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Lucky Pigs
“I am fond of pigs. Dogs look up to us. Cats look down on us.
Pigs treat us as equals.”
~ Winston Churchill
The best pears fall into pigs' mouths.
~ Italian Proverb
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Pigs Have Character
Ever wonder why Piggy banks were, and remain so popular?
From ancient times pigs have symbolized wealth, good luck, and abundance. They are strong, ferocious, and tenacious. The pig is the most intelligent of the barnyard animals (maybe even smarter than the dog).
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The pig has no ego and doesn't care what others think; so they remain focused and plow ever forward toward their goal. Pigs are known to change and survive during challenging times.
Pigs are more popular than you may realize. As you read our little piggy story, you will be amazed that most of the pig prints P Buckley Moss has created are no longer available. Fact of the matter is, how can you resist such a magnificent creature? . . .
A "Pig Parade" is
where we begin,
to learn about
this creature's zen . . .
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"Ellen's Pig" is pink
and cuddly;
If they need to get cool,
that's when they
get muddy . . .
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"Hog Heaven" is a
mighty ride,
Let's look for pigs
along the countryside . . .
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A "Frontier Homestead"
when pioneers flourished,
and the prairie life
took great courage . . .
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The "Seeds of Life" for
this world depends,
on farm animals like the pig,
a farmer's friend . . .
"I am very proud to be called a pig. It stands for pride, integrity and guts."
~Ronald Reagan
As we continue
"Along the Country Road" ~
we seek more pig wisdom
as we go . . .
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A "Pink Pig" will fill
your heart with joy;
as Pig Days are
celebrated in central Illinois . . .
"Mathilda" in her sweater
is oh so sweet;
Did you know pigs
are delicate and
susceptible to both
cold and heat? . . .
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"Chow Time" comes
every day;
and our friendly little pig
leads the way . . .
A "Log Cabin" is
more complete,
for a pig teaches us
to appreciate every
visitor we greet.
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"Marching with Our Pig"
is what farm children do,
when they know the
value of a barnyard troop . . .
"Lisa Anne" knows
that curly tail,
resembles a Q or
the shell of a snail . . .
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I never realized from my
"Kindergarten Days" ~
that math and
calculus would lead
to a piggy kind of craze . . .
National Yellow Pig Day
July 17th is so declared to honor,
The number 17, a number mathematicians couldn’t be much fonder . . .
It began as a celebration in the early 1960s,
When Kelly and Spivak, two mathematical geeks found it oh so nifty . . .
Seventeen showed up in a lot of places,
Look around and be amazed, check all databases . . .
The first four prime numbers, 2, 3, 5, and 7,
Add up to 17, Oh! You gotta be kiddin’!A school bus filled with passengers inside,
Weighs about 17 tons, well sakes alive . . .
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No "Contentment" could
be found;
when two mathematicians
noticed the number
17 all around . . .
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The atomic number of chlorine is 17,
Now that’s mighty, mighty clean . . .
The 17th Amendment of our U.S. Constitution,
Gave citizens the right to elect senators by popular vote, a ratification . . .
17 letters make up lots of words,
Like interdisciplinary, telecommunication, commercialization ~ or so I’ve heard . . .
Q, the 17th letter of the alphabet symbolizes,
A progressive path to God. Now, that’s very wise . . .
So celebrate and learn some calculus,
For there are many yellow pigs scattered among us!
"Whoa!" they
exclaimed, in
scientific demeanor;
and called out
Yellow Pig! in
algebraic humor . . .
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A "Radiant"
creature is the
lowly swine;
used to dig truffles
in France, now
isn't that fine?!
A tractor symbolizes
resourcefulness
and ingenuity;
so what could
"Farmall Memories"
have to do with pigs,
you may query?
Not much, really,
I have to admit . . .
but I needed 17 prints
for my piggy tribute.
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Now for a wee drink,
to celebrate pigs, truffles, and
universal calculus truth;
Add a twist of lemon, cubes of ice,
and a touch of vermouth;
Oh my, that's oh so nice!
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