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Animals, Elephants, Kindness, Nature

Elephants and A Very Special Day

Lomphat and Chanam and The Wildlife Alliance

Many of you know that I love elephants. I adore the way they swing their trunks and I am enamored by the fact that they do such a wonderful job of protecting their offspring. Did you know that when they walk from one place to another they put the more mature elephants in the front and back of the line and the youngsters in the middle? They do that to protect the young elephants. And, elephants have an amazing memory. They remember where to get water and their land routes, can recognize friends from years ago, and know every member of their heard. They even mourn their dead and can create melodies.

With all of that said, I would like to recognize The Wildlife Alliance in Cambodia ( https://www.wildlifealliance.org/from-rescue-to-recovery-baby-elephants-on-the-move/) for rescuing and caring for two young elephants in need of urgent care last year. The elephants, Lomphat and Chanam, are healing, doing well and have gained some weight.

I also wish to remind you of Endangered Species Day 2026 which takes place on May 15th. If you can, donate your time or money to an animal welfare organization.

Thank you again for being kind to animals. They need us more than ever!

Animals, Nature

Endangered Species Day: May 15, 2026

Endangered Species Coalition


Every year on the third Friday in May, people around the world come together to recognize Endangered Species Day — a time to celebrate, learn about, and take action to protect threatened and endangered species. The day was founded in 2006 by David Robinson and the Endangered Species Coalition, and it has continued to grow ever since.

On Endangered Species Day 2026, wildlife refuges, gardens, schools, libraries, museums, community groups, nonprofits, and individuals will host special programs and events. People around the world take part in these activities — and many others — to raise awareness and inspire action for species at risk.

Learn more about the Endangered Species Coalition here.

Carbon Footprint Reduction, Forests, Nature

International Day of Forests

Many people, including me, did not know that Monday, March 21st was the International Day of Forests.  How precious forests are and yet, we don’t often realize their importance.  “When we drink a glass of water, write in a notebook, take medicine for a fever or build a house, we do not always make the connection with forests. And yet, these and many other aspects of our lives are linked to forests in one way or another”.  Sadly, we lose a football field size of forest every second, and yet planting trees and preserving biodiversity are one of the best ways to solve climate change.  Many non-profit organizations and companies such as Terraformation are working to reforest the planet, please join me and them, before time runs out.  Thank you.