Intro-

The funniest thing to me about the first line in the classic song of the 12 days of Christmas, is that “a partridge” bird would probably NOT be in a tree at all. They are ground nesters that eat seeds and bugs. Partridges would not be inclined to partake in any fruit eating, therefore would not have the motivation to fly into a tree.

Basic-

Story. Simple enough, One Partridge. One Pear Tree.

Proficient-

Interpretation. Gathering information.

Partridges: Ground Dwelling Birds. Birds that feature variable plumage colouration across species.

Pear Tree: Youthful dreams; requite specific growing conditions. Blossoms are thought to lighten trauma inducing situations.

'Tree of Life'. Until recently many families planted a pear tree to celebrate the birth of a girl.

According to Greek legend, the first partridge appeared when Daedalus (a skillful architect and craftsman, seen as a symbol of wisdom, knowledge and power) threw his apprentice, Talos (being more gifted than his teacher) off the sacred hill of Athena in a fit of jealous rage.

Supposedly mindful of his fall, the bird does not build its nest in the trees, nor take lofty flights and avoids high places. “Falling upwards.”

Advanced-

Using information, re-interpreted to advance I.School Philosophy of Life.

Stay low to the ground.

Day One. #1. What keeps you “Grounded”?

Choose a song for I.Playlist. (I chose “Shallow Ground” by Corrosion of Conformity.)