After another year of sympathizing & preparing, 'tis Narwhal Day once again! Yes, Narwhal Day, that great & glorious day when all & sundry reflect on & sympathize with the narwhal, the very oddest of whales, far-famed for its curious "horn" (in actuality a tusk) that in times past was oft displayed as a unicorn's horn in cabinets of curiosity (Wunderkammer). The existence & persistence of the narwhal remains transcendent proof that truth is indeed stranger than fiction.The Ancient & Proper Observance of Narwhal Day
First, the wearing of gray attire;
Second, the hearing of "Sympathy for the Narwhal" by D.J. Seaghost, an ally of The Aquabats!;
Third, the swearing of "The Oath of Narwhal Day."
The ancient & proper observance need not be observed in any particular order, though it is probably advisable to don gray attire so as not to observe the ancient & proper observance naked. The wearing of gray is an invitation to others to experience their own sympathy for the narwhal.
The hearing of "Sympathy for the Narwhal" is a communal act, for Narwhal Day is as much a day of celebration as it is as day of sympathizing; the narwhal will frolic & so should we. Via the YouTubes, "Sympathy for the Narwhal" is now available to everyone reading this.
The swearing of the oath is a highly personal act, though it can be done in community; one swears the oath as a jest or a lark only at one's own peril, for one is only as good as one's word. It is in sympathizing with the narwhal that Narwhal Day finds its highest purpose.The Oath of Narwhal Day
The narwhal is a noble, pitiable creature,
A magnificent, monstrous visage.
An asymmetrical tooth for a horn,
Or sometimes two, or sometimes none,
Half again as long as the beast.
I swear my sympathy for the narwhal.
I will not lie and convince it all is well,
But I will be a friend to the narwhal.
The mocking dolphins and the snobby manatees
Will get their well-earned comeuppance,
And the narwhal will frolic all day.
I dream this dream of the narwhal
And celebrate it in all its oddball, improbable glory,
On this the twenty-sixth Narwhal Day.
the Narwhal (Monodon monoceros)—also narwal or narwhale
The Rebel Black Dot Song o' Narwhal Day!
D.J. Seaghost, "Sympathy for the Narwhal" from The Aquabats! and Horchata Records Present Rice Capades Music Sampler, Vol. 1 (Captain Thumbs Up!)
Commentary: "Sympathy for the Narwhal" via the YouTubes: Seaghost-link.
Also, a pair of videos from the children's television series The Octonauts & Friends: "Episode 20: The Narwhal" & "Creature Report".The Wayback Machine Tour of Narwhal Day
Narwhal Day '25 | Narwhal Day '24
Narwhal Day '23 | Narwhal Day '22
Narwhal Day '21 | Narwhal Day '20
Narwhal Day '19 | Narwhal Day '18
Narwhal Day '17 | Narwhal Day '16
Narwhal Day '15 | Narwhal Day '14
Narwhal Day '13 | Narwhal Day '12
Narwhal Day '11 |
Narwhal Day '10
Narwhal Day '09 | Narwhal Day '08
Narwhal Day '07a & Narwhal Day '07b
Narwhal Day '06 | Narwhal Day '05
Narwhal Day '04 | Narwhal Day '03
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Saturday, May 23, 2026
Friday, May 23, 2025
Narwhal Day XXV
After another year of sympathizing & preparing, 'tis Narwhal Day once again! Yes, Narwhal Day, that great & glorious day when all & sundry reflect on & sympathize with the narwhal, the very oddest of whales, far-famed for its curious "horn" (in actuality a tusk) that in times past was oft displayed as a unicorn's horn in cabinets of curiosity (Wunderkammer). The existence & persistence of the narwhal remains transcendent proof that truth is indeed stranger than fiction.The Ancient & Proper Observance of Narwhal Day
First, the wearing of gray attire;
Second, the hearing of "Sympathy for the Narwhal" by D.J. Seaghost, an ally of The Aquabats!;
Third, the swearing of "The Oath of Narwhal Day."
The ancient & proper observance need not be observed in any particular order, though it is probably advisable to don gray attire so as not to observe the ancient & proper observance naked. The wearing of gray is an invitation to others to experience their own sympathy for the narwhal.
The hearing of "Sympathy for the Narwhal" is a communal act, for Narwhal Day is as much a day of celebration as it is as day of sympathizing; the narwhal will frolic & so should we. Via the YouTubes, "Sympathy for the Narwhal" is now available to everyone reading this.
The swearing of the oath is a highly personal act, though it can be done in community; one swears the oath as a jest or a lark only at one's own peril, for one is only as good as one's word. It is in sympathizing with the narwhal that Narwhal Day finds its highest purpose.The Oath of Narwhal Day
The narwhal is a noble, pitiable creature,
A magnificent, monstrous visage.
An asymmetrical tooth for a horn,
Or sometimes two, or sometimes none,
Half again as long as the beast.
I swear my sympathy for the narwhal.
I will not lie and convince it all is well,
But I will be a friend to the narwhal.
The mocking dolphins and the snobby manatees
Will get their well-earned comeuppance,
And the narwhal will frolic all day.
I dream this dream of the narwhal
And celebrate it in all its oddball, improbable glory,
On this the twenty-fifth Narwhal Day.
the Narwhal (Monodon monoceros)—also narwal or narwhale
The Rebel Black Dot Song o' Narwhal Day!
