"Protective pod"
Dolphins are beautiful creatures that are a lot like us in many ways.
Their pregnancy is long, 10-18 months depending on the species.
They have a live birth after a labor of several hours.
The calf is born tail first, so as not to drown.
As soon as they are born, they must be guided to the surface to breathe.
The calf drinks milk from mom as often as every 20 minutes!
They have special feelers in their mouths that close as the tongue curls to nurse.
The moms are almost constantly awake to take care of the calf aiding in breathing and nursing.
Once born, the calf and mother will join the pod of siblings, aunts, and other moms.
Once they join the pod, the mom can somewhat relax and rest.
The pod is their playground, their babysitter, and alert system.
They also practice courtship and hunting.
Juvenile and bachelor pods offer opportunities for independence.
The moms teach everything from swimming to hunting.
They also teach communication.
Dolphins sleep with one half of their brain at a time.
This allows them to be alert and aware of their surroundings.
Social structure and bonding are essential to all pods.
This is National Shrimp Festival week!
I have an incredible list of things to get done.
But this is why I make a list, so I can cross off items as they are finished.
I still have several paintings to varnish, a camper to pack with both clothes and food,
wires placed on paintings, gas for car, and camper, money for dog sitter, groceries, not to mention packing all the art.
Somewhere in there, I have an afternoon of sewing to do as well.
I also need to go to the gallery and change out pieces and pick up as well.
We plan to leave early Wednesday, hopefully dropping off trailer at the campground and setting up the camper with AC, water, and power, checking all the systems before we lock it and go to the Chamber.
We go the Chamber to pick up the artists packet, then head to show for the actual set up.
It's going to be a very tight week time wise.
"Protective pod" Acrylic on canvas, 12 x24 shadowbox
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