Curing a Pup’s Anxiety
I recently shared in the happy occasion of a client’s success in conquering her dog’s anxiety, finally and for good. Penny and I had been working with her dog Cosmo off and on for a year, using a combination of … Read More
Work-Life Balance at Dragonfly Pond Farm
At the end of October, I sent a third-draft of the second book in the Magnolia Bay series to my editor at Sourcebooks. Then, I enrolled in NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month) to assist me in hammering out a first-draft … Read More
Butternut Squash Soup
This delicious soup is perfect on a chilly fall day. It's also gluten free and Whole 30 approved, so you can enjoy it without any guilt! Although if you want to give it a little more pop (and don't … Read More
Holiday Gift Ideas
Bonzy Home Dog Sofa Bed – Pet Dog Sofa Bed,Pet Living Room Chair Removable and Washable Seat Cushion for Dog Cat and Other Animals Best dog bed ever! I’ve been on the lookout (literally for several years) for a perfect … Read More
Dancing to the Music – A Conversation with an Elephant
Recently, a friend asked me whether I had ever communicated with elephants. I have only done that once, on a visit to the Houston Zoo. A female elephant was standing by herself in the middle of the enclosure. She was … Read More
Interview with Mara Wells (and her dogs!)
Interview with Mara Wells Did any of your own animal companions inspire the animal characters in your book(s), and if so, how? In Cold Nose, Warm Heart, Riley’s poodle, LouLou, is definitely inspired by Houdini. He is gentle and loving, … Read More
Honey Glazed Carrots
What I’ve learned about food allergies (and the story behind this recipe): About a year ago, I went to a doctor who figured out the root cause behind a plethora of chronic, longstanding, and bewildering physical problems that I have … Read More
Sometimes, Animal Communication Backfires
We have two black cats: Effie, a used-to-be-feral cat who now allows petting and even being picked-up (when necessary, but not for long) and Toby, who caught my attention when we were driving past him at 40 mph and still … Read More
Think Twice About Befriending a Raccoon
I recently heard from a client whose cat is making friends with the local raccoons. And I know someone who knows someone who knows a guy who has raccoons that hang out with his cats and regularly come inside through … Read More
