Goddesses of Grace

Goddesses of Grace

My beloved Afghan hound, dearest friend, and soul-partner, Tara Lily, left her body on September 22, the Fall Equinox, of this year. Her story, our story, and the gifts of her life and death have been unfolding for me in these last two months, as I grieve for her,...

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...
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...
The Joys of Feral Cats

The Joys of Feral Cats

(This article also published in American Pet Magazine and Species Link Journal) I’ve recently been inspired by the efforts of a local rescue group, Red Rose Inspiration for Animals, which is developing a Trap-Neuter-Release program for feral cats in our community...