Author Archives: Naima
Enjoy the Journey
It has been a while since I have posted! I was sort of waiting for everything to fall into place before I posted again but so is life and never is everything “in place”. It’s not about the end destination, … Continue reading
Hot and Thirsty!
Well tomorrow El Paso enters it’s 16th day in a row of temperatures over 100 degrees F! I would have to say that is hot hot hot! It’s not just me that feels it, and I love the heat, the … Continue reading
Grocery store seafood troubles.
The reason I decided to write this blog today is the disappointment I face in the grocery store every time I go and today was the worst of it. Ok so my frustrations were in the grocery store standing in … Continue reading
An old adventure coming back to the future… Ringtails!
As I prepare for a few presentations on my beloved ringtails, I decided I should share the love of the most precious and overlooked animal with my bloggies. My thesis for my Masters in Biology (Wildlife) involved habitat use research … Continue reading
Get out and Camp!
Don’t have the money to get away? YES YOU DO! This past weekend we took a small trip on the cheap. Here is how: take advantage of National Forests! The primitive campsites (no toilets or water) are free to camp … Continue reading
Endangered Species Day
Endangered Species… It means we still have a chance to save the species! It can all be very confusing so here is a quick simplified breakdown. In the United States we have the Endangered Species Act (ESA) of 1973 which … Continue reading
Boston Daydreams
I recently had a chance to visit some old stomping grounds and my family in Boston, MA! It was a fantastic visit and made me long for green grass, dandelions, humidity, sea water, trees, public transportation and more! We … Continue reading
Cooler Cleaning.
This is what happens when you leave liquid inside a cooler and neglect it for a few months: Mold, bacteria, stains… makes me want to vomit! But here is the proof that my natural cleaner works! All I used was … Continue reading
My First Poppies Fest! 2012
Well March 31, 2012 was a crazy day. The 2012 Poppies Fest on Castner Range was held at the Museum of Archaeology, chaired by yours truly. The poppies themselves were in fantastic bloom and survived the harsh winds and cold … Continue reading
The zoo has been a zoo!
The past two weeks at the zoo have literally been a zoo! For the most part the weather has been great and it has been Spring Break! Ahh, Spring Break, a time of relaxation and revitalization to push forward into … Continue reading