3 good things (wild bird version) November 17, 2009
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The weather has been warm and calm lately, inviting many walks on the beach and the bluffs overlooking it. I rarely go alone, so in addition to exercise and enjoyment of my beautiful environment, I get to revel in companionship.
Sunday, I was able to capture two of my favorite birds on camera. The third is one which I frequently get to see, but have been unable to get on my own so I am posting a clip from youtube.
1. Miss Clavel birds.
Whenever these silly shorebirds scurry away from a wave, which ends up happening quite a lot, it reminds me of the way Miss Clavel (from the book Madeline) leans forward as she rushes from place to place.
2. Snowy egret
My chickens strut when they walk, jabbing their heads forward with each step, but it never is a graceful as this long-necked bird.
3. White-tailed kite
Fall is hawk-migration time and I frequently get to see these gorgeous birds soaring and hovering above the field between my house and the bluffs. The black and white markings are stunning. Some day I hope to get my own clip of this.
3+ good things (Veteran’s Day version) November 12, 2009
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1. My Dad- WWII
2.My Grandfather- WWI
3. My Great Uncle – WWI
3+. My father-in-law WWII
I am grateful for their courage to fight for our freedom, and for the fact that they survived.
(I am also grateful to Rational Jenn for the idea of this tribute.)
Addendum 11/13/09: Catching up on my reading, I came across the following excellent summary of “What We Owe Our Soldiers“:
What we owe these men who fight so bravely for their and our freedom is to send them to war only when that freedom is truly threatened, and to make every effort to protect their lives during war–by providing them with the most advantageous weapons, training, strategy, and tactics possible.
3 good things (A Day in the City version) November 10, 2009
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Yesterday I went to the SF-MOMA special exhibit of the photography of Richard Avedon. What a fabulous way to spend the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall.
1) 3 good friends
2) A walk through Yerba Buena Garden memorial to Martin Luther King, Jr.
“And we are determined…to work and fight until justice runs down like water, and righteousness like a mighty stream.”
3) The Richard Avedon exhibit itself. 3 of my favorites:
And a bonus:
In a display case, there was a book of Avedon’s portraits opened to a 2 page spread which I thought was rather prescient: Senator Obama on one page and Jimmy Carter on the other.
3 good things (rainy day version) November 6, 2009
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1. On rainy days, its so much easier to get motivated to do those in-door tasks that really need to be done–like laundry, and a letter to my Congresswoman.
2. Something about clouds and rain are oddly calming and contemplative—a nice rest from the usual frenzy.
3. It’s a great excuse to build a fire and eat soup.
3 good things (sunny day version) November 5, 2009
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1. It’s November, 60 degrees, yet sunny and warm on my deck.
2. The wind is strong, and ocean’s the sapphire-brilliance is speckled white.
3. I actually have the time today to sit and listen to Yaron Brook’s lecture series “The Corporation” which UPS delivered yesterday.
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