NIML (Not In My Lifetime) was in fine form on Monday as they wowed the crowd that quickly gathered at The Park's first pop-up music event. It was an ordinary, hazy Monday afternoon, spectators said, when lead singer, Beau Ballentyne, grabbed a microphone from inside his shopping bag and began to belt out the group's signature tune, MYPod or Yours? The other two members of the group quickly joined him for what turned out to be a half-hour … [Read all...]
Breaking News
OTD in 2016—Tab to take on Tavros with launch of “Liberation Libation” at literary awards
Never one to back down from a fight, celebrity chef and award-winning author Tab Tricolore has announced that he plans to use Wednesday's Chitter Radio Literary Awards to take down his latest enemy, Yannis Tavros. Tavros, who last month accused Tricolore of discriminating against the non-striped at his pub, The Tabby Club, launched his #BullintheTabbyClub campaign in earnest last week when he encouraged his listeners and Twitter followers to … [Read all...]
OTD in 2013—Enforced Domestication victim: “It could happen to you.”
It starts with the offer of a bit of food or drink, a toy, or even a pat on the back, a free brushing, or a warm lap. "It can be anything, really, as long as the Human thinks it's what you would like," says Enforced Domestication survivor Antoni Chomik. This past weekend, thousands attended the Enforced Domestication workshops that Chomik chaired. The workshops were designed to educate Park Animals on the domestication tactics employed by … [Read all...]
OTD in 2012—Dear Noreen: Kiss me quick
DEAR NOREEN: I was adopted a year ago by a pair of Humans. Almost everything is perfect, but one thing puzzles me. From the beginning, these Humans have had the strange habit of placing their lips on the top of my head. This action lasts only a second and it culminates in a soft, smacking sound. Now, I am not a puppy; I have been sniffed, chewed, nuzzled, and licked, but I have never had anyone plant their lips on me. Can you tell me what the … [Read all...]
More Park News
OTD in 2016—Memes of Production, Beasts of Burden to join pop-up at Cackling Goose tonight
BREAKING NEWS The Memes of Production and The Beasts of Burden will join a number of their fellow musicians and some Park poets, spoken word artists, and storytellers at a special pop-up event … [Read All About It Here...]
OTD in 2014—Two years on, striped and spotted Animals see little economic progress
Two years ago, economic figures released by the Park Finance Office confirmed definitively that The Park's striped and spotted Animals were having a more difficult time finding full-time employment … [Read All About It Here...]
OTD in 2012—Food production scandal rocks Park
Portions of The Park's farmland are being used to produce food for consumption by Humans who live outside The Park, Police have concluded. At a press conference held early this morning, … [Read All About It Here...]
Accolades from Margaret Atwood
The Mammalian Daily “Lightens The Morning Cup o’ Gloom,” says Margaret Atwood
