Is there anybody out there????

This is the first time I have posted in what seems like ages......I now realize how much I have missed this outlet and how much I depend upon it. I have had my photography to keep my soul from falling apart, yet my verbage, wordplay & literary expression are so vital to me.....Such an outlet....

Bagheera is back for any readers who are left, and even if there are none, I will continue to express my darkest self here. How could I not with a blog titled "Corvidae"????????

Another PSA From Bagheera...

Just so there is no confusion here, I must make a very strong clarification for anyone who may have thought this blog was limited in its scope of topics as well as anything less than R-rated...

This is a quite modern adult blog that is open to many cultures and points of view - socially, politically and otherwise. Corvidae is neither conservative nor is it liberal, for I truly believe those terms have many meanings and can be used to divide a population, much like the people of the United States. Sex and sexuality is not a taboo subject here, as long as the topics involve consenting adults. I often get quite disgusted with the ultra-judgmental superior moral authority of people who are afraid to admit that humans are indeed highly sexual creatures...If anyone who reads this blog is uncomfortable with my Trent-lust or posting erotic artwork, then don't read it, because it won't go away.

I believe I speak for my contributors here as well, for I have encouraged them to make themselves at home here and post what's important to them as well as other thoughts and opinions they may have.

Since I created this blog, I have personally shied away from politics, for I have a bit of inner turmoil regarding the state of our nation and the current world around us. I have recently had to seriously question what stance I take politically, for I have been truly awakened to elements of greed, barbarism & lack of integrity on all sides of the political spectrum in my country. I am still trying to sort out what kind of Aristotelian political animal I am as the next election unfolds. However, politics is a welcome subject here as long as everyone agrees to disagree...

Religion is what I consider to be the most sensitive subject on Corvidae. Politics are essential to building our countries' economical systems, laws and infrastructures, yet spirituality is the most personal part of a human's soul. How can we judge another human for his/her spiritual beliefs? Sure, someone can swing from Republican to Democrat or from Likud to Labour because of a shift in the political environment, but one's spirituality is almost always constant. Basically what I am asking is that religion be downplayed here because we all have different faiths all over the world, & this blog has readers from various parts of the world.

In summary, I want to see diversity here, but I don't want anyone to pigeon-hole this blog into any set category. Anyone who visits Corvidae will see a wide range of topics, but do not expect it to always be milquetoast, family-oriented, benign, conservative or liberal, or below PG-13 rated.

Thank you and have fun!


P.S. I posted a pic of the most beautiful woman in the world, Monica Bellucci. The ICON of SEX all over the world... Yeah, Mon, you are one of my idols and you know it!

Through my kitchen window....

I am blessed with a cast of characters in my back yard menagerie that would rival any Shakespearean drama/comedy (if in mammalian & avian form)...I have Riddick the (fat) Gray Rat that haunts a series of tunnels underneath a White Oak tree directly behind my kitchen window. There are too many Squirrels to name, with the exception of Helen, whose tail has been broken so many times that it resembles a battered cat toy. Two Chipmunk regulars include the glossy and radiant Chelsea and her sometimes paramour Currahee. He received his name from the battle cry of WWII's Easy Company (506th Paratroop Regiment). Poor Currahee has several white scars on his back and flanks, resembling the claw marks of a raptor of some sort. There are two Brewer's Blackbirds who skittishly pick at the groundseed, their yellow bug-eyes watching for any movement from the other side of my windows. I have named this pair September & October.
There are many other wonderful creatures that capture my attention and imagination...all the gorgeous little cowled Towhees that jump-scratch through the leaves looking for worms and beetle larvae...the Cardinal family units that feed each other and mock-fight in the air...the raucous Blue Jays that will band together to chase off a Hawk as quickly as they will any of the little birds...the tiny, cheerful Titmice and Chickadees that bring so much joy...However, I have completely fallen under the spell of the Passerine Oscine birds of the Corvidae family also known as the Common Crow. (Other corvids include Ravens, Blue Jays, Magpies, etc.)
At first I was repelled by these noisy, horrific birds. Strange for me - the brooding, dark and sometimes sinister artist... Anyway, the crows have used my birdbath as a depository for destroyed small blue bird eggs, mangled baby bird remains, half-eaten infant squirrels, hard pepperoni pizza crusts, tiny moles, soggy pretzels, garter snakes, and so many more disgusting items. I was angry with the crows, especially at their skill for picking off the weak and defenseless. However, I soon began to realize that there was another force at work - a strong family bond that could not be broken. After observing the crows for some time, I gained utmost respect for these intelligent, powerful and sometimes dark, sinister, brooding birds...I realized there was a family unit - the majestic Nicodaemus & his slightly smaller mate, Anastassia. The day they brought their fledgling lovechild to our birdbath was an exciting day for me. Darren & I named the "baby" crow (he's almost as big as his parents!) Hermes. Watching this trio has been quite fascinating. If I can ever gain their trust somewhat, I will do my best to take photos of them to post here.