I’m really needing this today. We are coming up on the year anniversary of my mom’s passing this week and I thought I was doing okay. I was wrong. I am not. Everything makes me teary, including this trailer for Tom Hanks latest film, which I had to watch several times. And don’t get me started on Queer Eye on Netflix. Ugly cry. But in a good way. So much kindness and feel good in that show. And if you need daily food for your brain/heart, I recommend the vlogbrothers on youtube. Short videos sure to make you think and feel good.
Okay, on to our regular scheduled acts of kindness:
From a couple of years ago, but still adorable:
I follow Chris and his flock for daily happy videos (you can follow on twitter, IG or youtube). He has morning and evening “rush hour” when the animals are released and then gathered for bed. Lots of ducks, geese, emus and a variety of mammals. It’s a sanctuary. I will say, this one was a surprise. LOL
Velcro-Pumpkin has the right idea on a blustery day, but an egg? #velcropumpkin #farmcat pic.twitter.com/klzjYAensZ
— caenhillcc (@caenhillcc) November 2, 2022
We are already in lockdown here and have been since October 15th, when Avian Flu was found in not just the wild bird population, but several backyard flocks. It kills almost immediately. No bird feeders or water are available for our wild populations on our property, and my neighbors and I no longer exchange eggs.
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As we start gearing up for the holidays, here’s a reminder that there are good people in the world:
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From LiminalOwl:
Just Merle lounging with his flock.
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I love this portrait:
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That’s probably plenty for today. How about we finish with some Nick and Nora:
Be kind, especially to yourself, and try to take some time each day to give yourself a break from all the chaos.
TaMara
I put up an open thread just after this one…cause it looks like you could use it.
Old School
Nick and Nora are quite relaxing in that video.
Sorry about your unhappy anniversary. Hopefully, it also brings back happy memories.
WV Blondie
The “problem” with kindness is that at the right moment it can leave one in tears …
On Monday, my husband and I had to escort our beloved cat Jools to the foot of the rainbow bridge. A fast-growing brain tumor had already wiped out sight in one eye and was encroaching on the other; the vet – a lovely woman – said there was nothing we could do except release her from her pain.
Then, this morning, the phone rang at 4 a.m. My husband’s oldest brother had finally succumbed to the cancer he’d fought valiantly for a decade.
I will say what I said on FB – please, just hug your loved ones tighter tonight and cuddle with your four-legged friends, in memory of those we can no longer love face to face.
trollhattan
Amazing bird.
WaterGirl
@WV Blondie: Oh, I’m so sorry. That’s just too much loss. Hugs.
CaseyL
@WV Blondie: I am so sorry. I will hugs my kitties extra tonight in your name.
eclare
@WV Blondie: Oh, so sorry to hear that.
TaMara, thank you for these posts, they are needed.
Yutsano
@WV Blondie: Oh my dear spirit! So much heartbreak in your house right now. May your paths get easier and the memories get sweeter.
WereBear
That’s terrible. Take care of each other.
moonbat
Thank you for the post TaMara. I can use all the respite I can get!
Lovely ducks!
TMC
Losing someone close is painful. It physically hurts. My dad died December 22, 1968 while I was in Europe. I couldn’t get home to sit shiva due to a huge snow storm but I was surrounded by friends and co-workers who helped me get through the shock. My dad was only 46. Now when I remember him, I remember the weekend road trips, fishing and swimming at the beach from spring all the way into late October and November. It makes me smile.