Tidings of Joy
Still snowy here in Seattle, although the precipitation is now our customary rain, and I am getting caught up on uploading the last of my winter wonderland photos. Our Christmas…
For Healthy Change, Vote with Your Dollars
Food Animal Concern Trust (FACT) is dedicated to making farms healthier and more humane places for animals to live through research, advocacy, and education. Founded in 1982 by Robert A.…
Blessing for the Animals, and One for the Shaman
Rose De Dan offers Reiki to mini American Eskimo dog Q-tip, Photo: Rhonda Hanley It has been a whirlwind and a roller coaster last two months! In this month’s newsletter…
Wisdom of the Animals, Shamanism and Global Warming
The following are two recent interviews, now archived for those who might have missed the live broadcast on the 7th Wave Network program, "Living Wisdom" with Dr. Liana Carbón, Institute…
The Wisdom of the Animals and Global Warming
Well, I did my first ever live radio interview yesterday and thought it went well despite our having computer challenges that did not enable Liana Carbon to communicate to me…
Island Countries May Be Underwater As Global Warming Increases
As a shamanic student my teachers advised me to choose my responsibilities carefully. As an individual and a shaman I am feeling called to work toward reversing the trend of…
Warning: Dangerous Dog Toy Recall
If you have a toy called "Four Paws Rough and Rugged Pimple Ball with Bell" it has been recalled due to a design malfunction that can cause a vacuum to…
When Hope Flies In: The Return of the Purple Martins
This week I attended a networking gathering by the Port of Seattle. Attending this kind of event is not my usual style; however, I went for three major reasons. First,…
Beating the Heat, Pigeon-Style
These pigeons have the right idea, beating the summer heat by a dip in a puddle created by the sprinklers by the Alki Bathhouse, West Seattle, Washington. Photo: Rose De…
Calling All Reiki Stories!
As a Reiki Master Teacher I am privileged to watch my Reiki students learn, grow, and change. And part of the beauty of their journey and mine are the awesome…
