December 27, 2012
by Acies
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There’s an ocean in the sky. Clouds betray currents that underlie Sweeping swathes of grey And sapphire seas of day. There’s an ocean in the sky. With waves and swells and tides. Sunset ripples that mesmerize, With reflections trapped inside. … Continue reading
July 3, 2012
by Akhila
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This is a summary of Nick Greaves’ account of the Hottentot tale “When Lion Could Fly (and Why Vulture Scavenges)”. You can read the full version and more stories in his nicely illustrated book “When Lion Could Fly – and … Continue reading
May 27, 2012
by Akhila
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human bodies are temples for the human soul cages for the birds swanblood, Nonhuman Haiku I find this haiku beautiful, and at the same time I feel conflicted. I wonder: is it really so? if some bird-people don’t exactly feel … Continue reading
May 14, 2012
by Acies
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They fell away into the blue, her scream ringing ceaselessly even as they dropped out of sight through the clouds. “Move forwards!” He shouts over my shoulder and I obey, shuffling awkwardly towards the door. “Feet over the edge, hands … Continue reading
April 13, 2012
by Acies
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Sometimes people wonder strange things. I do occasionally- like why birds fledge at all. If you look at it from one perspective, they have all their basic needs catered for them: secure home, liberal supply of food, safety and unquestioned … Continue reading
April 1, 2012
by Acies
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This is a walkthrough of a day in the world from my perspective. It won’t contain much soulsearching or introspection, but more of my moment-to-moment experiences. Early morning, for a weekend anyway, starts at eight or sometimes nine. Today the … Continue reading
February 17, 2012
by Tsu
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Oh, wow. I have been waiting for this documentary for a month now… after I saw it in National Geographic (we get it every month). About Dean Potter, a man who is pushing human flight to the next levels, and … Continue reading
February 16, 2012
by GreyGhost
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[This is, in part, written in reaction to Tsu’s thoughts on heavy birds; it seems that her experience of being a heavy bird and mine are quite different! There is no wrong way to experience being a bird, and this … Continue reading
February 14, 2012
by Tsu
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[Contains some sexual content.] When you ask people what they think flying means, many people, both human and therian, will say, “freedom”. And, there is some truth about that, in my mind. Freedom to move in all dimensions. Freedom to … Continue reading
February 14, 2012
by Tsu
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We have discussed as a part of this site, about trying to build some “shared experience of birdness”. Or, maybe, to learn if that even is possible, if there is a thing like a shared experience, or if birds are … Continue reading