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September 3, 2003
Leiphe Lessons!
I've started some personal creative work by following this site. It gets the writing going, I can say that much. It feels like it's been a long time since I've been so creative, and yet like an old friend, the conversation has picked up right where it left off.
And, so:
1. What animals are your favorites?
Cats, birds (I love crows), turtles. Meerkats.
2. Why did you pick these animals?
Hmm, I suppose I went for mostly domesticated or domestic-adaptable animals, didn't I? I like cats because they remind me to be selfish every now and then. I think I forget, in my drive to do as much as possible in one day, to rest and reflect, to nap as if it were an art. Birds have always been in my life - the wingspan of each type of bird is incredibly beautiful and a stunning example of what Nature is capable. Crows touch something inside me, but I am not sure if that's just mythological indoctrination, or something more. Turtles have become special to me as of late, and meerkats? Meerkats are freaky-looking and interesting, and have the coolest name.
3. Have you ever stopped to aid an injured animal?
I have. When I was a kid, I was always splinting baby bird broken wings, and finding little mice and eyedroppering food to them. Sometimes they didn't always make it, and it was terribly sad, but I felt like I always did my best. Nowadays, living in a slightly busier area, there aren't as many animals around, so I don't have the ability to whip out my superhero cape as much any more.
4. Have you ever considered giving money to animal protection charities?
I do, all the time. I also volunteer at the local shelter, to help socialize dogs and cats that have been abandoned. Yeesh, I sound like I regularly rescue children from burning buildings, too, or take bullets for VIPs. It's not that big of a deal - it's just something I make time for every now and then. It's as much for me as it is for the animals, I suspect. There's a lot of healing that goes on when one works with animals. It soothes and almost makes me feel complete.
5. If you could give a certain amount every month to help animals, how much would you feel able to provide?
That's so hard to say - what sort of charity is it? Where does the money go? I'd probably think nothing of $20 per month, but that's just a throwaway figure. It might very well be more, but it'd depend on the mission statement of the charity, and its standing in the community.
Posted by dina at September 3, 2003 1:59 PM