by: Nancy K. Eberhardt
I believe in science… Except that I also believe animals are compassionate, altruistic, and whatever other empathetic human characteristic I want to lay on them. (Science tells us animals are simply doing what serves them best.)
I grew up laughing with the dolphins at Virginia Beach, confident Lassie was really saving Timmy, and certain about the stories of elephants guiding flailing animals to the river shore.
I wish I was as quick to assume best intent from people. That would be a real stress reliever.
Subscribe to Our Newsletter
Recent Posts
NPR recently interviewed one of the producers of Food Network’s Chopped Junior,…
Read More »Admiral James Stockdale, who was shot down over North Viet Nam, endured…
Read More »I was living and traveling between Montgomery County, MD and Richmond, VA…
Read More »We celebrated the 100th Encorepreneur! monthly breakfast, inviting six of our most…
Read More »Twenty-five years ago, waiting to board an eight-hour overnight flight from London…
Read More »As everyone is examining everything these days, many are searching for their…
Read More »I love fall – leaves turning, low humidity (critical for hair happiness),…
Read More »The word “accountability” requires explanation. The first definition that pops up on…
Read More »Remember the TV show Columbo? Peter Falk played the disheveled detective who…
Read More »Charleston, South Carolina, has always been one of my favorite cities. After…
Read More »Sometimes the universe bombards us with repeating messages. NPR’s Bullseye interviewed Jimmy Jam and…
Read More »Often we compliment resilience, adaptability, and compromise. We say “thanks,” believing the…
Read More »