D.J. Seaghost, "Sympathy for the Narwhal" from The Aquabats! and Horchata Records Present Rice Capades Music Sampler, Vol. 1 (Captain Thumbs Up!)
Commentary: "Sympathy for the Narwhal" via the YouTubes: Seaghost-link.
Also, a pair of videos from the children's television series The Octonauts & Friends: "Episode 20: The Narwhal" & "Creature Report".The Wayback Machine Tour of Narwhal Day
Narwhal Day '24
Narwhal Day '23 | Narwhal Day '22
Narwhal Day '21 | Narwhal Day '20
Narwhal Day '19 | Narwhal Day '18
Narwhal Day '17 | Narwhal Day '16
Narwhal Day '15 | Narwhal Day '14
Narwhal Day '13 | Narwhal Day '12
Narwhal Day '11 | Narwhal Day '10
Narwhal Day '09 | Narwhal Day '08
Narwhal Day '07a & Narwhal Day '07b
Narwhal Day '06 | Narwhal Day '05
Narwhal Day '04 | Narwhal Day '03
First, the wearing of gray attire;
Second, the hearing of "Sympathy for the Narwhal" by D.J. Seaghost, an ally of The Aquabats!;
Third, the swearing of "The Oath of Narwhal Day."
The ancient & proper observance need not be observed in any particular order, though it is probably advisable to don gray attire so as not to observe the ancient & proper observance naked. The wearing of gray is an invitation to others to experience their own sympathy for the narwhal.
The hearing of "Sympathy for the Narwhal" is a communal act, for Narwhal Day is as much a day of celebration as it is as day of sympathizing; the narwhal will frolic & so should we. Via the YouTubes, "Sympathy for the Narwhal" is now available to everyone reading this.
The swearing of the oath is a highly personal act, though it can be done in community; one swears the oath as a jest or a lark only at one's own peril, for one is only as good as one's word. It is in sympathizing with the narwhal that Narwhal Day finds its highest purpose.The Oath of Narwhal Day
The narwhal is a noble, pitiable creature,
A magnificent, monstrous visage.
An asymmetrical tooth for a horn,
Or sometimes two, or sometimes none,
Half again as long as the beast.
I swear my sympathy for the narwhal.
I will not lie and convince it all is well,
But I will be a friend to the narwhal.
The mocking dolphins and the snobby manatees
Will get their well-earned comeuppance,
And the narwhal will frolic all day.
I dream this dream of the narwhal
And celebrate it in all its oddball, improbable glory,
On this the twenty-fifth Narwhal Day.
the Narwhal (Monodon monoceros)—also narwal or narwhale
The Rebel Black Dot Song o' Narwhal Day!
D.J. Seaghost, "Sympathy for the Narwhal" from The Aquabats! and Horchata Records Present Rice Capades Music Sampler, Vol. 1 (Captain Thumbs Up!)
Commentary: "Sympathy for the Narwhal" via the YouTubes: Seaghost-link.
Also, a pair of videos from the children's television series The Octonauts & Friends: "Episode 20: The Narwhal" & "Creature Report".The Wayback Machine Tour of Narwhal Day
Narwhal Day '24
Narwhal Day '23 | Narwhal Day '22
Narwhal Day '21 | Narwhal Day '20
Narwhal Day '19 | Narwhal Day '18
Narwhal Day '17 | Narwhal Day '16
Narwhal Day '15 | Narwhal Day '14
Narwhal Day '13 | Narwhal Day '12
Narwhal Day '11 | Narwhal Day '10
Narwhal Day '09 | Narwhal Day '08
Narwhal Day '07a & Narwhal Day '07b
Narwhal Day '06 | Narwhal Day '05
Narwhal Day '04 | Narwhal Day '03
Monday, July 1, 2024
The Rebel Black Dot Song o' Canada Day, Eh
Aaron Burnett, "Narwhal" from Canadian Critters (Mike Papa Canadian Whisky)
Commentary, eh: Happy Dominion Day, you hosers!
The Wayback Machine Tour o' Canada Day, Eh
Dominion Day '23 | Dominion Day '22
Dominion Day '21 | Dominion Day '20
Dominion Day '19 | Dominion Day '18
Dominion Day '17-A & Dominion Day '17-B
Commentary, eh: Happy Dominion Day, you hosers!
The Wayback Machine Tour o' Canada Day, Eh
Dominion Day '23 | Dominion Day '22
Dominion Day '21 | Dominion Day '20
Dominion Day '19 | Dominion Day '18
Dominion Day '17-A & Dominion Day '17-B
Thursday, May 23, 2024
Narwhal Day XXIV
After another year of sympathizing & preparing, 'tis Narwhal Day once again! Yes, Narwhal Day, that great & glorious day when all & sundry reflect on & sympathize with the narwhal, the very oddest of whales, far-famed for its curious "horn" (in actuality a tusk) that in times past was oft displayed as a unicorn's horn in cabinets of curiosity (Wunderkammer). The existence & persistence of the narwhal remains transcendent proof that truth is indeed stranger than fiction.The Ancient & Proper Observance of Narwhal Day
First, the wearing of gray attire;
Second, the hearing of "Sympathy for the Narwhal" by D.J. Seaghost, an ally of The Aquabats!;
Third, the swearing of "The Oath of Narwhal Day."
The ancient & proper observance need not be observed in any particular order, though it is probably advisable to don gray attire so as not to observe the ancient & proper observance naked. The wearing of gray is an invitation to others to experience their own sympathy for the narwhal.
