Thanks, the first sight of the geese in the spring is always so cheering and sweet, I quite forget what I was thinking. And then in the fall, the arrows flying south is bittersweet, but exciting. The usually leave right before the first snowflakes fall.
Thanks for taking the time to pop over to ADDandSoMuchMore to read “Top Ten LOUSY Product Designs . . .” (and especially for “liking” it to let me know you’d been there).
I came here after Googling you — since the photo-let among the “likes” like jumps to Gravitar — with no live link to your blog. You must add one! Thankfully, I found you easily, right at the top of the list for “friendlyfairytales.”
Given how I found you, I was expecting to find a fairy tale once I landed. I was delighted by what I found instead.
Ever since I tripped across The Goose Story by Dr. Harry Clarke Noyes, many years ago now, it has been my North Star — so I was thrilled to see the picture and to read the haiku. Always far too wordy for the form, I have written only one (an assignment). It’s not bad, but I’ve never been called to do it again — and especially not after reading the dueling haiku here!
The Goose Story is on my blog, if you’re not familiar with it. It is introduced by “About Values and The Goose Story,” which details why it is special to me. The link to the verse is at the bottom of that post. After more than 25 years, it still inspires me to read it.
It’s almost dawn and I simply MUST put myself to bed, but I plan to add a link to this post at the bottom of that one as soon as I cross a couple of things off my list otherwise.
I’ll ping you when it goes live — or leave a comment, if you don’t have pings enabled.
xx,
mgh
(Madelyn Griffith-Haynie – ADDandSoMuchMore dot com)
– ADD Coach Training Field founder; ADD Coaching co-founder –
“It takes a village to educate a world!”
Believe it or not, I’m being the “up all night again go to bed when daylight hits” person this morning. It’s slightly after 9AM EST – and I’m finally off to bed. So I’ll be back later in the late afternoon to see if your team won 🙂 and whether you liked the Goose Story.
I love this!
as my momma goose decided to build her nest outside my cottage door, she has been setting on it for 6 days now..
I think magick is being woven under her…
Wonderful Brenda…!
Take care…You Matter…Have a Hreat weekend
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maryrose
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Recently a 10 year old I was talking to asked what poetry was…. it would be very sad if this ancient form of story telling was lost – Friendly Fairy Tales helps keep it alive and also brings nature to life.
I agree, the loss of poetry would be too sad for words. What a lovely thing to say about my blog keeping it alive and bringing nature to life!! Thank you! Warmly, Brenda
I love to hear them honk honk when they leave in the Fall too., flying in a perfect V. When I lived in Toronto I liked them less…there are soooo many. Hey hold up traffic sometimes…literally crossing the street in the West part where I lived near Humber Park. But since I have come back to Quebec I like them again…hehe.
Thanks for noticing Punday and Chilly Clematis. This one of yours caught my eye (being Canadian had almost nothing to do with it).
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I love when the geese return in spring. Alway happy to meet another haiku lover, of any nationality. 🙂
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I especially love this line: ” scattering magic thoughts” 🙂
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Thanks, the first sight of the geese in the spring is always so cheering and sweet, I quite forget what I was thinking. And then in the fall, the arrows flying south is bittersweet, but exciting. The usually leave right before the first snowflakes fall.
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Wow! Thanks for sharing this. I live in the city and don’t see this. I understand even more the excitement of seeing them when they return. 🙂
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I just looked at your site and could not figure out which city. If you don’t mind saying so, which city is home?
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Hi Brenda: I live in New York City. 🙂
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Ah, yes! I love NYC but nature is hard to find!
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Yes. Nature is harder to find in the city, but it’s there. 🙂
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People have amazing gardens in tiny spaces. And central park, of course. 🙂
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’tis up! (I was afraid I’d ADD-out after I told you I would add it.)
xx,
mgh
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It’s a wonderful post, and I’m very pleased to be added to it. Cheers, Brenda
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Hey Brenda —
Thanks for taking the time to pop over to ADDandSoMuchMore to read “Top Ten LOUSY Product Designs . . .” (and especially for “liking” it to let me know you’d been there).
