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Thursday, November 13, 2025

SkyWatch Friday - Black Bear and U.S.A. Flag - Quote - Oliver Wendell Holmes - Thank You to All That Have Served

Image DSC09441 Black Bear and U.S.A. Flag, Stone Lake, Wisconsin
Quote: “One flag, one land, one heart, one hand, one Nation, evermore!” ~ Oliver Wendell Holmes
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29 comments:

  1. Lydia C. LeeNovember 13, 2025 at 2:26 PM

    No sky but the bear drew me in! How terrrifying! #Skywatch

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    1. Light and VoicesNovember 14, 2025 at 8:05 AM

      You're right. No sky. Guess I was to focused on Veteran's day. Duh?

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  2. roentareNovember 13, 2025 at 3:15 PM

    Black bear looks thinner than what I would have anticipated

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    1. Light and VoicesNovember 14, 2025 at 8:06 AM

      I believe it is a cub. MaMa Bear would be heavier and bigger.

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  3. an artist reflectsNovember 13, 2025 at 4:30 PM

    Wow! amazing black bear photo ~ thanks,
    hugs,
    https://anartistreflects.com

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    1. Light and VoicesNovember 14, 2025 at 8:07 AM

      Photo was taken right in front of our Cabin. Yike! MaMa was nearby.

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  4. JocelynNovember 13, 2025 at 8:54 PM

    Good shot

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  5. magiceyeNovember 13, 2025 at 11:46 PM

    Bear stalking!

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    1. Light and VoicesNovember 14, 2025 at 8:09 AM

      Photo was taken right in front of our cabin. MaMa was probably stalking me.

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  6. AlanaNovember 14, 2025 at 6:44 AM

    You were in the right place at the right time!

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  7. Penelope NotesNovember 14, 2025 at 8:42 AM

    That was a lucky chance encounter! And the quote is particularly timely when citizens more than ever need to stand as one.

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  8. Light and VoicesNovember 14, 2025 at 9:46 AM

    Penelope, hugs. Have a nice weekend.

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  9. Yogi♪♪♪November 14, 2025 at 11:17 AM

    That bear is in a hurry!!

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  10. TomNovember 14, 2025 at 12:31 PM

    ...I would enjoy the bear from a distance. Take care, Joyce.

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  11. LindaNovember 14, 2025 at 10:49 PM

    Wow, a patriotic bear! Fun photo!

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  12. Shiju SugunanNovember 15, 2025 at 2:06 AM

    Incredible photo of the black bear!

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    1. Light and VoicesNovember 21, 2025 at 9:39 PM

      We see a lot of bears at the cabin. Mostly they are seeking garbage bins but sometimes they are on our county roads.

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  13. Carol @Comfort Spring StationNovember 15, 2025 at 9:43 AM

    Love how close the bear is in the photo

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    1. Light and VoicesNovember 21, 2025 at 9:39 PM

      Too close. I was blessed. He/she must have had its supply of honey already.

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  14. JimNovember 15, 2025 at 11:12 PM

    Oh!

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  15. Pat @ Mille Fiori FavoritiNovember 16, 2025 at 11:19 PM

    Nice photo of a black bear and wonderfukl quote for Veterans Day!

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    1. Light and VoicesNovember 21, 2025 at 9:40 PM

      Yes, I was looking for an image to post for Veterans Day. No sky. Sorry.

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  16. Sharon WagnerNovember 25, 2025 at 9:46 AM

    I hope people can hold that quote in their hearts. Happy Thanksgiving and blessings to you!

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