Photo was taken at Altamount, Millstreet, Co.Cork
As a follow on from yesterday I share another photo of some rare butterflies gathering nectar from the sedum flower. One thing we know from the summer of 2024 is that butterflies have been so scarce. This is the first one I got a chance to get a photo of this year.
A monitoring scheme by our National Biodiversity Data Centre found an overall 35% decline in the butterfly population between 2008 and 2021. One of the main causes is loss of habitat, as is the case with other wildlife. This percentage will have jumped considerably for 2024.
Another factor this year for so few butterflies is cooler temperatures. Met Eireann have told us that in Ireland it has been the coldest summer since 2015. Let’s hope that we see some more butterflies during this month of September.
On This Day
On Sep 6th 1997 a week after her death in a car accident, a funeral was held for Princess Diana, and an estimated 2.5 billion watched the televised ceremony, which included a performance by Elton John.
On Sep 6th 2007 one of the worlds most famous tenors and opera singer, Luciano Pavarotti, died at the age of 71.
Birthdays Today
Pippa Middleton (Sister to Kate Middleton) is 41
Kerry Katona (Singer) is 44
Saint For Today
Saint for Today September 6th is St. Zachary who was a prophet. He encouraged people to reflect on their journey through life, to make appropriate changes where necessary and to always seek kindness where possible.
Significance Of Today
Today September 6th is International Read A Book Day. For some people, reading is their ultimate form of relaxation and fun. For others, reading can seem like a bit of a chore. No matter what category you fall into, we are encouraged to take up a book today and begin to read it.
Interesting Quote for Today
“Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you can.” ~Arthur Ashe
The human liver has 500 functions. This is also the only vital organ inside the human body that is capable of regenerating. Some of the more well-known functions of the liver is producing bile that helps in the process of digestion.
My Latest Video 🎥
As I am just back from my summer break I will be uploading a new video here in the next few days. But before that and as we gently approach autumn I share the following video from the archive
Thought For The Week
‘To say that we are ‘fired up’ by something, means that we are enthusiastic, ready to throw ourselves into a situation or activity with boundless energy and vigour.’ ~Naomi Starkey
When we describe someone as a fiery person, we usually see them in a negative way. It implies that the person is hot tempered, moody and unpredictable. Then when we use the words ‘fired up’ it is normally used in a positive way. We get fired up before a match or something important in our lives.
When we use the words ‘fired up’ in connection with God, it is also positive. It means that we are enthusiastic and upbeat in what we believe in. We feel that our faith is helpful, positive and something good in our lives. It fires us up, to help us get through any given day.
Our fire may sometimes be weak and barely noticeable, while at other times we have boundless energy and enthusiasm. There is no right or wrong place to be when it comes to faith matters. But anything that gives us hope, energy and positivity can only be a good thing. Hopefully today and throughout this week you will find hope, energy and positivity. Even if it comes in small bundles, we welcome them with open arms.
The Thought For The Week is updated each Monday
