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Alfred E. Neuman immediately came to mind when I spotted this Northern Shoveler enjoying the morning light.
The Northern Shoveler:
The aptly named Northern Shoveler has a shovel-shaped bill that quickly sets it apart from other dabbling ducks. It is a medium-sized duck that tends to sit with its rear a bit higher out of the water almost like its bill is pulling its front half down.
Perhaps the most outwardly distinctive of the dabbling ducks thanks to its large spoon-shaped bill, the Northern Shoveler busily forages head down in shallow wetlands. Its uniquely shaped bill has comb-like projections along its edges, which filter out tiny crustaceans and seeds from the water.
If the bill doesn’t catch your eye, the male's blocky color palette sure will, with its bright white chest, rusty sides, and green head. The female is no less interesting with a giant orange bill and mottled brown plumage.
Northern Shovelers are monogamous and remain together longer than pairs of most other dabbling ducks. They form bonds on the wintering grounds and stay together until just before fall migration.
When flushed off the nest, a female Northern Shoveler often defecates on its eggs, apparently to deter predators.
The oldest recorded Northern Shoveler was a male, and at least 16 years, 7 months old when he was found in Nevada.
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Alfred E. Neuman:
In a 1975 interview with the New York Times, MAD Magazine founder Harvey Kurtzman recalled an illustration of a grinning boy he’d spotted on a postcard in the early fifties: a “bumpkin portrait,” “part leering wiseacre, part happy-go-lucky kid.” It was captioned “What, Me Worry?”
That bumpkin became Alfred E. Neuman, MAD’s mascot, who turns sixty six this year—kind of. The impish, immutable redhead made his official debut in December 1956, when he appeared on the cover of MAD no. 30 as a write-in candidate for president. He’s appeared on almost every MAD cover since: possessing, spoofing, and spooking cultural icons with nothing more than a drowsy rictus.
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Kassel, Karlsaue, view across the Küchengraben to the Orangerie in pouring rain
Kassel, Karlsaue, Blick über den Küchengraben zur Orangerie bei strömendem Regen
Why worry
There should be laughter after pain
There should be sunshine after rain
These things have always been the same
Why worry now
Why worry now
Mark Knopfler: Why Worry
Here the reason why one was missing on the photo
He was too young to follow the group
And very often he needed to rest
But no worry I could see him the days after he was much more fine than the first days
Please zoom in for more details
Voici pourquoi il en manquait un sur la photo.
Il était trop jeune pour suivre le groupe.
Et il avait souvent besoin de repos.
Mais rassurez-vous, je l'ai revu les jours suivants, il était bien plus en forme que les premiers jours.
Merci de zoomer pour plus de details dans la photo
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“Life is a journey, but don’t worry, you’ll find a parking spot at the end.”
Quote — Isaac Asimov
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"Before there were fidget spinners and mind-numbing mobile games, there were worry stones. It’s just about the earliest and simplest form of natural medicine!"
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Wishing all my friends, followers and Neverending Readers a happy new year.
My wishes for you, Great beginning for Jan, Peace for Feb, Happiness for March, Cool for April, Luck for May, Success for June, No Worries for July, Gifts for August, Love for September, Travel for October, Joy for Nov, Bliss for Dec. Have a Lucky and Wonderful Year!
Let’s welcome the year which gives hope
Let’s welcome the year which gives happiness,
Let’s cherish each moment it beholds.
Happy New Year!
May this year bring peace
May this year bring health
May this year bring happiness
Have a fabulous New Year ahead!
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The farmers' market near the Viktor Adler Markt in Favoriten, Vienna's 10th district, is held every morning except Sundays. Because of the very favorable price-quality ratio, it is extremely popular and attracts crowds, especially on Saturdays. To protect the population, the market administration considerably expanded the location of the farmers' market soon after the start of the coronavirus pandemic, without increasing the number of market stalls. Previously, this morning market was held only in the alley leading to Viktor Adler Platz and its market (the junction can be seen in the background), today it is also held on parts of this square and the pedestrian zone.
The number of coronavirus cases is currently very worrying again. The number of new cases in Vienna on July 13 was 3,611, and the seven-day incidence is 1,130.3.
.... does not take away tomorrow’s troubles. It takes away today’s peace.
