I can’t believe I’m here in Texas. I discover a painter of fine hippo portraits. I have to meet this person. Forget about sending money to our mission. Send money to Leslie Sealey. Her hippo portraits capture not just the beauty and majesty of hippos but also their absurdity. Their pathos. Their wry humor.

For example:

George Washington Astride Hippotenuse, by Leslie Sealey

Look at the suffering expression of our hippopotamus friend. See the pain wrought by war and the men who make war. See the weight of the crucible of violence used in the name of promoting peace and liberty. Forget crocodile tears. Hippo sighs are far sadder.

But on a happier note we have:

Water Polo by Leslie Sealey

I’m speechless. Browse Leslie’s entire collection and then give her tons of money. Buy all her hippo paintings and send one to me!

OK, just one more:

Hippo Holidays by Leslie Sealey

When I see painting like this I realize that I’m not alone in the world.