Here. It’s a gift. For your gut, and your brain ,and the memory part of your brain, which is a different part of the brain than I was originally referring to. Do watch- I guarantee happiness. Or your money back.
This lil’ video is one of my favorite comedians helping us to remember how good we have it. Holy shit we are blessed. It’s just easy to forget when we have it all over the place.
This is the major foundation for my… Theory of Abundance… A theory that I have developed that is based on both observation and direct experience; that we take for granted what we have in our lives when we have it too much or too often. It’s the classic wanting what you can’t have until you get it, orrr at least it’s bastard cousin. It’s in the same family also, of the grass is always greener. Don’t worry, you’ll smell what I’m cooking soon enough.
In support of this, I present you with my very favorite example: the Pigeon. Yes, obviously I have a thing for them (always have). Maybe you were curious as to why? And so here it goes. The pigeon, ladies and gents, is one of the top most resilient creatures. What other birds do you see during all seasons? What other creatures that we live in symbiosis with are totally independent and resourceful to boot? They can survive nearly anywhere in an urban setting, which is not some thing that most birds can claim. They will eat what they can find, be it bugs or garbage. They are opportunists. They can casually exist in harmony with the passers’-bye. Yes, they are known as ‘rats of the sky’, but mind you, they will not infest a home, nor are we in danger of transmitted diseases from them. They are also quite beautiful. All iridescent and sh*t. I like to think of them as soiled doves. And everyone has a soft spot for doves. The bird bearing the olive branch of peace was also a white pigeon, err, dove. Right. Dear reader, they are the last of urban wild life. We take them for granted because they are every where. Now, in Australia, kangaroos are invasive pests. They view their kangaroos in a similar light that we do with pigeons. Is it because they are used to their presence? Would you mind terribly seeing a kangaroo hop by your abode tomorrow? I think not! You see? We are a bit spoiled and must remember to give thanks for all we have. End of pigeon defense. In conclusion, let us take note of the abundance and rejoice! And be kind to pigeons (:
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I agree, Pigeons are class. 100% adaptable, perfectly happy in town, yet go to the coast and you can see Rock Doves, which look pretty much identical, and live on cliffs, as far from urban as you can get. I’ve watched them in town stepping out of the way of buses, so the wheel just brushes their tail feathers, looking cool’s more important than staying alive. OK, so some might get squished, but there’s always more.
Great set of posts on here, you got an interesting way of looking at the world.
Thank you, I appreciate you appreciating my outlook (;
You are right about looking cool too; they are so nonchalant about that stuff.
WOW! That was enlightening!!! The pigeons are so lucky to have you as a friend. Never thought about their resilience but you’re absolutely right. Pigeons take a lot of shit and deal with it. I think I’m starting to miss them! There are no pigeons in China!!
btw that video was HILARIOUS.
Yeah, I freakin’ LOVE Louie CK. He’s good!! Really, no pigeons in CHina? How long have you been out there for? You have lived in the states too, right? I can’t remember…
Nope, but we do have crows and big, shiny, black beautiful swallows, the pigeons of China. We also have the chubby little brown swallows, but mostly the big ones.
I’ve been here since August and lived in Brooklyn for 3 years before that, but I’m originally from Boston. I moved to China because my parents moved back 6 years ago and the rest of my family is here. You are in NY right? Or in Spain?! I studied abroad in Barcelona and remember “La belleza es tu cabeza” was graffitied everywhere!
Really?! It’s everywhere?! Wild! I think that I shot that in Italy.
That’s cool- wow, what a change of scene! Do you like it there? Miss US? Sounds like you are all over the place= rad.
I am in Portland, Or. I was born and raised in NY. And I was in Barce’ 2 summers ago, so that’s probably where all that came from. You speak 3 languages then, don’t you?
You are shaping up to be cooler every time I here from you or visit your blog! And I thought you were cool from the get!
You are too kind! But I’m glad you think I’m cool. Phewf.
I do like China, although it’d be nice to have more non-Wordpress friends. I’m workin’ on it! I miss the US mostly because I miss my friends, but I also miss the Brooklyn lifestyle–farmer’s markets, cafes, nice places to stroll, cool bars, etc. Not that Beijing doesn’t offer those things, but it’s a totally different feel. As for languages, I only speak Chinese and English fluently. My Espanol is really iffy since I haven’t used it in YEARS!
I’ve heard only awesome things about Portland, and I actually have an artist friend (also on etsy, littlecanoe/brooke weeber) who lives there, perhaps since this is such a small world that you know her! We used to work together in a bakery in Brooklyn. Anyway, you sound like a real cool cat (one who doesn’t chase birds) too! Glad we’re acquainted 🙂
Really? A big blogger community, eh? Yeah, I bet it’s very different. Lotsa hipsters, though, I am sure. (:
I know of Little Canoe. At least it rings a bell. I am sure I will begin to notice it more now. I’m thinking that we are in a few of the same stores…
And yes, I too am glad we are acquainted. Looking forward to more of your posts*