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Six Wonderful Words — 1LinerWeds

Dan Antion
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Last Saturday, our daughter and I traveled to New Haven (45 mi (72 km)) to visit the Peabody Museum of Natural History, which is part of Yale University. I have a few photos in the gallery from there, and a few more from around my home and Hartford as the seasons begin to change.

During the past week or so, I’ve said and I’ve heard today’s one-liner several times. I think it’s a wonderful expression:

“Let me help you with that.”

Think about when you’ve said.heard that — One-liner Wednesday by Linda G. Hill

bunny fence
The bunny likes to hide behind the A/C compressor
Sunrise
Sunrise over the park
museum exhibit computing machines
Technically, I only ever used one of these.
museum dinosaurs
In the Hall of Dinosaurs at Peabody Museum
Dinosaurs at Peabody Museum
Stegosaurus
Dinosaurs at Peabody Museum
Dinosaurs at Peabody Museum
Dinosaurs at Peabody Museum
Skeleton mammoth-like animal
Dinosaurs at Peabody Museum
Dinosaurs at Peabody Museum
Dinosaurs at Peabody Museum
Dinosaurs at Peabody Museum
sunrise bright autumn
This small tree is hanging onto a few leaves.
crane reflections
Lines, crane and reflections.
colt dome ct river
Looking across the Connecticut River at the Colt building.
Connecticut River hartford
Looking across the Connecticut River at downtown Hartford
Connecticut River Colt building.
Looking across the Connecticut River at the Colt building.

Six of Dan's books
The Dreamer’s Alliance and Rascal Todd Mysteries on “display” on the Gateway Clipper.

If any of those look interesting, you can find them all here. PS, they are all also available in audiobook format. I used KDP’s Virtual Voice, but I edited each book in its entirety, and I really like the way they turned out. And, as far as audiobooks go, they are a bargain.

53 responses to “Six Wonderful Words — 1LinerWeds”

  1. wrookieschu Avatar
    wrookieschu

    Looks great Dan and love the view across the river. Lovely to see you and your daughter doing so many fun things together.

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      I had never been to this particular museum, Wayne. I enjoyed walking through and studying the exhibits. The views across the river remind me that winter is on its way.

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  2. circadianreflections Avatar
    circadianreflections

    For me it’s usually at the grocery store when I say that. When I see someone so much smaller than they can reach the top shelf of some aisle and I happen to be there at the same time. I see they’re really reaching and on their tippy toes and of course I ask if I can help them with that. Most the time people are sheepish and defer to my height which I found out this year has shrunk a whole inch and three quarters since my last physical!!!! So they are really small people!
    An inch and three quarters! Can I digress just a minute and say how very, very much I HATE AGING!!!! It’s not for wimps or snowflakes. Just sayin! The sad thing is …at this rate it’s just a matter of time before someone taller than me is asking me if they can help me with that item at the very top shelf in the grocery store. I hope Karma is a real thing and does come back to help and not hurt me!

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      An inch and three quarters? That’s a sizable chunk, Deborah. Maybe it’s the opposite of a growth spurt and not a trend. I thought of these words when I took a cart from a woman who seemed to be struggling with it as she was returning it to the corral. I give her credit for putting it where it belongs, and I was happy to help. I like that the grocery stores are becoming more social again. They got so rigid during Covid. I do help people reach those top-shelf items fairly often. I hope I don’t lose that ability. Aging is not for wimps, that’s for sure. I hope you have a nice week ahead.

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  3. bushboy Avatar
    bushboy

    Last time I was in a museum with a dinosaur exhibition, I had to go, there were too many screaming running little children. I lasted a good 15 minutes.
    I am the same. In the market getting things off high shelves for those of a smaller stature and generally little old ladies. Always get a smile and a thank you.
    I also found it was better to get the item from the shelf that hoist her up to get her own. You wouldn’t believe how fast store security gets there.

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      I had to laugh at the thought of you tossing Granny up to reach the top shelf. There were a lot of children in the museum, but most were well behaved. We wandered around and waited at times, but we were able to study the exhibits in peace.

