Published on Saturday, April 21, 2012 by Caryn Bailey
Fifty years ago, one million chimpanzees existed in the wild. Today, only a fifth of those still remain. That fact alone is compelling enough for me to see Disneynature's newest nature documentary film titled Chimpanzee. But the film is so much more than a visual documentation of the behaviors of these extraordinary animals. Behind every Disney film is a story, ... Read More »
Published on Friday, April 20, 2012 by Caryn Bailey
"Just spend a little bit of time each day thinking about the consequences of the choices you make"
-Dr. Jane Goodall
She is considered to be the world's most prominent expert on chimpanzees and spent 45 years studying the species in Tanzania. Her institute has been innovative in establishing community-centered conservation and development programs in Africa. A... Read More »
Published on Thursday, April 19, 2012 by Caryn Bailey
"Together we can do anything"
-McClain Sisters, Rise
As a little girl, I dreamed of having a sister...someone I could play dolls with and share my most intimate secrets with....someone who completed my sentences..someone who's ties ran deeper than the genes we shared.
Last week, I sat and observed the breakout trio, The McClain sisters, as they talked about the i... Read More »
Published on Thursday, April 19, 2012 by Caryn Bailey
One million.
That is the number of chimpanzees living in places like the Tai Forest off the Ivory Coast of Africa. Today, only one fifth of that number remain. Without intervention, this fascinating species could become extinct in certain parts of the world over the next two decades.
Last week, I had the privilege of attending the red carpet premiere of Disn... Read More »
Published on Wednesday, April 11, 2012 by Caryn Bailey
This giveaway is now closed. Thanks for stopping by. The winner is Nicole. Congrats!
I'm always thinking about what our family can do to be mindful of the environment and particularly purposeful about our actions during the month of April when we celebrate Earth Day. Apart from reducing your carbon footprint, there is something else you can do...something you may n... Read More »
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