If you don’t know by now, I work at my local zoo with a variety of different species. One of which is the hippopotamus. One of our tasks as keepers is to give chats about our animals. Basically, you stand in front of your exhibit for about ten minutes talking about your animals. We giveContinue reading “Hippo Chat”
Author Archives: Nikki
What’s Your Focus?
I would like to share a curious thought that I’ve been carrying for a while. It comes from last week. I had the opportunity to spend a couple days with my extended family at the lake. We had a lot of fun. Did a lot of swimming, played a lot of games, I got toContinue reading “What’s Your Focus?”
Writer’s Getaway
Step out on a smooth deck, warmed by the sunBreath in the fresh, lake airThe water glistens in the soft morning lightAnd a breeze teases the trees on the shoreNot a motion in sight in this peaceful lake lifeThe world wakes up slowlyYou sit in your chair with coffee in handand smile at a tranquilContinue reading “Writer’s Getaway”
On the Bookshelf
Here’s a question for you. What’s on your bookshelf? I mean, besides the books? If you just have books, what kind are they? Or maybe you don’t even have books on your bookshelf? What do you think what’s on your bookshelf says about you? I have a tall and a short bookshelf in my room.Continue reading “On the Bookshelf”
Water
Life’s description, liquid running cold water, A wet field of play to splash away the day, Cold running water A source of energy a source of refreshment, All life appreciates, Cold running water It crashes, it screams, racing to sea In its depths brings the crushing darkness Cold running water To quench, to extinguish, ToContinue reading “Water”
“I Can’t Believe I Did That”
Have you ever made a simple mistake that you just can’t shake? One of those: “wow, I can’t believe I did that,” moments that takes residence in the back of your mind and won’t let you forget it? More likely than not, we’ve all been there. I work at a zoo and lately, I’ve beenContinue reading ““I Can’t Believe I Did That””
Picture of You
I’m an artist. Those of you who follow my blog, you know this. I don’t sell any of my work, but I do like to display it. My bedroom walls are covered with artwork that I’ve done whether drawn with pencil, pieced together with paper, done with pastel, or built from wood. I’ve even startedContinue reading “Picture of You”
Take a Deep Breath
Take a deep breath You’re doing great No one can say you’re an honest mistake You try so hard To chase a dream And when you failyou’re the only one who’s mean Beat yourself up over an easy undo Because you have everything to prove And if you’re not perfect, you think you loseYou thinkContinue reading “Take a Deep Breath”
Bathroom Heroes
Writing Prompt: Name three things in your bathroom right now. On the rim of the shower, three brave heroes watch over those who enter the Room of the Bath. When the darkness of lowly thoughts assault privacy, our heroes stand to deflect it with light. No judgement is cast from our heroes and they takeContinue reading “Bathroom Heroes”
Painted Identifiers
Currently, I’m a seasonal keeper at my local zoo and it’s given me the amazing opportunity to learn a lot about different animals. One thing that I absolutely love about animals is that a certain species may all look alike, but they’re all different. They’re all individuals like us humans. We all share the sameContinue reading “Painted Identifiers”
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