Islands of Kindness
Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’d be hard pressed to avoid the grim situation this planet of ours is facing. Devastating...
The Trouble with Zoos
I have a confession to make. I’ve struggled in writing this particular blog post for several months now. I’ve drafted and deleted many...
Action vs. Compassion: Standing Up for Kindness in a Terrifying World
There is no doubt about it, the world is spiraling in a frightening and dangerous place, the like of which I haven’t seen in my lifetime....
Elephants are the glue that holds the universe together. No, really.
I love my life, I really do. Its taken 53 years to find a career that fills my spirit, makes the world a better place and keeps me on my...
When there are No Second Chances
Yesterday I was shocked to learn (through social media) that a young woman I had worked with a few years ago took her own life....
The Time is Now. Light Your Candle.
We are getting hit, there is no doubt about it, each and every one of us is getting hit. Compassion is taking a beating everywhere we...
MAYDAY! Hearing The Call and Taking Action
Yesterday was May 1st, historically, a day of huge significance for cultures around the world. To the ancient Celts it was the day of...
It's Earth Day and We LOVE Seeds!
Arte for Elephants just came off of the single best weekend we have ever had!! We did a three day, spring arts and crafts festival in...