The hearing of "Sympathy for the Narwhal" is a communal act, for Narwhal Day is as much a day of celebration as it is as day of sympathizing; the narwhal will frolic & so should we. Via the YouTubes, "Sympathy for the Narwhal" is now available to everyone reading this.
The swearing of the oath is a highly personal act, though it can be done in community; one swears the oath as a jest or a lark only at one's own peril, for one is only as good as one's word. It is in sympathizing with the narwhal that Narwhal Day finds its highest purpose.The Oath of Narwhal Day
The narwhal is a noble, pitiable creature,
A magnificent, monstrous visage.
An asymmetrical tooth for a horn,
Or sometimes two, or sometimes none,
Half again as long as the beast.
I swear my sympathy for the narwhal.
I will not lie and convince it all is well,
But I will be a friend to the narwhal.
The mocking dolphins and the snobby manatees
Will get their well-earned comeuppance,
And the narwhal will frolic all day.
I dream this dream of the narwhal
And celebrate it in all its oddball, improbable glory,
On this the twenty-fourth Narwhal Day.
the Narwhal (Monodon Monoceros)—also narwal or narwhale
The Rebel Black Dot Song o' Narwhal Day!
D.J. Seaghost, "Sympathy for the Narwhal" from The Aquabats! and Horchata Records Present Rice Capades Music Sampler, Vol. 1 (Captain Thumbs Up!)
Commentary: "Sympathy for the Narwhal" via the YouTubes: Seaghost-link.
Also, a pair of videos from the children's television series The Octonauts & Friends: "Episode 20: The Narwhal" & "Creature Report".The Wayback Machine Tour of Narwhal Day
Narwhal Day '23 | Narwhal Day '22
Narwhal Day '21 | Narwhal Day '20
Narwhal Day '19 | Narwhal Day '18
Narwhal Day '17 | Narwhal Day '16
Narwhal Day '15 | Narwhal Day '14
Narwhal Day '13 | Narwhal Day '12
Narwhal Day '11 | Narwhal Day '10
Narwhal Day '09 | Narwhal Day '08
Narwhal Day '07a & Narwhal Day '07b
Narwhal Day '06 | Narwhal Day '05
Narwhal Day '04 | Narwhal Day '03
First, the wearing of gray attire;
Second, the hearing of "Sympathy for the Narwhal" by D.J. Seaghost, an ally of The Aquabats!;
Third, the swearing of "The Oath of Narwhal Day."
The ancient & proper observance need not be observed in any particular order, though it is probably advisable to don gray attire so as not to observe the ancient & proper observance naked. The wearing of gray is an invitation to others to experience their own sympathy for the narwhal.
The hearing of "Sympathy for the Narwhal" is a communal act, for Narwhal Day is as much a day of celebration as it is as day of sympathizing; the narwhal will frolic & so should we. Via the YouTubes, "Sympathy for the Narwhal" is now available to everyone reading this.
The swearing of the oath is a highly personal act, though it can be done in community; one swears the oath as a jest or a lark only at one's own peril, for one is only as good as one's word. It is in sympathizing with the narwhal that Narwhal Day finds its highest purpose.The Oath of Narwhal Day
The narwhal is a noble, pitiable creature,
A magnificent, monstrous visage.
An asymmetrical tooth for a horn,
Or sometimes two, or sometimes none,
Half again as long as the beast.
I swear my sympathy for the narwhal.
I will not lie and convince it all is well,
But I will be a friend to the narwhal.
The mocking dolphins and the snobby manatees
Will get their well-earned comeuppance,
And the narwhal will frolic all day.
I dream this dream of the narwhal
And celebrate it in all its oddball, improbable glory,
On this the twenty-fourth Narwhal Day.
the Narwhal (Monodon Monoceros)—also narwal or narwhale
The Rebel Black Dot Song o' Narwhal Day!
D.J. Seaghost, "Sympathy for the Narwhal" from The Aquabats! and Horchata Records Present Rice Capades Music Sampler, Vol. 1 (Captain Thumbs Up!)
Commentary: "Sympathy for the Narwhal" via the YouTubes: Seaghost-link.
Also, a pair of videos from the children's television series The Octonauts & Friends: "Episode 20: The Narwhal" & "Creature Report".The Wayback Machine Tour of Narwhal Day
Narwhal Day '23 | Narwhal Day '22
Narwhal Day '21 | Narwhal Day '20
Narwhal Day '19 | Narwhal Day '18
Narwhal Day '17 | Narwhal Day '16
Narwhal Day '15 | Narwhal Day '14
Narwhal Day '13 | Narwhal Day '12
Narwhal Day '11 | Narwhal Day '10
Narwhal Day '09 | Narwhal Day '08
Narwhal Day '07a & Narwhal Day '07b
Narwhal Day '06 | Narwhal Day '05
Narwhal Day '04 | Narwhal Day '03
Monday, April 29, 2024
Section 31: Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993-2024)
Episode o' the Day
"The Collaborator" (season two, episode twenty-four; 23 May 1994): Wikipedia-link.
Commentary: "The Collaborator" gives us a study on the ongoing aftermath of the Cardassian occupation of Bajor, of Vedek Bariel's (Kira's paramour) loyalty to the memory of Kai Opaka & Vedek's Winn's ruthless ambition to become the next kai (the Bajoran pope). In the end, Bariel is able to protect Opaka's legacy, but only at the cost of giving up his all-but-certain election as kai. Winn is elected kai, becoming one of D.S.9's great recurring villains.
