Welcome Dr. Sidney Wang

I am pleased to introduce Dr Sidney Wang to this blog. Dr Wang is not just an ordinary Red Crown Tail Betta. He is believed to be a reincarnated relative of King Rama II of Siam, and somewhat of an oracle. He arrived here with Yod, his caretaker on a private jet and has been actively communicating ever since. Each week, Dr Wang will be sharing stories of his adventures, and dispensing words of wisdom, advice and inspiration. Readers may submit questions for Dr Wang to consider and answer publicly here on the Palm Springs Savant blog by using the comments feature. Whether you find Dr Wang's column inspirational, amazing or just plain witty, I hope you enjoy hearing from him.

Dr Wang has taken up residence in my San Diego home, rather than in Palm Springs. He likes being close to the Pacific Ocean versus landlocked in the desert, but is learning to get along with Owen and Koshimi, who are also in residence midweek. A cat and a dog don't typically make ideal household companions for a Crown Tail Betta, but in these circumstances, Dr Wang has learned to accept his destiny.

Above: Dr Sidney Wang relaxing at home, contemplating the many mysteries of the Universe while his Booda statue looks on.
-Rick Rockhill