An Old Dog Teaches New Gratitude
Photo: senior dog Pextra meeting one of the squirrels who had come for breakfast at the Wild Reiki Cafe. A very exciting moment for her. Squirrel was not impressed. Crow…
Night Sky and the Squirrel Standoff
I started my day with my usual stretching exercises, and my cat Manitou was keeping me company and motivating my efforts with head butts, purrs and other affirming behaviors. Out…
Celebrating Connections with All Our Relations on October 4
“We have been called to heal wounds, to unite what has fallen apart, and to bring home those who have lost their way.” —St. Francis of Assisi October 4 is…
Why Feeding Natural Foods to Your Dog or Cat Is Best
For years, I fed my companion animals what I thought was a good diet. Neither expensive and “boutique” nor bargain basement “supermarket.” A good middle-of-the-road compromise (or so I thought).…
My Cats Are On Vacation All the Time
My cat Night Sky shares his view from the catio of the starlings and other birds enjoying the berries on the laurel hedge. The slight banging sounds are some of…
Raccoon Kits at the Door
Last night I set the wildlife cam up before dark, and left the kitchen door to the catio open so that my cats Manitou and Night Sky could enjoy the…
Wild Reiki Spa Day for Mama Rabbit
Wherever I live, I always set the intention for my yard to be a place where All My Relations can feel safe. I also bless the garden with Reiki and…
Squirrel Picnic at the Wild Rose Café
My yard, aka the Wild Rose Café, is the local hot spot for squirrels. It all happens here—romantic hookups, nut muggings, bird feeder bank robberies, high speed chases (with each…
Giving Animals A Voice—a free online retreat!
The animals and I were very excited when Jennie Worthington first invited me to participate in this online retreat, where you can hear first-hand accounts of interactions that offer insights…
The Goose Who Called for Help—a story for challenging times
In April 2020, I began my (first ever) live broadcasts ReikiShamanic Tips/Stories for Challenging Times. My intention was to offer tips on approaches we can all use during these challenging…
