Well, not really. But it’s definitely what came to mind when I saw the close-ups of these quackers (female and juvenile mallards, I believe) in a marsh near St. Albert, AB.
Kids, what are you getting into?
Nothing, Mom. Why do you ask?
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“They keep our vegetables fresh for three to four weeks, depending on the type of crop. They are very good in a hot climate such as ours [Sudan] where fruit and vegetables get spoiled in one day,” she told Practical Action. “Since I learned how to make zeer pots, our life has been so much better.”
Keeping fold cold without refrigeration
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Listen for the "broken-field runner" opening line in this next one, a country classic.
Poetry of the Week
Roadrunner
- by Sharlot Mabridth HallOut of the western chaparral
Where the raw, new highways run,
He flashes swift as a rainbow flame
And races the morning sun.
He perks and preens with lifted crest,
He dances, heel and toe.
He will jig and flirt in the roadway dirt —
Then — off like a shot he'll go.Posted: 2025 Feb 13
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Nicely displayed soup. Duckweed that thick sure looks like split-pea soup for sure.
(I must have missed that marsh when I lived in St Albert)
Jim R – Ah, it’s duckweed, is it? For sure the ducks seemed to get into it. As for missing the marsh, I expect it’s been there for a long while (it’s on the shore of Big Lake) but has only recently had a boardwalk added by Poole Construction, making it possible to walk across without getting your feet wet.
Super pictures, Isabel.
Tom
Tom – Not souper? Hahaha. (And many thanks.)
Last summer our dog, Casey, mistook duckweed for solid ground, and tried to take a shortcut from his path to where we were standing. Total immersion, and difficult swimming. He eventually got to shore, but did he stink!
Ian – Oh dear. I can see why it might fool someone, canine or otherwise. It’s very thick in some places. Didn’t know it was smelly.
Just thought I’d let you know I’m still reading! Glad you had a sunny day in St Albert
Alison – Hey, thanks! It was sunny, although I needed a few more layers for the NW wind. There were people (locals, I presume) wearing lightweight parkas, and me in my cropped leggings and little sweater. Brr.