Angel in a Cat Suit

There is not a day that goes by that I don’t have reason to pause in gratitude and appreciation for the wisdom, kindness, and beauty of the animals in my life. The animals in my own family, the wild animals all around me, and the animal companions of my clients and...
Wisdom from the Animals: Scorpion

Wisdom from the Animals: Scorpion

One of my favorite exercises in my animal communication classes is having people work with animals that they have disliked, feared, or misunderstood. I’ve seen people have life-changing experiences in communicating with and understanding the perspectives of snakes,...
Save the Humans: The Whales of Baja

Save the Humans: The Whales of Baja

Journey to Baja I had the wonderful opportunity to travel to the Baja Peninsula of Mexico in February with Acupuncturists Without Borders, on a journey that combined acupuncture community service clinics and training with several days of sea kayaking in the Sea of...
Healing, Grace, and Miracles

Healing, Grace, and Miracles

Many years ago, back in my classical pianist life, I was invited to record a CD at a small Byzantine Catholic Monastery in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. It was one of the nicest experiences of my professional life as a musician, and I especially appreciated the...
Little Dogs and Big Angels

Little Dogs and Big Angels

It’s taken me several months to be able to write about the death of my beloved little dog, Gypsy. The gift of our newest family member, Abby Rose, has brought things full circle, and it’s now time to share our story. Gypsy On March 15 of this year, 7 months ago, my...