Frazz by Jef Mallett for April 14, 2022

I wonder.

Another great one, Jef.

I wonder as I wander.

I am happy that she got to wonder.

Turdus migratorius is always a wonder!

Okay, Mrs. Olsen … take off your glasses, put your arms out, and spin.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YVLJcBsD__E

One hears the phrase “the first robin of Spring”. But our robins never seem to leave.

I hit a flying robin with my car in February some years ago in the Philadelphia area.

Advice from elders can open the eyes of the young to future possibilities, but the sheer exuberance of the young can open the eyes of elders to the excitement and beauty of the now. Not a bad exchange.

A simple glass of water is meaningless, but to a runner in the middle of a marathon, well, Jef, you know.

Michigan’s motto is: “If you seek a pleasant peninsula, look about you.” When was the last time you (plural) took those words to heart?

Two birds I watch for, the robins, they’ve been here (Northern Ontario) for a couple of weeks now. And tree swallows, I expect them anyday now. They used to arrive late April, but it has been getting earlier every year. I’ve put some vinyl siding on their little condo last Fall, I hope they appreciate the upgrade. Rent hasn’t gone up…

A+ 4.0 ⭐ cartoon. Thx Jef

“I wonder… I wa wa wa wa wonder…”

What a wise little girl—and good for Mrs Olsen to take the next step!

What a wise little girl—and good for Mrs Olsen that she picks up the next step!

we have to keep in mind that as we get older we get jaded. With the young everything is new and interesting. The trick is to continue to find things new about something you’ve seen thousands of times or trying to remember and enjoy the emotions of the first time. I’ve noticed that the first sip of coffee in the morning is the best. The last sip is more obligation than enjoyment.

Now I wonder how much I’ve missed.

Well spoken young lady!

Look around and smile. It’s a beautiful world.

Turdus migratorius, no less. Great name for a bird. (Turdiform is one of the most misunderstood words in English.)

That child is wise beyond her years. ❤️

You have to notice it first, then thinking about it or just reacting to it.

Reminds me of a poem I wrote long ago:

Let’s try this: “I Believe there Is Magic”

I believe that there is magic / in a thousand twinkling stars. / There is something very magic / in the sailing of the moon / as it journeys silently afar. / On its face are many scars / which become an ancient rune. / Beware! / Or be ensnared — / for there is magic.

I believe that there is magic / in the morn, before the sun / rises up and wakes the magic / in the sparkling of the dew. / When the light has not begun / its day-journey to have run, / when the lark is singing, too, / have no fear, you’re truly here, / and it is magic.

I believe that there is magic / in the smile upon the face / of each child, who meets with magic / each moment of each day, / wrapped in joy like shining lace / through which playfully they race. / If you ask them, they might say, / “I don’t know… / it COULD be so… / EVERYTHING’S magic!”