Jack’s Winning Words 11/18/21

“When you look at a strange animal, that animal also thinks that a strange animal is looking at it.”  (Mehmet Murat ildan)  Author ildan seems to say that strangeness is in the eye of the beholder.  In a listing of animals that relate best to humans, dogs are first, followed by cats, chickens, pigs and horses.  I was surprised that pigs are sometimes used as “therapy animals.”  As a child, there were occasions when I talked to my dog as to a person…and thought that he understood.  Have you ever had an animal encounter that has mystified you?  I like the song, “It’s a Strange, Strange World, Master Jack.”  ;-)  Jack

FROM RVB:  This Deer seems to be appearing every few days. He stands in front of my library window just starring at me. I can’t seem to even shoo him away. Very Strange yet beautiful 🤔===JACK:  I can't get the picture to show up on the blog....but that picture of the deer looking through the window at youis unusual.  I wonder what he's thinking?

FROM WILLMAR REV:  Side Bar: Years ago, while still in high school I stopped by Armstrong Dairy in Wichita, KS and ate a large 7-8 scoop ice cream concoction (somewhat like a banana split) placed in what they called a "pig's trough" with an award to follow for those who ate all of it. I did, and my reward certificate stated, "Congratulations! You ate like a pig at Armstrong Diary!" 0;-))===JACK:  That reminds of (true story) of the family whose last name was Hogg.  They named one of their daughters, Ima.  You and she could have worn matching T-shirts.

FROM FACEBOOK LIZ:  that's your story, and you're sticking to it. you are the master! ❤===JACK:  We each have a story and an interpretation of it.  In that sense, we are the master (mistress)of life as we see it.

F️ROM NORM'S BLOG:  Did you ever wonder at the zoo what all of the animals that you walked around and looked at thought of you? Some may have seen you as potential prey and a tasty meal, which is frightening, but the majority of the animals that you encountered probably were either curious about you or a little frightened by you being there.  There is a similar experience on both sides of any encounter with other human beings. Most of us probably immediately notice any differences between them and us – maybe a different skin color or hair style and color, or maybe the way that they dress. If they speak to us, we note any differences in speech, such as accents. We are at the same time evaluating similarities and trying to find common ground between us; that is, if we are not so fixated upon the differences.===JACK:  Do you remember that song with the line...."All the animals aren't in the zoo.  Everyday you meet quite a few?"  What's your favorite zoo creature?  Mine's a rhino.