Category Archives: Animalia
Animal Curiosity
Curiosity can mean many things. It gives the brain an appetite for discovery. It helps wild animals survive. It sometimes gets them into trouble—after all, what happened to the proverbial cat? And in other creatures, including humans, curiosity can occasionally … Continue reading
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Tagged Alice in Wonderland, black bear, books, Curiosity, education, intelligence, learning, philosophy, writing
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The Mind of a Dog
If you loved an animal and have felt it loving you back (more than just from trained obedience) you probably wondered how it perceives you and itself. I long to know what my Goldens are thinking. Philosophers have asked that question. … Continue reading
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Tagged Consciousness, Golden Retriever, Philosophy of mind, TThomas Nagel
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Cocky Coyotes
Two fully-grown coyotes crossed the road in front of us at 10 AM today before I turned into Jamestown Beach. A patrolman told me he had seen others. The boldness of these sleek canids in shaggy coats the color of … Continue reading
Epitaph to a Dog
We released Lilah today, sending her along the path ahead of us. “You can run to the end and wait for us there!” The path feels empty without our companion, her coat shining white and golden and tail wagging to … Continue reading
Peppa Pig has missed a vocation
Starved of spicy stories or constipated by covid, the British media wrote about Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s bad hair day. In a speech to business leaders, he lost track of the message and, presumably to preserve poise, he ad-libbed about … Continue reading
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Tagged Animal welfare, Peppa Pig, Yorkshire pig
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Roger musing about Peace with Nature 