Swan Song

Socrates thought swans sang the most beautiful songs right before they died.

That is why we call a last performance a “swan song.” 

swan-song

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Bird Bobbing

I’m unsure why, but this makes me think of the “bobbing for apples” we used to do as children.

I never could figure out the reason we did it.

We looked even sillier than these swan look. 

bird-swan-bobbing

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Contortionist

Have you ever had an itch that was a challenge to reach?

Why is it that the spot on your back that itches the most often is that one spot you can’t reach.

#frustrated

Sometimes, I wonder what it would be like to be a contortionist and never have a problem reaching that itch. 

bird-contortionist

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Ugly Duckling

Danish author, Hans Christian Anderson told the story of a homely little bird born in a barnyard.

The bird suffered abuse from the others until, much to his delight (and their surprise),

he matured into a beautiful swan.

Why do we persist in judging people by their appearance instead of by how they behave? 

bird-ugly-duckling

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