Hearty Talk

"If you talk to a man  in a language he understands, that goes to his head. If you talk to him in his language, that goes to his heart."  (Nelson Mandela)

for Clytie

Parenthood

"Don't worry that children never listen to you; worry that they are always watching you."  (Robert Fulghum)

linking to World Bird Wednesday

Just a Pair of Shoes...

"The one thing children wear out faster than shoes is parents."     (John J. Plomp)

Wall Pictures

I used to draw on the walls when I was a kid. And later a writting of short messages came along... But my  Mother was  the happy one :) A disturbed childhood?  No! A freedom!   That's why I like graffiti. Like a time-machine, it brings me back...
P.S. Mom, I didn't draw this one! I swear!!!

Birds' lesson

Yesterday  this little fellow was kicked out of the nest, by own parents. The first reaction seeing it - what a horror!  But when this helpless creature was trying to hide from the camera, barely spreading his little wings, the parent showed up. Observing the situation from a  respectful distance.  Teaching me the biggest lesson!.. Of showing how to dig for the food instead of stuffing it into the mouth. Of understanding the importance to make the wings stronger before the flight. Of respecting your childs' attempt  to the independence...