Birding in Africa vs. The Big Five
Since I was a young girl, conversations with dad were more often than not interrupted by him raising his hand like a stop sign and announcing with great importance, “Listen, there’s […]
Jane Goodall: Spreading Hope
Jane Goodall: Spreading Hope is her bailiwick. But I’m getting ahead of myself. On an April day in 1934 a new mother was discharged from a London maternity home, along […]
Animal Communication with a Horse – Sad Story: Happy Ending
My Animal Communication with a horse named Salvadore was one of the most memorable sessions I’ve had in the nine years I’ve been working in this field. Tuning into Salvadore, […]
Tanzania Safari – the top 11 things to do
A Tanzania safari is one of Africa’s most popular destinations. And for good reason. This east African country is a great choice whether you’re taking your first African safari, […]
#1 Way to Attract Birds to Your Backyard
#1 Way to Attract Birds to Your Backyard I’ve been experimenting with my California cottage garden, planting native plants, adding water features, and putting out bird seed. If you’re wondering […]
Giraffe Dies in Unusual Circumstances
I’m watching a spotted hyena whittle away at the slimy, saliva softened, sun-bleached jaw-bone of a dead giraffe. It’s all that remains from a giraffe that likely died after a long chase and fatal […]
Becoming an Animal Communicator – Is it Real?
I’m sitting in a circle of women (and one man) in a living room lined with overstuffed chairs, small porcelain replicas of cats and dogs, and flowered wall-paper. A golden […]
Being Jane Goodall
Jane Goodall’s birthday is April 3rd. She will be 88. By that time in life, most people have chosen to retire, slow down and live a more quiet life. But being […]
Five NGO’s Helping Animals that deserve your 2022 donation
You have enough to do then spend your time researching which organizations deserve your donations. So let me help you. Here are my favorite five non-governmental organizations helping animals. I have […]
Meeting A Rhinoceros: My Encounter with Max
Updated 2026: Meeting a rhinoceros had always felt unlikely — a rare, almost mythical experience — but never one that stirred deep emotion. Rhino seemed to belong to another world, […]
Greeting Jane Goodall’s Chimpanzees of Gombe
Our boat lands on the sandy shores of Gombe Stream National Park where 26 year old Jane Goodall and her mother Vanne first arrived in July, 1960. Soon afterwards Dr. Jane’s ground […]
Animal Communication with a Chicken
“You want an animal communication session with your chicken?” I asked, not able to hide the myriad of thoughts racing through my mind. In the several years since I started […]