The Promise~

Posted on May 1, 2016 by Gator Woman

Circus Elephants Picture credit: Wikipedia Public Domain This morning on our News was an ugly twist to a story that had not been expected. You may remember the post written months ago about the Ringling Bros. Circus retiring their elephants to a Retirement Sanctuary here in Central Florida. This was a source of immense […]

Packing Up the Pachyderms~

Posted on January 12, 2016 by Gator Woman

A Circus elephant in 1930, a life spent in silent suffering and servitude! It has been painful not being here, but the reasons were clearly out of my control. 2014 was a difficult year for me, but my issues were nothing compared to Breanna’s. As of right this moment, we are both mended and well. […]

Paynes Prairies’ Pain~

Posted on August 30, 2015 by Gator Woman

The Paynes Prairie Ecopassage Picture credit: Ebyabe This week was our trip up to Gainesville for my latest Skin cancer check up. It was, as always, a great journey as it goes through the most beautiful part of Central Florida. My check up went well, no more new melanomas, only two minor things and I was sent off until end of November. […]

Never Forget Cecil!

Posted on August 18, 2015 by Gator Woman

Cecil the lion at Hwange National Park in 2010. Picture credit: Joe Sutherland/Wikipedia Yesterday the Dental office of Walter Palmer, the killer of Cecil the African Lion, re-opened. The staff announced that they are now open and serving their patients and that the Dr. is not on the premises. Not only is Palmer a murderer, he is a coward. But, what […]

A Horror of a Human

Posted on July 29, 2015 by Gator Woman

Cecil the beloved Lion in Africa Picture credit: Unknown What can be going on in the deranged, twisted mind of this absolute monster? This gutless Dentist, Walter Palmer, from Minnesota not only finds pleasure in killing, but is also a repeat offender. His latest victim, that he reportedly paid $55,000 to hunt, was a much beloved Lion and […]

Please Say Yes to Amendment One

Posted on November 1, 2014 by Gator Woman

The Everglades, an exquisite Florida Natural Area Photo credit: sfwmd.gov On Election Day next Tuesday here in Florida, although not everyone will be on board, or be all that terribly concerned, a very critical Amendment is on the Ballot and it is not about who will be our next Governor. It is about protecting the most perfect, precious commodities […]

Doing It Right

Posted on September 7, 2014 by Gator Woman

Breanna and I have a meet and greet with a friendly staff member at the Clearwater Marine Aquarium. All pictures were taken at the Clearwater Marine Aquarium last October, 2013 by Walkingfox. If you have been here for a bit, you may remember the story about Winter, the rescued Dolphin whose tail was severely damaged and was […]

Naughty Nudists

Posted on August 16, 2014 by Gator Woman

Royal Terns on Passage Key Wildlife Refuge in Florida Picture credit: USFWS When this came on our Noon News yesterday, at first I thought that it must be a joke, but as it turned out, it was quite the opposite. A Florida Wildlife Refuge on the Gulf Coast near Tampa, called Passage Key, with a resident population of rare Native birds […]