My wonderful late father-in-law
Nov. 8, 1918 – Mar. 26, 2009.
trusting or naive
chickadee alights for food
love is bliss for both
Bliss
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February 11, 2025 at 1:25 am
What a wonderful picture of your father-in-law! And your haiku is such a lovely tribute.
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February 11, 2025 at 8:06 am
I just thought he looked so genuinely happy there. I love that picture of him even though it’s a bit blurry.
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February 11, 2025 at 5:21 am
Such a good memory of your father-in-law Anneli. Having a chickadee alight on your hand is a moment of bliss. Allan
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February 11, 2025 at 8:08 am
Their little feet tickle your hand and it feels wonderful to be able to get so close to them.
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February 11, 2025 at 5:38 am
I know others who have experienced chickadees eating from their hands — what an experience! Mine are too flighty, and I’m not patient enough to spend the time necessary to develop that kind of relationship.
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February 11, 2025 at 8:11 am
This place was the edge of the local bird sanctuary and people had been feeding birds there for some time. The birds were used to people. We didn’t even have to go far from the parking area, as you can see, to have the birds come for a feed. It feels so great to have a tiny bird trust you so much.
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February 11, 2025 at 7:43 am
Cool. I’ve often wondered how some people are so friendly/attuned to nature that they will do things like this. I’ve seen others feeding hummingbirds in their hands. Your father in law must have be a kind soul.
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February 11, 2025 at 8:03 am
He really was. One of a kind.
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February 11, 2025 at 8:11 am
Gary looks like his father I think.
Lovely picture and haiku.
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February 11, 2025 at 8:13 am
I think he does too. Definitely a strong resemblance.
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February 11, 2025 at 8:17 am
What a glorious reminder, that everyone gets what they need. Love the pic of your fil.
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February 11, 2025 at 8:20 am
It shows him at a split second of real joy, but it’s also a glimpse into the kind of person he always was.
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February 11, 2025 at 10:31 am
That photo captures a sweet, joyful man.
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February 11, 2025 at 10:45 am
And that’s what he was. Very kind man. I was so happy to see the look on his face when the bird landed on his hand.
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February 11, 2025 at 1:27 pm
Your father-in-law looks so full of bliss feeling the chickadee on his hand. I can relate to that feeling, as I have developed a long time relationship with my feathery friends. While one feeds from my hand, another sits on my tuque patiently waiting for its turn. Great photo and haiku, Anneli!
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February 11, 2025 at 1:35 pm
It’s a beautiful feeling, isn’t it?
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February 11, 2025 at 5:40 pm
Beautiful and special memory, Anneli.
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February 11, 2025 at 6:00 pm
Yeah, it is. Thanks, Carol.
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February 12, 2025 at 2:16 am
A lovely tribute, and an amazing photo.
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February 12, 2025 at 7:32 am
It was a special moment there.
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February 12, 2025 at 8:28 am
Beautiful in every way, Anneli.
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February 12, 2025 at 10:04 am
Thanks, Lauren. We had a nice day there.
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February 12, 2025 at 10:42 am
What a wonderful tribute!
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February 12, 2025 at 11:31 am
Thanks, Pit. He deserves it.
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February 15, 2025 at 1:07 pm
Wonderful!
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