Some time ago, I wrote a post about a co-worker’s successful captive breeding project at the zoo where I am a keeper. … More
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A Cool Thing Happened at Work: Baby Chinese Crocodile Lizards
It’s no secret that I love my job. Becoming a reptile keeper at the Knoxville Zoo last year was a … More
Cave Woman’s Musician of the Day: Cereus Bright
I’m stepping out of my comfort zone here. I write book reviews often enough. Those require some thought, but usually … More
Ten Things I Don’t Want to Hear Two Days Before Christmas
Here is my Ten Things I Don’t Want to Hear Two Days Before Christmas list: I have a Christmas lunch … More
Christmas Spirit, It’s Free
Christmas can be a tough time of year. I know this from experience. It’s easy to become overwhelmed with the … More
Featured Book: MIXED FEELINGS by Olivia R. Burton
I read a lot of galleys. A lot of them. My dream is to discover the next big thing before … More
Who Doesn’t Love The Fair?
I don’t. There. I said it. I don’t like the state fair. When the family packed up to make our … More
Success In An Elusive F2 at The Knoxville Zoo
Once upon a time, an interesting species of turtle became extinct. Last seen in 1908, the Arakan Forest Turtle, Heosemys depressa, … More
How to Raise Gun-Free Boys
When my husband and I first started talking about having children almost two decades ago, one of our concerns was … More
Remembering Lonesome George
In 2012 the world lost something unique. I wanted take a minute to remember Lonesome George. He was the last of … More