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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Let Ithaka be always in your thoughts.To get there is your goal and destiny.But do not hasten to your journey’s end:it’s better if it lasts for many yearsso that you'll reach the island when you’re old,wealthy with all you’ve gained along the way,not hoping Ithaka will make you rich.Your marvellous journey is Ithaka’s gift.Without her you would not have started out.But she has nothing more to give you now.And if you find she's poor, you’ve not been fooled.So wise have you become, so much you’ve learned,that you will know what Ithakas must be.Source: Seen in passing on X-Twitter. Holler if you want the whole thing.Author/Translator: Armand D'Angour, Professor of Classics, Oxford. Cello lover. Larkin about. Turning life into Latin verse, one hexameter at a time. Podcast “It’s All Greek (& Latin!) to Me”.
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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.