The Language of Love

The Language of Love

Six years ago on this day Alex died. His last words were spoken to his trainer, Dr. Irene Pepperberg: “You be good. See you tomorrow. I love you.” Alex, the African gray parrot, lived 31 years. He was smart. He learned hundreds of words and combined them...
the Book of Daniel

the Book of Daniel

I took a blank paged book to Africa, to write in everyday impressions, facts, experiences. It’s a habit that we gleaned from my parents, the intrepid travelers we impersonate. We noticed that they recalled each of their trips in vibrant details, complete with...