Today’s ball is the SQUASH ball. The squash ball has a long history with Dogs. Originally found in European royal households (or courts, as they are called) cynologists (those who study Dogs) believe that the first squash balls were used by the court Dogs as vessels for the preparation and dispensation of medicines. Early illustrations suggest that the first squash balls were hollow and inflexible spherical contraptions that were made of … [Read all...]
Breaking News
OTD in 2016—ZEAL, Stinktier make peace at Snowbird Farewell
Popular Park singer ZEAL and Faramund Stinktier of the SCENTient Beings duo set aside their differences yesterday to play an emotional set together at the annual Snowbird Farewell. It was an intense few minutes, not only for the two musicians but for all the celebrants at the annual gathering in honour of The Park's Avian migrators. A few seconds after concluding the duo's greatest hit, "Beings and Nuttiness," the father of Reekabilly music … [Read all...]
OTD in 2017—Park Museum to host exhibit honouring Prognostication Pad
In celebration of almost fifteen years of elected prognosticators in The Park, The Board of Governors of The Park Museum today announced a new exhibit, “The Means and the Message: A Decade of Prognostication Pads.” This multimedia exhibit will honour not only those who have been elected Park Official Prognosticator of Spring (POPS), but the means that they have used to make their predictions: the prognostication pad. The Winterlong exhibit will … [Read all...]
OTD in 2012—Chief Archon’s “Barrels full of Monkeys”remark spurs call for widespread change
A remark made by Chief Archon George Irving Nathan Gallagher Newt at an important event has spurred a call for widespread change in The Park's political process. During the Annual Account of the State of The Park on October 27, Newt was asked about the recent finding that striped and spotted Animals do not fare as well economically as Animals who have solid or mixed coats. “When I became Chief Archon," he said, "I looked around at those who … [Read all...]
More Park News
OTD in 2015—Snowbird Farewell shocker: more come to the party, but fewer leave
As any Animal who has ever attended the event knows, the Snowbird Farewell is one of The Park's most joyous and emotional Autumn celebrations. It's a chance to enjoy great food and entertainment, and … [Read All About It Here...]
OTD in 2015—Less than three weeks left to confirm your eligibility for Archon selection: DPA
The Department of Political Administration (DPA) has issued a reminder to all Park citizens: you have until the end of October to confirm your eligibility to stand as a candidate for Archon. "The … [Read All About It Here...]
OTD in 2011—Inktvis and Krake perform at annual Snowbird sendoff
Inktvis and Krake, the current darlings of The Park's musical scene, performed before a packed crowd at last night's Snowbird Farewell. The pair played alongside The Canary Cousins and the rap group, … [Read All About It Here...]
Accolades from Margaret Atwood
The Mammalian Daily “Lightens The Morning Cup o’ Gloom,” says Margaret Atwood
