'How our words are understood doesn't depend just on how we express our ideas. It also depends on how someone receives what we're saying. I think the most important part about communicating is the listening 'we' do beforehand. When we can truly respect what someone brings to what we're offering, it makes the communication all the more meaningful.' (FR)
Sunday, May 28, 2006
It's A Girl!!
It's official, the vet verified it this week (actually, I learned on May 25, 2006 at 2:27 p.m.)...Kanoni (an African name/feminine form meaning 'little bird') is a girl!!! My instinct in choosing a name was correct!!! Now, I'm in the process of teaching her to make an adjustment to a phrase she'd learned. She was learning to say 'I'm King of the World'. Rather than 'King', I thought she could substitute 'Queen'; but she's also learning to say, 'I'm a girrrrrrrrl', and SHE seems to prefer that phrase over either of the other two...how appropriate, huh?! What's even cuter, she's learned to 'high four' with her claw!! Now isn't THAT special?!?! She's ONE smart bird, but then...she IS female!!! ;-)
...did a bit of antiquing and dining out with a friend. This familiar landmark was worth stopping by to photograph once again. Though it was not operating this time, there's still something calming about it, don't you think?!
Crows arrive in pairs to feed on my deck. Sometimes there is a single pair, other times the original pair brings company. Now and then there is a 'fifth wheel' (likely a 'juvenile' taking advantage of the find), but they don't seem to mind, as long as there is enough food for all. When there is not, the first pair feeds alone, the others do not intrude; if there is less, the dominate male, 'Tapper' (I've learned from my research), will feed by himself. I've not observed any bickering among them, unless a squirrel gets there first and stays too long. Even then, the squabble breaks out over the squirrel, and they team up to chase it away. While it has been reported that some pairs or flocks will attack and devour a squirrel, the crows on my deck appear to be content with the squirrels, as long as there is equal feeding time involved. There is selective bonding (I read they take lots of time choosing) with crows. Partnerships are formed. Teamwork is employed. The pairs appear to be happier, more satisfied when together as a team. Once joined together, they seldom separate. When fate forces them to lose a partner, they are not the same. Their behavior changes drastically. They grieve and mourn for a long period of time, before they recover from the loss. Crows are known to be among the most intelligent birds in the world. I'm truly beginning to believe, moreso than many of the human species. Some days, I wish I was a crow!!
My son and his friends are a zany bunch of guys!!! As I recall, one of his friends sent this to him some time ago. I thought I'd keep the mood light today and share it with you all!! Have a great day!!! ;-) (Funny, I used to teach school myself!!) :))
Now, I'm in the process of teaching her to make an adjustment to a phrase she'd learned. She was learning to say 'I'm King of the World'. Rather than 'King', I thought she could substitute 'Queen'; but she's also learning to say, 'I'm a girrrrrrrrl', and SHE seems to prefer that phrase over either of the other two...how appropriate, huh?! What's even cuter, she's learned to 'high four' with her claw!! Now isn't THAT special?!?! She's ONE smart bird, but then...she IS female!!! ;-)