23 May was not yet Narwhal Day in 1994. The first Narwhal Day would not be celebrated until 2001.
"The Collaborator" (season two, episode twenty-four; 23 May 1994): Wikipedia-link.
Commentary: "The Collaborator" gives us a study on the ongoing aftermath of the Cardassian occupation of Bajor, of Vedek Bariel's (Kira's paramour) loyalty to the memory of Kai Opaka & Vedek's Winn's ruthless ambition to become the next kai (the Bajoran pope). In the end, Bariel is able to protect Opaka's legacy, but only at the cost of giving up his all-but-certain election as kai. Winn is elected kai, becoming one of D.S.9's great recurring villains.
23 May was not yet Narwhal Day in 1994. The first Narwhal Day would not be celebrated until 2001.
Tuesday, May 23, 2023
Narwhal Day XXIII
After another year of sympathizing & preparing, 'tis Narwhal Day once again! Yes, Narwhal Day, that great & glorious day when all & sundry reflect on & sympathize with the narwhal, the very oddest of whales, far-famed for its curious "horn" (in actuality a tusk) that in times past was oft displayed as a unicorn's horn in cabinets of curiosity (Wunderkammer). The existence & persistence of the narwhal remains transcendent proof that truth is indeed stranger than fiction.The Ancient & Proper Observance of Narwhal Day
First, the wearing of gray attire;
Second, the hearing of "Sympathy for the Narwhal" by D.J. Seaghost, an ally of The Aquabats!;
Third, the swearing of "The Oath of Narwhal Day."
The ancient & proper observance need not be observed in any particular order, though it is probably advisable to don gray attire so as not to observe the ancient & proper observance naked. The wearing of gray is an invitation to others to experience their own sympathy for the narwhal.
The hearing of "Sympathy for the Narwhal" is a communal act, for Narwhal Day is as much a day of celebration as it is as day of sympathizing; the narwhal will frolic & so should we. Via the YouTubes, "Sympathy for the Narwhal" is now available to everyone reading this.
The swearing of the oath is a highly personal act, though it can be done in community; one swears the oath as a jest or a lark only at one's own peril, for one is only as good as one's word. It is in sympathizing with the narwhal that Narwhal Day finds its highest purpose.The Oath of Narwhal Day
The narwhal is a noble, pitiable creature,
A magnificent, monstrous visage.
An asymmetrical tooth for a horn,
Or sometimes two, or sometimes none,
Half again as long as the beast.
I swear my sympathy for the narwhal.
I will not lie and convince it all is well,
But I will be a friend to the narwhal.
The mocking dolphins and the snobby manatees
Will get their well-earned comeuppance,
And the narwhal will frolic all day.
I dream this dream of the narwhal
And celebrate it in all its oddball, improbable glory,
On this the twenty-third Narwhal Day.
the Narwhal (Monodon Monoceros)—also narwal or narwhale
The Rebel Black Dot Song o' Narwhal Day!
D.J. Seaghost, "Sympathy for the Narwhal" from The Aquabats! and Horchata Records Present Rice Capades Music Sampler, Vol. 1 (Captain Thumbs Up!)
Commentary: "Sympathy for the Narwhal" via the YouTubes: Seaghost-link.
Also, a pair of videos from the children's television series The Octonauts & Friends: "Episode 20: The Narwhal" (uploaded on 26 May 2021, three days after the last Narwhal Day) & "Creature Report".The Wayback Machine Tour of Narwhal Day
Narwhal Day '22 / Narwhal Day '21 / Narwhal Day '20
Narwhal Day '19 / Narwhal Day '18 / Narwhal Day '17
Narwhal Day '16 / Narwhal Day '15 / Narwhal Day '14
Narwhal Day '13 / Narwhal Day '12 / Narwhal Day '11
Narwhal Day '10 / Narwhal Day '09 / Narwhal Day '08
Narwhal Day '07a & Narwhal Day '07b / Narwhal Day '06
Narwhal Day '05 / Narwhal Day '04 / Narwhal Day '03
First, the wearing of gray attire;
Second, the hearing of "Sympathy for the Narwhal" by D.J. Seaghost, an ally of The Aquabats!;
Third, the swearing of "The Oath of Narwhal Day."
The ancient & proper observance need not be observed in any particular order, though it is probably advisable to don gray attire so as not to observe the ancient & proper observance naked. The wearing of gray is an invitation to others to experience their own sympathy for the narwhal.
The hearing of "Sympathy for the Narwhal" is a communal act, for Narwhal Day is as much a day of celebration as it is as day of sympathizing; the narwhal will frolic & so should we. Via the YouTubes, "Sympathy for the Narwhal" is now available to everyone reading this.
The swearing of the oath is a highly personal act, though it can be done in community; one swears the oath as a jest or a lark only at one's own peril, for one is only as good as one's word. It is in sympathizing with the narwhal that Narwhal Day finds its highest purpose.The Oath of Narwhal Day
The narwhal is a noble, pitiable creature,
A magnificent, monstrous visage.
An asymmetrical tooth for a horn,
Or sometimes two, or sometimes none,
Half again as long as the beast.
I swear my sympathy for the narwhal.
I will not lie and convince it all is well,
But I will be a friend to the narwhal.
The mocking dolphins and the snobby manatees
Will get their well-earned comeuppance,
And the narwhal will frolic all day.
