Small Reminders Of Big Things To Remember

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"Remember upon the conduct of each depends the fate of all." - Alexander The Great

 

I confess. Remembering is getting tougher as I get older but there are some things I can't forget. A year into the pandemic it seems natural to keep a distance from others as these men have done. Their pets were free of such concerns, however. 
    
Side-stepping a few puddles as I walked the path at Kwomais Park in the community of Ocean Park, I noticed a tiny flash of red on the fence to my right.

Remembrance Day, celebrated in November, was short-changed last year and the usual fundraising was mostly done virtually. Lest we forget ... someone painted a bright red poppy (above) on the metal fence post and it lasted into the new year.

Later in White Rock, the man perpetually waiting for a train in front of the historic train station museum had a splash of colour land on his suitcase. The butterfly was painted on a stone with the words be kind. It was a surprisingly good find during this strange time when being grumpy under stressful covid resitrictions can seem justifyably fine.


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  1. GattinaFebruary 8, 2021 at 2:46 AM

    These a are real nice pictures !! I can nearly hear the men talking and the little Butterfly on the suitcase of the waiting man is cute ! When I saw the man I thought he would be fit perfectly today in Brussels, because all trains are late or cancelled because FOR ONCE we have snow !!

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  2. carol l mckennaFebruary 8, 2021 at 6:05 AM

    Oh ~ how wonderful to find a painted poppy and then the gorgeous butterfly ~ and of course, love the sweet doggies ~ lovely photo post ~

    Moment by Moment,

    A ShutterBug Explores,
    aka (A Creative Harbor)

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  3. David M. Gascoigne,February 8, 2021 at 6:18 AM

    These painted stones seem to be a real trend now, and are popping up everywhere. So far they have all had kind, encouraging messages.

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  4. Yogi♪♪♪February 8, 2021 at 7:42 AM

    I love your finds. I have painted and left a few stones. I think it is a cool practice in the right places.

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  5. colleenFebruary 8, 2021 at 7:06 PM

    I'm drawn to the purple butterfly and jealous of those dogs.

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  6. Photo CacheFebruary 8, 2021 at 8:04 PM

    I still hate the fact that I have to avoid people because of the virus.

    Worth a Thousand Words

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  7. stardustFebruary 8, 2021 at 8:34 PM

    Your eyes on the painted flower and butterfly turned the mundane walk into something more interesting and enjoyable.

    Yoko

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  8. Lady FiFebruary 8, 2021 at 11:14 PM

    So true that we need to treasure those uplifting moments.

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  9. eileeninmdFebruary 9, 2021 at 1:25 AM

    Hello,

    I like the photo of the dogwalkers doing there social distancing. Cute dogs. The Poppy is lovely and the train station statue is cool. I love the painted rock. We can all afford to Be Kind. Take care, have a happy day and great week!

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  10. Tanza ErlambangFebruary 9, 2021 at 2:58 AM

    long time to keep distance to one and others.....
    cute photo of dogs....

    Have a wonderful day

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  11. AngieFebruary 11, 2021 at 9:04 PM

    Yes, we can get so caught up that we forget the simple things ... that rock is wonderful. I want to paint rocks!!!!

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  12. DeniseinVAFebruary 13, 2021 at 9:59 AM

    Super post :) enjoyed all your photos and loved the little butterfly.

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