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Pearl of Wisdom: 10 Reasons Why Dogs Bite People
Our dog Pearl has been bugging me to write this article to help other dogs—and their humans—and the clueless parents of semi-feral children—to avoid avoidable traumatic experiences. Pearl is a Covid puppy, so she didn’t get socialized as much as … Read More
Spicey Honey Broccoli
I tried this recipe and it was fantastic! I will never make broccoli any other way! Mix together honey and red pepper flakes and cook until it boils. Steam broccoli to your preferred level of doneness. Drizzle honey and red … Read More
Adventures in Animal Communication – The Latest Pearl of Wisdom
I’ve been trying to entice some Gold Dust Day Geckos to live indoors with us. It’s not unusual around here for geckos and/or lizards to live inside homes and eat the bugs who come through open windows and doors since … Read More
GRITS in Paradise – A Little Something about Self-Care
You’d probably think that living on the Big Island of Hawaii is a form of self-care. And you’d be right. The decision to move here was a big one, and there were plenty of fears and worries to consider. The … Read More
Your Loved One Might Owe You Something This Good
You know when your favorite person makes a mistake so grave that they really ought to do something to redeem themselves, even though their mistake was just stupid and wrong-headed and not mean-spirited? Welp, my husband knows when he makes … Read More
Animals Teach Us about Nesting
People who don’t live in the tropics year-round say they’d miss having four seasons that are separate and distinct from one another. I love warm weather and despise being cold, so that’s not a problem for me. And it’s cool … Read More
GRITS in Paradise – Family Matters
I LOVE living in Hawaii. There are so many things I love about living on the Big Island, it’s hard to decide which wonderful thing to write about next. Today, I’m going to write about something I love that also … Read More
The Joys of TV
I’ve been loving a Netflix series called One Mississippi. You might not like it, but I do. I like it because it’s clever, and it’s true (written and acted by the woman whose story it portrays), and it strikes a … Read More
I Hate Present Tense, but I love Oxford commas
I recently bought a book I’ve been looking forward to reading. Then I realized, to my dismay… It’s written in present tense. Not She said, but She says. Not he walked into the room, but he walks into the room. … Read More
GRITS in Paradise – Absorbing the Energy of the Ocean
Born and raised in south Alabama (a Girl Raised in the South), I never thought I’d be living in Hawaii. I never even felt the desire to come here on vacation. But when we got off the plane in Honolulu, … Read More
Life with Critters, stream-of-consciousness writing, and a Book Report
Tonight, for my dinner I ate a cold piece of chicken standing up in the kitchen, because my Granddogters are beggars. I usually edit as I type, and as I typed this sentence, my mind had already found fault with … Read More
Yummy Allergy-Free Rice Pudding
Okay, y’all know that I’m allergic to most of the Big Eight food allergens, a condition that causes me to get very creative in the kitchen. Breakfast is a big challenge. I’m effing tired of oatmeal and granola, so this … Read More
How to Use a Pendulum
What is a pendulum, anyway? Pendulums are a cool way to point yourself in the right direction when you’re not sure which way to go. A pendulum is a way of opening the door from your conscious mind to the … Read More
Why Does My Cat Hate Me?
