Living Among Saints
My sweet Savannah’s been gone almost four months now. She’s still a treasured part of my life. There are times when I feel I’m walking[...]
Hot and Hearty Winter Meals for Your Animal Friends – and You
This past week, the first winter storms are causing headaches in the Southeast and on up the Atlantic coast. My sister tells me her bones[...]
Everyone’s Talking
I met Savannah at the pound, and from the very beginning we began to talk to each other without talking. I sat against a tree[...]
A Season of Joy for Everyone in the Family
The holiday season brings fun and festivity, gatherings and gift-giving with family and friends. It’s a special time, and like everything else it’s more special[...]
Adoption, Rescue, and the Terrier Who Stole the Show
Last week was my first Thanksgiving since Savannah left, and I was hungry for any way to bring canine energy into my home. When I[...]
Chase Away Wintertime Aches and Stiffness
Winter’s rain, snow, and chills have arrived, and many of us feel the change of weather in our bones. Whether your friend has an old[...]
Loving and Losing… and Loving Again: Coping With the Loss of a Treasured Companion
Those of us who share our lives with animals know they have a rare and compelling ability to help us open our hearts. In their[...]
Savannah Blessings
Early last Thursday morning, just as the light was breaking over the mountains to the east, Savannah passed away. I believe that everything that lives[...]
Not in My Backyard
What if you’re passionate about compassion, but still working on building your heart into the nuts and bolts of everyday life? What if you care[...]
School Days Are Here Again
Hard to believe another Labor Day weekend has come and gone. Is it just me, or does each summer go by faster than the one[...]