Norma SchmellinginENGAGECapturing the ElephantIt was the first day of a 15 day “classic safari” trip to Kenya and Tanzania. We had just left the hotel to drive across the Ngorongoro…2d ago32d ago3
Norma SchmellingIn Honor of International Cat Day August 8thIn honor of International Cat Day below is a poem by Edward James “Ted” Hughes who was an English poet, translator, and children’s writer…6d ago6d ago
Norma SchmellingOn a Wing and a PrayerOne morning, I walked outside to fill my bird feeders and was swarmed by hummingbirds. As I stood in awe, the jewel throated avians dive…Aug 32Aug 32
Norma SchmellingCryingBe it a blessing or a curse, I am not one who can immediately burst into tears when I learn someone has died. I am amazed by those who can…Jul 23Jul 23
Norma Schmelling“It will be an easy move.”I was in Houston when my fiancé in perpetuity, Mr. Harold, called to tell me the house catty corner from us was for sale. He had just…Jul 14Jul 14
Norma SchmellingIn Honor of National Kitten DayAs all cat people know, there is nothing more adorable than a kitten. But, as Mark Twain famously said, “The problem with kittens is they…Jul 10Jul 10
Norma SchmellingFeeling hot? Think Snow!When I was on a trip innorthern Japan, a fellow traveler asked me what the seasons were like in Texas. I replied, “Texas has two seasons…Jun 30Jun 30
Norma SchmellinginWedding AffairTo Have and to Hold — Onto My VeilSince June is the month of blushing brides, demure grooms, and flawless weddings, this seemed the appropriate time to recount my first…Jun 238Jun 238
Norma SchmellingIt’s World Giraffe DayToday is World Giraffe Day! Giraffes are among my favorite animals. The fact that a creature so large can be so graceful is one of those…Jun 21Jun 21