Randy Armstrong
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When your life seems black
With only darkness in your sight,
When the world seems silent
Void of melodies and sounds,
And the moon stays hidden
While the stars refuse to shine,
Don't despair or give up
For dawn will surely come
In the meantime..
Lit up your lanterns, let it float in the sky
Let it brightly shine and bask in it's light
Sit back, relax, clear your mind
Allow every worries to drop
with every twinkle of your eyes..
Breathe my dear...you will be fine..
- Miu
I hope your eyes immediately spotted the "Why Worry" road sign. Such a perfect name for a road surrounded by so much beauty!
My mother used to always recite a little quote to me by Corrie Ten Boom: "Worry does not empty tomorrow of it's troubles, it empties today of it's strength."
Have a great week everyone, and no matter which road you take, I hope it's one that is full of STRENGTH!
"Auch wenn ich gehe im finsteren Tal, ich fürchte kein Unheil; denn du bist bei mir, dein Stock und dein Stab, sie trösten mich."
"Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, For Thou art with me; Thy rod and Thy staff, they comfort me."
Psalm 23
St Andrew's Cathedral, Singapore.
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"Don't worry if no one pays attention to you when you do what you love. There is always someone who likes you...because you matter. His music was amazing!"-Millie
Surrounded by the beautiful mountains of the Poconos, is The Hooven Mercantile Co. building in Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania. It was established in Mauch Chunk in 1882 as a distributor of coffee, tea and spices and renovated in 1984 and most recently in 2016.
Today, the Hooven Mercantile building is a museum and the home of the Big Creek Vineyard. The original scale is built into the floor behind the winery’s bar. and is located in the heart of the historic district in downtown Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania.
I'm posting photos from my archive because I haven't gone out to take photos for two months... and counting.
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In front of the large Santa Hat mountain, Santa and Son have a conversation. Not about the flowers and the bees, but about the reindeer.
Yesterday there was a disturbing article in the 'Origami Newspaper', with a photo of another Santa, who traveled with his elephant, to be in the human world in time.
Below is only a fragment of their conversation, the rest is strictly secret.
"Well, my son, at the beginning of your first journey as Santa Claus, I'm so sorry to tell you that there are no reindeer at your disposal this year unfortunately ."
"Yes, I've already heard something like that," said the son.
"They have taken a sabbatical this year to be able to think in peace about the trouble in the world, the hectic life and how to deal with it," continued Dad.
The son nodded again. "Don't worry, Dad, it's going to be okay. I've already thought about how to solve this with friends, at least for this Christmas."
"Ahh, so great to hear, I knew I could count on you. Wish you the best of luck and keep me posted, will you?'
Again the son nodded.
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Model: origami Babbo Natale 2016/ origami Santa Claus 2016
Design: Francesco Miglionico
Diagrams in QQM-magazine #63 'Buon Origami' by Francesco Miglionico
Paper:
- Santa: 7,5x15cm red kami
- Son: 5x10cm red kami
Final size:
- Santa: height 13cm
- Son: 7cm
bright above you
Night breezes seem to whisper
Birds singin’ in the trees
Dream a little dream of me
Sweet dreams till sunbeams find you
Sweet dreams leave all worries behind you'
-eddie vedder
Look at the birds of the air, for they neither sow nor reap nor gather into barns; yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not of more value than they? Which of you by worrying can add one cubit to his stature? - Jesus - Matthew 6:26-34
Don’t worry baby...
Surely will be there tomorrow
Take a rest in peace tonight ...
きっと大丈夫・・・
明日、目が 覚めても そばにいるから
今夜は、安心して おやすみなさい・・・
Followed by English lyrics
その夜
宇宙飛行士が ついに月に到着した夜
すべての戦車が化石になった
世界はキャンディーでいっぱいでした
すべての願いと夢が叶った夜
私は甘い夢からさめた
この広大な世界に一人で・・・
私はあなたの甘い笑顔と声を探していた
でも どこにも見つからない
私は泣いた
だから 私は星に願いをかけて目を閉じた
目覚めるときには そばに居て
そして 私を起こしてね 私の愛しい人
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There's a night
night that astronauts finally landed on the moon
all the tanks became fossils
world was full of candies
the night all wishes and dreams came true
then I awoke from a sweet dream
alone in this vast world
I searched and searched for your sweet smile and voice
but nowhere to be found
I cried
so I closed my eyes wishing on the star
please be by my side
when I open my eyes again
wake me up, my sweet