Here we are, Friday before the rescheduled Spring Break. The kiddos will be off next week, but we are under a ‘stay at home’ order from the government. They don’t call them ‘lockdowns’ anymore. Probably sounds too negative, and morale is not exactly pie in the sky, these days.
Well, how about some photos with captions, to lift your spirits.
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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47 thoughts on “Photos with Captions, To Make You Smile and Think”
Hi Mark, I didn’t know you were still in a lockdown situation. I can imagine moral is low. In SA it is business as normal now, albeit with masks and hand sanitiser. We can’t afford any more lockdowns.
Yes, well, now they are facing a shortage of vaccine and have to halt vaccinations for 5 days. We can’t afford anymore lockdowns, either, but here we are.
Mark, you reminded me of the “Closing Time” song. Nice tune to get in my head. “Closing time, every new beginning. Comes from some other beginning’s end, yeah…”
Have a brilliant week. Hugs on the wing!
Great pictures, Mark. I especially love the first one. So happy they found that toddler alive and well. That truly is a miracle. Our area didn’t have any restrictions, and we had all the crazies decide to come down here and party like it was 1999. It was horrible. Both extremes are bad.
I’m still not getting whether the current new math is the new math I was taught in the ’60s, or if that is now the old new math. ‘Tis all very confusing.
Ugh! We are all so tired of the lockdowns. Whatever they want to call them, that’s the word that fits. Hope it all changes soon. Love all of these and indeed what a miracle the child was found alive! I do believe in miracles!
Thanks for sharing, Mark! 🙂 The rescue was such an amazing gift and miracle indeed. I hope you’re doing well, and may this will be our last lockdown. Wishing you a safe and enjoyable day. 🙂
Loved the horse! And that account of the lost boy is incredible. I’ve heard of stories like this one of people missing from national parks in the US and of some children being found kilometres away without an explanation…
That horse is oh so fashionable Mark. I hope the new stay at home order doesn’t last too long. Here in Alabama basically everything is being lifted as of 5 pm. Hopefully this won’t backfire on us.
Yes, the horse sports a warming blanket. There are four other horses, but this was the only one who braved the cold that day. The order is supposed to last a month, we’ll see. Stay safe down there and enjoy your weekend. 🙂
Love the fashion addicted horse. Lol Looks like a monk, but where are the others. 😉 I hope you can enjoy the vacation, even the possibilities roaming the region are shortened. Interesting news about the term changing, form “lockdown” too … Here they are using again “lockdown”, with reinforcing adjectives such as “hard”, “harder”, “total”. 😉 We? Germans have a special relationship with such strong expressions. Lol
Have a beautiful weekend, and please stay save, Mark! Best wishes, Michael
Hi Mark, I didn’t know you were still in a lockdown situation. I can imagine moral is low. In SA it is business as normal now, albeit with masks and hand sanitiser. We can’t afford any more lockdowns.
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Yes, well, now they are facing a shortage of vaccine and have to halt vaccinations for 5 days. We can’t afford anymore lockdowns, either, but here we are.
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Mark, you reminded me of the “Closing Time” song. Nice tune to get in my head. “Closing time, every new beginning. Comes from some other beginning’s end, yeah…”
Have a brilliant week. Hugs on the wing!
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Yes, I know the song, and I like it, too. Thanks for stopping by, Teagan. 🙂
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I agree with you about math and miracles! Enjoy your week:)
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Thanks, Denise. 🙂
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Loved all of these, Mark, but finding that child after 3 days is the best miracle.
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Agreed! Thanks, Lauren. 🙂
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I can’t imagine being lost and freezing for three days, much less three years old. So good to know that ended well.
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Me neither. God’s miracle, for sure.
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That little boy being found alive really was a miracle. Love the sunrise sunset one too:-)
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Thank you. Yes, we were ecstatic when he was found. 🙂
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Good memes. The last one–another reason to homeschool!
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🙂 I’m not much of a homeschooling parent, myself. I am not a good teacher. 🙂
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Great pictures, Mark. I especially love the first one. So happy they found that toddler alive and well. That truly is a miracle. Our area didn’t have any restrictions, and we had all the crazies decide to come down here and party like it was 1999. It was horrible. Both extremes are bad.
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Thank you, Yvette.
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I’m still not getting whether the current new math is the new math I was taught in the ’60s, or if that is now the old new math. ‘Tis all very confusing.
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They’ve taken away the shortcuts and added extra steps.
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The New Math from the ’60s had no shortcuts. It was immensely complicated–and didn’t I hate it!
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Great post
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Thank you. 🙂
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❤💋
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Funny, I can’t differentiate if a picture is a sunset or a sunrise, can you? But they are beginnings of changing periods of a day and night.
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It’s a sunset. I took it from our backyard.
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New or old… Mathematics has always been a pain! Bubbles still draw the ecstasy out of me. I love miracles! 🙂
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🙂 True.
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Ugh! We are all so tired of the lockdowns. Whatever they want to call them, that’s the word that fits. Hope it all changes soon. Love all of these and indeed what a miracle the child was found alive! I do believe in miracles!
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Thanks, Jan! Have a great weekend. This lockdown is “supposed” to last a month.
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Good ones, Mark
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Thanks, John.
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Thanks for sharing, Mark! 🙂 The rescue was such an amazing gift and miracle indeed. I hope you’re doing well, and may this will be our last lockdown. Wishing you a safe and enjoyable day. 🙂
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Keep our fingers crossed, Natalie. Miracles can happen. Have a great weekend. 🙂
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Loved the horse! And that account of the lost boy is incredible. I’ve heard of stories like this one of people missing from national parks in the US and of some children being found kilometres away without an explanation…
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Thanks, Francisco. I was so happy when the boy was found. 🙂
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Yes, most certainly…
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That horse is oh so fashionable Mark. I hope the new stay at home order doesn’t last too long. Here in Alabama basically everything is being lifted as of 5 pm. Hopefully this won’t backfire on us.
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Yes, the horse sports a warming blanket. There are four other horses, but this was the only one who braved the cold that day. The order is supposed to last a month, we’ll see. Stay safe down there and enjoy your weekend. 🙂
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Made me smile and think – thanks, Mark!
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🙂 I’m glad, Teri.
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Sorry to hear you’re under another ‘stay at home’ order, Mark. Thanks for the smiles!
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Thanks, Jill. 🙂
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Good one Mark!! They Did make me “smile and think”. Thank you!
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Yes Mark. They did make me “smile and think”
Thank you. I loved them!
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I’m glad. Thank you. 🙂
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Love the fashion addicted horse. Lol Looks like a monk, but where are the others. 😉 I hope you can enjoy the vacation, even the possibilities roaming the region are shortened. Interesting news about the term changing, form “lockdown” too … Here they are using again “lockdown”, with reinforcing adjectives such as “hard”, “harder”, “total”. 😉 We? Germans have a special relationship with such strong expressions. Lol
Have a beautiful weekend, and please stay save, Mark! Best wishes, Michael
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Thank you, Michael. Have a great weekend. 🙂
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Thank you, Mark! You as well!
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