Crystal Stafford, zebras, etosha, namibia

Animal Speak

“Humanity has lost that instinctive tie to the rhythms and patterns of Nature, and with that loss has come a loss of the reality of magic. Nature tries to show us every day that all forms of life can teach us.”

Animal Speak by Ted Andrews

I am reading this book about animal totems and it is reminding me of a connection to nature that I once had and am working to restore. My time in Etosha National Park sparked this quest to reconnect. It was also a reminder of how wonderful it is to just sit and be and look at what is around you because most times what was around you was fascinating. Like these zebras.

I took 1,234 photos in Etosha. It has been a little overwhelming even to think about processing this collection of photos, so, once again, here comes my push. Ten days of animal photos.

Magic 151/365, Zebras at Etosha, Etosha National Park, Namibia

Animal Speak 1/10

Summer Camp, South Africa

The Secret Lives of Wives

“This concept of an “old lady” is really a stereotype that doesn’t exist anymore. Women my age and older are staying fit and are sexually alive!” -Marilyn This quote makes me so happy. Because this is something I feel strongly. As I am reaching my middle age, 40 this year! aging is something that has …

VSLA, Walikale, North Kivu, DRC

Good Problems

On our long drive from San Jose to Nosara we listened to the audio version of the book The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck: A Counterintuitive Approach to Living a Good Life by Mark Manson. Something I heard in the book has really been hitting home for me this week. The book was talking about …

penguins, Boulders Beach

The Penguin Lessons

I just finished reading this heartwarming book, The Penguin Lessons by Tom Michell. It’s the author’s true story of rescuing an oil-soaked Magellan penguin from a beach in Paraguay and subsequentially keeping it as a pet and school mascot. The two become the best of friends and illustrate the magical bond that can sometimes develop between …