Yesterday I had the rare privilege to watch a baby elephant be born at the Oregon Zoo.
It was a hurry up and wait situation. Photographer Chris Rhodes and I arrived shortly after eight-thirty am. The mother elephant, Rose Tu, began to go into labor the morning prior. By 11 am yesterday, her water broke.
We were in the media area along with zoo staff and volunteers watching a live video monitor of Rose Tu and two other female ele...
I have to admit, I am hooked on the Olympics. The main draw..watching Michael Phelps make Olympic history. For me, rooting for Phelps is like cheering on a neighborhood kid.