What Cats and Dogs Teach Us about Love
Memes and myths abound about the differences in dogs and cats: Dogs are faithful companions; cats are aloof. Dogs have masters; cats have servants. Dogs are forgiving; cats hold a grudge forever. While some trends may hold true within a … Read More
Decision Making with Spirit Guides
Have you ever been STUCK, afraid to make decisions because they might end up being the wrong ones? I’ve been there. If you haven’t, you’re lucky, because it’s easier than you might think to slip into a perpetual state of … Read More
Why Dogs Don’t Make New Year’s Resolutions
Animals are great at leading by example. They listen to their bodies, follow the natural rhythms of the earth and its seasons, and don’t apologize for being themselves. When they’re tired, they nap. When they feel energized, they get the … Read More
Quick Easy Scones
In New Zealand, scones are a thing. (Actually, scones withcoffee or tea are a thing here.) I haven’t tried this recipe, because wehaven’t been anywhere that had the facilities to cook them. Give it a try andlet me know … Read More
A Few of My Favorite Things (Holiday Gift Ideas)
I haven’t done one scrap of holiday shopping yet, and it’s so unlike me! I’m usually finished by now. But we’ve been so busy, there hasn’t been time. If you’re in the same boat and could use a few good … Read More
Conversation with a Cute Critter (of Some Sort)
On a road trip in which I’m the passenger, I can be blind to a cool car, a tall building, or a sign the size of a barn. But if there’s a critter of any sort on the side of … Read More
Miss Shelley’s Famous Key Lime Pie
Hans and I have been traveling quite a bit lately, and that includes lots of time sitting next to each other in the car. On one of these trips, we were sparring as we sometimes do, and he said … Read More
Howling in Harmony
Whenever we leave the house—or come back after being away—our dogs serenade us with the most beautiful howls you’ve ever heard. Fred sings bass with his mournful-sounding howls, and Jed and provides percussion with his rhythmic woof, woof, woof, woof. … Read More
Giving up on Perfection (or at least, trying to)
I don’t know if y’all noticed, but in last month’s newsletter, some unnecessary commas snuck in. I knew it. I saw them. I even told my newsletter/website guru who formats and posts these things for me that I’d found a … Read More
