Author Archives: Jack

I work at a zoo. I’m a zookeeper — and I thought I had seen it all. But today, something happened that broke me in the most unexpected way. I was treating a mother hippo. She was weak, injured, and in pain. I was focused, doing my best to ease her suffering, when suddenly something […]

Everything feels lighter when there’s a bit of predictability in our days. When we know what to expect and when, we can move through life with more peace, confidence, and calm — even when things don’t go perfectly. (Link Below)

When I first saw her — a shy pittie mix lingering near a truck stop — she looked lost, like she was waiting for someone who’d never return. Each time I passed, I told myself, If she’s still here next time, I’m getting her. And one day, she was. Armed with a McDonald’s cheeseburger, I […]

This is the boy who quenched the thirst of half a million Africans. His name is Ryan, and he was born in Canada in May 1991. When he was a child, just six years old, his teacher told the class about how children live in Africa. Deeply moved by the fact that some even die […]

Eating in the 50s Pasta was not commonly eaten. Curry was a surname. A takeaway was a mathematical problem. A pizza was associated with a leaning tower. Crisps were plain; the only choice we had was whether to add salt or not. Rice was only served as a milk pudding. A raincoat was what we […]

Sitting in Taco Bell today, I laughed to myself as a group of young boys came stumbling into the air conditioned restaurant with loud voices, smiles, and a craving for a taco. But as they all sat down at a table, I noticed only one of them ordered anything. The other three sat and stared […]