Photo was taken at Tooreenbawn, Millstreet, Co.Cork (Irl)

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A swallow swoops in to feed its young shortly after they left the next. Young swallows who have just left the nest, can be easily seen taking their maden flights. There is great excitement with lots of chirping. The flights are usually short. The young little birds will then return to a branch or a telephone wire and the parents continue to feed them. On the second day the feeding times are reduced and flight times extended. By the third day out, they are fully weaned and fending for themselves.

Thought on Thursday – August – 22/08/2013

(1) Say less than you think. Cultivate a calm voice, how you say it often means the most.

(2) Make promises sparingly, keep them faithfully.

(3) Never lose opportunities to say a kind word to or about somebody. Praise work well done.

(4) Be genuinely interested in others. Let everyone you meet feel that you regard them as if they are the only person that matters in the world.

(5) Be cheerful as best you can.

(6) Keep an open mind on all debateable questions. There’s a big difference between discussing something and arguing something.

(7) Don’t give in to gossip. It is so destructive.

(8) Respect the feelings of others.

(9) Pay no attention to those who think less of you. There are always knockers in this world but know that there are many more people willing to uplift and encourage.

(10) It won’t cost you anything, smile!!