Emotional Independence
A friend of mine called me “emotionally independent” the other day, and I smiled. It wasn’t always this way. When
Tag: animals
Last Stand on the Prairie
Prairie dogs have a language all their own. They’re not really dogs, they are really part of the marmot family,
The Face of Gratitude
It is so easy to take things for granted. If they come every day, we tend to think they will
River of Love
The gift of love is very personal, powerful, and transformative and our love has been all those things. My husband
On a Runaway Train to a Destination I Don’t Want
My quirky, spunky, cuddle-bug, Nutty, had been quite ill. There were a few veterinary appointments and emergency inpatient stays. Two
When Trust is Broken
How do you repair broken trust? If the issue is big enough, there is no remedy – no second chance.
Wild Messages
Sometimes when we see an animal, it’s just because we live near nature. At other times, it is a message
Jazz’s Second Wind
Our miniature poodle, Jazz, is 13 years old. Over the past couple of years, while I’ve been distracted by my
My Dogs Taught Me Holistic Health
Tess was a gift from my husband a few months after our family mastiff, Jenna, had passed on. We traveled
Peace With My Life 