Writing about my foreign zoo experiences (Paris and Berlin) made me want to share some of my encounters that were closer to home. While I was in graduate school the first time, I bought a membership to our “World Famous” zoo in lieu of one for a gym. On days that I didn’t have class,… Continue reading Zooful Memories
Tag: San Diego Zoo
Paris Zoo
I have gone to the zoo in as many places that I’ve traveled as possible. It started with my first foreign location – Paris. I was inadvertently spoiled when it came to zoos simply by being born where I was. Our zoo is called “the world-famous San Diego Zoo.” I figured it was hyperbole, like… Continue reading Paris Zoo
More Birthday Wishes
Normally I am quite diligent about varying the subject matter of the blog posts. Today, however, I am breaking my own rule. (Actually, it is more of a guideline than a rule.) Both my step-parents happen to have birthdays in the month of April. I introduced Tom a couple weeks ago. Now is Barbara’s turn… Continue reading More Birthday Wishes
When Ordinary is Extraordinary
I recently read a wonderful blog post over at TheEmptyNestMom.com about her recent first whale watching adventure. Growing up in San Diego, whale watching was a field trip I went on twice during school. I remember bundling up (because San Diego winters are cold!), and going out on the boat. I always felt sick, but… Continue reading When Ordinary is Extraordinary
Grown Up, Now What? 