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  4. restlessjo Avatar
    restlessjo

    It is incredible to think that those creatures actually walked our Earth, isn’t it? xx

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      It is, Jo. Standing next to the skeletons, one can only marvel at their size. But, it’s the smaller creatures that survived (at least so far).

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  5. Darlene Avatar
    Darlene

    Those are awesome words, Dan. You feel good when you hear them and when you say them. 😀

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      They are, Darlene. An all around good feeling.

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  6. hilarymb Avatar
    hilarymb

    Hi Dan – I look around for some to help … sometimes it’s a while before someone tall enough appears in vision … but I always thank them with a big smile! The museum sounds a great visit – so glad you had that happy time together. Cheers Hilary

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      I hope you always find help when you need it, Hilary. It’s an easy thing for some people, and it feels good to help someone.

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  7. Teagan Riordain Geneviene Avatar
    Teagan Riordain Geneviene

    Dan, I agree. It’s such a good feeling to get to say those words. Too bad that more people don’t say, and mean, them. You set a great example. Hugs.

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      Thanks Teagan. Having been on the receiving end makes it even easier to understand. But it’s good when we can help.

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  8. Murphy’s Law Avatar
    Murphy’s Law

    Six wonderful words to say and to hear. I’ve been on both ends of this phrase and it’s a good place to be.

    The dinosaurs are amazing to see. Hard to imagine that any creature so ginormous could move around. That sweet bunny is quite a size comparison!

    Love the way the sunlight lights up those few leaves on that small tree. Beautiful shot.

    Happy Hump Day.

    ginger🦋

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      Thanks Ginger. I find it easy to help, and I am glad that I can. Receiving a helping hand is a very special feeling. I think we become a bit more human at those times.

      The bunny runs behind the fence when the neighbor’s dog is out. The dog can’t get in our yard, but…

      That little tree was trying so hard to hang onto its few leaves. It made me smile to see it.

      I hope you have a great rest of the week.

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  9. Rivergirl Avatar
    Rivergirl

    Dinosaurs and bunnies! It doesn’t get any better than that.
    👍

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      I’m glad it’s the bunnies we have in our yard ;-)

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  10. Gwen M. Plano Avatar
    Gwen M. Plano

    Great six words, Dan, and I enjoyed your photo journey. How wonderful it must have been to spend quality time with your daughter. 😊

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      Thanks Gwen. It’s always nice to spend a day with Faith.

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  11. Oddment Avatar
    Oddment

    I wonder if there are skywriters anymore. Those words should be written huge across the sky. Thanks for reminding us of good people doing good things. I love that tiny tree and the city reflections. As for the dinosaurs, being one myself, I can say I know just how they feel!

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      You made me laugh, Maureen. I think you’re trying to send coffee up my nose. We should all look for opportunities to say those words. I think the whole “social distancing” aspect of the pandemic was the worst effect. It feels good to talk to people in the store and on the street.

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  12. lois Avatar
    lois

    I don’t know which photos I like better, Dan–the dinosaurs or the lovely reflections-especially the crane reflection!

    Aren’t those wonderful words to both say and hear? It aggravates me when you see someone who is clearly struggling, and people look and walk by. Why, people?? Why? Helping and being helped–it’s a beautiful world.

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      The crane photo is my favorite, Lois. I didn’t even notice it on the way into the park, but the sun was in just the right place on the way out.

      I remember once when I was returning to work from lunch. Across a little courtyard, I saw a woman with a baby carriage trying to negotiate the double door entrance to our building. There were people sitting in the courtyard and two high school age boys just standing next to the doors. I yelled over, “Get the door for her!” Everyone looked like they were in shock, like I was a crazy person. One of the boys did get the doors.

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      1. lois Avatar
        lois

        They were right there yet you had to tell them!!! Oh, the aggravation of it all. But good for you for telling–and yelling–at them anyway.

        That crane photo is a beauty, Dan!

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  13. marianallen Avatar
    marianallen

    “Lines, cranes, and reflections” — another one for the calendar.

