Yellow and Blue Macaws taken in Paraguay
Scientific studies have demonstrated that hugs are incredibly good for us. A hug can lower your blood pressure, trigger the release of healthy hormones (like oxytocin), and relieve stress. Doctors recommend a minimum of 4-6 hugs per day for our emotional and physiological well-being, but more is always better!
The record for most hugs given in one hour by an individual is 1,749.
So a hug from me to you.
As you can see my blog is up and running again and I want to thanks all those bloggers who sent comments, suggestions and emails to encourage me. I appreciate very single one. I will officially be resuming next week as I am at present birding with 11 others in Scotland. I hope to have some good photos and stories to share with you when I return so have a great week.
I am linking this with WILD BIRD WEDNESDAY
Thank you for visiting today
Cute shot of the Macaws. I am happy that your blog is up and running again..Have a great day!
ReplyDeleteLovely post!
ReplyDeleteI love the macaws!! I missed hug-day; I didn't know :( Glad you're up and running/blogging again too Margaret; enjoy that Scottish sojourn
ReplyDeleteIts good that you are up and running again Margaret.
ReplyDeleteWoo Hoooooo!! Yipeeee! Did it just come up on its own, or did you find out something that you had to do. ???? Have a wonderful itme birding in Scotland. Wish I was there too.... Will look forward to seeing you when you get back! and glad to see you
ReplyDeleteHI Jeanne Apart from blogger not working for me, I got scammed trying to fix it and had to have my total system wiped clean losing all my emails and folders but my photos and documents are saved which is at least great. I was so upset, I have not gone on blogger or commented however I am back now, at least next week I will be. Of now to Scotland.
ReplyDeleteI will hug my cats. And maybe my husband. Ha!
ReplyDeleteand a hug back to you!
ReplyDeleteHere's a hug for you! We are using a slow old computer because our newer one quit on us... I hope it gets back soon. It's hard to visit all my faves when it takes so long. Have fun in Scotland.
ReplyDeleteLovely colours on those Macaws Margaret. And thank you for your hug- here is one from me to you too :-)
ReplyDeleteGlad to see you are back in blogland.
ReplyDeleteWonderful post !!!
ReplyDeleteWelcome back Margaret, have a good time in Scotland...[;o)
ReplyDeleteGlad to have you back up and running!
ReplyDeleteYou captured a beautiful hug. Thanks for sharing it with us.
ReplyDeleteSo cute and lovely! Great!
ReplyDeleteOH---love that photo of the Macaws… So sweet….
ReplyDeleteHUGS to you,
Betsy
Oh, that sounds like fun to go on a birding trip to Scotland! I hope you have a wonderful time! ...And YES, hugs are so necessary for well being. I know I sure need them!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great post Margaret.
ReplyDeleteCrested Tit???? let me know how you go on, I am think of traveling up to Loch Garten very soon for them
Dave
Hi Dave
ReplyDeleteJust arrived at the hotel on Granton on Spey having left my home at 5 .00am!! Now 4.00 pm and we have seen 52 species of birds today and that was through viewing from ferry, mini van and when we stopped for lunch. Ee are going to a hide. T hopefully see the pine Martens or anything else that's out there. hen I will fall into bed!!!!
Glad you're back in business.....I know how that can be:) I've been there:)
ReplyDeleteGreat post! Nice photo and great words.
ReplyDeleteAnd a congratulatory hug to you, Margaret. I imagine your blood pressure was a bit elevated during the blogger issues.
ReplyDeleteHugs to you! Pretty Macaws. I know you're enjoying yourself. Glad to see you are blogging again!
ReplyDeleteGlad you were able to get it going again!
ReplyDelete((Hugs)) to you too :)
Sounds like you're on a great trip, Margaret! Wishing you all the best in your search for lots of birds!
ReplyDeleteHugging Day? My wife insists every day is so designated!
I love the parrots. I'm so happy you can upload photos again. Have a great trip!
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