Author Archives: Naima
Dream travels are my version of a New Years Resolution.
This year instead of making a New Years Resolution I decided to dream my way into the new year. One of the things I would love to do in this life, is see more of this world and share it … Continue reading
I met my match with… curtains!
As I lay my head down to sleep, the bright light hitting me directly in the eyes and lighting up my room like it’s 11am, was just the push I needed. The three huge lights outside my bedroom, were recently … Continue reading
Green your soup.
The past couple of days here in Dallas have been gloom and doom. The kind of rainy day cold that makes you yearn for something warm in your body. After the third day of gloom, I decided to make some … Continue reading
I’ve gone a little extremist, but it may work!
If you have been on the internet in the last few weeks you have probably seen the “no poo” trend flying around. If you haven’t seen it or haven’t wanted to click the link, let me tell you quickly what … Continue reading
Penguins!
A lot of people ask me why I like wildlife? My answer is so simple… there is always more to learn. Whether you read about plants and animals, or you are out in the field conducting a scientific study, you … Continue reading
‘Tis the season for a little personal time.
We are in the middle of the holidays which usually bring thoughts of family gatherings, food and lights. But you know what else it means, a little time off from work! And I try and sneak in a little personal … Continue reading
Children’s Garden at the Burrito
I had the opportunity to visit the new Children’s Garden at the Dallas Arboretum, or if you are my nephew and 3, it’s called the burrito. I won’t lie, I was a skeptic. How can you spend that much money … Continue reading
Beaker does Dallas!
The best addition to any adventure is definitely a woman’s best friend… a dog. And for me that means the love of my life Miss Beaker. A few years ago I made the decision to take a job that didn’t … Continue reading
Calling all teachers!
Calling all teachers! I’ve got an idea. Many classroom science teachers really want to bring science into their classrooms and at the same time meet professionals in the field. I am bombarded with Skype requests for zoologists, keepers and mostly … Continue reading