Lessons Learned From Geese

It is that time of the year when the geese are flying south for the winter season.

These are lessons we humans can learn from geese.

As each goose flaps its wings, it creates an uplift for the birds that follow. By flying in a V formation, the flock adds 71% extra flying range.

People who share a sense of community can help each other get where they are going more easily....because they are traveling on the trust of one another.

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When a goose falls out of formation, it feels the drag and resistance of flying alone. It will quickly move back to take advantage of the lifting power of the birds in front.

If we have as much sense as geese, we stay in formation with others headed in the direction we want to go. We are willing to accept their help and offer our help in return.

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When the lead goose tires, it drops back within the formation and another takes the lead position.

It pays to take turns doing the hard tasks. We should recognize, respect and protect each other’s unique arrangement of skills, capabilities, talents, and resources.

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The geese flying in formation honk to encourage those up front to keep up their speed.

We need to make sure our honking is supportive. In groups where there is encouragement, production is greatly increased. Individual empowerment results from quality honking.

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And finally, when a goose gets sick, two geese drop out of the formation and follow it to help and protect it.

If we have as much sense as geese, we will stand by each other in difficult times, as well as when we are strong.

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Thank You

I have been fortunate to receive two new awards from two fellow bloggers.

The first on October 2nd is the "One Sweet Blog Award"
from Dianne of Forks Off The Moment.
Thank you Dianne, please accept the *Bouquet of Bears* from my blog to yours.


And on October 10th from Joy of The Joy of Six
"The Million Dollar Friend Award"
Joy, come over and pick up your *Bouquet of Bears* as my special Thank You.


Now the Million Dollar Friend Award did come with some rules to follow.
And since I am such a good follower I will post and follow the rules.

1. Only five people allowed.
2. Four have to be dedicated followers of your blog.
3. One has to be someone new or recently new to your blog and live in another part of the world.
4. You must link back to whoever gave you the award.

The five bloggers to receive this award are:

Daryl from out & about in new york city
Helen from Baino's Banter
Kay from Kay's Thinking Cap
Bobbie from Almost There
Merle from Merle's Third Try

Ladies come over and claim your award.

But I just want to say that I consider each and every one of you readers of my blog "Million Dollar Friends" not just these five bloggers.



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ABC Wednesday-M

Johann Chrysostom Wolfgang Amadeus MOZART
(27 January 1756 - 5 December 1791)

MOZART was a musical prodigy who started composing at the age of five. At six years of age, MOZART was playing before the Bavarian elector and the Austrian empress. Much of his childhood and adolescence was taken up with tours, which included performances before many of the royal courts of Europe.

MOZART at seventeen accepted a post as a court musician in Salzburg, but was unhappy with his low pay and limited opportunities. Over the next eight years, MOZART frequently traveled in search of a better position and composed abundantly. This situation continued until his dismissal from Salzburg in 1781 by his employer, the Prince-Archbishop, and his subsequent departure for Vienna.

MOZART spent the rest of his busy life in Vienna, where he achieved relative fame. However, his finances remained precarious, with periods of prosperity and poverty. In 1782, MOZART married Constanze Weber against the wishes of his family; six children were born, of whom two survived infancy.

Musically, this was a period of outstanding creativity which saw the production of many of his best known symphonic, concertante and operatic works, and his final, incomplete Requiem. MOZART died at the age of 35 from a feverish illness, although rumours surfaced that he had been poisoned. MOZART was buried in a Vienna suburb, with little ceremony and in an unmarked grave, in accordance with prevailing custom.

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Canada--It Is Time To Vote

Today is ELECTION day here in Canada.

It is time for ALL of us to choose a Prime Minister for Canada.

After 37 days of campaigning, the day has finally arrived where all Canadians have the right and the privilege to vote on who will be the next Prime Minister of Canada.

Let's make today the day that will go down in history as the day that ALL Canadians went to the polls and voted for their choice for Prime Minister of Canada.

I'm voting, are you?



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Thanksgiving Day in Canada

Happy Thanksgiving Day Canada
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Happy Columbus Day U.S.A.
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Here is a list of things we should all be thankful for:
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For the husband who is on the sofa being a couch potato
Because he is home with me and not out at the bars.
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For the wife who says it's Hot Dogs for dinner tonight
Because she is home with me and not out with someone else.
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For the teenager who is complaining about doing the dishes
Because it means she is at home, not on the streets.
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For the taxes I pay
Because it means I am employed.
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For the mess to clean after a party
Because it means I have been surrounded by friends.
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For the clothes that fit a little too snug
Because it means I have enough to eat.
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For my shadow that watches me work
Because it means I am out in the sunshine.
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For a lawn that needs mowing, windows that need cleaning and gutters that need fixing
Because it means I have a home.
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For all the complaining I hear about the Government
Because it means we have freedom of speech.
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For the parking spot I find at the far end of the parking lot
Because it means I am capable of walking and have been blessed with transportation.
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For my huge heating bill
Because it means I am warm.
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For the lady behind me in Church who sings off key
Because it means I can hear.
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For the pile of laundry and ironing
Because it means I have clothes to wear.
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For weariness and aching muscles at the end of the day
Because it means I have been capable of working hard.
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For the alarm that goes off in the early morning hours
Because it means I am alive.
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Saturday Funnies

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Can't Look

Faces


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On Yom Kippur

Wishing you the wisdom that comes from reflecting on the past

The strength that comes from reaffirming your faith

The joy and promise that come from looking toward tomorrow.

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Breast Cancer Awareness

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month

There have been many bloggers who have written about Breast Cancer such as:



Of Thistles and Maple Leaves

slicksumbich.com

Pseudonymous High School Teacher

and even a Wordless Wednesday post from:

Daryl from: out & about in new york city

But everyone please go and read:

Words of Wisdom from a Smart Mouth Broad

which has to be the best post on the web about Breast Cancer Awareness.


25 Breast Cancer Myths and Misunderstandings



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ABC Wednesday-L

Little Lisa Landry Likes her Lovely LION costume so much that she wants to wear it every day this month, not just for Halloween on October 31st.



Even though Lisa is a Little girl, she wants to wear the male LION costume because she Loves the Look of the male LION'S mane.



The chief role of the male LION is to defend territory and protect the female LIONS from other males.

Male LIONS have a most unusual feature designed specifically for this purpose, which is their mane.

In nature, the male LION is a Large well-muscled cat, and can be up to 9 feet in Length and weighing an average of 415 pounds.

While size is an obvious advantage, it requires much more food so the bulky mane serves a twofold purpose.

It gives the appearance of size without the increased body weight and serves to protect from the claws and teeth of other male LIONS.



Little Lisa doesn't care why the male LION has a mane; she is just Looking forward to Halloween night when she can go trick or treating for Licorice, Lollipops, Lemon Drops and Life Savers.


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