by john7 | Jan 11, 2013 | Odd Writings
One thing about life that is both fair and unfair is that we do not sign up for the job. At least as far as we know, we just arrive in whatever form we arrive: human, animal, or some other living consciousness. But what seems common is that those of us who survive had...
by john7 | Jan 10, 2013 | Odd Writings
We as humans and our primate cousins seem to have evolved so that we need friends, companions, and even soul mates, if we're lucky. Sometimes we never find them. Or sometimes they go away. That leaves us alone. Sometimes it is easy to be alone. And sometimes it is...
by john7 | Jan 10, 2013 | African Tales
On a peaceful plain somewhere in Africa there is a dude antelope just hanging out and not being chased by lions. For once he thinks he has a moment of peace, away from the drudgery of being chased by his predators. He would look something like this. However,...
by john7 | Jan 10, 2013 | African Tales
Birds are great. But I've never known any personally. I do know that life feels better when there are birds around. Sure, the crows and seagulls can be pesky. But yet they are entertaining too. The birds of Africa are of a style, grace and number that I've...
by john7 | Jan 10, 2013 | African Tales
Like many of the places I have been through since arriving in Africa, Nakuru is a place I had never heard about. By the way, that's a ridge of the Great Rift Valley, just behind the Rhino. These photos are once again the product of me listening to someone who said...
