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We Share This Space With the Ducks

We Share This Space With the Ducks

Posted on July 18, 2021 by Eej S

My job at the lake is to stop little boys from tormenting the ducks. They throw rocks at them, they chase them, and today a little boy was whacking the water with a huge stick. I didn’t know if he wasn’t able to hit them or was just trying to hit the water near them. READ MORE

Posted in Ducks & Other Wildlife, People I Meet Tagged floating, parking-dickhead
108 Degrees F

108 Degrees F

Posted on June 28, 2021 by Eej S

I survived. Went to the lake with Peter.

Posted in People I Meet, Swimming Experiences Tagged friends, openwaterswimming

“Don’t throw rocks at the ducks.”

Posted on June 21, 2021 by Eej S

Finally got in the water today. it has been years, and it’s been all I’ve wanted. It was amazing. I almost felt normal. Then I had to wag my finger at some kids and tell them not to throw rocks at the ducks.

Posted in Ducks & Other Wildlife, People I Meet Tagged geese
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