild geese
It was time to fly, -
Summer sun was on their
Wings, winter in their cry.
(1934)
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Brainy Little Birdies!
Chickadees can remember 1,000 + hiding spots!
Each winter, they stash seeds all over and can recall nearly every location months later. That's a memory trick most humans wish they had.
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Cut the Fall (Autumn) Cutback
Those 'dead' seed heads are a buffet for migrating birds. Leave them standing and your garden becomes a free winter bird feeder.
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The older I get, the more I understand why people live in the woods and talk to squirrels.
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So she’s like, GET OFF THE COUNTER” and I’m like “Do I look like I am taking orders?”
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Have you been offered a pill disguised as cheese? You may be entitled to compensation for deception - Attorneys at Paw: 123-456-7890.
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Thank you for being a generous soul and a beautiful spirit in a world that could use a million like you. Thanks so much for everything you have done, and for all that you continue to do. You’re the best and you’re appreciated more than I can say.
With my thanks to Pinterest for the inspiration.
