Did everyone remember to change their clocks ahead this weekend? At least for those areas that practice this. In Canada, most of the province of Saskatchewan, some locations in Québec, and some areas of BritishColumbia, don’t use DST and stay on standard time all year.
I must admit, that I wish my home province of Ontario, would dispense with Daylight Savings Time, but that’s just me.
Regardless of what your area does, or how you feel about it, I hope these photos with captions will brighten your day. Enjoy. 🙂
Before you criticize, please try to remember that not everyone has the same advantages as you.
Born and raised on a farm near Brockville, Ontario, Mark Bierman's childhood consisted of chores, riding horses, snowmobile races across open fields, fishing trips to a local lake, and many other outdoor adventures. He was also an avid reader of both fiction and non.
Transitioning towards adulthood also meant moving from the farm and into large urban areas that introduced this country boy to life in the big cities.
After a short stint as a private investigator, he moved into the role of Correctional Officer, working at both Millhaven Institution and Kingston Penitentiary, until it closed.
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66 thoughts on “Photos with Captions, To Make You Smile and Think”
Daylight Savings–it’s the only time I wish I lived in Saskatchewan (although I hear it’s quite nice there). That tricycle made me sad–luckily my daughter has come home to live while her classes are all online!
I got really confused two days ago when I looked to see when the clocks went forward. I saw the 14th March when I Googled it… then realised that was for you guys in the US. Ours in the end of the month. I think Daylight Savings was an initiative to confuse the masses!
That first image, about hearing the burdens, got me in the feelies. That’s a good one. And I love the kittykat threatening the fox. Cats can be pretty smart sometimes with their threats 😺 xx
No problem. I can’t keep track of who lives where, most of the time. 🙂 Yes. they haven’t learned how to use the computer yet, but there will come a time, I’m sure. Sage also has an extra toe, which allow her to balance on railing , , , and perhaps, eventually remove tape. 🙂
I could do without the time changes too, Mark. Either one is fine with me, just pick one. 🙂 Thanks for the giggles too. I’m partial to the cat threatening the box, and the last one was pretty funny. Your kids DO know you, apparently. 😀
The cat one cracked me up. I catsit for a friend of mine every now and then, and her cat spends all day trying to jump up and swat my fish tank. Granted, my fish tank is built into the wall and is almost 300 gallons. She’ll never get into it. LOL!
As for DST, I LOVE it! I get to sleep in later on the weekends, and the sun stays out later, allowing me to enjoy the beach and outdoor activities for longer periods of time. 🙂
Cats are characters, aren’t they? We have two and they constantly compete for the trunk on the bay window…it’s like Pride Rock in the Lion King. 🙂 Yes, there is an upside to the DST, but it’s hard on alot of people, physically.
I know. The body doesn’t adjust well to the switch. I think it also depends on what time you have to wake up for work. The body naturally wants to slowly awaken with the sun. 🙂
Quite a few readers were impacted by that one. It was originally a six word story, that I wrote sometime ago. It does go by fast. I’m glad you have grandchildren to enjoy. 🙂
The one with the lonely bike hits home with us. Out of our 5 who are now adults, 4 have blessed us with grand kids. Love the attitude of your cats. So feline….
I would love to see DST go away. It takes me forever to adjust when we do the clock change, although I do like the longer evenings.
Thanks for sharing the photos and thoughts, Mark. They were all enjoyable!
Thank you for sharing great laughter, Mark! I hope you had a enjoyable weekend, and will have a wonderful week! We in Germany will change our clocks again on March 28th. I doubt the usefulness of this thing. But since we will no longer use nuclear energy, they will continue to want to get more out of it this way. We are in Germany. We still have to learn how democracy really works. 😉 Michael
I would love to nix DST too, Mark. Here in the US, there is a movement to try and get rid of it, but it’s all political, of course. Personally, I love the extra daylight.
Daylight Savings–it’s the only time I wish I lived in Saskatchewan (although I hear it’s quite nice there). That tricycle made me sad–luckily my daughter has come home to live while her classes are all online!
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Very nice pictures and captions, Mark. I particularly like the one with the fox.
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Thanks, Robbie. That one was a favorite of many. Bad kitty. 🙂
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I wish the time would just stay the same! I hate the time change. 🙂
Love the tree meme!
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It is very hard on many people. 🙂
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Love all the photos, Mark, and they do grow up fast. My first born will be 30 this year. 🙂
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Thanks Lauren. 🙂
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Cute memes! Your son will never read this, right???
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Thanks, Jacqui. Actually, I have two daughters, and the one who said it, has no doubt figured out that I posted it. 🙂
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My apologies. Of course that was something a daughter would say!
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No need for apologies. How would possibly know that? 🙂
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Well, since I have one of each, you’d think I’d know the difference!
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I got really confused two days ago when I looked to see when the clocks went forward. I saw the 14th March when I Googled it… then realised that was for you guys in the US. Ours in the end of the month. I think Daylight Savings was an initiative to confuse the masses!
That first image, about hearing the burdens, got me in the feelies. That’s a good one. And I love the kittykat threatening the fox. Cats can be pretty smart sometimes with their threats 😺 xx
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Thank you. 🙂 Both of our cats have actually pried the lid off that aquarium, so we had to tape it down. Actually, I live in Canada. Have a great day!
