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Alcibiades

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73. I live in a similar neighborhood

Mon Nov 19, 2012, 10:45 AM

Nov 2012

The deer here have lost their fear of humans. They feed in our lawns and gardens. If I'm out and about at nightime or early evening or the eraly morning, they will just look at me. My guess is that there are about 20 deer in our neighborhood, and they seem to know there's a no-hunting ordinance. They seem fairly adept at avoiding cars, but don't really sweat the humans, because they can bound away at any moment at a speed no human could match, especially through the bushes and brambles.

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After spending time with my mother who is back in the hospital the most amazing thing happened. [View all] Whovian Nov 2012 OP

They may have missed seeing your parents. Wow, what an experience. Hope mother is well soon..n/t monmouth3 Nov 2012 #1

Everything in the universe is connected Angry Dragon Nov 2012 #2

I agree. I also wish only the best to you and your roguevalley Nov 2012 #63

I believe you meant this post for Whovian and not me ....... Angry Dragon Nov 2012 #64

drop downs make me crazy. I also wish you well too though roguevalley Nov 2012 #82

well i thank you Angry Dragon Nov 2012 #83

What a beautiful post... CaliforniaPeggy Nov 2012 #3

Thank NATURE, dear Whovian. elleng Nov 2012 #4

There are levels of connection we barely comprehend nadinbrzezinski Nov 2012 #5

We still have a long way to go. Whovian Nov 2012 #56

if you want to explore Voice for Peace Nov 2012 #76

I think if you believe in the levels of connection you are a de facto "believer" Raksha Nov 2012 #61

Book recommended nadinbrzezinski Nov 2012 #62

Sounds worth checking out. Whovian Nov 2012 #65

Lovely malaise Nov 2012 #6

I'm listening to a lecture on Mirror Neurons EmeraldCityGrl Nov 2012 #7

Just look at the connection between a horse and rider. Whovian Nov 2012 #10

I rode for many years. EmeraldCityGrl Nov 2012 #11

I also rode. And "trained" many different animals from lions to Macaws. Whovian Nov 2012 #12

Considering the femrap Nov 2012 #17

completely agree with you niyad Nov 2012 #24

Absolutely. Care Acutely Nov 2012 #36

I love your avatar. nt femrap Nov 2012 #58

Thanks! Care Acutely Nov 2012 #81

They say that on every block, their is one house a feral cat will find and go to crunch60 Nov 2012 #53

LOL. WE had the "feral cat sucker sign" at our house until we had to move due to my husband's health catbyte Nov 2012 #67

Cats, yes! Ednahilda Nov 2012 #70

Prayers for your Mother and the family goclark Nov 2012 #46

Maltese are one of the smartest breeds of dogs .You're lucky Muffy was yours, she was crunch60 Nov 2012 #54

What a lovely post. HappyMe Nov 2012 #8

Yugen: a Japanese word~~~~meaning... murray hill farm Nov 2012 #9

Thank you. I never knew that. nt Whovian Nov 2012 #14

what a wonderful word and concept--thank you for sharing it with us. niyad Nov 2012 #26

I really like that . . . n/t CrazyOrangeCat Nov 2012 #43

That's a wonderful thing that there's a word for that. 2naSalit Nov 2012 #51

Iknow that feeling, and and delighted there is a word for it. dixiegrrrrl Nov 2012 #52

Do as I do femrap Nov 2012 #13

I was walking down my street one day, and one of the neighbor boys saw me, and motioned me niyad Nov 2012 #27

My mom lives femrap Nov 2012 #31

I'm an atheist too. dangin Nov 2012 #15

Actually they have given up itsrobert Nov 2012 #16

Gee, you're femrap Nov 2012 #21

First 2naSalit Nov 2012 #50

I don't want to believe that at all. Whovian Nov 2012 #22

I had a face-to-face with a mountain lion, recently. DollarBillHines Nov 2012 #45

well you don't have to believe in God to feel a connection liberal_at_heart Nov 2012 #18

I'm a heathen but I would consider that a religious experience, too MotherPetrie Nov 2012 #19

BEAUTIFUL, a very positive sign. I hope it signals a good turning Raine Nov 2012 #20

thank you for sharing such a beautiful moment with all of us--our thoughts and good wishes niyad Nov 2012 #23

I love deer. We have them around here too. Cleita Nov 2012 #25

My Friend, Read The Masks of God Series by Joseph Campbell, mckara Nov 2012 #28

Just femrap Nov 2012 #33

Find Sukhavati, the DVD, and Your Quest Will Be on the Correct Path mckara Nov 2012 #55

I had just installed a new radio in my pickup truck and Speck Tater Nov 2012 #29

Amazing. Whovian Nov 2012 #32

I guess that deer like Mozart too. :) nt Speck Tater Nov 2012 #59

I'll thank God for you. 840high Nov 2012 #30

Wow. Wonderful. This is one of those moments that will always stay glinda Nov 2012 #34

This is called bucolic_frolic Nov 2012 #35

Many years ago I was visiting some friends, an SheilaT Nov 2012 #37

These pretty babies were hanging out in our yard: ohheckyeah Nov 2012 #38

One gets very few moments like that in this life. Moondog Nov 2012 #39

I have had some profound experiences with animals. zeemike Nov 2012 #40

My deity is the "divine whatchamacallit," and I say that with all reverence. Still Blue in PDX Nov 2012 #41

Well put ailsagirl Nov 2012 #47

AIM acivist Russell Means used the term "Great Mystery" when speaking to Congress gejohnston Nov 2012 #48

I have experienced something very similar. CrazyOrangeCat Nov 2012 #42

A firm believer with few, if any, answers ailsagirl Nov 2012 #44

What a beautiful moment. My thoughts are with you and your family at this time. Liberal In Red State Nov 2012 #49

Hope your mother gets better. AverageJoe90 Nov 2012 #57

Thank God anyway, even if you're an atheist. Raksha Nov 2012 #60

your Mother will love when you share this with her, powerfull medicine for your family Sunlei Nov 2012 #66

I'm sending my thoughts your way, Whovian. I'm so sorry to hear about your mom catbyte Nov 2012 #68

This message was self-deleted by its author Still Blue in PDX Nov 2012 #69

My husband told me this story sarge43 Nov 2012 #71

Thanks Sarge43 Whovian Nov 2012 #72

I'm sure it does and it is a moment to ponder and cherish. n/t sarge43 Nov 2012 #79

I live in a similar neighborhood Alcibiades Nov 2012 #73

Deer have become habituated to humans Botany Nov 2012 #74

Once, my wife and I went to an overlook near our MineralMan Nov 2012 #75

This message was self-deleted by its author TrogL Nov 2012 #77

I have had so many different experiences like yours. Both my mother and father are past away. Lint Head Nov 2012 #78

These are WUNNNNNderful stories! Very uplifting! I think we all need it at the moment. calimary Nov 2012 #80