Short Stories From 10 Years Ago – August 25, 2004

Short Stories From 10 Years Ago – August 25, 2004

Racoon Wars

Short Stories From 10 Years Ago – August 25, 2004 – Just a couple of months ago four baby racoons and their mother would steal into my garden at night to play in the water fountain and look for snacks in the flower beds. Now summer is almost at an end and they are babies no more. They no longer come with mama but in pairs or on solitary missions.

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Short Stories From 10 Years Ago – August 24, 2004

Short Stories From 10 Years Ago – August 24, 2004 

Rainbows

Short Stories From 10 Years Ago – August 24, 2004 – If there is anywhere in the world where it might be possible to find a stray pot of gold – I do believe it would be at the end of a rainbow. Rainbows happen all too infrequently for my liking, when atmospheric conditions, usually rain and sunshine appear at the same time.

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Short Stories From 10 Years Ago – August 23, 2004

 Short Stories From 10 Years Ago – August 23, 2004

Dizzying Expectations

Short Stories From 10 Years Ago – August 23, 2004 – It’s only Day 3 and already I’m looking for results. I am completely unreasonable. I’ve given myself a year to attain a new weight and level of fitness and I’d like to see a difference in the proverbial “Mirror, Mirror on the wall”. It’s not much wonder my past attempts to defeat my chicken tummy and jiggly thighs have failed – fat doesn’t surrender it’s hold on a comfortable middle-aged babe very easily.

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DSWT – David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust Videos

DSWT – David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust Videos

DSWT – David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust Videos – Saving elephants is the mandate of this amazing organization. Their incredible mission is stamped upon the souls of the Sheldrick family and all those who work at the trust. Their work involves the co-operation of many compassionate and dedicated people and legions of supporters and followers around the world.

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Short Stories From 10 Years Ago – August 22, 2004

Short Stories From 10 Years Ago – August 22, 2004

Tiger Living – Day 2

Short Stories From 10 Years Ago – August 22, 2004 – Big and I had dinner last night at Dorothy’s. My brother is away for the week-end at a cottage, so it was a gals’ night of laughs, conversation and great food. My sister-in-law is a magnificent cook. She can whip up gourmet fare in a nanosecond. Last night’s offering was olives and marinated mushrooms as an appetizer, BBQ chicken, a rice and apricot dish and green beans.

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