tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076673433792968099.post8001579362890523433..comments2024-03-24T12:29:05.492-07:00Comments on Older but better...?: Questions...Rianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09472421271620543536noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076673433792968099.post-33454396125455597632022-02-03T14:02:26.289-08:002022-02-03T14:02:26.289-08:00Dee, that cat with those markings is a bobcat that...Dee, that cat with those markings is a bobcat that shows up in our neighborhoods in the area. He is especially well marked... more so than most we see (at least that's what we think he is).Rianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09472421271620543536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076673433792968099.post-46318327569429034572022-02-03T12:36:03.404-08:002022-02-03T12:36:03.404-08:00Dear Rian, thanks so much for posting this. We all...Dear Rian, thanks so much for posting this. We all need to remember the Oneness that connects all of being. You always seem to me to be filled with life for life in every form and in every feature. That is such a gift from Oneness to you and from you to all of us.<br /><br />I love that front-face photo of the opossum. And I'm wondering about the large cat that seems related to a Bengal. What is it's breed do you think. Pure . . . absolutely pure beauty. Peace. Deehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00612299013780771262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076673433792968099.post-64768971771235650162022-02-03T11:22:27.480-08:002022-02-03T11:22:27.480-08:00I understand, Jo. They are hard to resist. Some ju...I understand, Jo. They are hard to resist. Some just come and eat and go their way... others get under your skin as they come to the door, look in through the glass, and give you that appealing look... Rianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09472421271620543536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076673433792968099.post-75805378614173532812022-02-03T08:10:03.587-08:002022-02-03T08:10:03.587-08:00I'm a true animal-lover from an early age. As ...I'm a true animal-lover from an early age. As an adult I spent thirty two years in a career with animals, and loved every minute. My grandmother was my inspiration, my great-grandmother also. I'm smiling at your raccoon pictures, as we had one visit last night looking for food. A cheeky little chap, that wouldn't say no for an answer, and ended up running away with half a loaf of bread !<br />Love your post Rian.<br />Hugs,<br />~Jo A Brit in Tennesseehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16080644141670903160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076673433792968099.post-71974674842045009412022-02-02T09:28:23.781-08:002022-02-02T09:28:23.781-08:00True. But they come and go... few stay, some retu...True. But they come and go... few stay, some return (and bring friends and/or family). But they know they are welcome.Rianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09472421271620543536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076673433792968099.post-3734188528137706612022-02-01T20:25:15.113-08:002022-02-01T20:25:15.113-08:00being aware that you are aware...i understand the ...being aware that you are aware...i understand the importance of that!! i adore all animals and recognize their value!!<br /><br />you could open a small zoo there!!Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16823369215793154260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076673433792968099.post-84317340461008070502022-02-01T07:13:22.702-08:002022-02-01T07:13:22.702-08:00Mae, I think they know. And I'll be honest, I...Mae, I think they know. And I'll be honest, I do think some animals are smarter than some people - at least when it comes to knowing when to trust and when not to (Their instincts may be keener - but that's just my thinking). Rianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09472421271620543536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076673433792968099.post-10492712640916098612022-02-01T07:05:30.408-08:002022-02-01T07:05:30.408-08:00Henny, I don't understand people like the neig...Henny, I don't understand people like the neighbor with the dog you mentioned. However, I have to wonder if they treat every being like that... even other people? Or do they just consider the dog not capable of feeling? Or just don't care? It's sad.Rianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09472421271620543536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076673433792968099.post-32300940908104567122022-02-01T06:59:52.217-08:002022-02-01T06:59:52.217-08:00Amen, Joanne.Amen, Joanne.Rianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09472421271620543536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076673433792968099.post-15170011233698539332022-02-01T06:59:27.531-08:002022-02-01T06:59:27.531-08:00Thanks, LC. Thanks, LC. Rianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09472421271620543536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076673433792968099.post-75827190636723006572022-02-01T06:59:02.764-08:002022-02-01T06:59:02.764-08:00Olga, I have read about this too. There's a bo...Olga, I have read about this too. There's a book I think called "The Hidden Life of Trees" that I heard about... and read a sample... that goes into this. So yes, I agree that the list of sentient beings is longer than we realize.Rianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09472421271620543536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076673433792968099.post-74811466227243314562022-02-01T06:55:05.278-08:002022-02-01T06:55:05.278-08:00John, I love this quote! Thanks so much for sharin...John, I love this quote! Thanks so much for sharing it.Rianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09472421271620543536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076673433792968099.post-63848624877927397942022-02-01T06:54:12.212-08:002022-02-01T06:54:12.212-08:00Thanks, Dug. I've always thought that most peo...Thanks, Dug. I've always thought that most people don't give animals enough credit. When you work with or around animals for years, you learn that there's a lot more to them then some people realize. I'm not one of those animal right extremists, just think people should be more sensitive to their struggles and remember to be kind. Rianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09472421271620543536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076673433792968099.post-67732813934792709862022-01-31T18:48:04.081-08:002022-01-31T18:48:04.081-08:00I agree, and I've known animals that were smar...I agree, and I've known animals that were smarter than some people too. That's me trying to be funny.