Monday, June 12, 2023

Day 3954: Baby Gorilla and Bible.



"Everyday Chaos": junk mail collage.

  


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Western Lowland Gorilla Born at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute


For the first time in five years, primate staff at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute (NZCBI) are celebrating the birth of a western lowland gorilla—a critically endangered species. It was born between midnight and 6:15 a.m. May 27 to 20-year-old mother Calaya and 31-year-old father Baraka. They bred in September 2022 following a breeding recommendation from the Association of Zoos and Aquariums’ Species Survival Plan (SSP). This is the second offspring for both parents.
 
Three terrific videos, here.


More of the series old things around here, besides me.

 
Aunt Vonda's bible. Dated August 30, 1961.
Inside the paper pages are soft from use,
 
 the dates of twelve years she read the entire bible.
   
 
 
Notes, mementos, favorite passages underlined.
 

 
A treasure.
 
 

 
 

 
A 4 minute video, Happy, Pharell Williajmshere.



Just because ...
 
 
Collared Falconets






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4 comments:

john said...

I love how the junk mail with text becomes an element in your piece. For me it is more a graphic element. :-)

elenor said...

Can anybody ever get used to everyday chaos? I don't think so. You showed this in your collage perfectly.
Jacki, your series of old things around here is such a good idea. I really enjoy it. Seeing Aunt Vonda's handwriting and seeing what she wrote down is a treat. Thanks.

jacki long said...

Thank you, John. I am especially drawn to text.

jacki long said...

Thank you, Elenor. Yes, I really do love old things, and if they have belonged to family - even better.