I came here after Googling you — since the photo-let among the “likes” like jumps to Gravitar — with no live link to your blog. You must add one! Thankfully, I found you easily, right at the top of the list for “friendlyfairytales.”
Given how I found you, I was expecting to find a fairy tale once I landed. I was delighted by what I found instead.
Ever since I tripped across The Goose Story by Dr. Harry Clarke Noyes, many years ago now, it has been my North Star — so I was thrilled to see the picture and to read the haiku. Always far too wordy for the form, I have written only one (an assignment). It’s not bad, but I’ve never been called to do it again — and especially not after reading the dueling haiku here!
The Goose Story is on my blog, if you’re not familiar with it. It is introduced by “About Values and The Goose Story,” which details why it is special to me. The link to the verse is at the bottom of that post. After more than 25 years, it still inspires me to read it.
It’s almost dawn and I simply MUST put myself to bed, but I plan to add a link to this post at the bottom of that one as soon as I cross a couple of things off my list otherwise.
I’ll ping you when it goes live — or leave a comment, if you don’t have pings enabled.
xx,
mgh
(Madelyn Griffith-Haynie – ADDandSoMuchMore dot com)
– ADD Coach Training Field founder; ADD Coaching co-founder –
“It takes a village to educate a world!”
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Thanks I will try to come and look after various soccer games. I’m being the classic soccer mom this morning. LOL
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Believe it or not, I’m being the “up all night again go to bed when daylight hits” person this morning. It’s slightly after 9AM EST – and I’m finally off to bed. So I’ll be back later in the late afternoon to see if your team won 🙂 and whether you liked the Goose Story.
xx,
mgh
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I love this!
as my momma goose decided to build her nest outside my cottage door, she has been setting on it for 6 days now..
I think magick is being woven under her…
Wonderful Brenda…!
Take care…You Matter…Have a Hreat weekend
)0(
maryrose
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You have a great weekend, too, LadyBlue! I hope your momma goose brings lots of magic your way. 🙂
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Recently a 10 year old I was talking to asked what poetry was…. it would be very sad if this ancient form of story telling was lost – Friendly Fairy Tales helps keep it alive and also brings nature to life.
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I agree, the loss of poetry would be too sad for words. What a lovely thing to say about my blog keeping it alive and bringing nature to life!! Thank you! Warmly, Brenda
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My pleasure. best wishes Sally
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Beautiful. I love the Canada geese. We have them here.
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They have such stylish markings. 🙂
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Yes, and I love watch them process along the river or lake.
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A FINE POND YOU’VE GOTTEN ME INTO THIS TIME!!!! 🙂
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ORT-ORT-ORT-ORT!!!!! (Has the seal become a goose? The world may never know!)
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It has my seal of approval. LOL
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I love to hear them honk honk when they leave in the Fall too., flying in a perfect V. When I lived in Toronto I liked them less…there are soooo many. Hey hold up traffic sometimes…literally crossing the street in the West part where I lived near Humber Park. But since I have come back to Quebec I like them again…hehe.
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Yes, the big flocks can make a mess of the green areas, but I love them as heralds of spring.
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It’s funny, I notice them more in the Fall but I am closer to the city now so I miss this.
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I love these! I have a lot of them that visit my little pond and I love to hear and watch them come in for a landing! 🙂 🙂
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I love when they arrive, because then winter is surely over. 🙂 Honk! Honk!
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Yes and they Honk really loud! honk
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Lovely!!! Cher xo
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Thanks, Seaangel!!
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nice one
Canada goose glide
over the water
amazing slide
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Thanks for adding to the fun!
wings folded/
head diving deep/
tail feathers high
🙂
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good one again
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