Kruger Park, South Africa – 7500+ square miles, 4000+ predators (~1600 very healthy lions), 1000s of animals killed nightly. Our night game drive began with Ferdy, Park Ranger for 35 years, making sure his gory stories of what happened to people who got out of the game-viewing/open-sided vehicle would convince us to stay IN the... Learn More

Scene: Kruger National Park, South Africa, night drive through the park in a game-viewing/open-sided vehicle, 20 passengers, 1 Park Ranger/Driver/Tour Guide Picture 5 spotlights focused on the spectacle of the night – 2 huge male lions (brothers) in their prime, who “own” this part of the park, chowing down on a good-sized giraffe that had... Learn More

Bigfoot Wallace, a very famous Texas Ranger in the mid-1800s, with whom you would not want to mess, was 6’2” and 240 lbs – quite a big man back in those days. I am a lateral descendant (he had no children), according to Family Lore. Also according to Family Lore, HE is the reason we... Learn More

According to Miriam Webster Dictionary, the word “liberal” means “generous, open-handed, broad-minded, advocate of individual rights.” According to that definition, I aspire to be liberal – allowing everyone the freedom to live their life the way they see fit.  And, like my Dad used to say, “your freedom ends at the beginning of my nose.”... Learn More

Scene: Zusha, 5 years old, very unhappy … dialogue with father: Ari: What’s wrong? Zusha: You know! Ari: I really don’t. Zusha: Yes, you do! Ari: Exhaling loudly. Zusha, what is Life Lesson #2? Zusha: appreciate everything that you have – there, ok? Ari: Did you appreciate waking up this morning? Zusha: mumblemumblemumble Ari: Sorry,... Learn More

I am concerned about the degree of divisiveness in our world, some of it vitriolic, irrational, knee-jerk, one-dimensional. I am concerned about the lack of concern regarding the reality of three American women being murdered every day by an intimate partner. I am concerned that the world’s fastest growing crime is the trafficking of women... Learn More