Day 5022: A True Heroine & A Bee's Brain.

"Split Personality": China marker drawing, junk collage.

 

                                                                       

  

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This photograph was taken in 1900. The woman in front wasn't a nanny or a maid, she was one of the personal bodyguards of the King of Dahomey, an ancient West African kingdom (modern-day Benin) famed for its fierce female warriors: the Dahomey Amazons.

Standing over 2.5 meters (8'2"tall), according to reports of the time. She was said to lift a grown man with one arm and possessed strength and endurance that bordered on mythical. Her skill in combat was legendary.

Yet, colonial exoticism tried to reduce her to a spectacle. The British press wrote of her as though she were a sideshow attraction: "This dark-skinned beauty... will soon visit our major cities," they reported, failing to recognize they were witnessing not a curiosity, but a living legend.

Her name was Ella Abomah Williams — also well known as Mme Abomah, and history has largely forgotten her. But her story reminds us that true heroines often walk among us, unseen by those who don't know how to truly look.

Tiny brain, massive intelligence.

A bee’s brain may be as small as a sesame seed, but it can recognize and remember human faces — proving that nature never stops amazing us. Every tiny creature plays a huge role in our world. Protect bees, protect life, protect nature

 

  

 

A 5+ minute video, Horsefly,  here.

 

Just because ...

Orange-headed Thrush

Monday's Smiles ... 

 

Hoping you see all the good things in your day.

  

 

 

Day 5021: The Dalai Lama Visits Tustin! & Burrowing Owls.

"Movie Memories": junk papers collage.

                                                                       

  

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The Dalai Lama Visits Tustin!

Just an ordinary beautiful Saturday in Orange County. 

I was washing dishes and checking the neighborhood.

I find out a lot from that window vantage point. 

A Honda I didn't recognize pulled into a parking space in front.

As is my duty, I looked to see who was inside.

He took his time but I assumed it might be a lady. 
Then, the Dalai Lama got out of that grey Honda.

I am a fan, so of courseI recognized him immediately.

Eventhough, he was dressed in his disguise attire.

A faded flowered shirt and baggy pants.

The kicker was that he wore both a belt and suspenders.

He opened the car back door and retrieved an envelope.

He clicked the remote, locking the car,

as he walked off to a nearby residence.

I just checked and his car is still there.

I'd love to chat, but I'll respect his privacy.

(* This is one of my very avorite blogs)

Burrowing Owls emit a hissing or rattling noise from inside their burrows when threatened. The sound helps scare away predators because it is very similar to that of a rattlesnake (Burrowing Owls often use rattlesnake burrows for shelter)

 

  

 

A 4+ minute video, You didn't know ...  here.

 

 

Just because ...

Blue Dacnis

Sunday's Smiles ... 

 

Hoping you feel all the good things in your day.

  

 

  

Day 5020: Meditation & The American White Pelican.

"furtherance": junk paper collage

 

  

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I"'m dog-eared." by Dabby Gregory

Today I read an essay (here) by Danny Gregory, a well-known artist with (in my opinion) a talent for writing. I am including his essay because it opened a door to memories that I haven't visited in quite awhile.

You see, back in the late 70's, early 80's I would drive into UCLA to study Transcendental Meditation with the campus group. They were kind, very serious, dedicated and many were involved with ongoing research. I decided to commit to learning, studied and in time was initiated, "took flowers to the Maharishi Mahesh Yogi" and received my mantra. All this while being teased by my husband at the time. But it did work, and was part of my life until it wasn't. I never meant to stop but we humans get busy and priorities change. 

In a random talk with Grandhunk#2 last year I mentioned the above. Jacob listened but wasn't really interested until I mentioned that I had seen one of the senior members levitate. He was gobsmacked! "No way, Granma!" he said. I told him I was there, I saw it! He now thinks I am certifiable crazy, instead of my former normal crazy. 

I think I hear you thinking, if it worked, why aren't you still doing it? Well, maybe I am taking it for granted since I still know my mantra and should be able to carve out time to do it again. I also know I should be walking and eating less? I do believe in the saying, if it is important to me, I will get it done, if not, I will make excuses. I still get this silly blog done daily, so it is possible? 

With an impressive wingspan of roughly 9 feet across, American White Pelicans are one of North America’s largest birds. Despite their large size, these birds are very adept fliers.

 

  

 

A 5  minute video,  Spring Treasures, here.

 

 

Just because ...

The American Woodcock

Saturday's Smiles ... 

 

Hoping you feel all the good things in your day.