Hi Lowell,

Well according to middle eastern philosophy animals indeed have souls. It is said that all of the animals that come to us in this lifetime were animals we knew is past lifetimes. Kindred spirits reunited.

It is no different than our relationships with people. Those who we have had good and close friendships or family members or great loves, when brought into our sphere here brings on this instant liking. It is said we recognise these people and our soul memory connects. The opposite is true as well with those who presented challenges to us in the past. You automatically dispise them. At times, you have no valid reason for feeling that way, you just do.

Of course Don and I are both "old souls" and I believe we were brought together to help perfect some things during this lifetime. We took an instant liking to each other and yet at times, believe me, we did not see eye to eye on certain matters, however, this hasn't altered our goal. That being, to bring safety issues to the forefront and give earthquake prediction a public interest minus the fear factor.

One day I would love to see it made possible for a video of some type to be made where you could all see Don and appreciate how easy he is to like. He is mostly a gentle soul, easy in his being around others, friendly, very, very intelligent and can be around any type of person and fit in nicely. When I met him two years ago for the first time and we went for our group outting in Parkfield, that was the first time I got to view him when he was talking publically about geology and prediction. Though I had read hundreds of his posts, none of them showed the true brillance he possesses. He's marvelous.

I'll tell you what people say about me when they meet me. They say I am just like the way I write. Friendly and a good representative in public on any important issue. I do have a good public presence and I hope in the days and years ahead it will serve the issues I'm most concerned with.

Petra