Big Heart Dog Love
Puma and I were well known in our neighborhood as we went for walks twice daily. Through those daily walks I got to meet neighbors blocks away—handsome Puma’s gentle, friendly…
Bread Ball and Musical Pumpkins
A busy sunny morning in the yard outside. First the pigeons, a squirrel and the crows gathered in the front yard for a rousing game of chase the bread ball,…
Animals As Healers and Teachers 2013 at Silk Purse Farm
In 2012 Animals As Healers and Teachers became a two-day event for the first time, and the revised format not only met, but exceeded, expectations. One student shared, “The work…
Celebrate New Year’s with an Ancient Peruvian Ceremony Dec. 29
A despacho is a shamanic ceremony that includes prayers and gifts offered to the Spirit World in gratitude for what we have received in our lives as well as gratitude…
How to Turn A Howliday into a Holiday Telecall Dec. 6
Holidays are a very exciting and busy time of year for families, and that can create stress and anxiety (how often have you felt like howling?). Because our animals maintain…
Shaman: Feline Healer and Teacher
As a child growing up in a dysfunctional family I took refuge in the company of animals. We understood each other and I could always trust them. I could usually…
Breakfast at the Wild Rose Café
Since I live with animal companions I have a somewhat regular morning routine. It begins with my opening my front door so that we can enjoy some extra light through…
Our Animals: Our Healers PNW Authors and Animal Experts Nov. 18
What messages do the animals have for us? How can they help us heal? Join a panel of local animal experts/authors Nov. 18 as we explore the universal connection that…
Thanksgiving Ayni Despacho Ceremony Nov. 16
You are invited to a beautiful and powerful energetic ceremony from Peru called an Ayni Despacho, conducted by Rose De Dan, Wild Reiki and Shamanic Healing. This ceremony is particularly…
My Halloween Kiya Bling Photo Shoot
In last year's My Halloween Kiya I promised my then 16-year-old cat Kiya that if she still wanted to greet trick-or-treaters as we used to do I would be more…