I dream this dream of the narwhal
And celebrate it in all its oddball, improbable glory,
On this the twenty-third Narwhal Day.
the Narwhal (Monodon Monoceros)—also narwal or narwhale
The Rebel Black Dot Song o' Narwhal Day!
D.J. Seaghost, "Sympathy for the Narwhal" from The Aquabats! and Horchata Records Present Rice Capades Music Sampler, Vol. 1 (Captain Thumbs Up!)
Commentary: "Sympathy for the Narwhal" via the YouTubes: Seaghost-link.
Also, a pair of videos from the children's television series The Octonauts & Friends: "Episode 20: The Narwhal" (uploaded on 26 May 2021, three days after the last Narwhal Day) & "Creature Report".The Wayback Machine Tour of Narwhal Day
Narwhal Day '22 / Narwhal Day '21 / Narwhal Day '20
Narwhal Day '19 / Narwhal Day '18 / Narwhal Day '17
Narwhal Day '16 / Narwhal Day '15 / Narwhal Day '14
Narwhal Day '13 / Narwhal Day '12 / Narwhal Day '11
Narwhal Day '10 / Narwhal Day '09 / Narwhal Day '08
Narwhal Day '07a & Narwhal Day '07b / Narwhal Day '06
Narwhal Day '05 / Narwhal Day '04 / Narwhal Day '03
Thursday, May 26, 2022
Wednesday, May 25, 2022
Tuesday, May 24, 2022
Monday, May 23, 2022
Narwhal Day XXII
After another year of sympathizing & preparing, 'tis Narwhal Day once again! Yes, Narwhal Day, that great & glorious day when all & sundry reflect on & sympathize with the narwhal, the very oddest of whales, far-famed for its curious "horn" (in actuality a tusk) that in times past was oft displayed as a unicorn's horn in cabinets of curiosity (Wunderkammer). The existence & persistence of the narwhal remains transcendent proof that truth is indeed stranger than fiction.The Ancient & Proper Observance of Narwhal Day
First, the wearing of gray attire;
Second, the hearing of "Sympathy for the Narwhal" by D.J. Seaghost, an ally of The Aquabats!;
Third, the swearing of "The Oath of Narwhal Day."
The ancient & proper observance need not be observed in any particular order, though it is probably advisable to don gray attire so as not to observe the ancient & proper observance naked. The wearing of gray is an invitation to others to experience their own sympathy for the narwhal.
The hearing of "Sympathy for the Narwhal" is a communal act, for Narwhal Day is as much a day of celebration as it is as day of sympathizing; the narwhal will frolic & so should we. For many years, this communal celebration was hamstrung by the limited availability of "Sympathy for the Narwhal," but that obstacle has been overcome (see below).
The swearing of the oath is a highly personal act, though it can be done in community; one swears the oath as a jest or a lark only at one's own peril, for one is only as good as one's word. It is in sympathizing with the narwhal that Narwhal Day finds its highest purpose.The Oath of Narwhal Day
The narwhal is a noble, pitiable creature,
A magnificent, monstrous visage.
An asymmetrical tooth for a horn,
Or sometimes two, or sometimes none,
Half again as long as the beast.
I swear my sympathy for the narwhal.
I will not lie and convince it all is well,
But I will be a friend to the narwhal.
The mocking dolphins and the snobby manatees
Will get their well-earned comeuppance,
And the narwhal will frolic all day.
I dream this dream of the narwhal
And celebrate it in all its oddball, improbable glory,
On this the twenty-second Narwhal Day.
the Narwhal (Monodon Monoceros)—also narwal or narwhale
The Rebel Black Dot Song o' Narwhal Day!
D.J. Seaghost, "Sympathy for the Narwhal" from The Aquabats! and Horchata Records Present Rice Capades Music Sampler, Vol. 1 (Captain Thumbs Up!)
Commentary: "Sympathy for the Narwhal" via the YouTubes: Seaghost-link.
Also, a pair of videos from the children's television series The Octonauts & Friends: "Episode 20: The Narwhal" (uploaded on 26 May 2021, three days after the last Narwhal Day) & "Creature Report".The Wayback Machine Tour of Narwhal Day
Narwhal Day '21 / Narwhal Day '20 / Narwhal Day '19 / Narwhal Day '18
Narwhal Day '17 / Narwhal Day '16 / Narwhal Day '15 / Narwhal Day '14
Narwhal Day '13 / Narwhal Day '12 / Narwhal Day '11 / Narwhal Day '10
Narwhal Day '09 / Narwhal Day '08 / Narwhal Day '07a & Narwhal Day '07b
Narwhal Day '06 / Narwhal Day '05 / Narwhal Day '04 / Narwhal Day '03
First, the wearing of gray attire;
Second, the hearing of "Sympathy for the Narwhal" by D.J. Seaghost, an ally of The Aquabats!;
Third, the swearing of "The Oath of Narwhal Day."
The ancient & proper observance need not be observed in any particular order, though it is probably advisable to don gray attire so as not to observe the ancient & proper observance naked. The wearing of gray is an invitation to others to experience their own sympathy for the narwhal.
The hearing of "Sympathy for the Narwhal" is a communal act, for Narwhal Day is as much a day of celebration as it is as day of sympathizing; the narwhal will frolic & so should we. For many years, this communal celebration was hamstrung by the limited availability of "Sympathy for the Narwhal," but that obstacle has been overcome (see below).
