“The greatest gift our parents ever gave us was each other.”
— Unknown
Porte Ponderings:
Some days it feels like we are like baby wood ducks. We hatched and our parents led us to the water where we were left to sink or swim.
I’ve been very lucky. I have 3 sisters that I remain close to. There are some who have placed money between each other and mis-placed loyalties. I continue to celebrate the lives of my sisters and being close with them.
“We don’t stop playing because we grow old; we grow old because we stop playing.”
– George Bernard Shaw Born: July 26, 1856 Writer, political activist
Porte Ponderings:
A monthly event. National Play Outside Day. The first Saturday of every month celebrates this National Day in the USA. I say it should be every day. Make play a part of your day. Allow at least 1 hour of play outside. If you don’t have the time allow 2 hours. 😉
“Nobody gets to live life backward. Look ahead, that is where your future lies”
~ Ann Landers Columnist Born on: 4th July 1918
Porte Ponderings:
Finally a day when I could go kayaking.
My favorite spot is the Old Ausable Chanel at Pinery Provincial Park.
I spotted a little movement among the Lily pads. There were 2 little ducklings swimming and eating. No parents or siblings in sight. They stuck together playing never very far from each other. They were so light they could walk on the lily pads. This baby was just climbing up from the water. They didn’t even seem afraid as I sat very still in the kayak. Just 2 babies comforting each other. Their chances for survival alone on the channel were very slim. But they had each other for the moment.
Well, according to AI: “Wood Ducks do leave their young after a relatively short period. While the mother duck stays with the ducklings for about a day after hatching, guiding them to a body of water and providing initial protection, she then leaves them to become independent. The ducklings are precocial, meaning they are well-developed at hatching and capable of foraging for themselves.“
Ideas are like pizza dough, made to be tossed around.
~ Anna Quindlen Journalist Born on: 8th July 1953
Porte Ponderings:
Volunteer work is always important. I’m working on a project for the Church Directory, taking the photos for the Directory no charge and just a small charge if individuals want to order hard copies or the jpgs for their personal use. Wednesday I’ll be taking photos for the Local Horticultural Society and be lucky enough to get a preview of the Garden Walk.
Today is my Work Anniversary. I started working at Canada Post on March 17th, 1980 – 43 years ago. I’ve been retired since 2012, for almost 11 years. Thank you Canada Post for my pension and all of the wonderful co-workers I met along my working career.
Porte Photos 