People Making a Difference, The English Game, and Can’t Remember My Name
Good Morning from Prince Edward Island,
Put the kettle on...
I will greet this day with love in my heart. And how will I do this? Henceforth will I look on all things with love and be born again. I will love the sun for it warms my bones, yet I will love the rain for it cleanses my spirit. I will love the light for it shows me the way, yet I will love the darkness for it shows me the stars. I will welcome happiness as it enlarges my heart, yet I will endure sadness for it opens my soul. I will acknowledge rewards for they are my due, yet I will welcome obstacles for they are my challenge. ~ Og Mandino
In writing this morning, I certainly hope this finds you and yours safe while being adequately provided with all you need.
The next two stories are compliments of CBC. Thank you, CBC, for the local news you provide.
COVID-19 news from Prince Edward Island. Thank you, Dr. Morrison.
To bide some time this week, I decided to bake cookies. We have near finished eating the first 70 cookies. I am in a rush to do so because I wish to do it a little differently next time. If truly successful, I will share photos and the recipe next week. My favourite is an oatmeal raisin cookie with a bit of crunch.
Why Islanders are baking and cooking their way through the COVID-19 pandemic.
At our shop, we have all but shut down. Two staff members on their own fruition are keeping things going. Thank you, Sian and Jeremy. We are still shipping mail order while working in different parts of the building. For the most part, no one else comes into the building.
Thank you to all who are ordering from us, as well!
During these times, there are so many beautiful stories of people helping people.
Such as churches and their congregational networks doing goodness such as assisting shut-ins to source food, sewing masks for front-line workers, and prayer, lots of prayers.
When fear runs the day, love is stifled to show the light.
“Kindness can transform someone’s dark moment with a blaze of light. You’ll never know how much your caring matters. Make a difference for another today.” ~ Amy Leigh Mercree
I enjoyed what this young man had to tell the world. What we can learn about this COVID-19 time from a nonspeaking autistic teen.
“I wondered why somebody didn’t do something. Then I realized, I am somebody.” – Unknown
Over the last few days, we binged watched The English Game on Netflix. I don’t watch much television, but this was worth the time. The story, the people, and life lessons around caring and character were cleverly woven into the story of how “football/soccer” got its start.
I am guilty of having not written down the source of the list of character traits below. I hope the contributor will forgive me. Thank you for writing it in such a concise fashion.
Integrity – do the right thing, even when no one is looking.
Kind – treats everyone with kindness.
Hardworking = digs in and gets to work and doesn’t stop till the jobs done.
Selfless – always willing to help serve others
Humble – doesn’t hold themselves in any higher regard than they do everyone else.
Courageous – never afraid to stand up for what is right
Genuine – what you see is what you get, 100% authentic
Trustworthy – can be counted on to follow through on commitments.
Caring – truly cares for others, both friends and strangers alike.
Loving – truly loves God and truly loves others.
Today, I have been listening to a piece of music that, after hearing it many years ago, began my interest in classical music.
I first heard Spiegel im Spiegel on Tempo, a CBC radio program.
As the host of Tempo, Julie Nesrallah brings classical music to life with enthusiasm. The show offers the glorious beauty and genius of classical music. Julie brings it alive with stories about the human experience, together with the lives and loves of the great composers.
Take a listen here.
Avro Part is the composer of Speigel im Speigel and many other beautiful pieces of music. Many musical authorities say he is the “greatest living composer” of this time.
More about him in this New York Times article, click the link to read: His Music, Entwined with His Faith.
Spiegel im Spiegel for Cello and Piano wonderfully played in the video by Leonhard Roczek and Herbert Schuch.
Yesterday, Sian, while parking her car at work, caught this little battle of the birds below. She recorded this for over three minutes with no change in their behaviour. We cut the video down to thirty seconds. Please watch and write your “caption” in the comments. We are going to seek out the best one and send a gift to you. We may even poll everyone next week if I can figure out which technology to use. Might be a Doodle Poll.
Please add a caption for the little video below in the comment section.
Have a wonderful weekend and be safe.
With love from Prince Edward Island,
Bruce & Millie
ps.
Today my son asked, "Can I have a book mark?"
I burst into tears. Eleven years old, and he still doesn't know, my name is Brian.
Comments
Donna said:
“Wrestling is for the birds!”
May 11, 2020
Susan said:
I just got as far as Og Mandino’s quote. I love his writings! I have to get back and read the rest of your blog. Blessings and health to you and your family and establishment!
April 17, 2020 —- I just realized that I didn’t send this. Oops. Have you picked a caption for the birds squabble?
April 18, 2020
Art said:
Yo – this is very late to the gate but in a nutshell:
YOU RUFFLE, WE TUSTLE!
April 12, 2020
Audrey Wilde said:
Let’s Limbo some more.
April 10, 2020
Derinda Lyall said:
Lets pretend we are fighting, then Bruce will throw us some bread to stop us. It works every tine☺
April 10, 2020
colette lawson said:
I want the stick for my nest! NO I want it! go find your own stick!
April 09, 2020
Valarie LaBore said:
“Let me go!” “No, you first!” “No, you first!”
April 08, 2020
Doreen said:
These two could be siblings!
April 06, 2020
Christine Lodge said:
“Give it to me!” “No!”
April 06, 2020
Mary Kamermans said:
Thanks for your blog Bruce. The wrestling birds was certainly surprising…I’ve never witness a fight like that before. Thanks for the great photo of North Rustico another favourite spot of mine. Stay well everyone.