Okay, first of all, stop being so dramatic. That’s your cat’s job. Your cat doesn’t hate you. If they’re indifferent, then you’re in trouble. But if they hate / love you, you’re okay. Yes, cats can be drama queens. The … Read More
How Animals Had a World Wide Web Before Humans Even Thought About It
At 4:00 a.m., roosters from my neighborhood and beyond start talking to one another. Singing up the sun, is what I’ve heard it called, and I believe it. I can imagine that roosters the world over are all connected, singing … Read More
Wilted Weekend Curry
You know how it is: You buy that celery, those onions, the package of stoplight bell peppers with the best intentions. Then on Monday you feel like ordering Pizza, on Tuesday you eat out instead of cooking, Wednesday’s pasta carries … Read More
What Dogs Think about Valentine’s Day
To be honest, dogs don’t think anything at all about Valentine’s Day. (Unless they happen to get into a heart-shaped box of chocolate candy. Then, Valentine’s Day ends with stomach cramps and a vet visit and takes on a completely … Read More
Valentine’s Day Dog Treats: Easy Apple Carrot Cookies for Dogs
I love simple recipes that only have a few ingredients. Here’s one for your canine pals that only has 4 ingredients! Combine in a bowl: 1 cup flour (I use Bob’s Red Mill Gluten Free baking flour mix.) 1 cup … Read More
Author Spotlight – Faith Eidse, PhD
One of the coolest things about being a writer is meeting and becoming friends with other writers. It’s an energizing, uplifting group of people who are always learning, always growing, always reaching for the next star. I met Faith at … Read More
Grandma Elner’s Sweet Cornbread
As y’all know, I sometimes struggle to find a good recipe to share, and when that happens, I ask for your help. But this month, I’m sharing a simple baked-cornbread recipe and some stovetop cooking advice I had forgotten … Read More
A New Conversation with a Dragonfly
A short video showing how to train a dragonfly. Many years ago, a dragonfly befriended me. He flew up to see me every time I came outside. If I held my hand up, he’d land on my finger and sit … Read More
Wardell the Magnificent
My friend Katrina and her partner Linda have a precious little Japanese Chin named Wardell. Boy, has that little dog landed in the lap of luxury! Suddenly having two loving mamas doting on him was a dream come true for … Read More
Good Eats in Louisville, KY
While we were in Louisville, we found a great Mexican restaurant, where I ordered Pina Fajitas. They were amazing! I didn’t need anyone to tell me the recipe; it was easy to discern. Here it is for two people: 1 … Read More
Animals Teach Us about Joy
Our good dog Fred crossed the Rainbow Bridge two weeks ago. He was old, and we were lucky that he went downhill so quickly that he didn’t have to suffer for long. But even as I type this, I realize … Read More
Daike’s Chocolate Oatmeal Bars
1 can sweetened coconut milk 3 dark chocolate bars (60 – 85% pure chocolate) Instant dry oatmeal Optional: raisins, cranberries, coconut flakes, whatever floats your boat. Heat chocolate and coconut milk together in a smallish saucepan on stovetop with very … Read More
A Blue Jay on Mother’s Day
On Mother’s Day, a mother Blue Jay nominated me to foster mother her baby who had fallen out of the nest. I was outside watering plants when the mama Blue Jay caught my attention. She was flying from tree to … Read More
It’s Puppy and Kitten Season – What to Do When You Find a Stray
Ahhh, Springtime! Flower time, shower time … stray dog-and-cat time. Yep, it’s puppy-and-kitten season, which also means dumped-animal season. Tossed out like garbage, these baby animals sleep under cars in parking lots, hide out in culverts, and scrabble for sustenance … Read More
Communicating with the Spirits of the Land
Anyone who has learned animal communication (or more accurately, unlearned the idea that they aren’t able to do it) knows that telepathy with animals is only the beginning. Once you know that you can communicate with animals, you quickly realize … Read More
Recipe Contest
I have been racking my brain to come up with a recipe I haven’t already written up in the newsletter, but nothing I can think of feels inspired. So, what I’d like to do in leu of this month’s recipe … Read More
Adventures in Animal Communication (And also, how characters are created.)
Most of the time, when I communicate telepathically with a client’s animal, I use a method called “remote communication.” In other words, I’m not in the same place (or even the same zip code, usually) with the animal. I ask … Read More
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Babette’s animal communication abilities and love of romance writing come full circle in a new series from Sourcebooks, Welcome to Magnolia Bay: a romance series with an animal communication twist. Her debut novel, Angel Falls, won the Aspen Gold Reader’s Choice Award, the New England Reader’s Choice Award, and the Vixen Award for the best love scene.
Animal Communicator
Telepathic animal communicator, increasing understanding between humans and their animal companions, and helping to achieve harmony in a multi-species household. Animal communication, counseling, and healing sessions are available.
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Reiki Master, Body Talk Practitioner, trained in Matrix Energetics, and more. Energy healing for animals and humans can make anything better, whether the problem is physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, or situational.
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