I Brought A Gorilla Home

    Today we check out "I Brought A Gorilla Home" from my CAMPING WITH DADS album.  Kids love to feel they've got control of things around them, because in real family life, they often don't have much control.  When I'd take my kids to a zoo, I'd watch the great apes behind the shatter-proof glass or surrounded by an outdoor moat.  I'd watch their eyes follow us.  Kinda like being in "the slammer", but they haven't done anything wrong.  They just got caught.  We control everything about them, their food, their sleep, their mating, their comings and goings.  And the idea of bringing one home with me is enchanting!  Most Dads have been raised with our male privileges and entitlements.  We have access to freedoms that we've taken for granted so long, that we don't even notice them. As we grow older, and maybe have children of our own, hopefully our "circle of caring" grows too, so when we see the plights of others, humans and animals, who don't have our access, we can feel empathy for them, because we've grown more aware of our own privileges.  Everyone wants to be free.  Doesn't that sound like some good stuff to talk about with our kids?  Check out my CAMPING WITH DADS album online at peteralsop.com.  For now, wash yer paws, wear a mask, vote early, and bring your friends!  See ya next week!* https://peteralsop.hearnow.com ~ my NEW! CAMPING WITH DADS album* E-mail/ Website ~ [email protected] ~ www.peteralsop.com * FaceBook.com/WeLikePeterAlsop* Youtube.com/peteralsop ~ videos* Patreon.com/peteralsop ~ support my music, podcast & other artistic endeavors* Songs To Chew ~ subscribe - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/peter-alsops-songs-to-chew/id1446179156 * CDs & downloads ~https://play.google.com/store/music/collection/cluster?clp=sgMjCiEKG0FwYm1uNHBnMmV3NDVtY2tsa3dvZzR0aHN0cRADGAI%3D%3AS%3AANO1ljLvD7o&gsr=CiayAyMKIQobQXBibW40cGcyZXc0NW1ja2xrd29nNHRoc3RxEAMYAg%3D%3D%3AS%3AANO1ljLfKDA&fbclid=IwAR0rgDfA5z6CrrxsADzPOfMEde8EyqPp6LZjWH1gqAJJ92OXlQ96jRpLNpk  Get full access to Peter Alsop’s Substack at peteralsop.substack.com/subscribe