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Creature Thoughts, January 2012

Gayze — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 16:45:09 +0000

Creature Thoughts

Keeping in touch with the animals…
…and the people who love them

January 2012: Happy New Year!

The Exchange

A conversation with an animal is rarely like a conversation with a human, at least not for me. I know that many animal communicators, when relaying the exchange with the pet, make it sound like they are simply talking back and forth. This hasn’t been my experience, personally.

For me, what comes through is like a jigsaw puzzle. Sometimes the pieces don’t even seem to go to the same puzzle. Some pieces are pure emotion; others are sensory input such as sights and sounds. Many come through as physical sensations that can include comfort levels, touch, heat or cold, or feelings of illness and pain. I receive memory flashes, some of which arrive as fully acknowledged memories, others only fragments that even the animal does not quite put together.

Once this barrage of images, feelings and sensations arrives, I then have to “translate it back to human”. Sometimes this can seem conversational, sometimes it can’t quite be assembled that way and I have to relay a more organic set of information. This often depends on the individual animal. I’ve found that pets who are more used to animal communication may relay things in a more linear, easily assembled, fashion. Contrast that with wild animals, who express pure emotion and instinct which often takes quite a big shoehorn to fit into a human perspective.

The above, once explained, is usually fairly easy to understand. The flip-side can be a bit harder: that information I send to the animal, such as questions and the owner’s concerns, has to be “translated” before it is sent. When I ask a question of an animal, I try to do so in the way that animal’s mind processes thought. If I just ask a question in word-thoughts, the meaning of the question does not always transfer. If I have just enough information to season those words with feelings, images, and sensory detail, the question is easily understood and it’s more likely that the pet will respond in a way that is helpful.

This is why, when a pet owner asks me to “just let the animal talk”, or sends me very generic questions, I will often ask for more. Usually that is not a lot “more”, just enough to make sure the question is clear in the pet’s mind. It is also why I ask people to make a list before the session. With email sessions, particularly, it’s important to include anything that needs to be shared with or asked of the animal. If an owner does not ask the question, the chance that they will get the answer is very slim.

I’ll occasionally relay the questions, and receive the answers in kind, to have an owner tell me that they’re disappointed the animal didn’t give more information. One example of this which comes up frequently is when a session for a rescued animal focuses on health, the owner then replies that they hoped the animal would share memories of their background before they were adopted.

If we don’t ask the question, we’re usually not going to get the answer.

Once in a blue moon I will meet an animal who “talks for the sake of talking”, who will share things on their heart spontaneously. The general rule is, though, that even things that are important on an animal’s heart will stay closed in that heart unless I offer the question, complete with nuances of meaning, which opens the door.

The role of an animal communicator is usually delightful, but it can sometimes border on overwhelming. We strive to get as much information as possible to help each situation. There are times that a simple question, when asked correctly, can yield a response on so many different levels that it takes a while to translate and relay back to the owner. A simple query regarding how a cat feels today, for instance, as opposed to a week ago, will receive physical sensations, emotions, memories, thoughts, energy levels, needs, responses to treatment…. The list can go on for quite a while, and the challenge is often to capture everything and try to convert it into linear form so it can be relayed in words.

The exchange between the animal and the human mind is rich and fascinating. It might take a little more work than a verbal conversation from person to person, but the depth of the information which can be shared is amazing. I learn so much from the animals who agree to enter into this exchange. One of the most important things they have taught me is that, though the human mind is a wondrous thing, we people can often be very limited in how we use that mind. Communication is an art form which can either be brief and efficient, or full and, in some cases, almost unending.

Learning to open up quietly, trust what comes through, and patiently accept and absorb all of those levels of exchange, does not just increase the understanding between people and their pets. I like to think it is a small step toward global empathy between all species, toward the goal of universal family and the spiritual connection of all that is.

Wishing you a loving exchange, on all levels, with all those you love. May we continue to grow in understanding throughout the New Year.

Happy 2012, my friends!