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      That’s my favorite photo today – thanks!

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  14. Dave Astor Avatar
    Dave Astor

    Great museum pix, Dan, and that sunrise photo is spectacular!

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      Thanks Dave.

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  15. John W. Howell Avatar
    John W. Howell

    That is a great line, Dan. I’m always thankful when I hear it.

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      I am, too, John.

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      1. John W. Howell Avatar
        John W. Howell

        😊

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  16. ghostmmnc Avatar
    ghostmmnc

    Love the dino skeletons, so many sizes and shapes they had back then. Cute little bunny, too. Maybe it is warm air blowing from the compressor is why he gets back there sometimes. :)

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      The bunny runs behind a bush next to the compressor On the other side, about 5′ away, is our porch. The bunnies live under there.

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  17. rugby843 Avatar
    rugby843

    A nice thing to say or hear. Love dinosaurs! My fave tree in front of hospital has finally lost most of its leaves darn it😌

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      We had three heavily windy days. They took care of most of the leaves. I like seeing the dinosaurs. The words are always good to hear, and they feel surprisingly good when we can say them.

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  18. D.L. Finn, Author Avatar
    D.L. Finn, Author

    Looks like a fun day and beautiful sunrise. The bunny found a safe place to hang out. I never tire of seeing dino bones! Very cool.

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      It was a great day. I always enjoy museums like this. The bunny knows its safe here.

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  19. bruce@ssa Avatar
    bruce@ssa

    It was fun to see the picture of the bunny hanging out in your AC area. We have found bunnies on several occasions residing in the same general area of our outdoors. The Peabody looks like a fun visit…a great place to “bone up” on history.😊

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      Ha!. The bunny goes through there to get home (under our porch) and when the neighbor’s dog is out and barking. I had never been to the Peabody Museum before, we had a great time.

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  20. Suzette Benjamin Avatar
    Suzette Benjamin

    Thank you Dan, for this reflective gallery. You captured many great shadows, lines (cranes), and reflections (Connecticut River view to downtown and the Colt Dome).

    My absolute favorite photo is that of the persistent tree with a few leaves gleaming in streams of sunlight. Great capture!

    Love the bunny chillin’ (pun intended) behind the A/C. There does not seem to be grass to eat there, so it must just love that space for some other reason, I am guessing.

    Love the dinosaurs at the museum and the great shadows you captured. I like the shadows of the Stegosaurus.

    Thanks, Dan, for the lovely tour of the Peabody Museum.
    Cheers.

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      I’m glad you enjoyed this post, Suzette. That little tree is trying hard to stay in autumn, but winter is coming.

      It’s always good to see the bunny hanging out. I think it was on its way home. Our porch is about five feet away.

      The dinosaur skeletons are fascinating to look at. To imagine them walking around is amazing.

      The bunny ‘chillin’ made me smile.

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      1. Suzette Benjamin Avatar
        Suzette Benjamin

        To think that dinosaurs… those great creatures, once traveled the earth, is pretty humbling. Thanks again, Dan.
        Cheers.

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        1. Dan Antion Avatar
          Dan Antion

          It really is, Suzette. These days, I’m thrilled to see a possum :-)

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  21. GP Avatar
    GP

    I love this post!!

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      I’m glad, GP!

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  22. Liz Gauffreau Avatar
    Liz Gauffreau

    I’ve never seen a dinosaur skeleton in person before. It’s hard to imagine such large creatures roaming the Earth.

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      They are amazing. Liz.

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  23. JT Twissel Avatar
    JT Twissel

    I like the shot of the cranes – how cool. That is a great phase … I love it as well.

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      That’s my favorite photo in this group.

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      1. JT Twissel Avatar
        JT Twissel

        Like minds!

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  24. memadtwo Avatar
    memadtwo

    Some great skies in those photos. The clarity of autumn. (K)

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  25. Tails Around the Ranch Avatar
    Tails Around the Ranch

    I always enjoy your museum visits-thanks for sharing this latest one.

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