Fu*k Cisgender

I call my sisters, who are attracted to women, lesbians.  Those men attracted to men, I call gay.   Transexuals are entitled to the pronouns of their choice.  Self-determination, and the right of self designation, are important human rights.

What I sometimes object to is the designation, social scientist.  Admittedly, some sociological studies  are firmly rooted in statistical analysis.  But often mere speculations is masked by footnotes and jargon.  Such is the case for the term cisgender, which is a form of bigotry.

If someone calls me cisgender, he will be met with a string of profanities, and if he persists, possible violence.  Extreme, perhaps, but consider this:   Although the "N" word is primarily offensive because of its cruel history, it also belittles a people by denying them the right of self designation.  I am old enough to have respectfully, used the terms, Negro, Black and African American.

You can call me heterosexual, straight, or just plain male.  My preferred pronouns are "he" and "him.
Fu*k cisgender.

How Low Can You Go?

One last giraffe picture.

Giraffes

My favorite animal on our safari was the giraffe. They seem other worldly, almost awkward, until you see the grace of their movement. Our first experience was at the Giraffe Center in Nairobi, which allowed Roslyn to feed a giraffe. But far more satisfying was our game drives. In the pictures you will see the mating ritual known appropriately, as necking. You might also notice their unique method of walking. Both right legs in unison and then the left. Enjoy

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The above are from the Giraffe Center.  They care for injured giraffes, and promote the welfare of the animals.


We enjoyed the sweetness of the giraffes necking.

\Being in a conservancy allowed us to get remarkably close.

We enjoyed seeing the giraffes on the horizon.

Other than the big cats, the giraffes peacefully coexist with other animals.

A few more shots on the savanna.

 A babe giraffe above

Top 5 Reasons to Stay in a Conservancy Rather Than Masai Mara National Park

1. Off Road.  In a play on the oldest joke, "Q.  Why did the buffalo cross the road? A. He didn't."  In a conservancy, like the North Conservancy, guides are allowed to go off road.  Instead of the happy accident of seeing a lion or cheetah near the road you can travel to where the animals are.  Proximity has a financial benefit.  You can get by with a lighter, less expensive. lens. 
2. Walk in the Park.  In the national park you must always be in a vehicle.  In conservancies, with a guide, and sometimes a Masai warrior, you can go on nature walks.  You can also arrange for a "Bush Breakfast."
3. Night Life.  Only in conservancies can you go on night game drives.  The many nocturnal animals are not viewable in the park.
4. Peace and Quiet.  Enjoy tranquility of being the only Land Cruiser in the savanna.  Many people stay in the National Park.  Additionally, day trippers are permitted.  Only those staying in one of the hundred rooms in the Northern Conservancy are permitted to go on game drives.  That amounts to 700 acres per room.
5. No Traffic Jams.  A major sighting in the park can result in 30, 40 or more jeeps, fighting for a view.  In the conservancy, even when a sighting draws a crowd, only 5 jeeps at a time are allowed.  In those occasional events in which more than 5 beat you to the scene, you wait until one leaves.

Masai Mara Preview

Just a few photos to whet your appetite.  Staying in a Conservancy allowed us to get amazingly close to the animals.