Give the Gift of Moo

[scottobear]

Wired.com reports: (supplemental links by me)

Fourteen cows were given to the people of the United States this week by members of a Masai tribe who live in a remote village near Kenya's border with Tanzania. The tribe sent the cows -- the most precious gift they can give -- to help America recover from the terrorist attacks nearly nine months ago.

Hot diggity, that's cool. There's a website where us 'mericans can express our thanks, although I wonder how the Masai would get to it.

Masai are a fascinating people... one of the cultures I've been interested in for a little span now.

How can a person stay annoyed when there’s a Newtie in the house? :) I just spent a few minutes chasing him around here, and being chased in return. good for the circulation and giggles are good for the soul. Sweeping him up and nibbling on Newt-ears is just the thing to bring a smile on... that and my sweetheart. I just look into my heart and see her there... a warmth and strength rallies me to good cheer.

Comments

[laurak.livejournal.com]

Wow! That is really cool that they gave us cows. I think that gesture means more to me than any others - for them to give us 14 creatures that (I assume) they rely upon for food or milk seems a very genuine and heartfelt offering. Thanks for that info. :)

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[scottobear.livejournal.com]

quite welcome!

[tempestmir.livejournal.com]

Your interactions with Newt are just like my own with my brood...it's nice to know there are other insane cat lovers out there. :)

[sweetalyssm.livejournal.com]

My dad spent a lot of time with the Masai..I own lovely wood carvings that he brought back. According to him, they are a very good and generous people.

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[scottobear.livejournal.com]

I'd love to see the carvings! All accounts I've heard has had them as kind folk.

back in time...

[peradouro.livejournal.com]

How lovely they are, I wish I'd heard something about it last year instead of now. And you too! Your posts about your two sweeties always makes me smile :o)

Re: back in time...

[scottobear.livejournal.com]

I was really touched by that, too. :)

Thank you!