Bird Proverbs

“If you venture out with vultures,

you might just start to hiss.”

 (a Granny-ism)

Vultures don’t have the vocal chords to sing prettily like many birds. They make a rude hissing sound. They are birds of prey that eat carcasses – dead bodies of animals. Yuck! They eat “road kill” – those poor animals that got hit trying to cross the highway.

This proverb means that if you hang around with people who do nasty, bad things and use bad language, you might start to act and talk like them. Rather, you should be friends with people who do good things and talk nicely. If you hang with bad people who do bad things and use bad words, they will want you to do bad things with them. Be wise! Choose good friends! Don’t be fooled!

“Bad company ruins good morals.”

The Bluebird of Hoppiness wants to get back to her friends.  The vultures are not too friendly towards her.

“Birds of a feather flock together.”

Another proverb is “Birds of a feather flock together.” It means people keep company with other people who like to do the same things. So, don’t hang out with vultures!

It looks as if the Bluebird of Hoppiness found her friends!

Deep in the Heart of Texas

This song is played at many public events in Texas, especially at RODEO time!

Here is an easy way to play this Texas song, if you know the melody:

Left Hand = C position;  Right Hand starts in C position

Fifth on LH = C + G;     Second on LH = F + G

MELODY

(LH) Fifth (RH) C C E —-

(LH) Fifth (RH) C C E (“Clap-clap-clap-clap!”)

(RH) GGGG  A E D ——

(LH) Second (RH) B B D —-

(LH) Second (RH) B B D (“Clap-clap-clap-clap!”)

(RH) GGGG  A E C (w/ Fifth on LH)

See chart on INTERVALS under “Piano Theory” sidebar for illustration of “Second” and “Fifth”.

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Oh, Lobster!

This poem was written by a young boy who obviously enjoys eating lobster!  He wishes now to remain anonymous.

Oh, lobster!  Oh, lobster!  How delicious you are!

You’re tender and juicy.  You come from afar

So that makes you expensive but worth every cent!

And for some odd reason your tail is always bent.

Your tail is the best part.  It’s the meatiest, too.

When you’re dipped in butter, how delicious are you!

Your claws are good but hard to crack open.

When I take a big bite, it leaves me unspoken!

GRATEFUL BUNNIES

“Grateful bunnies get the honey” – a Granny-ism

Bunnies:

“Thank you, thank you! Granny Vee!

You’re so sweet to make us tea!”

 Granny Vee:

“Why, you’re quite welcome! Let me pour

For such grateful friends, a little more!”

 Bunnies:

“Thank you, thank you! Granny Vee!

We would love some … if you please.”

 Granny Vee:

“And since you are so very sweet

I’d like to add an extra treat!

Grateful bunnies …

get the honey!

(c) 2012 CAV

Did you know that bees make honey?  Honey is a very sweet and healthy food. We can be thankful to God for making bees and honey.

Can you find the Baby Blue Bee?  There’s a poem about our Baby Blue Bee and there’s a Kooky Quest there, too!