3:00 snapshot #1356

Washing dishes selfie.


A lot of people I talk to mention the "bored" or "sad" expression on the gorillas' faces. I explain that a lot of it is the way their faces just are. The heavy brow and deep-set eyes make them seem broody or thoughtful. They don't share a lot of facial expressions with humans, but their faces are alarmingly human-like. This is the most placid look I've seen on Little Joe's face. He's 20 now, so most of the time I've known him he's been a teenager, becoming sexually mature and putting on silverback weight and characteristics. His eyes are very expressive, but just what he's expressing is a little alien to me, as he is an alien species.

3:00 snapshot #1357

The parting of the emus.

3:00 snapshot #1358

Wednesday I called in sick. I slept in (4 extra hours! 'til almost 9:30) and then brought Albee to the Dedham Farmer's Market. He has a bit of a fan club there. The UMASS extension nutritionists hadn't met him before, but became fast friends. (If you can't get enough of Albee, check him out on facebook or tumblr)