It is a beautiful bird beak-caws of the color of its bill. Can he play the hornbill? It reminds me of an old southern gospel song: "When they ring those golden bills for you and me."
Love birds. We feed them now in the winter, and we saw a hawk waiting around for them to come. My daughter saw this and threw a walnut at it and to her surprise she hit it, didn't hurt it just to scare it away.
aussiesapphire
Jan 6, 2018
Your daughter must be a good shot lol. Hugs Jan1936
"In prosperity our friends know us; in adversity we know our friends." ~ John Collins
A smooth sea never made a skillful sailor; we learn greatly from the storms in our life and what we already know finally comes in useful. Aristotle remarked: "Education is an ornament in prosperity and a refuge in adversity."
What you quoted about a "smooth sea never made a skillful sailor, " reminded me of a story in our Baha'i Writings about tests and difficulties. To pray and be disappointed that one doesn't get the affirmative answer one is hoping for is not trusting in God. Praying for relief but being submissive and patient during times of tests is the real essence of faith, for, just as in school, if we are not tested, how can we prove what we've learned? As 'Abdu'l-Baha told a young woman in the story, "Strong ships are not conquered by the sea, -- they ride the waves. Now, be a strong ship." How true.
jan1936
Jan 5, 2018
As always your quotes hit home. Thanks and lots of hug. Have a safe and great New Year
aussiesapphire
Jan 6, 2018
Hi jan1936, it is aways a pleasure seeking them - very educational and at time very funny. Hugs back to you.
"In prosperity our friends know us; in adversity we know our friends." ~ John Collins
A smooth sea never made a skillful sailor; we learn greatly from the storms in our life and what we already know finally comes in useful. Aristotle remarked: "Education is an ornament in prosperity and a refuge in adversity."
Take care and God bless. Hugs.
The puzzle was somewhat difficult with all the thorns, but I didn't go over 18 minutes, at least.