<br /><br />I've been feeding the birds all winter, and there is a little one - it looks like a chickadee but is really small. It doesn't seem to be very afraid of me, and will wait on a tree branch close by while I'm filling the feeders. Yesterday it was in the feeder when I arrived and it stayed for just a second or two before it flew off. I hope it knows I care for it.Maebemehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09706540456819503068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076673433792968099.post-31563056887519101452022-01-31T18:17:42.800-08:002022-01-31T18:17:42.800-08:00Rian, I love the quotes in your post. Wish they co...Rian, I love the quotes in your post. Wish they could be posted everywhere, especially the "how you treat animals is all I need to know about you". That is exactly how I feel. We have a neighbor on the hill behind our pond, we can't see his home, but can hear them. He has had a dog tied for at least six years. The dog has never been let loose. When the dog hears the guy's tuck coming down the road he gets excited and whines...Often if I am outside I hear the truck pull into the driveway, the truck door slam, the dog barking and whining and all the guy says to him is "shut up"! I want so much to go hug that dog and talk to him. He would probably bite me since he has been tied up his whole life. Sometimes I talk to the dog through the woods. People like that make me so angry!! I love all the pictures of the animals that visit your yard. Thank you for taking care of them. Henny Pennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05958386938311591314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076673433792968099.post-16757856687798291792022-01-31T17:27:26.008-08:002022-01-31T17:27:26.008-08:00Amen to all you said.Amen to all you said.Joanne Noragonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16601010208310707750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076673433792968099.post-49838221702285344602022-01-31T16:49:14.167-08:002022-01-31T16:49:14.167-08:00Spot on post about species with whom we share the ...Spot on post about species with whom we share the planet. Good job!LChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08369350929348290480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076673433792968099.post-43939683153816763162022-01-31T14:46:02.190-08:002022-01-31T14:46:02.190-08:00I totally agree. Also, there is evidence that tree...I totally agree. Also, there is evidence that trees and plants communicate and protect their families, so I think the list of sentient beings is quite a bit longer than we ever thought.Olgahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00692441479616299920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076673433792968099.post-68828676752753647922022-01-31T14:44:43.078-08:002022-01-31T14:44:43.078-08:00Sometimes I wonder if we should eat meat but we ne...Sometimes I wonder if we should eat meat but we need the nutrients and were made to be meat eaters.<br />Here's a quote I like:<br />“God sleeps in the rock, dreams in the plant, stirs in the animal, and awakens in man.” ― Ibn ArabiJohn Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18185765129472832100noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076673433792968099.post-17261371901337188142022-01-31T13:39:33.684-08:002022-01-31T13:39:33.684-08:00These are good questions. I have NO DOUBT animals...These are good questions. I have NO DOUBT animals are sentient, my God they're as emotional as we are! Self aware though.. I really have to think about that. Well, I've eaten too much meat in my life to be permitted to pass judgment on anyone, but I always thought it scary/fascinating how most serial killers started out by hurting animals. And then there's Trump's sons, who shoot live game for sport... anyway I'm just ranting here. Rian one of the things I like about you best is your love and kindness towards critters. I loved all your photos here. And I'm glad they have you in THEIR backyard! :^) ApacheDughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05520433539816634566noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076673433792968099.post-33010287905464368712022-01-31T11:50:13.044-08:002022-01-31T11:50:13.044-08:00Patti, we are gradually learning that abuse is abu...Patti, we are gradually learning that abuse is abuse... whatever animal it concerns (human or not)... and neglect is a form of abuse. Rianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09472421271620543536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076673433792968099.post-7353451725831214322022-01-31T11:46:25.511-08:002022-01-31T11:46:25.511-08:00EC, I wonder about trees and plants too... and wou...EC, I wonder about trees and plants too... and would not discount it at all either.Rianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09472421271620543536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076673433792968099.post-31753665437238062352022-01-31T11:44:21.419-08:002022-01-31T11:44:21.419-08:00Same here, DJan. We think we know so much, but we ...Same here, DJan. We think we know so much, but we know so little. And it takes so little to be kind.Rianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09472421271620543536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076673433792968099.post-77834132294520546092022-01-31T10:59:51.277-08:002022-01-31T10:59:51.277-08:00Total agreement here. I spent many years rescuing ...Total agreement here. I spent many years rescuing the sick, abandoned and abused. I could have had a better retirement had I not put all my earnings into the rescues but I don't regret one cent. I do regret that people would continue to mistreat their animals as if it were their right to do so.Arkansas Pattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14156004753267665579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076673433792968099.post-10024548109620015022022-01-31T10:42:58.596-08:002022-01-31T10:42:58.596-08:00Animals certainly are sentient. And I often wonde...Animals certainly are sentient. And I often wonder about trees and plants too. How often have I watched a plant grow towards light. Perhaps not our sort of sentience, but I am not discounting it. At all.<br />How I loved seeing the critters who have visited you over the years - and your obvious care of and for them. Thank you.Elephant's Childhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06650565833097914052noreply@blogger.com