The Beastly Day

Monday, June 4, 2018

Beastly Symbionts

Symbi's tree-legs like the solid earth.

Osis' feet itch for the trees.

Each is a master of his own turf,

In which he has expertise.

Yet they have found something in one another,

That causes them to yearn--

--For the companionship found in each other,

And all that they can learn.

For Beasts are wise, and recognize,

That "difference" does not mean "deficiency,"

and that sometimes the Other's ways harmonize,

distinct yet complementary.

They know the value of compromise,

Taking turns, they each gain new perspective:

Because their lives now synchronize

Their lives are now more effective.

They are thought an unusual pairing,

Yet they have found that life is better,

And is, in fact, not merely sharing:

It's truly joining together.

Two limited viewpoints have intertwined.

In fact, they've synergized.

Now seeing 360 with worldviews combined,

Symbi and Osis are synthesized.

Each retains his identity--
Symbi's still Symbi; Osis, still Osis.

But they are also a brand-new entity:

Together, they are SymbiOsis.

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SymbiOsis and the rest of the

Beasts and Beings

wish everyone a

Happy Pride Month!

Saturday, April 22, 2017

Earth's Earth Day Message

The Earth has been sending us increasingly urgent messages. But not enough human "Giants" are listening.

Parts of the Earth are out of patience.

"You idiots!" says RocQuête. "Look what you're doing to your own home!"

"Some of you actually seem to think money--of all things!--makes you immune to the consequences of your actions."

Can you buy a new planet once you're finished trashing this one?"

"You think you are smarter than me? You think I am 'just a rock'--that I am just some tiny thing, all by myself, not part of the mighty Earth?"

"As if such a separation were even possible!"

"What is even more ridiculous--you think YOU are separate from the Earth."

"How? What do you think you are standing on? What do you think has been supporting you your entire life?"

"You IDIOTS!"

"You know, Earth has ways of dealing with species that become too much trouble."

"When was the last time you saw a live T-Rex?"

"Know what I'm saying?"

"So if you want to avoid the dino treatment, it's time to ACT:

"The Earth has supported your kind for millenia.
It's time for your kind to support HER."

Tuesday, March 14, 2017

Beastly Weather

In happy news (for a change),
Burlie and WINston await their
Monster brethren...

They hope everyone enjoys the storm as much as they expect to!

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"Stay warm and safe--and don't lose your power!"

-- From all of us at Beastly Day

Wednesday, March 8, 2017

Beastly Day Without Women

Some of the male Beasts I live with were initially alarmed and saddened at the thought of a "Day Without Women"...

...as a true "Day Without Women" is as impossible as half a sky:

Once the concept of the Women's Strike was explained to them, the wise Beasts were relieved--and saw the justice of it immediately.

So they decided to find a way to celebrate the female Beasts and Beings they know.

The female Beasts and Magical Beings, meanwhile, were observing solidarity with their "Giant" (human) sisters.

As denizens of the Magical world, they are not oppressed, so they have no need to strike. They decided the best thing they could do for the "Giants" was to model happiness and harmony with the Earth.

So they just did things they usually do.

Yolanta and Whimsy celebrated early sprouts, and shared plant lore.

Phlox showed her sister Periwinkle something beautiful.

"Cicada shell!"

Rocquette and Paradoxy lounged in the sun and traded secrets.

Meanwhile, Friend and Burlie were toting gifts...

...and stayed just long enough to drop them off, leaving the females to continue enjoying their day.

But the Beastly Day Without Women was now even nicer--thanks to the show of appreciation and love.

Plus, now they had seat cushions...