Chase Austin Kuhn – my 9-month-old grandson – discovering the allure of climbing the stairs. He and I were alone in the house, and he was experimenting with his voice – making different sounds, varying the intensity and volume, as he researched his range of expression. I was fascinated. So I started mimicking each vocalization.... Learn More

On my last trip to South Africa, I fell three times – falling once is unusual, falling three times? I had to check that out. Houston:  The first time I fell, I was hurrying when there was no need to hurry. We were early at the airport, even for me. But I was being over-competent,... Learn More

This is a picture of Justine Hunt and Sharu – from our elephant-backed safari near the Pilansberg Game Reserve in South Africa. I have her permission to share a significant transformation in her life. Over two years ago, her sister, Tracy – a young, beautiful, dedicated woman – was taken by a crocodile in St.... Learn More

I was catching up with my good friend Jeremy Main, listening to his excitement about becoming a father – due date is tomorrow. Both he and Tracey are more than ready for the big event. To provide entertainment during the wait, a domestic white goose ended up in the vlei (a huge shallow pond adjacent... Learn More

Lily and I had an invitation to stay at the home of Heide and Michael Block during our time in Johannesburg. In fact, Lily stayed there even when I went down to Cape Town. I knew Heide from her reputation amongst the students of the More To Life program in Johannesburg, from her participation on... Learn More

When I lived in Johannesburg, I was about 20 miles from Sterkfontein, which anthropologists proclaim as the birthplace of humankind. Indeed, diversity seems to be the order of the day for that whole area, whether it is the numerous species of flora or of fauna. What was amazing to me, especially on the first morning... Learn More