Envisioning Possibilities
WISDOM
Wisdom and Big Wind Day share a common thread: they both make you go, “Whoa!” Wisdom is like that sage advice from your grandma that always seems to hit the nail on the head. It’s the culmination of life’s lessons, wrapped up in a neat package of insight and understanding. And then there’s Big Wind Day, a celebration of meteorologists who nailed a forecast predicting a major gust. It’s like Mother Nature saying, “Hold onto your hats, folks!” So, whether it’s the wisdom of knowing when to bring an umbrella or the excitement of watching trees do the tango on Big Wind Day, both remind us that knowledge is power – and sometimes, it’s just plain cool.
Cats are always full of wisdom for the most part quietly observing their surroundings. This windy cat made me laugh out loud. Nothing was going to move him/her. Standing or sitting her ground no matter what. Image by Thomas G of Pixabay
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Courage
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Please Pass the Potatoes
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loved that pic of the windy cat – made me smile too.. and this post is simple yet profound wisdom
I love the reminder of a windy day, not that we have too many here, but we did recently. Just standing outside, with the wind in my face, was magic.