Someone asked recently, what would you like on your tombstone? In other words, what is your legacy?  I immediately answered: She helped the animals of this world. Since I was a young child, I’ve loved all critters. My eyes would light with delight whenever we saw wildlife. My mom even describes my life in terms of animal phases. My bedroom was redecorated many times. I’ll never forget the giant frog she sewed to my bedspread. Then there was the giraffe stage. Dolphins and bears still remain at the top of the list for me. There is something so special about them.

As an adult, I’ve centered vacations around where I am most likely to see wildlife. It’s no wonder [Read more…]