Mama Deer and Fawns, Butterflies and Frogs at A Walk on the Wild Side
The most exciting thing about walking among All Our Relations mindfully and in sacred space, is that you never know who you'll meet next, what messages you'll receive, or how…
Rooster Ghost and Horse Cowboy at A Walk on the Wild Side
Spirit Owl Ranch has quite a few domestic animals, and wildlife characters, with their fair share of drama. Each time I visit, I get to know them all a little…
Reiki to the Rescue: Moth
My cat Night Sky is primarily an indoor cat (not counting the door dashes or our occasional, closely-monitored outdoor forays). Despite lack of outdoor access, Night Sky has definitely managed…
Buffalo, Birdsong and Chickens Greet the Day
Recently, I returned from leading the very first A Walk on the Wild Side at Spirit Owl Ranch (many stories to tell, of course!). Prior to leading the event, I…
Breakfast with West Seattle Turkey Admiral Belvidere
The new norm, apparently! I went to the front door to hand out the usual daily breakfast at the Wild Rose Café to the squirrels and Crow family, and discovered…
Video: Free roaming West Seattle Turkey Admiral Belvidere stops by
I looked out my front window, and saw Admiral Belvidere had arrived for another visit to the Wild Rose Café (my nickname for my home office, where many tasty treats…
Crow Family Fledgling Rescue
I was getting ready to have some tea when a conversation outside my door caught my attention. A woman walking her dog was cautioning a teenager wearing heavy gloves and…
My Crow Family
Holy wow! Since Rogue and Mama Crow are now bringing their fledgling, I've had to change the opening hours of the Wild Rose Café. The crows now get fed BEFORE…
Crow Family Calling
Recently, my crow friend Rogue and his wife brought their fledgling to visit me at the Wild Rose Café. Quite an honor, since crows are notoriously protective. Indeed, I have…
A Very Wild Morning at the Wild Rose Café
It appears that my invitation to the "wild" turkey that has been cruising West Seattle to come and visit has been fully accepted. Yesterday I saw her for the first…