Newsy Stuff

Holiday Stuff: my holiday prepaid session special is still running until January 6th. Please visit my Rates and Services page for more information.

Book Stuff: Wild Wings of Danger is now available in paperback form on Amazon.com and the STOLA Store.

Other Stuff: Be sure to follow me on either Facebook or Twitter, as it’s there I post last-minute changes to schedule. As we move into the holiday season, and life tends to interrupt life on a more frequent basis, that is usually the best place to keep track of when my availability changes.

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Gayle Nastasi (of Gazehound’s Animal Communication) is a professional animal communication consultant and writer, who hopes her connection to the animal world can serve as a way to help her fellow humans enrich their relationships with their animal companions. By better knowing our non-human friends, we ensure a kinder future for our world and we learn what it means to be a unique and essential part of all that is. Permission is given to forward this article to anyone you feel might enjoy it, as long as it is understood that copyrights are held by Gayle Nastasi, and the author’s name, and links to her website(s) are left intact. If this publication has been forwarded to you and you would like to subscribe to Gazehound’s free monthly e-newsletter, “Creature Thoughts”, just visit the newsletter link below.

Creature Thoughts, December 2011

Gayze — Sat, 10 Dec 2011 14:27:45 +0000

Creature Thoughts

Keeping in touch with the animals…
…and the people who love them

December 2011

A Holiday Gift for You

For the month of December, I thought I’d do something a little different. I hope you enjoy:

A Gift For Ashley (A Gift For You)

Do you believe in magic?

Newsy Stuff

Holiday Stuff: my holiday prepaid session special is still running. Please visit my Rates and Services page for more information.

Book Stuff: We’re still waiting publisher news on Wild Wings of Danger, and I will announce to all when it’s available.

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A Gift For Ashley (A Gift For You)

Gayze — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 18:18:39 +0000

Charles settled into the giant, ornate throne, trying not to think about how hot the old Santa suit had become. Years ago, he’d handled the heavy garment better. Now that he was in his eighties, though, it had become fairly uncomfortable.

Well, he thought to himself, At this point in your life you’re always either too hot or too cold. He geared himself up for the first day of his favorite time of year. There was a bright smile beneath his bushy white beard: Let’s do it for the kids!

His favorite Elf, Lucy, who was an aide at the retirement home where Charles now lived, called out, “Merry Christmas!” and took the chain off the entrance aisle.

Charles and Lucy had been doing the Santa gig together at the local mall for over twenty years. For the past ten, the beard had even been real. The local residents said that Charles was the best Santa the mall had ever had, and he lived all year long looking forward to this event.

He looked out along the line of happy faces waiting to see him, grinned his best Santa grin, and shouted, “Ho Ho Ho!”

His third “Ho” rather fizzled out, though, because the large dark eyes peering up at him from the first child to climb the stairs were filled with tears. The little girl stood silent as the tears leaked out and ran down her already-streaked cheeks. She pulled a crumpled tissue out of her left mitten and wiped her nose before it started leaking as well.

“Well hello, young lady, what’s your name?” Santa-Charles asked, and reached out his arms to her.

“Ashley,” she said shyly, as he lifted her into his lap.

Unused to kids who arrived to see him in such a sad state, Charles wasn’t sure what to do. The child’s tears continued to fall. He glanced over at the Mom, who stood off to the side, looking worried.

The woman shrugged slightly and mouthed, “Sorry about that—“

Charles smiled through his beard, and patted the little girl’s back.

“Would you like to tell Santa what you want for Christmas, Ashley?”

She nodded. “I want my Chloe back,” she said, her little voice dipping into a whisper. She sniffled, and wiped her nose again with what was left of the tissue.

Lucy rushed over to hand the little girl a fresh Kleenex.

Charles glanced at the mom, but her eyes were closed, and she looked defeated.

“And who is Chloe?” Santa-Charles asked quietly.

“My kitty. She disappeared on my birthday and I want her back for Christmas.”

Charles had no clue what to do or say, so he asked, “And when was your birthday, honey?”

