IT IS ELEPHANT DAY

I have been obsessed with elephants for more than a decade. I have a tiny apartment, within which there are at least 25 elephant statues, figurines, photos, stuffed animals, and jewelry.

I grew up spoiled with Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo in my backyard, so I have seen them there plenty of times.

BUT TODAY I GET TO SEE THEM FOR REAL.


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