April 06, 2020
W. King said:
They are stuck inside, let’s make it good!
April 06, 2020
Trish Hattie said:
Mom told ME to get it! Let go!
April 06, 2020
Greg Cameron said:
All star wrestling is making a comeback!! Without a studio audience!
April 06, 2020
Yvonne Moore said:
Two sisters duking it out for a handsome male bird who has since flown the coop… now …no one gets him !
April 06, 2020
Jim Black said:
“Don’t ever call me birdbrain, again.”
April 06, 2020
Paula Mueda said:
Enjoyed your blog as usual, Bruce; also the music. I especially liked your comment, “When fear runs the day, love is stifled to show the light.” I think the caption given for the two birds wrestling – The Wrestling Match – is about as perfect as it can get! The photo with all the snow was beautiful; is this a scene from part of your property? While it is so lovely to look at, it shows how cold it must be in PEI right now! I have an autistic granddaughter, so appreciated hearing the thoughts of the young autistic man that you included in your blog. He is very articulate and very advanced compared to my granddaughter. Blessings to you and yours, and thanks again for your informative and engaging dialogue.
April 06, 2020
Robin Burns said:
You tell them we have the masks
No you tell them!
April 06, 2020
Mike said:
Now that the Tokyo Olympics have been cancelled the ancient bird game of Stick Wrestling is making a comeback.
April 05, 2020
Cathy Hammond said:
I will love you to the end !!
April 05, 2020
Susan said:
“Mom likes me best!”
April 05, 2020
Mary Mosher said:
re wrestling match –
I told you when we first got together – I am not doing that before my morning coffee
April 05, 2020
MURDOCK Roy MORRISON said:
Most interesting blog Bruce as the words from Mandino were wonderful and words to put on one’s heart every day. Enjoyed reading the CBC’s contributions as they were wonderful as well. Not being classical , I am glad that you enjoyed it . As a caption for these two birds roughnecking it , that’s it " Roughnecking from the Birds". Just to mention Bruce , I haven’t shaved from the day we started the isolation and sort of like the hairy white face I now have. Take care and be safe – murdock
April 05, 2020
Shirley (Gavin) Greenough said:
One bird is saying to the other – “No I’m Better Than You” and the other is saying “No I’m Better than You”.
April 05, 2020
Sheila said:
Reminds me of people fighting over the last copy of a video, when I had a video store in the 90’s
April 05, 2020
Chery said:
Mine, I said it’s mine!!!!!
April 05, 2020
Paula said:
Joined for life. Never give up!
April 05, 2020
Mary Zelli said:
I always enjoy reading your blogs Bruce. Re the birds, I thing they are auditioning for Cirque de Soleil and showing off their acrobatic prowess moves. So lets call them acrobirds……..vs. acrobats.
April 05, 2020
Diana said:
Wrestling Bird caption:
“You let go!”
“No, you let go!”
“No, YOU let go!”
“I’m going to tell Mom!”
April 04, 2020
janet wright said:
My company has first bids on making toilet paper! Let go!
April 04, 2020
Brenda Gionet said:
Always look forward to opening your blog and the many things it contains.. It makes my husband and I wish we were there and always study the pictures. We also enjoy your humor at the end. Thanks.
The caption: Stuck On You
April 04, 2020
Susan said:
I just got as far as Og Mandino’s quote. I love his writings! I have to get back and read the rest. Blessings and health to you and your family and establishment!
April 04, 2020
Gail Smith said:
This yoga thing is so much easier with the goat!
April 04, 2020
Anne Gillis said:
this is not ‘physical distancing’….
April 04, 2020
Margaret Klimowicz said:
Thoroughly , thoroughly Enjoyed the Blog. Keep it up, look forward to next one. Need another video, to address with Captions
April 04, 2020
Lynn said:
Caption: You let go first!! No, you let go!
Love your Blog Bruce. Thanks for brightening our days 8-)
blessings
Lynn
April 04, 2020
Tony Jocko said:
Can’t you read?? I ordered this from Play Fair!!! Look it’s got my name
right on it!!!! Sheesh so much for physical distancing!!!
April 04, 2020
Julie said:
April 04, 2020
Jane said:
I told you it’s my stick. I saw it first!!! Grrrr
April 04, 2020
Leslie "Hardly" Habel said:
Oh, what a great backrub – a little lower please! :o)
April 04, 2020
althea said:
Love it, Bruce. Today’s blog. From start to finish. Gorgeous picture – trying to figure out where on the Island. Can you tell, please. Love it. Thanks.
April 04, 2020
Linda B said:
The Black Friday sale for toilet paper…
April 04, 2020
Diane Voge said:
I forgot these are Canadian birds. The caption should read: "Sorry, no, I insist YOU take the last roll of toilet paper.
April 04, 2020
Penny Frizzell said:
Stay strong. You will never be alone.
April 04, 2020
Jean Weiss said:
Gimmie that face mask!
April 04, 2020
Stephen Audette said:
Starlings mimic humans fighting over the last roll of toilet paper at the grocery store.
April 04, 2020
E said:
The Bird video
I told you to cut your toe nails last week!
Have a happy Day and Jeremy don’t work too hard!
April 04, 2020
Diane Voge said:
For the video: “The last roll of toilet paper is MINE!”
April 04, 2020
Peter Kerr said:
Maybe next time you’ll listen to me. The label clearly said Super Glue!
April 04, 2020