The month of May celebrates World Turtle Day (or as the website, worldturtleday.org, cleverly explains, it’s time to “shellebrate” all things turtle). When it comes to reptiles, I have no problem playing favorites: turtles win. I’m a fan of these slow-movers for several reasons. First of all, “slow” is not a bad thing; in my opinion, the fast lane is overrated. Sheltering in place? Well, turtles have always been able to do this. And I am pretty smitten with turtle faces. Looking at all those wrinkles, I can’t help but imagine what type of conversation I might have with Mr. or Mrs. Turtle: leisurely, full of wisdom, and completely at home with silence. How peaceful that sounds.