S Club Mama

I can't believe that anyone would suggest that we let a species die out. Especially a species as beautiful and wonderful as giant pandas. But that's just what BBC wildlife expert and bat fanatic Chris Packham is suggesting. He says that they are too stupid and haven't adapted and don't procreate in captivity (could you procreate in captivity?). Well, boo to him! They are so gorgeous and smart. They live in the mountains where not many others live, perfect for the bamboo they love so much. They do procreate in captivity; just because it's harder for them doesn't mean it doesn't work. You can read the article here or on the Good Morning America site here . I've loved pandas since I was little as you can obviously see . We also went to Washington, DC in April and enjoyed the pandas while visiting the zoo (actually they were the reason for going to the zoo. I couldn't be so close again and not make it to see them). Want to help save the pandas? There ar...

Welcome to Writer's Workshop Wednesday presented to you by Mama Kat . I have a confession....it's about an obsession. Not with rhyming but with giant pandas. They are the cutest, most cuddly-looking creatures in the animal kingdom. Now this love of mine has an early start. My oldest stuffed animal was a panda bear. This panda bear was from my daddy. I was (and am) a daddy's girl. When I was just a wee tot, probably 15-18 months old, my dad went to Texas. I've never known why he went down there, but I know he brought me back my very first panda. She's never had a permanent name, although she has been called "Brandi" numerous times. Do you remember the show Kids Incorporated? There was a pretty girl called Brandi on there & I loved her. And I always wanted that to be my name....as much as I was a daddy's girl, I didn't like having a boy name - even his (I feel differently about this now). I NEVER wanted my mom to wash her. I cried and cried until...