Creating Families with Animals Event
I've known Robyn Fritz for several years now. I first met her through a local Alki business group where it soon became apparent that we had a number of things…
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…
One Reiki Sandwich, Please!
There are many benefits to the practice of Reiki, but two of my favorites are how easy it is for anyone to learn, and how much animals love it. In…
Christmas Past, Christmas Present and Aunt Rose
It all started with my desire to give a special Christmas gift to my niece and nephew, who are two and four respectively. I saw the ad for the Hallmark recording storybook "The Night Before Christmas" and instantly knew this was a great idea. Due to circumstances I had been unable to travel to visit them in person. Aunt Rose was simply a voice on the phone or perhaps a photograph. But with the storybook their Aunt Rose could read them her much loved Christmas classic from 1823 at bedtime, and perhaps they could have wonderful dreams filled with promises of Santa's visit on Christmas Eve.
Stress Busting 101, Not Just for Cats
When my clients and students arrived for a class or session, they often take the time to look around and see where my cats were and what they were doing.…
Seattle TTouch Intro Class for Healthier, Happier Animals
I became interested in Tellington TTouch, a long time ago, but that interest kind of got sidelined while focusing on my shamanic training. Recently I read some very impressive stories…
Halloween Fun: Ghosts at the Movies, Witch Dogs and Panther Cats
Looking for some unusual Halloween Greeting Cards or Wall Calendars? Panther Prowl greeting card shows the true primal nature of the housecat as reflected in her shadow (card is available…
15 Year-Old Cat, Roger, Looking for Love
It is my great honor to know some truly wonderful people and organizations that I come across in the day-to-day operation of my alternative healing practice, but Kindred Souls Foundation…
Dare to Care, Saving Shelter Animals
In 1982, I was living in Laramie, Wyoming, and decided to take a class on “how to get published.” The teacher was Donald Murray, a Pulitzer-winning journalist. I was not…
