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Co-becoming ‘shadow of…’
*Photo of my desert shadow. Reading a book by David Abram called ‘Becoming Animal’ that is a development of his book ‘Spell of the Sensuous’, both of which explore sensory experiences of the more-than-human world. He was describing how the general human perception of ‘shape-shifting’ elements in nature, like light and shadows, is one of…
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The Social Construction of Africa’s ‘Lion Kings’
Like most Western kids growing up in the 90’s, I experienced the cinematic glory of the Disney film The Lion King when it was released onto the big screen in 1994. Breath-taking wilderness scenes overflowing with magnificent, vibrant wildlife – the full grandeur of this mysterious continent, synonymous with the very best nature documentaries, laid out…
“Upside-down for a Bat is right way up.
~ Sara Kianga Bat ~
They’re like me – different, but made with the
right stuff to be who they are.
We’re upside-down people.”
Little Bat 