Stories by Kathy
“Thank you. I bow in gratitude for the gift of you that you have shared. The Wednesday morning emails became balm for my anxious soul. You continue to inspire me.”
Who was your Other Mother?
Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping. Mr. Rogers
Feeling safe, being seen, loved and supported in early development is the best gift we can give a youngster. Elephants know all about this. Allomothers, or nannies abound in elephant society. They are the “other mothers” in a young calf’s life.
Beauty Keeps Wonder Alive
Moments of beauty begin to braid your days. John O’Donohue
This week’s inspiration comes from two writing friends who remind me that finding beauty is essential in our lives.
Murder at the Irish Manor House
The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated.” – Mahatma Gandhi
Two experiences reminded me recently that the fight for the protection of elephants and the health of our planet is ongoing. One reminded me of past trauma, the other foreshadowed more horror in the near future.
How the Samburu Became the Ancestors of Elephants.
The pastoralist Samburu people of Northern Kenya believe elephants were once people. Their oral tradition tells the story of how they became the ancestors of the elephant.