Wednesday 1 April 2020

Happy April!

Happy April to all my friends and readers

New Calendar picture with this
beautiful watercolour painting by Hanka Koebsch


"Hallo Hase"
"Hello Bunny"



It seems like ages ago since I wished everyone a happy March. And how different everything is today. 
To quote one of my favourite songs by one of my favourite bands: 
"It's the End of the World as We Know It".

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I doubt we will see many April Fool's jokes this year. 
Mind you, I'm sure "The Onion" or its German equivalent "Der Postillon" can come up with something appropriate. 

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We were lucky to see our eldest son shortly before the quarantines started and travel between the countries is more or less impossible. And as readers, we are prepared for this kind of situation, we can read as long as we like. 

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April is often the Easter month. But the Easter Bunny is not the animal of the year, that's the turtle dove. This highly endangered bird has been chosen because its population in Germany has gone down by 90% since 1980, that's only 40 years. And it's not been doing much better in other countries. The main reason is the dwindling of its natural habitat. 
Let's wish it helps that more people are made aware of it. 

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Let's all try to have a happy April with this beautiful watercolour painting by Hanka Koebsch. Stay safe!

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You can find many more wonderful pictures on their website here.

4 comments:

  1. Happy April! I hope you and your family stay safe and well.

    That bunny picture/calendar is adorable.

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    1. Thanks. Isn't it just. Have a look under my labels Artist: Frank Koebsch and Artist: Hanka Koebsch where you can find all my posts about them.

      Thanks for the comment.

      Happy April. See you at the other end of this situation.

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  2. It is not exactly a happy April this year but bunnies are good for happiness, even when they are eating one's plants! I am happy for you that you got to see your son!

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    1. True, not a happy April but we will have to adjust to our new form of life for a while and hopefully have a better time next month.

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