Posted by in Heartfelt, Pink Flamingos I was born a fun-loving child. Well-liked in grade school and high school, I was class valedictorian and on the Queen’s court at our Senior prom. But things went amuck at home when I became a teenager. My evolving personality didn’t sit well with my parents. I became a carbon copy of my father…stubborn and…Read more »
Posted by in africa, Children's Book, wildlife conservation, writing In a small village in Botswana, Dima lives where elephants roam, hippos splash, and snakes lurk in tall trees. His name means “This boy will do great things,” and deep in his heart, Dima believes it. With courage, curiosity, and love for the wild, Dima follows his dream—and changes his village forever. Writing my first…Read more »
Posted by in africa, Children's Book, Heartfelt, memoir, Never the Same Again, Pink Flamingos, writing The term “legacy ” has often been used in a narrow sense, including wealth and material possessions. Recently, I discovered a new expanded meaning that sang to me in the loudest voice. I realized that my writings have already been defined by this broader meaning. Definition: A person’s legacy is the lasting impact they leave…Read more »
Posted by in africa, Children's Book, Travel, writing I have just signed a contract to publish my first illustrated children’s book, with the release scheduled for later this year. My illustrator, Chelsa, and I are so excited. During my travels around the world, I witnessed both the beauty of wildlife and the urgent need to protect it. But when I visited the Okavango…Read more »
I could write another 10 blog posts about India, but instead I will post a photo collage that speaks more than words. There were two specific things I wanted to see during my travels to the Punjab area: the Stepwells in the village of Abhaneri in Rajasthan and the Ganges River. Both exceeded my expectations,…Read more »
Posted by in India (Disclaimer: this is the sole experience and research of the author) The experiences of my recent trip to India are still swirling in my mind. I have shared one story many times about a small middle-class village of about 500 people we visited on our tour. The titles of my last two blogs, “Take A…Read more »
It is now almost 4 weeks since my return from India, and I am having trouble wrapping my head around this complex yet amazing country. I was sent this VIDEO, and within 2.5 minutes, it explained my conundrum. I have traveled to over 50 countries and lived in 3, but none hold a candle to…Read more »
I returned a of couple weeks ago from India on a 17 day tour with Overseas Adventure Travel (OAT) to circumnavigate a section of the northeast. 14 American’s and I began our trip in Delhi. “Isn’t it crowded and polluted?” my friends asked me. Yes, there are 34 million people crowded in the metropolitan area,…Read more »
From sunrise to sunset of 2025, what a year this has been. I want to share some photos from this past year. Morocco, the Sahara Desert, a family visit, a surgery gone wrong, and my writing adventures. With health issues mostly behind me, I’m ready for more adventure. Wishing you and yours a wonderful New…Read more »
Whatever holiday or special time you celebrate this season, allow me to send you good cheer from my Fulani Woman dressed for the holidays. Click on my POST about this extraordinary woman. Following that poem is one about Liberian Woman, just as remarkable. I will join you again in the New Year.
Susan E. Greisen 