Houghton Lake was as calm as it could be the morning of April 4. What appeared to be hundreds – or thousands – of birds could be seen floating on the lake’s south shore as sunshine shown down on them.

Cool colors remind us of the ocean, sky, and things that make us feel calm and peaceful. They include blue, green, and purple. Think about a clear blue sky, the green grass, or a pretty purple flower.

The large expanse of space that the ocean creates ... with blue. Going all over in various shades of warm white is a great ...

Instead, two young flight students are being praised for their calm reaction when a bird flew through their cockpit window while they were high in the sky. The photos are worth a thousand words.