Thankful Thursday with Angel Rosie and Thimble in the Sun

Today is Angel Brian's Thankful Thursday Blog Hop.

To begin, I'm so very grateful for the over 21 years I was blessed to share with my sweet and beautiful angel Rosie. She passed away on this date in 2015. That was one of the absolute worst days of my life, but I always want to remember Rosie with nothing but the pure happiness she brought me for over two decades.

My family adopted Rosie and her brother Sammy when I was 4 years old. Sadly, Sammy passed away at the age of 5, when I was 9 years old, of an undetected heart condition. Rosie, though, was with me until I was 26 years old. I am forever grateful for her companionship, unconditional love, and everything she taught me in life.

I love you, Rosie! Always and forever!

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Now, Thimble still wanted to share her thankful today as well. And, yet again, Thimble is so very grateful for sunshine!

Thimble wishes you all lots of bright and shiny sun!

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Last but not least, we have the fill-in statements for tomorrow's Friendly Fill-Ins challenge. My amazing co-host Ellen of 15andmeowing came up with the first two, and I came up with the second two.

1. I know I am having a good day when _________.

2. I _________ when I am _________.

3. _________ makes me feel helpless.

4. I have a lot of confidence in my ability to _________.

We'll see you tomorrow, friends!

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Tip of the Day

 

As we mentioned yesterday, we're doing a bit of a different sort of series of tips, that being one all about wildlife. We're staring today with some tips on feeding none other than geese, ducks, swans, and the like. First, keep in mind that not all areas allow the feeding of these birds, for a variety of reasons. So, first make sure that you're in a location that is safe and appropriate for feeding wild birds such as geese and ducks.

Now, on to feeding these birds of whom we're starting to see more and more in these springtime days. First and foremost, despite popular belief, bread is not an ideal food to feed geese and ducks. Bread does not have much in the way of nutritional value for these wild birds, and often can do more harm than good, such as by causing wing deformities. So, what should you feed animals such as geese? You can offer them some regular birdseed, keeping in mind that sunflower seeds are not one that is ideal for them. You can also give them certain fruits and vegetables, like grapes, kale, and Romaine lettuce. That being said, make sure that these foods are bite size, or else there is the risk that the geese or ducks could choke. So, cut grapes at least in half, and chop up kale or lettuce that you offer. If you offer birdseed or other small foods, mound them up in small piles for ease of eating.

Also ensure that you take safety precautions, both for yourself and the wild birds. For example, it is typically best that you not feed the birds directly out of your hands. In addition, place the food you feed them in a safe area, such as away from roads. In general, you simply have to use common sense, and if you're not sure something is safe, simply don't do it. Interacting with wildlife can be an inspiring and unique experience, but it is always best to keep both their safety and your safety in mind.