In Memory of Lost Time
November 5, 2024 by Diana -
Tobin, longtime fan and supporter of the chimpanzees, erudite and expressive blog commenter, sponsored today’s day of sanctuary in memory of lost time.
She has her own story about the meaning of today with personal memories and global narratives of time and opportunities that have slipped by.
Speaking about the chimpanzees, she shared this poignant sentiment:
“…I grieve for lost time, and for squandered opportunities. I mourn for a planet where people like Lucky and Honey, Willy B and Burrito, should be able to not merely survive as passengers on a proverbial lifeboat, but, moreover should be able to live, and to live their lives in abundance.”
Thank you, Tobin.
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Thank you, Tobin! Your passion for the chimps is always visible to all! Thank you for sponsoring the day!
Thank you for all that you do!!
Thank you, Don. I sponsored today on this Day of Reckoning for the American Empire. 35 years ago this month, when the Berlin Wall came down (Nelson Mandela would emerge from three decades in prison soon thereafter) and the Cold War had come to an end, there seemed to be a possibility that, perhaps, the human race could repair and reverse the damage it had imposed upon the Earth’s climate.
Time past, time lost, time squandered…
Our planet needs more Tobins. Thank you for caring!:blossom:
Thank you Tobin and Diana
Beautifully stated, Tobin, and as always your goodness, kindness and passion for a better world-especially for our chimpanzees and those ones that still languish-shine through. As I’m writing this it’s the time of reckoning as your country awaits the election results. I pray for the best possible outcome and that peace will prevail. God bless America.
Thank you, Susan, for your concern. If this blog post is, perhaps, not the most appropriate platform for political commentary, nonetheless this seat of empire is in serious trouble.
Were it that I — we — all lived in the Dominion of Queen Negra the Wise…
:sparkling_heart:?
Thank you, Tobin, for your big heart that holds our precious chimpanzees tightly. How fortunate to have you upon this earth.
And I thank you, Kathleen, not only for your long and dedicated support of our cousins and their bovine neighbors at the Sanctuary, but for your dedication to animal welfare elsewhere.
Trust me: I was tempted to inscribe the names of Jamie Chimpanzee and Betsy Beauvine atop my ballot this morning…
Thank you, Tobin?
Thank you Tobin for sponsoring this day of sanctuary. I always look forward to reading your comments and today is no exception. I agree 100%. Jamie and Betsy :thumbsup_tone1:
So touching and beautifully said Tobin, you have a way with words and speak from the heart, always putting the well being of the chimps first. It’s important that we do everything we can to ensure they live in environments that allow them to thrive and express their natural behaviors. Thank you for sponsoring today and for your support to give them the care and respect they deserve.