August 31, 2010
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Animals Make Us Human
It was nice to see the HBO film, “Temple Grandin” starring Claire Danes, take home so many Emmy Awards last night.
For those of you unfamiliar with Ms. Grandin’s work, I highly recommend the movie, which is available on HBO On Demand in the U.S. There are also several clips on YouTube. I’ve been a fan of Temple Grandin for quite some time. Her insights into autism are truly ground breaking. I also encourage anyone with an autistic relative to take the time (3 hours) to watch her fascinating C-Span interview:
The first book I ever read by Temple Grandin was called “Animals in Translation“.
I’d love to read it again, but unfortunately when Chazz was six months old, he destroyed it, along with another book entitled “The Moral Animal“. Apparently Chazz does not agree with the Academy when it comes to Temple Grandin!
The first time I ever left him alone, this is what I came home to. See how guilty he looks?
He chose his books very carefully!
He focused in particular on a chapter entitled “Animal Feelings”
He knew he was in big trouble…he “felt” it!
And ripped out the page on “Animal Aggression” I kid you not!Another great book by Temple Grandin is called “Animals Make Us Human“. In it, she:…brings us together with our dogs by making us understand that in essence dogs feel the same things that we as humans do. Grandin is a person with autism and acutely understands how dogs make us human. She tells us that dogs share the same basic emotions that we as humans do. They feel joy, sorrow, fear, happiness and unhappiness. This book teaches dog owners how to best set up their dogs to live a full and happy life.In the touching book, the sentimental author shows us how she thinks like an animal in that she pictures words not as letters but in pictures and thus can relate to dogs on their level. It is intriguing and awe inspiring to read how she looks at the world and learns how she believes we should relate to our dogs. It is a fascinating read full of insight and great tips on how to keep your dog a happy one. Anyone who loves dogs will enjoy this book thoroughly. There isn’t a book like it anywhere that’s for sure. Read more…
So congratulations to Temple Grandin. I’m sure this Emmy will will expose her important work to many more people around the world. See? Hollywood ain’t so bad! Here are a few more photos from the week:
Great photobomb Cole!! And I didn’t even have to use this:
Comments (34)
Chazz is so cute! I finally got a dog too. :)
@Shades_of_Athena - Zeus! Love him. Congratulations! Welcome to the pet obsessed Xangan club!
Awww….that was such a cute photo of Chazz, he sure looked very guilty for his acts! So adorable! ^0^
@CurryPuffy - Yeah, he can be a devil Gary, but we love him!
Haha! aww,poor baby Chazzzz! Extremely intelligent, by the way.
@z_stands_for - Haha, thanks…yeah, he’s pretty well read! :)
I’m going to read up on her on wiki!
@Dezinerdreams - Yeah Vivek, it’s especially amazing what she did to revolutionize slaughterhouses in North America!
I love my dog. I’d rather spend time with her than 90% of humans out there!
Your dog is very photogenic haha
@franksabunch - I totally agree! Nothing like unconditional love.
@Roadlesstaken - That was a requirement I had at the shelter. “Must be extremely photogenic”!
I don’t have a dog, couldn’t afford the time to keep one since my family always traveling.
@x_Reckless_x - You can come play with Chazz any time! :)
Love Chazz… what a dog. Those kids seem to be having the time of their lives. Great post.
@reckless_eagle - Thanks Victor! <3
how can you get mad to a cute and smart dog like that? no way!
The pages that your dog ripped out are NOT a coincidence! Haha.
haha =) chazz looked like he had alot of fun ripping up those pages. he looks like such a great buddy to have around. your post title does say it all, animals indeed make us more human. sounds obvious, but there’s a deeper intrinsic meaning to it.
thanks for sharing the photos =)
@Southeast_Beauty - firda, i really like the profile picture you chose to comment with! i did a double take when i saw it =P
@ThePrince - Aww. =) I’m flattered, Prince.
@Renatojr3 - You’re right Jon…that’s the problem. He’s so darn cute, he gets away with a lot!
http://careygly.xanga.com/716639658/a-year-of-chazz/ He met Obama, was the subject of a children’s book, and meets lots of celebrities!
@Southeast_Beauty - LOL, I know, right? How could they be!? Thanks for stopping by!
@ThePrince - You’re very welcome. Thanks for visiting! Chazz tends to get a lot of attention.
@Dezinerdreams - @Roadlesstaken - @ThePrince - @Renatojr3 - @reckless_eagle - @x_Reckless_x - @franksabunch - @CurryPuffy - Just added a new video to the end of this post that I thought you guys would appreciate! LOL
@CareyGLY - Ah yes just watched that on CH! Good stuff.
LOL on the dog. How do you teach him how to read ? :p *joking*
@vsan79 - He’s smart, but his comprehension is still a little “ruff” :)
hahaha nice i want that tool!
@ch0w - I thought you’d appreciate that!
poor chazzzzzzzzzzz
@CaKaLusa - Poor Chazz my ass…he gets away with everything because of his good looks
@CareyGLY - LOL! I hope Adobe takes these suggestions seriously and incorporate it in their next version.
you were AT the emmys while I watched it on tv? You suck!!!
And Photobomb is da bomb!!!
I wish I knew photoshop.
@c_est_la_vie_mon_amie - All of the award after parties are a block from my house, so it’s easy! And I don’t know PhotoShop either. If I did, I’d never leave the house!
The expression on the dob’s face is absolutely priceless. Its like he KNOWS he’s in trouble. lol
@tenshii_rage - Yep, he definitely knew he was in trouble. Little shit. LOL