I have always loved elephants. The beauty. The power. The uniqueness. But my love for elephants grew even more when I learned more about their social habits. Here are some fun facts about the social and emotional nature of elephants: They are unique among wild animals in that they form strong social bonds of companionship,…
When I was a kid, I hated reading. I really did. It was to the point that my parents had to bribe me with money to finish a book; that my mom would let me read trashy romance novels as a teenager just so I would read something! I was always much happier playing with…
One of my favorite places in the world is a beautiful lake in North Georgia called Lake Rabun. My sister-in-law has a house there and we have had the utter joy of spending a week there almost every summer. It is one of the most beautiful places I have ever been. And my happiest place…
Many years ago, my husband and I were in Germany visiting my sister. One day, after admiring various animals at the Berlin Zoo, we found ourselves at the polar bear habitat. There were two or maybe three bears, but one clearly stood out. He was standing on a ledge looking out at us. While the…
