Invitation to An Ancient Dance
When preparing for ceremonies such as the Blessing Ceremony for the Duwamish River—an industrial and Superfund site and wildlife oasis—I often find that synchronous events occur that focus my attention…
New Reiki Woman T-Shirts
You’ve got the power! Tell the world with our stylish new Reiki Woman T-shirts, available in summer colors and designs to suit every body: cami, tank, v-neck, hoodie, fitted, plus…
Grooming for the Gulf Oil Disaster
Once again Puma is shedding his winter coat, and I am getting a daily workout grooming him. This year, instead of putting the handfuls of fur in the compost bin,…
Blindsided: Farewell Natura Pet Foods, Hello Corporate Bottom Line?
I’ll give you the good news first: more and more people are making the choice to feed their companion animals natural, high quality foods. And that choice is one I…
United, We All Stand: Creating Shift Energetically for the Gulf Oil Spill
The recent environmental tragedy that took place on April 20, 2010, in the Gulf of Mexico when BP's oil rig blew out, pouring oil onto a fragile Louisiana ecosystem at…
Rattle My World
Not long after the initial stress of my mother's passing, the order of rattles I had been trying to get from Peru since December arrived. The poor mailman handed me…
Carnival of Healing #224: Living with Spirit
Welcome to Carnival of Healing #224. Last month's Carnival was hosted by Gina Loree Marks at Grace in Gravity. This is the third time the Carnival has been hosted on…
Losing Mom, Finding Mom
The memorial service for my mother, Rosaline Dolak De Dan, was being held on March 26, 2010, at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church in Linwood, New Jersey. My physical…
Sea Star the Seal, Puppy Kisses, and the Wheel of Life
Today felt like spring—the sun was shining, the birds were singing—and I decided that Puma and I would take our walk along Alki Beach. Mom’s memorial service was yesterday, and…
Message in a Mussel Shell
When I awoke, I had my Sunday, the first day of spring, all planned—or so I thought. My plans did not include the death of my mother. THE NEWS At…
