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…
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…
Journey for the Little White Buffalo Calf’s Name
Susan Eirich, founder of Earthfire Institute, and I decided that the journey that we had shared needed to be told by both of us, together. Here are our stories of…
Web of Life: Buffalo, Bird and Spider
On a recent visit to Yellowstone National Park, enroute to this year’s A Walk on the Wild Side event and our ceremonies with the animals, I did what many visitors…
In Search of a Name: Shamanic Journey for Earthfire’s White Buffalo Calf
As readers may recall, I have been receiving guidance from spiritual allies such as Windwalker and his Message for the World, and the Bison elders with Return of the Buffalo:…
My Queen Kiya
Kiya first appeared in my life as a very sick four-week-old kitten that was covered with fleas. I was waiting for a cab when she suddenly appeared in a driveway…
A Little Bird Just Knows
My Reiki students know how much I love a good Reiki story, and once in a while I receive one that I just have to share. You'll understand why when…
Those Empty Spaces
Since my dog Puma crossed over in June I have received many lovely expressions of understanding and support from readers, neighbors, clients, students and friends. On two separate mornings I…
Evening Walk on the Wild Side at the Zoo
Many years ago I answered a call from the zoo animals. They asked me to gather the people and bring them, so that we could work together on reconnecting people…
