Have a great day my friend.. I'm sorry I have been missing but I have been having personal problems and also my dog, Bubba, is having heart problems and is very sick also .I will be back when things get better , if they do .Thanks for the loving comments and friendship. Big hugs, Yvette xoxo
June 20 is American Eagle Day, a celebration that commemorates the date in 1782 when the bird was added to the Great Seal of the United States, effectively becoming a national symbol. Franklin was reportedly not a fan. In a letter to his daughter, he wrote: ‘For my own part I wish the Bald Eagle had not been chosen the Representative of our Country. He is a Bird of bad moral Character. He does not get his Living honestly.’
With an olive branch in its right talons and a bundle of 13 arrows in its left (representing the 13 original states in the Union), the eagle is said to represent a strong desire for peace, but readiness for conflict. You’ll likely recognize the Great Seal of the United States from its appearance on passports, flags, official documents, and US currency.
Once common across North America, by the 1950s bald eagle populations had plummeted to an estimated 412 nesting pairs in the United States. Their decline was attributed to several factors, including use of the pesticide DDT, which caused thinning in their eggshells and interfered with reproduction. New regulations, including a ban on DDT, helped the species rebound. In 2007 the bald eagle was officially removed from the list of endangered and threatened species, marking the end of a long recovery. It continues to be protected by the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act.
Pictures to share I have been so busy showing my house that is now up for sale and buying my new place in a 55+ community that I have not been on The Hill for a while. I had no idea I would be so busy. I will be detailing my moving journey in a blog soon. Love and Prayers for you, Anne
hello, been busy doing all sorts of things outside, we've had such nice weather...today it's raining , but i guess these kind of days are for cleaning the house...wish you a nice day...hugs
Welcome to another beautiful hot day. Looking at heat index up to 108 today . Hope your having a good week so far and not flooded like some areas. We had another strong front move in Sun. night with the high winds again but thankfully no damage here other than a few limbs down .Take care & enjoy the rest of the week....George