The swearing of the oath is a highly personal act, though it can be done in community; one swears the oath as a jest or a lark only at one's own peril, for one is only as good as one's word. It is in sympathizing with the narwhal that Narwhal Day finds its highest purpose.The Oath of Narwhal Day
The narwhal is a noble, pitiable creature,
A magnificent, monstrous visage.
An asymmetrical tooth for a horn,
Or sometimes two, or sometimes none,
Half again as long as the beast.
I swear my sympathy for the narwhal.
I will not lie and convince it all is well,
But I will be a friend to the narwhal.
The mocking dolphins and the snobby manatees
Will get their well-earned comeuppance,
And the narwhal will frolic all day.
I dream this dream of the narwhal
And celebrate it in all its oddball, improbable glory,
On this the twenty-second Narwhal Day.
the Narwhal (Monodon Monoceros)—also narwal or narwhale
The Rebel Black Dot Song o' Narwhal Day!
D.J. Seaghost, "Sympathy for the Narwhal" from The Aquabats! and Horchata Records Present Rice Capades Music Sampler, Vol. 1 (Captain Thumbs Up!)
Commentary: "Sympathy for the Narwhal" via the YouTubes: Seaghost-link.
Also, a pair of videos from the children's television series The Octonauts & Friends: "Episode 20: The Narwhal" (uploaded on 26 May 2021, three days after the last Narwhal Day) & "Creature Report".The Wayback Machine Tour of Narwhal Day
Narwhal Day '21 / Narwhal Day '20 / Narwhal Day '19 / Narwhal Day '18
Narwhal Day '17 / Narwhal Day '16 / Narwhal Day '15 / Narwhal Day '14
Narwhal Day '13 / Narwhal Day '12 / Narwhal Day '11 / Narwhal Day '10
Narwhal Day '09 / Narwhal Day '08 / Narwhal Day '07a & Narwhal Day '07b
Narwhal Day '06 / Narwhal Day '05 / Narwhal Day '04 / Narwhal Day '03
Monday, October 25, 2021
The Rebel Black Dot Hallowe'en Song o' the Day!
The Aquabats!, "Phantasma del Mar!" from The Fury of The Aquabats! (Captain Thumbs Up!)
Commentary: "Phantasma del Mar!" is Spanish for "Ghost of the Sea!," or "Sea Ghost!" D.J. Seaghost is a mysterious ally of The Aquabats!, familiar to readers of The Secret Base from his seminal classic, "Sympathy for the Narwhal."
Commentary: "Phantasma del Mar!" is Spanish for "Ghost of the Sea!," or "Sea Ghost!" D.J. Seaghost is a mysterious ally of The Aquabats!, familiar to readers of The Secret Base from his seminal classic, "Sympathy for the Narwhal."
Monday, May 24, 2021
Sunday, May 23, 2021
Narwhal Day XXI
Tempus fugit: Narwhal Day is old enough to drink.
After a year of sympathizing & preparing, 'tis Narwhal Day once again! Yes, Narwhal Day, that great & glorious day when all & sundry reflect on & sympathize with the narwhal, the very oddest of whales, far-famed for its curious "horn" (in actuality a tusk) that in times past was oft displayed as a unicorn's horn in cabinets of curiosity (Wunderkammer). The existence & persistence o' narwhal remains transcendent proof that truth is indeed stranger than fiction.The Ancient & Proper Observance of Narwhal Day
First, the wearing of gray attire;
Second, the hearing of "Sympathy for the Narwhal" by D.J. Seaghost, an ally of The Aquabats!;
Third, the swearing of "The Oath of Narwhal Day."
The ancient & proper observance need not be observed in any particular order, though it is probably advisable to don gray attire so as not to observe the ancient & proper observance naked. The wearing of gray is an invitation to others to experience their own sympathy for the narwhal.
The hearing of "Sympathy for the Narwhal" is a communal act, for Narwhal Day is as much a day of celebration as it is as day of sympathizing; the narwhal will frolic & so should we. For many years, this communal celebration was hamstrung by the limited availability of "Sympathy for the Narwhal," but that obstacle has been overcome (see below).
The swearing of the oath is a highly personal act, though it can be done in community; one swears the oath as a jest or a lark only at one's own peril, for one is only as good as one's word. It is in sympathizing with the narwhal that Narwhal Day finds its highest purpose.The Oath of Narwhal Day
The narwhal is a noble, pitiable creature,
A magnificent, monstrous visage.
An asymmetrical tooth for a horn,
Or sometimes two, or sometimes none,
Half again as long as the beast.
I swear my sympathy for the narwhal.
I will not lie and convince it all is well,
But I will be a friend to the narwhal.
The mocking dolphins and the snobby manatees
Will get their well-earned comeuppance,
And the narwhal will frolic all day.
I dream this dream of the narwhal
And celebrate it in all its oddball, improbable glory,
On this the twenty-first Narwhal Day.
the Narwhal (Monodon Monoceros)—also narwal or narwhale
The Rebel Black Dot Song o' Narwhal Day!
D.J. Seaghost, "Sympathy for the Narwhal" from The Aquabats! and Horchata Records Present Rice Capades Music Sampler, Vol. 1 (Captain Thumbs Up!)
Commentary: "Sympathy for the Narwhal" via the YouTubes: Seaghost-link.
