No. Words do not speak for themselves. So, what do words do? Words support or refute an argument or theory.
Do words speak for themselves in argument?
Shark Warning Flags 7 July 2022 Plettenberg Bay
Two warning lags flying in Plettenberg Bay, South Africa following the tragic shark attack there on 28 June 2022. The two flags prohibit bathing and are a shark warning. A very sad time.
Beautiful Kettle Beach Boardwalk July 2022
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The boardwalk to Kettle Beach at Keurboomstrand in Plettenberg Bay in South Africa gives you great views of the waves surging against the rocks just below. Look at the pictures and video below. If you go to “Plett” don’t miss it. It is very easy to get there. It is about 6 km from Plettenberg Bay on the Cape Town side. At the start of the walkway is Enrico’s Restaurant.
On video please turn up sound and turn iPhone on side if necessary.
Witch Gatecrashes Model Plane Air Show
Breaking news: 3 July 2022. A witch gatecrashed a model plane airshow in Port Elizabeth today. One of the spectators took a video of the intruder. See the video below. (See note for kids below video). Please scroll down and turn up the volume.
Note for kids: It is all fun. That is not a witch! It is a model plane dressed up like a witch! The sound is play play too!
Corban Baby Ace Model Plane
On 3 July 2022 at a Model Aviation Air show in Port Elizabeth, South Africa, I was shown this exquisite model plane by its owner and builder Donald Flint. Donald rested the tiny model on the palm of my hand – it truly felt “as light as a feather”. What beautiful workmanship. A joy to behold!
The model is of a Corban Baby Ace.
The Light of the World
The Light of the World is coming to set the captives free. To God be the glory.
Aesop in Africa: Unexpected Help
The Leopard and the Meerkat
One hot day in a remote area of the Kruger National Park in South Africa, a Leopard was enjoying a snooze under a huge marula tree. He had just dozed off when a passing Meerkat accidently brushed against him. The Leopard woke with a start, saw the Meercat and growled, “How dare you wake me! I am going to eat you!’
The terrified Meerkat pleaded, “Be kind! Don’t hurt me. One day I may repay your kindness.”
The Leopard laughed scornfully, “How can a tiny meerkat ever help a leopard? Be off with you!” And so, the Meerkat escaped.
A few days later the Leopard was caught in a net laid by hunters. Fearing the return of the hunters the Leopard screamed for help. Not far off the Meerkat heard the Leopard’s cries, found the Leopard and bit through the net and set the Leopard free.
Lesson: Never underestimate where you might find help in time of dire need.
Based on an Aesop Fable
Aesop in Africa: The Danger of Envy
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The Dove and the Zebra
Deep in the Drakensberg mountains in South Africa a Zebra heard a dove calling. It was the sweetest sound the Zebra had ever heard. He wished his voice was as beautiful. The Zebra demanded that the dove tell him what the food was she ate that gave her such a beautiful voice. The dove replied, “The only food I have is the dew on the grass in the early morning.” From that moment on the Zebra drank only dew. Not long after, the Zebra died of hunger.
The Lesson: Envy of the unattainable can be fatal.
Based on an Aesop Fable
Aesop in Africa: Use your Circumstances
The Snake and the Bat
There was once a Bat which lived in a cave in a desolate part of Africa. Early one morning when returning to the cave after a night of feeding, the Bat was caught by a Snake. The Snake hissed, “I hate you birds” and grasped the Bat very tightly.
The Bat was terrified and gasped, “No! No! I am not a bird. I am a large moth. I know you don’t eat moths.” This satisfied the Snake who let the Bat escape.
Early next morning almost the same thing happened when the Bat was caught by another Snake. This Snake hissed to the Bat, “I love eating mice. I am going to eat you!”
The Bat replied, “I am not a mouse! I am a Bat! I know you hate eating Bats .”
The Snake believed the Bat and let the Bat go free. The Bat had escaped a second time.
The Lesson: There is always a way to turn circumstances to your own advantage.
Based on an Aesop Fable
“Bear Cottage” – A Very Sacred Place – Please read this blog post
St. Patrick’s Estate is high on a hill overlooking Manly in Australia. On the Estate is a small green field and some buildings overlooked by a statue of the Holy Mother. You stand there. You are reduced to silence. And so you should be for the buildings are “Bear Cottage”, a children’s Hospice. The only one is New South Wales and only one of three in Australia.
Please read about “Bear Collage” here and hhttps://bearcottage.schn.health.nsw.gov.au/home.php#/lifeere and remember everyone there in your prayers.
Thank you
To God be the Glory
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