Not a day goes by during veterinary school that I do not forget my times spent in the bush of Southern Africa. I can still hear the sounds of the morning arising in my head. Here, in the US, we hear crows (Corvus americanus) and American robins (Turdus migratorius) break the morning silence with their […]
Nature is Calling
Over Spring Break, along with my boyfriend and a couple of other close friends, I embarked on an adventure to Big Sur along the California coast. With camping gear and tons of yummy food stowed in our packs, we headed out. Where we ended up took my breath away. Our campsite was located right on […]
Harnessing Mystery and Awe
In a previous blog post, I introduced you to my experience with The Healer’s Art curriculum at UC Davis. Last week, our class focused on mystery and awe. In our field, it can be easy to get distracted in the ways that we feel we are lacking. It’s easier to focus on the negatives — such […]