Also, a "Creature Report" from the children's television series The Octonauts: Octonauts-link.The Wayback Machine Tour of Narwhal Day
Narwhal Day '20 / Narwhal Day '19 / Narwhal Day '18 / Narwhal Day '17
Narwhal Day '16 / Narwhal Day '15 / Narwhal Day '14 / Narwhal Day '13
Narwhal Day '12 / Narwhal Day '11 / Narwhal Day '10 / Narwhal Day '09
Narwhal Day '08 / Narwhal Day '07a & Narwhal Day '07b / Narwhal Day '06
Narwhal Day '05 / Narwhal Day '04 / Narwhal Day '03
After a year of sympathizing & preparing, 'tis Narwhal Day once again! Yes, Narwhal Day, that great & glorious day when all & sundry reflect on & sympathize with the narwhal, the very oddest of whales, far-famed for its curious "horn" (in actuality a tusk) that in times past was oft displayed as a unicorn's horn in cabinets of curiosity (Wunderkammer). The existence & persistence o' narwhal remains transcendent proof that truth is indeed stranger than fiction.The Ancient & Proper Observance of Narwhal Day
First, the wearing of gray attire;
Second, the hearing of "Sympathy for the Narwhal" by D.J. Seaghost, an ally of The Aquabats!;
Third, the swearing of "The Oath of Narwhal Day."
The ancient & proper observance need not be observed in any particular order, though it is probably advisable to don gray attire so as not to observe the ancient & proper observance naked. The wearing of gray is an invitation to others to experience their own sympathy for the narwhal.
The hearing of "Sympathy for the Narwhal" is a communal act, for Narwhal Day is as much a day of celebration as it is as day of sympathizing; the narwhal will frolic & so should we. For many years, this communal celebration was hamstrung by the limited availability of "Sympathy for the Narwhal," but that obstacle has been overcome (see below).
The swearing of the oath is a highly personal act, though it can be done in community; one swears the oath as a jest or a lark only at one's own peril, for one is only as good as one's word. It is in sympathizing with the narwhal that Narwhal Day finds its highest purpose.The Oath of Narwhal Day
The narwhal is a noble, pitiable creature,
A magnificent, monstrous visage.
An asymmetrical tooth for a horn,
Or sometimes two, or sometimes none,
Half again as long as the beast.
I swear my sympathy for the narwhal.
I will not lie and convince it all is well,
But I will be a friend to the narwhal.
The mocking dolphins and the snobby manatees
Will get their well-earned comeuppance,
And the narwhal will frolic all day.
I dream this dream of the narwhal
And celebrate it in all its oddball, improbable glory,
On this the twenty-first Narwhal Day.
the Narwhal (Monodon Monoceros)—also narwal or narwhale
The Rebel Black Dot Song o' Narwhal Day!
D.J. Seaghost, "Sympathy for the Narwhal" from The Aquabats! and Horchata Records Present Rice Capades Music Sampler, Vol. 1 (Captain Thumbs Up!)
Commentary: "Sympathy for the Narwhal" via the YouTubes: Seaghost-link.
Also, a "Creature Report" from the children's television series The Octonauts: Octonauts-link.The Wayback Machine Tour of Narwhal Day
Narwhal Day '20 / Narwhal Day '19 / Narwhal Day '18 / Narwhal Day '17
Narwhal Day '16 / Narwhal Day '15 / Narwhal Day '14 / Narwhal Day '13
Narwhal Day '12 / Narwhal Day '11 / Narwhal Day '10 / Narwhal Day '09
Narwhal Day '08 / Narwhal Day '07a & Narwhal Day '07b / Narwhal Day '06
Narwhal Day '05 / Narwhal Day '04 / Narwhal Day '03
Saturday, May 22, 2021
Friday, May 21, 2021
Sunday, April 25, 2021
Monday, May 25, 2020
Bonus! Narwhal Song o' the Day
Haberdashery, "The Narwhal Suite" from Illuminated Road (Mike Papa Whiskey)
Commentary: No lyrics to quote today, dear readers, "The Narwhal Suite" is a haunting instrumental.
Sunday, May 24, 2020
Bonus! Narwhal Song o' the Day
David Polansky, "Narwhal" from Animal Alphabet Songs (Mike Papa Whiskey)
Commentary:
"Way up north in the Beaufort Sea beyond the Arctic Circle
Is a small white whale that comes adorned with a spiral tusk like a unicorn.
"Hey-ho, the narwhal!
Hey-ho, the narwhal!
With a bit of luck we'll see one
And we'll shout, 'There she blows!'
Hey-ho, the narwhal!
So very far from shore,
We'll be at sea through the winter snows…"
Saturday, May 23, 2020
Narwhal Day XX
"Good news, everyone!" At long last, after a year of sympathizing & preparing, 'tis Narwhal Day once again! Yes, Narwhal Day, that great & glorious day when all & sundry reflect on & sympathize with the narwhal, the very oddest of whales, far-famed for its curious "horn" (in actuality a tusk) that in times past was oft displayed as a unicorn's horn in cabinets of curiosity (Wunderkammer). The existence & persistence o' narwhal remains transcendent proof that truth is indeed stranger than fiction.
The Ancient & Proper Observance of Narwhal Day
First, the wearing of gray attire;
Third, the hearing of "Sympathy for the Narwhal" by D.J. Seaghost, an ally of The Aquabats!;
Third, the swearing of "The Oath of Narwhal Day."
The ancient & proper observance need not be observed in any particular order, though it is probably advisable to don gray attire so as not to observe the ancient & proper observance naked. The wearing of gray is an invitation to others to experience their own sympathy for the narwhal.
