Variety - David Brooks's Blog

June. 4 Med...

To self: Today, be mindful of Variety.

Sitting on my back porch this morning, I am aware of at least seven types of birds: mockingbird, Cardinal, robin, junco, wren and others. Each bird's call is different from the other. And of course they appear different as well. Yet they have a certain harmony: welcoming, happy, togetherness. Singing a happy song-message that, "we're too busy to hate one another."

Would that we as a people could learn from our feathered friends. God knows.

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Life Lesson

by D.A. Brooks

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He floats and curves

   And sways and swerves.

   Never to balk.

   The red-tail Hawk.

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She's grounded in search

   Of worms, on the lurch.

   Her head always bobbin'

   The red red Robin.

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His voice ne'er the same

   A song fit for fame.

   His tune is his word.

   Melodic Mockingbird.

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She jumps and darts

   The leaves she parts.

   Her brood she must tend

   Oh Carolina Wren.

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His plumage so bright

   Color red just right.

   Claiming his ward 'n all

   Possessive Cardinal.

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Each oh so different

   Their shape, color, song,

   Teach us a lesson...

   How to just get along.

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"Variety's the very spice of life, that gives it all it's flavour."

      - William Cowper

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"Who buys plain vanilla ice cream from Ben & Jerry's, anyway? Is there a greater waste?"

      - Ally Carter

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Philippians 2:3...

Do nothing from rivalry or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves.