Category Archives: Wildlife

African Wild Dogs–Botswana

Posted on March 30, 2019 by

Here are a few shots of African Wild Dogs from my trip to Botswana last May. We spotted this pair in the lovely morning light, awaiting the return of their pack, who were out hunting. There was lots of tail-wagging … Continue reading →

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Unofficially Official

Posted on March 14, 2019 by

When last we met, I had concluded with near certainty that my position with BigLaw was reaching the end. I’ve been wanting to leave for years. In fact, when I returned from Belize, a trip with which I rewarded myself … Continue reading →

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Here We Go!

Posted on January 1, 2019 by

It’s 2019: three-hundred-sixty-five blank pages ahead. How shall I fill them? Will I reduce my consumption of anxiety-provoking news and current events? Will I use the new dumbbells I ordered last week? Will I add to my “home gym” (i.e., … Continue reading →

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Lilac Breasted Roller

Posted on December 26, 2018 by

The Lilac Breasted Roller is one of Botswana’s most abundant and widespread species. I have dozens of photos of this breathtakingly photogenic bird. Here are a few of my favorites (so far).

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Thirsty Giraffe

Posted on December 23, 2018 by

I discovered on my Botswana trip that I am quite a good spotter of wildlife, beating our guide in some instances. But the giraffe was different. I had difficulty seeing them, even when they were pointed out to me, they … Continue reading →

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Maned Lioness

Posted on December 22, 2018 by

This lovely lady is a rare maned lioness. She lives in Botswana, in the Okavango Delta, where I went in May for my fifty-fifth birthday. She is one of five known maned lionesses in Botswana. She exhibits some male behaviors, … Continue reading →

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