The hearing of "Sympathy for the Narwhal" is a communal act, for Narwhal Day is as much a day of celebration as it is as day of sympathizing; the narwhal will frolic & so should we. For many years, this communal celebration was hamstrung by the limited availability of "Sympathy for the Narwhal," but that obstacle has been overcome (see below).
The swearing of the oath is a highly personal act, though it can be done in community; one swears the oath as a jest or a lark only at one's own peril, for one is only as good as one's word. It is in sympathizing with the narwhal that Narwhal Day finds its highest purpose.
The Oath of Narwhal Day
The narwhal is a noble, pitiable creature,
A magnificent, monstrous visage.
An asymmetrical tooth for a horn,
Or sometimes two, or sometimes none,
Half again as long as the beast.
I swear my sympathy for the narwhal.
I will not lie and convince it all is well,
But I will be a friend to the narwhal.
The mocking dolphins and the snobby manatees
Will get their well-earned comeuppance,
And the narwhal will frolic all day.
I dream this dream of the narwhal
And celebrate it in all its oddball, improbable glory,
On this the twentieth Narwhal Day.
the Narwhal (Monodon Monoceros)—also narwal or narwhale
The Rebel Black Dot Song o' Narwhal Day!
D.J. Seaghost, "Sympathy for the Narwhal" from The Aquabats! and Horchata Records Present Rice Capades Music Sampler, Vol. 1 (Captain Thumbs Up!)
Commentary: "Sympathy for the Narwhal" via the YouTubes: Seaghost-link.
Also, a "Creature Report" from the children's television series The Octonauts, a contribution from my brother-in-law, Brother-in-L.A.W.: Octonauts-link.
The Wayback Machine Tour of Narwhal Day
Narwhal Day '19 — Narwhal Day '18 — Narwhal Day '17
Narwhal Day '16 — Narwhal Day '15 — Narwhal Day '14
Narwhal Day '13 — Narwhal Day '12 — Narwhal Day '11
Narwhal Day '10 — Narwhal Day '09 — Narwhal Day '08
Narwhal Day '07a & Narwhal Day '07b — Narwhal Day '06
Narwhal Day '05 — Narwhal Day '04 — Narwhal Day '03
The Ancient & Proper Observance of Narwhal Day
First, the wearing of gray attire;
Third, the hearing of "Sympathy for the Narwhal" by D.J. Seaghost, an ally of The Aquabats!;
Third, the swearing of "The Oath of Narwhal Day."
The ancient & proper observance need not be observed in any particular order, though it is probably advisable to don gray attire so as not to observe the ancient & proper observance naked. The wearing of gray is an invitation to others to experience their own sympathy for the narwhal.
The hearing of "Sympathy for the Narwhal" is a communal act, for Narwhal Day is as much a day of celebration as it is as day of sympathizing; the narwhal will frolic & so should we. For many years, this communal celebration was hamstrung by the limited availability of "Sympathy for the Narwhal," but that obstacle has been overcome (see below).
The swearing of the oath is a highly personal act, though it can be done in community; one swears the oath as a jest or a lark only at one's own peril, for one is only as good as one's word. It is in sympathizing with the narwhal that Narwhal Day finds its highest purpose.
The Oath of Narwhal Day
The narwhal is a noble, pitiable creature,
A magnificent, monstrous visage.
An asymmetrical tooth for a horn,
Or sometimes two, or sometimes none,
Half again as long as the beast.
I swear my sympathy for the narwhal.
I will not lie and convince it all is well,
But I will be a friend to the narwhal.
The mocking dolphins and the snobby manatees
Will get their well-earned comeuppance,
And the narwhal will frolic all day.
I dream this dream of the narwhal
And celebrate it in all its oddball, improbable glory,
On this the twentieth Narwhal Day.
the Narwhal (Monodon Monoceros)—also narwal or narwhale
The Rebel Black Dot Song o' Narwhal Day!
D.J. Seaghost, "Sympathy for the Narwhal" from The Aquabats! and Horchata Records Present Rice Capades Music Sampler, Vol. 1 (Captain Thumbs Up!)
Commentary: "Sympathy for the Narwhal" via the YouTubes: Seaghost-link.
Also, a "Creature Report" from the children's television series The Octonauts, a contribution from my brother-in-law, Brother-in-L.A.W.: Octonauts-link.
The Wayback Machine Tour of Narwhal Day
Narwhal Day '19 — Narwhal Day '18 — Narwhal Day '17
Narwhal Day '16 — Narwhal Day '15 — Narwhal Day '14
Narwhal Day '13 — Narwhal Day '12 — Narwhal Day '11
Narwhal Day '10 — Narwhal Day '09 — Narwhal Day '08
Narwhal Day '07a & Narwhal Day '07b — Narwhal Day '06
Narwhal Day '05 — Narwhal Day '04 — Narwhal Day '03
Saints + Scripture: Pascha
Simplex Edition | Mea culpa, mea culpa, mea máxima culpa!
'Tis the Saturday of the Sixth Week of Easter (Latin: Pascha, meaning "Passover"): Pascha-link & Wikipedia-link Paschaltide.
The Popish Plot: vEaster
"Narwhal Day 2020"
'Tis the Saturday of the Sixth Week of Easter (Latin: Pascha, meaning "Passover"): Pascha-link & Wikipedia-link Paschaltide.
The Popish Plot: vEaster
"Narwhal Day 2020"
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