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Susan/GothamsGirl
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Nature lover - dog mom - garden designer by trade - chess player
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One of my favorite anecdotes from THE PREHISTORY OF THE FAR SIDE: "That doesn't sound like the Jane Goodall we know."
A few days after this cartoon was published, my syndicate received a very indignant letter from someone representing the Jane Goodall Institute. Not only did my syndicate and I both get read the Riot Act, there was a vague implication that litigation over this cartoon might be around the corner. I was horrified. Not so much from a fear of being sued (I just couldn't see how this cartoon could be construed as anything but silly, but because of my deep respect for Jane Goodall and her well-known contributions to pri-matology. The last thing in the world I would have intentionally done was offend Dr. Goodall in any way. Before I had a chance to write my apology, another complication arose. The National Geographic Society contacted my syndicate and expressed a desire to reprint the cartoon in a special centennial issue of their magazine. My editor, aware of what had just occurred, declined, explaining why. Apparently, whoever it was that sent the inquiry from National Geographic was shocked. They told my editor that "that doesn't sound like the Jane Goodall we know." They did some checking themselves, and an interesting fact was eventually discovered: Jane Goodall loved the cartoon. Furthermore, she was totally unaware that any of this "stuff" was going on. Some phone calls were made, and the cartoon was not only reprinted in the centennial issue of National Geographic, but was also used by her Institute on a T-shirt for fund-raising purposes. I've since had an opportunity to visit Dr. Goodall at her research facility in Gombe. It's a wonderful place (sort of like right out of National Geographic). "To refer to Dr. Goodall as a tramp is inexcusable even by a self-described 'loony' as Larson. The cartoon was incredibly offensive and in such poor taste that readers might well question the editorial judgment of running such an atrocity in a newspaper that reputes to be supplying news to persons with a better than average intelligence. The cartoon and its message were absolutely stupid." —Excerpt from the above-mentioned letter that started the ruckus
October 1, 2025 at 6:13 PM
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Keeping our sweet backyard critter fat & happy.
#squirrel #backyardcritters
January 14, 2025 at 8:02 PM
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Dining al fresco mid January in Georgia does not suck. Hawaiian barbecue & smoked Gouda Mac & Cheese #homecooking
January 14, 2025 at 7:59 PM
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Real Feel of 23° - this guy is fed-up w/ the snow & cold temps.
January 11, 2025 at 9:27 PM
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A few more or our daily visitors on a snow day in Georgia. #birds #nikonphotography #birding
January 11, 2025 at 9:23 PM
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Snow day in Georgia. Dusted off my Nikon and took some snaps of our daily visitors in our yard.
January 11, 2025 at 9:21 PM
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This regal great horned owl visited our backyard yesterday. #nikonphotography #owl
January 8, 2025 at 1:38 AM
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This cutie was on our deck yesterday.
December 19, 2024 at 4:57 AM
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artologica.net
Steelers Victory Squirrel! 9-3, Kings in the North
gray squirrel wearing a black and gold beanie
December 1, 2024 at 9:51 PM
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Winter in the South. Snapped these yesterday walking Golf Club of Georgia.
December 2, 2024 at 2:00 PM
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Our beloved Dottie snapped w/ my Nikon. #squirrel #wildlife #nikonphotography
December 2, 2024 at 1:55 PM
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This guy was on my potting station last month. He kept me company as I worked. #nature #greenanole
December 2, 2024 at 1:48 PM
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Our resident squirrel, Nipsey keeps our Biscuit quite entertained. #squirrel #nature #dogs
December 2, 2024 at 1:31 PM