Ducks

Not the cry, but the flight of the wild duck leads the flock to fly and follow.

~ Chinese Proverb

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I like rubber ducks a great deal. Some of them are creepy - like the ones they try to make look like people. But for the most part, they are cheerful and fun.

I think the reason I like rubber ducks so much are twofold.

Firstfold, because of that Ernie song from Sesame Street. I always think it's best to be a little more like Ernie and a little less like Bert. We often fail, but it's worth a try. And Ernie loved his rubber duck.

Secondfold, what's not to like? They're non-threatening. They float. They're colorful. They never disagree. Aren't those the things we often look for in a friend?

They also can be easily stored in a box in the basement if someone tells you it's time not to have 100 rubber ducks in your bathroom.