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 took the time to look around and see where my cats were and what they were doing.…
Halloween Fun: Panther Cats, Halloween Yorkie, Snowy Owl Pumpkin Treat
Looking for unique Halloween greeting cards and gifts? The Panther Within portrays the true primal nature of the housecat as reflected in her shadow. The photography model is Jewell, a…
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…
Cat Christmas Spirit
Here Kiya, the Box Queen, age 13, and Saqqara, age 15, engage in a bit of play. After so many years together as a family, it was really fun to…
Building Bridges with Animal Reiki
I was asked to be one of several practitioners offering mini-Reiki sessions at an annual retreat for women and girls. Everyone was receptive and appreciative except for one teenager. I…
