Self-consciousness, autogyros, opposable bananas and the metaphorical spandrels of language

[jody2.718]

Well "we" need to not go into all that, or Alice (let alone simultaneously with Bob) and slipping into the rabbit hole of adaptationist vs structuralism debate... Sitting here in the predawn, awaiting the big storm edging toward the East Coast of the States and the big freeze, not to mention all that ICE-

I see that a cow named Veronika has decided, if that's the right term, to use a tool.

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cj0n127y74go

Of course, it's an Austrian cow- which might be expected given the Nordic inclination for such things- southern bovine-types might be more adept at using sticks for keeping the beat, but still, quite interesting.

I wonder if the cheese from her milk might have some special properties? Don't give it a thought.

Keep warm and remember to smile pretty..."click"

jody