If you don’t know by now, I work at a zoo. This month, my team gets the exciting opportunity to welcome a new animal to our care: a West African Dwarf Crocodile. My manager asked me to create a fact sheet about dwarf crocodiles, so I thought I’d share my findings with you! There isContinue reading “Dwarf Crocodiles”
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To the Sunflowers
To the sunflowers on the side of the roadBrightening the land and lightening the loadsOf those headed to work, or leaving homeGoing somewhere with a sour toneA dreary drive day after dayBut your sunshine keeps the misery awayJust a simple flower in the highwayYellow petals on shades of grayHere for a season and gone againToContinue reading “To the Sunflowers”
Mwezi Hu
My dungeons and dragons group began a new campaign a couple weeks ago. I thought I’d share the tale with you. We’re following the storyline of “Dungeons and Dragons; The Curse of Strahd.” A dead scent trails through the luscious forest. With it, I feel the faintest of a chill that conflicts with the noonContinue reading “Mwezi Hu”
200!!!
I’m so excited to celebrate the fact that this is my 200th post! For those of you who don’t know, I’ve been posting on this website twice a week since October 14th, 2020. It’s been an incredible ride and I plan on keeping it going. All the poems, animal facts, stories, victories and defeats. There’sContinue reading “200!!!”
What Color Are You?
Have you ever done any of those Facebook surveys where it’s like: “Answer these questions and we’ll tell you what color you are!” Or “Answer these questions and find out what Hogwarts you belong in!” Which celebrity would be your sweety or what tattoo you should get. Some of them are probably spam, but othersContinue reading “What Color Are You?”
A Day in the Life: Chimp Zookeeper
Temperature: High of 85. Low of 71. Chimps can be locked out on exhibit all day. Two keepers are required to work the building and check locks for shifting. Today’s keepers: Vicky and Nikki Morning team meeting provided the following updates for chimp building: chimpanzee Bao is still on antibiotics to help heal a woundContinue reading “A Day in the Life: Chimp Zookeeper”
The True Ending: Nuray Solana
It all came to down to this. All the bandits and necromancers, politics and pirates, leviathans and abominations. It led us here. My feathers are quaking. My heart is racing. A field of burning sand stretches out before us and at the end of it is the elemental. The primordial being of fire itself standsContinue reading “The True Ending: Nuray Solana”
Good Enough
I think each and every one of us can recall a point in time where we thought we weren’t good enough. Not good enough to win the game, score that job, defend a cause, write a novel, or any dream out there. We’ve probably all said it or thought it at least once in ourContinue reading “Good Enough”
Cairo’s Song
Low, Cairo. Low, Cairo.You’re doing just fine. Slow, Cairo. Slow, Cairo. Just take your time. Look up and around. Just see where you are. There’s no need to frown. All dangers are far. So, breathe, Cairo. Breathe, Cairo. You’re doing your best. Ease, Cairo. Ease, Cairo. You’ll find your breath. I know that you’re scared.Continue reading “Cairo’s Song”
“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””
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