In Search of Hugh Jackman in Africa

Enjoy my mini-movie, shot on safari in South Africa. See my search for the elusive Hugh Jackman. But, along the way, see amazing animals like lions, tigers, and bears OH MY. Well, no tigers or bears but white and black rhinos, elephant, lions, giraffe, cheetahs, and more. Truly AWESOME experience…

Safari Smorgasbord

Culled from two days of safaris at Chobe Reserve in Botswana, this video shows some of the animals not featured in other videos – less of the big names and more of the variety – though you get the big guys, too…

Diversity Is a Nine-Letter Word

Diversity is a nine-letter word; so is parenting. ShortRib (my wife) and I met a wonderful couple on our recent honeymoon that, at first, we thought and they thought represented the most diversity in a couple any of us knew. In fact, they were written up as just such a phenomenon in a local paper in their hometown. David is a 55-year-old, liberal, white Jewish lawyer, while Farah is a 40-year-old, conservative, black Christian, non-profit worker. Key thing about them; no kids, by their mutual choice. However, they’ve been married 10 years and, on the surface, have one of the best rapports between couples we observed on the entire cruise and safari, where we encountered quite a large mix of couples. read more