How very cool (from Associated Press): BRISTOL, England - A western lowland gorilla has given birth at a zoo in southwest England after being given a fertility drug that is normally used on humans, zoo officials said Friday. The baby gorilla was born at Bristol Zoo Gardens on Dec. 15, the zoo's deputy director Dr.… Continue reading Gorilla mother and child
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“The Psychological Consequences of Money”
Via Hullabaloo (who got it from Indystar.com abstracted from Science): A team of psychologists has discovered why money can't buy happiness. Pictures of dollar bills, fantasies of wealth and even wads of Monopoly money arouse feelings of self-sufficiency that result in selfish and often anti-social behavior, according to a study published in the journal Science.… Continue reading “The Psychological Consequences of Money”
“The angel of history..
...looked down on the world this week and smiled. And a sigh of relief was heard around the world. " From IrenaS on Flickr.
“The Treasure” is up
"The Treasure" is up at Story Station. Let me know what you think!
"What’s Wrong with Grandma?”
"What's Wrong with Grandma" is up at KidVisions. It's been a good year for my kids' stories! Update: It's been taken down, replaced with the December issue. Go read anyway!
Pacific Beach, WA
On my vacation to Washington State a few weeks ago, I took dozens of pictures all over the place, but this is my favorite--on the beach behind the Sandpiper Resort. Click on it for the full effect. I took a lot at the Hoh River Rain Forest, but I was heartbroken to find that most… Continue reading Pacific Beach, WA
My lovely daughters, again
Emma could be a model when she grows up. Zoe, on the other hand, probably won't be. That's mustard on her lips (see above).
Pure joy (whippet style)
Saffie used to be able to run like this. (From Flickr, by Nisha und Coco)
Lost in Thought 