It’s no secret that I love my job. Becoming a reptile keeper at the Knoxville Zoo last year was a … More
Category: Humans
Quotable You: “Kindness Can Outdistance Meanness”
Like many (most?) people (see twitter, facebook, etc) I like to find and collect quotes, bits of words, that speak … More
How Long Do You Give a Leader To Succeed?
How long do you give a leader to succeed when it comes to national, state or local government? Is four … More
Majestic Crested Saguaros
I’ve been on a bit of a scavenger hunt lately for the majestic Crested Saguaros. It all started about a … More
Words: “Today Is The Right Day…”
“There are only two days in the year that nothing can be done. One is called yesterday and the other is … More
Happy Birthday Betty White, I’ll Never Forget Your Kindness
I’ve had the pleasure of working with the hilarious, uber-talented Miss Betty White. No one is more deserving than she of … More
A Disgruntled Snowman’s Snow Fight
We may be disgruntled by the snow, but it is here to stay — at least for a couple of months. … More
Mighty Saguaro Bones
Mighty Saguaro bones. I didn’t realize, until I was culling through my photo library, that I appear to have a … More
Women in Charge At Golden Globes
Women in charge Tina Fey and Amy Poehler skewered power players and stereotypes alike in their swan song as Golden … More
Book: LATE RAPTUROUS by Frank Gaspar
“…like ingesting a multilayered, deliciously decadent, and slightly acidic cake.” Poetry is the “jazz” of writing – where we get to … More