A northern December morning. Sunrise is at 8:19 and sunset a mere seven and a bit hours later. The positive way to look at this long winter darkness is to remember that in three weeks time the days will start getting longer.
Strange tracks in the sand down on the beach. A small white animal can just be seen moving slowly towards the sea.
Never has a half hour been so fraught with anxiety. Sunday mornings are a peak dog walking time. Finally a Hallelujah moment. With a flick of its tail the pup is into the water and off into the waves. This is its natural home. So helpless on land so lithe in the water. We see it heading off to the sandbars at the mouth of the estuary where it will hopefully find its mother. December starts with a small Advent victory.
This : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PBDdLgBO0Nw and this which puts it in perspective :https://tracksontracks.substack.com/p/life-exploding-in-every-direction
A British take on music in restaurants :https://www.alexoconnor.com/p/please-stop-playing-music-everywhere
On the radio Sunday morning Scottish music for those in hospital :https://youtu.be/rqxVz1D6low?t=71
14 comments:
Thank you for linking that article about Sam Cookes Blowing with the wind it was really insightful. Yes, it's rarely dogs that cause problems.
I meant to say , but didn't, that the line that the peter Paul and Mary version is like angels round a campfire is so brilliant.
Thank you both for your humanity.
Hari OM
You two are the best... that guardianship has surely earned you points on some list or other. And I shall carry that choral piece to a place it will be enjoyed... YAM xx
Well done for safeguarding the pup. Some people are so entitled, but the majority are reasonable human beings.
How nice to know that you took time to guard the young seal pup. The snooty woman is beyond my comprehension, if she lives locally she must know how vulnerable young seals are. I do hope it found it's mother.
A perfect musical choice.
Well done for protecting the seal pup and well said about owners!
Thank you for being there, and for sharing.
You and The Font were truly in the right place at the right time. Thank goodness you were there before the entitled snooty woman came along.
Wendy (Wales)
Good on ya both for protecting that little guy! The utter lack of compassion from some people is truly astonishing and disheartening. You did well to hold your tongue, not sure I would have been able to.
Brava & bravo for looking out for the little seal - pox on the inane dog owner...
A "small" victory perhaps but I rate it a first class one. May the little one be safe.
Your early morning walk timing was perfect to help a pup who needed some. Even if you have to deal with a snooty person. Thank you.
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