Month: October 2021
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The Grand Prix. The Pressure!
Think about human athletes. Not everyone wants to go to the Olympics and face the pressure of that event. Other athletes come alive in that pressure. Think about any human performer. Not every singer or musician wants to be out on the stage of a gigantic stadium, like Wembley, in front of tens of thousands…
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“More Activity!”
“More Activity” Belinda said as I cantered past her. She did not mean I should get Biasini to go faster or more forward. The activity she wants to see is in his hind legs. His hind end is where he must be more active. This past week I have been getting on Biasini and warming…
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When the sun comes up!
At 7am the sun was not fully up and a thick mist was on the farmer’s field. But by 7:30 am it was a different scene!
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What is Ordinary?: LAPC #169
It was just an ordinary day. I was in Grade 9 and I was thinking about the sandwich I had made for lunch. Then the Vice Principal opened the door to our classroom. “Everyone down to the Assembly hall. There is an important announcement. ” We all packed up our books and marched down to…
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Thanksgiving!
Our Grandson had his 7th Birthday this past weekend. Here in Canada it is Thanksgiving long weekend . Our daughter, Breanne, who is the marketing manager for the Belleville Sens AHL ( American Hockey League) team organized a party for him at the Sunday afternoon game. This is a preseason game and with Covid restrictions…
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Autumn: The Chipmunks prepare for winter!
The autumn leaves are changing color and falling to the ground. But that is not the only sign that Autumn is here. The Chipmunks are busy! They hibernate in their underground homes for the winter. Now you can see them filling their cheeks with seeds and nuts which they take down to their lairs to…
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Biasini Speaks: Teaching Dave the Trails.
Hello again Dear Humans! This week I was given a teaching job. I was asked to go with Ma Leueen into the forest with Coach Belinda, riding her horse Dave and Super Groom Lexi walking beside Dave. Ma Leueen told me that my job was to give him confidence as he was not used to…
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Curvy or Arches
This is my response to Cee’s Fun Foto Challenge: Curvy or Arches! The fine curve of a horse’s neck. This may be my favorite curve of all.
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Seen Better Days LAPC #168
This week Lens Artist Tina of Travels and Trifles invites us to look for photos of things and places that have “seen better days.” I knew where I would look for photos. First of all, our trip to Cambodia and the ruins at Angkor. And finally a reminder that some find themselves on hard times…
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Why Less is More.
He only needs the lightest of aids.
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