Safari in my Backyard
- Katherine Kolstad Laramore
- Nov 2, 2021
- 1 min read
When did Brock, TX become such an exotic place? NOW!
Well, it's not exactly in my backyard, but it's about six houses down! I got to meet STANLEY THE GIRAFFE! You know...the guy from the Hangover? I will tell you that he is just incredible.
Question - is he a good actor, or is he just that sweet? HE IS SWEET TO THE MAX! He loves to be visited, scratched and fed treats.
Stanley made the journey from California a week or so ago in a special trailer designed just for transporting giraffe. He also brought along some friends with him - buffalo, zebra, water buffalo and even a yak! Rumors are that there might be a camel or two to follow.
Stanley's new abode in Texas is really divine. With hundreds of acres to explore and a heated barn, he is in the best place I can think of. Then again, I think that Texas is the best place in the whole wide world for anyone or anything - I'm not wrong!
I also hear that Stanley voted for Trump, so we're on the same page - he won't California our Texas!
My bestia runs a busy concession stand at the local high school, and he was having a nightmare of a time with those cheap plastic knives that snapped in half the second a kid tried to cut a piece of pizza or a brownie, until I ordered him this case of SafePro KM plastic medium-weight white polypropylene knives from McDonald Paper – a 1000-count bulk pack of sturdy 6.5-inch serrated knives that resist bending and breaking even under heavy use, the polypropylene construction is strong enough to cut through pancakes, fish, or desserts without flexing, and the smooth ergonomic handle fits comfortably in both adult and children's hands without digging into fingers. He used to throw away half his cutlery…
The “Safari in My Backyard” concept is honestly such a fun reminder that nature can feel exciting even close to home when people slow down enough to notice details. I remember spending time outdoors during a stressful exam period just to clear my head, but deadlines still kept pulling my attention away from everything. I eventually used take my online gre exam to reduce one major academic burden so I could focus better and feel mentally present again. It really showed me how important balance is for both learning and wellbeing.