…but it turns out that carrying Clementine on his back is actuallly a status symbol for TucsonDaddy, according to this article on paternal caregiving in nonhuman primates and other animals. This fascinates me, of course, as do most things written by Natalie Angier (and Sarah Hrdy). As biologically deterministic as it might be, I like [...]

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“Gallop over to the Reid Park Zoo for rodeo break and enjoy a wild two-day camp! Of course, we won’t ride or lasso our Zoo animals, but we will round up all kinds of fun while exploring the Zoo; going behind the scenes; and participating in a rodeo of crafts, games, and activities.” Register online, [...]

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This photo elicits such a mix of memories for me. It was taken on the first day of the cycle when our son Lincoln was conceived. Those of you who also had to struggle to get or stay pregnant–or those of you currently struggling–know what “cycle day one” means. Sadness, a new start, the end [...]

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