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Sorry, Mark. I have a tendency to think US with you for some reason, I get confused with who’s where. I need to remember you’re in Canada!
You have some industrious kittykats. Don’t let them near Google otherwise they’ll be asking ‘how to use claws to remove sticky tape’.
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No problem. I can’t keep track of who lives where, most of the time. 🙂 Yes. they haven’t learned how to use the computer yet, but there will come a time, I’m sure. Sage also has an extra toe, which allow her to balance on railing , , , and perhaps, eventually remove tape. 🙂
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I could relate to the bicycle one, Mark. The American poetry Linda Pastan wrote a poem about that. 🙂
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Yes, many have connected with that photo. 🙂
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I could do without the time changes too, Mark. Either one is fine with me, just pick one. 🙂 Thanks for the giggles too. I’m partial to the cat threatening the box, and the last one was pretty funny. Your kids DO know you, apparently. 😀
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Yes, Sage is not one to mess with. 🙂 My youngest is very insightful and funny. Thanks for stopping by, Diana. 🙂
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Mark, I so enjoyed the memories through your beautiful photos.
Thanks for sharing!
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Thank you, Nonnie. I’m glad you enjoyed them. 🙂
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My little one is in her forties now. Sigh . . . They do grow up too fast.
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Scary, isn’t it?
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It’ll be really scary when she starts getting gray hair!
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True.
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The cat one cracked me up. I catsit for a friend of mine every now and then, and her cat spends all day trying to jump up and swat my fish tank. Granted, my fish tank is built into the wall and is almost 300 gallons. She’ll never get into it. LOL!
As for DST, I LOVE it! I get to sleep in later on the weekends, and the sun stays out later, allowing me to enjoy the beach and outdoor activities for longer periods of time. 🙂
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Cats are characters, aren’t they? We have two and they constantly compete for the trunk on the bay window…it’s like Pride Rock in the Lion King. 🙂 Yes, there is an upside to the DST, but it’s hard on alot of people, physically.
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I know. The body doesn’t adjust well to the switch. I think it also depends on what time you have to wake up for work. The body naturally wants to slowly awaken with the sun. 🙂
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So true, Yvette. 🙂
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I got choked up looking at the bike. That’s so true and happened in the blink of an eye. Now my grandkids ride it.
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Quite a few readers were impacted by that one. It was originally a six word story, that I wrote sometime ago. It does go by fast. I’m glad you have grandchildren to enjoy. 🙂
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It seems like the blink of an eye when our youngest went to college. She is now 32. It hardly seems possible.
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Scary, isn’t it?
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Yup
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I agree Mark, they grow up too soon. Nice mixture of pictures and thoughts and emotions.
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Thanks, Balroop. 🙂
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Very nice ones Mark! Always good to find something to smile about. All the best to you,
FBC.
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Thanks, Francisco.
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You’re welcome Mark!
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Good ones, Mark. I love the old bicycle. It’s so symbolic of how a parent feels at that moment.
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Thanks, Jan. My kids are a few years from that, but I can imagine.
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😊
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These are some great ones Mark! Thanks for giving me some smiles this morning.
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Thanks, Terri, for stopping by. I’m glad you enjoyed the post. 🙂
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I liked that photo of the old bike or tricycle.
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Thank you, Frank. It was originally a six-word-story that I did some time ago, 🙂
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Your bicycle image really hit home.
Today my daughter started university.
Have a lovely week further, Mark.
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Bitter sweet, I’m sure.
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I am still Sleepy because of the DST. Lol. Pictures are Lovely. Still Yawning. 😴
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Thank you. The DST is hard on the body.
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The one with the lonely bike hits home with us. Out of our 5 who are now adults, 4 have blessed us with grand kids. Love the attitude of your cats. So feline….
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Thank you. 🙂
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Don’t mess with Sage!😁
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Never! 🙂
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Happy Monday, Mark. Thanks for starting a new week with laughter. Cheers! 🙂
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Thank you for coming over for a visit. Have a great week, Natalie. 🙂
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I would love to see DST go away. It takes me forever to adjust when we do the clock change, although I do like the longer evenings.
Thanks for sharing the photos and thoughts, Mark. They were all enjoyable!
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Thank you, Mae. There is no reason for the DST anymore. I’m glad you enjoyed the photos. Have a great day!
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Thank you for sharing great laughter, Mark! I hope you had a enjoyable weekend, and will have a wonderful week! We in Germany will change our clocks again on March 28th. I doubt the usefulness of this thing. But since we will no longer use nuclear energy, they will continue to want to get more out of it this way. We are in Germany. We still have to learn how democracy really works. 😉 Michael
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Thank you, Michael. Have a great day.
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Thank you, Mark! You as well. Michael
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I would love to nix DST too, Mark. Here in the US, there is a movement to try and get rid of it, but it’s all political, of course. Personally, I love the extra daylight.
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There has been some rumblings here about a move to get rid of it. Thanks for stopping by Jill. Have a great day!
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sage look s like she means businesses! Lol
Sent from my iPad
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We had to tape the lid on the aquarium down, because the pair of brats would pry it open. 🙂
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