Author Archives: Naima

“Freedom Friday”. That’s right, I saw the Lego Movie.

“Freedom Friday!” Yesterday we took one of my nephews to the movies to watch his request, The Lego Movie.  I really didn’t expect much and with my lack of tv watching, I am lucky that I even watched a preview … Continue reading

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A little creativity goes a long way… especially with kids.

Today I was challenged by a three year old.  His common phrase to me, “Tata, you need to get me more stuff!”  Being his “Tata” (Aunt), I am in the role to provide “stuff” and basically let him do what … Continue reading

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One month: no shampoo!

I’ve made it one month without washing my hair with traditional shampoo or conditioner!  I know, it sounds crazy, but the promise of volume, 2 inches of growth per month, and only washing your hair once a week has pushed … Continue reading

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Packed up my childhood home.

This past week I had the opportunity to fly back home to a frigid Connecticut to help pack up my childhood home.  My brother and his family currently live in the house, but are soon moving to Detroit, to be … Continue reading

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Be a biologist. Tips inspired from skyping with 6th graders.

I love skyping with students from all over the country.  It’s exciting to get them jazzed and excited about the world in front of them, the opportunities that await, and the intrigue of wildlife from around the world.  Just recently … Continue reading

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Need another fun activity to get yourself outside? Frisbee/disc golf!

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Frisbee or Disc golf has become a wide spread past time all around the world.  Most major cities have courses set up to play on, and I’ve never been to one where you have to pay!  That’s right… FREE!  The … Continue reading

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Kill a rhino?

Obviously, the Rhino permit sale has brought a lot of media attention in the last few weeks.  If you haven’t heard, the Dallas Safari club has auctioned off a permit to kill a black rhino, an endangered species, in Namibia.  … Continue reading

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A weekend in Amarillo with family to refresh.

I find it hard at home to relax because my brain will not shut off, and I’m constantly thinking about what I should be doing: work on this project, do this on the computer, write this, clean that… etc.  Similarly, … Continue reading

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Columnist.

Hey all! I don’t think I’ve told you guys about my writings.  So I figured I would dedicate a blog to my other writing activities to give you a chance to check those out. Last year I applied for a … Continue reading

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I kind of like my city life.

Many people see the environmental push as one of these two options: 1. live in the middle of nowhere in a small off the grid house, grow your own food, and don’t have a car. OR 2. live in the … Continue reading

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