Studly

Studly

It seemed appropriate to share these photos on a Friday night, in case you’ve got a date and need some inspiration. (In my mind the word studly can apply to men or women, because I’m an equal opportunity romance inspirer. ๐Ÿ™‚ ) When I was in Ireland last...
History and the Holidays

History and the Holidays

Here we are, post-Thanksgiving (in the U.S., at least), and I’m feeling even more grateful than yesterday. I had a wonderful meal with fun, interesting people, and it did not include any of the following: decades-old family arguments, Jello “salad,”...
Keep Your Snobbery to Yourself, Please

Keep Your Snobbery to Yourself, Please

When I told people I was going to Ohio for a long weekend, a couple of them responded as if I’d said I was going to a party at Harvey Weinstein’s house. “Why on earth are you going to Ohio?” they’d gasp, and Internet, it offended me. I...
We’re Lucky He Was Full

We’re Lucky He Was Full

Remember when I promised to share more lion photos from the Tanzania trip? That was, what, five years ago? Today I’m making good on that promise. I’ll spare you the reasons why I’ve been absent, but assure you that it’s all good stuff, with...

Lions and lions and lions, oh my!

Or, one of many ways Kansas is different than Tanzania. We saw a lot of lions on safari – mostly mothers and cubs – but they were usually tucked back in the tall grass and were hard to photograph. Once again, proving that wild animals have no manners when...
Rhino, but…

Rhino, but…

Ngorongoro Crater National Park is a must if you’re in Tanzania – you know, if you just happen to be in the neighborhood – and here are a few reasons why: It’s the largest intact crater in the world. It’s 100 square miles at the base, and...