Just as humans do, each of the chimpanzees has their own unique personality. And Jamie’s is like a kaleidoscope. She surprises us every day with her strength, beauty, intelligence, creativity, problem-solving abilities, and sheer, well, Jamie-ness. Jamie was my first chimpanzee friend and as such she holds a special place in my heart. While she can be demanding and intense in her relationships with both humans and chimpanzees, she can also be joyful, caring, and so much fun to hang out with. But one thing that Jamie consistently is, is a privilege to know, and an honor to call my friend.
As Diana mentioned earlier today, it takes a virtual village to care for these seven amazing beings and we are so thankful to all of you who help provide them with the sanctuary they deserve. While this next photo of Jamie was previously posted, it’s one of my favorites and I feel, catches that inimitable spirit of hers. It also reminds me, as does Jamie, of one of my favorite quotes by Federico Fellini, “You have to live spherically – in many directions. Never lose your childish enthusiasm – and things will come your way.” Thank you from the bottom of my heart, for enabling things to come Jamie’s (and all of the chimpanzees’) way.
Love the troll scarf. She is such a beauty
One expects Jamie to say something. “Let’s have a frank discussion about cowboy boots.”
There’s a picture I have seen of Jamie outside in a similar pose to this first one. So confident, so cool! I expect her to say, “Can we talk?” This pose along with her two where she is absolutely modeling with a cowboy boot are my favorites. What can we say, she is unique, wonderful and yes I would certainly say living spherically — great quote and certainly applicable to the lady in question. Thank you for posting these.
There is no doubt that she has everybody who is around her, or watches her on this site, in her thrall. I think she would be somebody like Elizabeth Warren (with a touch of Hillary thrown in) if she were a human.