Monday 24 May 2021

Monday Meander - May, 24, 2021

Victoria Day 2021

It's the day that originally celebrated the birthday of the late great Queen Victoria (born May 24, 1819) but since 1957 also includes Canada's official birthday celebration of Queen Elizabeth II.  

God save the Queen. Bless her heart. 

Queen Elizabeth II - Canada's official portrait (March 2019)

It's the long weekend known as the May "TWO-FOUR" weekend, with a generous nod to what is known as a case of beer in Ontario. I wonder how the grand ladies Victoria and Elizabeth feel about their party being supplanted by hops and malt? Amused? Or not? Well actually, none of us is amused that this is the second year in row when the #1 long weekend of the year, the one that kicks off the summer season, is hemmed in by pandemic restrictions.


Ah, but the sun is shining on this holiday Monday. It is a grand day to celebrate the little things, the simple joys...

 A solar fountain in the bird bath....


...that needs more water according to a special little one.


Nothing more needed to say.


©2021 April Hoeller

4 comments:

  1. A lovely day today. I like your solar birdbath. Our birds would like one of those. Happy May Long Weekend April.

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    1. Happy May Long Weekend to you, Leueen.
      Be well. Stay safe.

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  2. Gorgeous photos. Most of our restrictions have been lifted here in Alabama. How tight are your restrictions?

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    1. Thank you Lisa! Restrictions are still tight but there may actually be some real light on the horizon. Best regards.

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