Donkeys do things in their own time and their own way, and there is no way to change that and let them still be donkeys. It may not seem like a big thing to us, but a change in the herd is a big deal them. The only thing we can do is make sure that they have all the things they need to be healthy and happy - food they don't have to fight over, enough space that the they never feel crowded, a shelter they feel safe and comfortable in and time enough to learn that they can trust all of it. We could probably end all wars if we could figure out how to give those few things to everyone.
Wednesday, October 17, 2018
The End of the Cold War
I've seen a few hints here and there over the past few weeks along with a couple of tentative overtures and then, yesterday, Ben and Albert finally decided to be buddies. It took 18 months for Ben and Ramsey to be friends, but only half that for these two. Definite progress:)
Donkeys do things in their own time and their own way, and there is no way to change that and let them still be donkeys. It may not seem like a big thing to us, but a change in the herd is a big deal them. The only thing we can do is make sure that they have all the things they need to be healthy and happy - food they don't have to fight over, enough space that the they never feel crowded, a shelter they feel safe and comfortable in and time enough to learn that they can trust all of it. We could probably end all wars if we could figure out how to give those few things to everyone.
Donkeys do things in their own time and their own way, and there is no way to change that and let them still be donkeys. It may not seem like a big thing to us, but a change in the herd is a big deal them. The only thing we can do is make sure that they have all the things they need to be healthy and happy - food they don't have to fight over, enough space that the they never feel crowded, a shelter they feel safe and comfortable in and time enough to learn that they can trust all of it. We could probably end all wars if we could figure out how to give those few things to everyone.
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Albert is so cute rearing up- see imas tall as you! AMD you are right, we’d be much better off if we spent more time helping and less time dictating to others.
ReplyDeleteThey are all so beautiful. Love that they are now getting along with each other. Fun to watch them play.
ReplyDeleteI love this. On so many levels. My favorite blogs are like yours - they seem to be about the simplest and most mundane things about our lives with animals, but the core of it comes with a deep and important message. I think of such writing as subversive - the reader buys into the concept without intellectualizing it. I don't know if our blogs will change the world, but I know that they've changed the perceptions of a few readers, thus changing lives, and each one matters, doesn't it? In any event, thank you for starting my day with that view of Ben and Albert being ridiculously adorable friends.
ReplyDeleteThat little Albert! He's a character. Emma looks like she's saying " take it outside boys" I'm trying to eat my breakfast"!
ReplyDeleteGentle Ben. He is so much bigger than his playmates. Rebecca2
ReplyDeleteThis was so much fun to watch! The donkeys all look wonderful.
ReplyDeleteAww great news!
ReplyDeleteThat's so great Kris! Can't believe you have 4 now ... lucky them! And yes, donkeys do what donkeys do and in their own time!
ReplyDeleteSilly donkeys!
ReplyDeleteCuteness overload. Love the donkeys. Beautiful coloring. I hope Ramsey doesn't feel slighted.
ReplyDeleteMa is just wanting her breakfast.
Good thoughts! We could learn from Donkeys!
ReplyDeleteWell said!
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