“Three days before Halloween,” Ashley said, and wiped her nose again. “Santa, can you find her and bring her home for me for Christmas?”

Now Charles started to worry he might cry, too. He caught the mom’s attention and motioned her up onto the dais.

“We thought bringing her to see you would cheer her up,” Ashley’s mommy whispered as she approached. “Finding Chloe is all she’s thought about for months. We couldn’t even get her to write a letter to San… to you, because she became upset when we explained that Santa brings toys, not lost kitties.”

“But Santa’s magic, Mommy, I keep telling you! You can do it, can’t you, Santa?”

Charles glanced toward Lucy for help, but she had her back turned to him and to the crowd, and he could hear her sniffling.

He gave the child a hug. “Honey, some things even Santa can’t promise. “

“Won’t you even try?”

“Well,” he said, choking up as the child’s tears grew larger, “Of course I’ll try, but—“

“Oh, thank you, Santa!” Ashley threw her arms around his neck and kissed him on the cheek.

All the rest of that day, despite the dozens of happy children who crossed his lap, all Charles could think of was Ashley.

When he got back to the home that evening, Charles went right to the home’s computer room. He found the local free-press paper’s website, and sure enough…for many issues back there was a running ad about a missing cat. It included a photo of a pretty shorthaired calico, and the ad said that Chloe was fourteen years old and had escaped through a door which was inadvertently left open. It had been a cold, wet Autumn, and there had been snow. The hopes of a fourteen year old cat surviving in that….

Charles didn’t want to think about it. That evening, he took a stroll out in the garden of the retirement home. There was snow drifting down, like sparkling diamonds from the heavens. Charles had not been much for praying most of his life, but he said a few prayers that night, his heart haunted by little Ashley’s giant tears.

On the way back in for bed, the wind picked up and the flakes increased. He stopped just outside the door, surrounded by such a sudden wild squall, that he was disoriented. He could see nothing but the snow, hear nothing but the wind in his ears. It whistled and whispered like voices in the white-out blindness, soft voices, high voices, like angels singing.

As his vision and his thoughts cleared, Charles shook his head and rushed through the door into the warmth and light. He was losing it in his old age—he must be! He scowled as he walked slowly to his room. He could have sworn he heard those snow-angel voices say, “Santa is magic.”

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December Twenty-fifth. Charles sat in front of the fire in the retirement home great room, his feet cozied up in brand new wooly slippers his grand-daughter had given him. His belly was full, his heart mostly happy. Family had visited all afternoon, taken him out for a wonderful dinner, and Charles was feeling fairly content.

It had been a good Christmas…except….

For the last few weeks, a dozen times a day, the face of little Ashley had come back to Charles’ memory. He couldn’t help wondering what her Christmas morning had been like. Had her Mom and Dad bought her new dolls, a shiny bike, a video game? And had she turned away, weeping, because her beloved kitty was not under the tree?

He sighed as the clock struck seven, and returned to the book in his lap. Another Christmas gift from family, a murder mystery by his favorite author, but Charles hadn’t been able to get past the first page.

He tried to read a few lines, and gave up, closing it to stare quietly into the fire. It was bright and warm, sending soft crackling sounds to surround him like a lullaby.

“Charles?”

He started awake. Lucy was smiling down at him. She had tears in her eyes, but they sure looked like happy tears.

“Huh? What’s up, Lucy?”

“You have visitors,” she said, and stepped aside.

He looked past her, and gasped. There was the mom from the mall, and a handsome, tall man standing beside her. They had broad smiles on their faces, and Charles immediately knew why.

Before them stood Ashley, her face bright with smiles. She held in her arms a cat: an old cat, a happy, purring calico cat. The kitty wore a harness and leash, old and worn, which had obviously had a lot of use over the years. Charles had no doubt that it was the same cat whose photo had been in the newspaper ad.

“Thank you so much, Santa! But I didn’t know you lived here! I thought you lived at the North Pole!”

Charles was speechless, but Lucy giggled. “This is just a rest stop,” she said, sending Charles a wink.

“Oh! I knew you could do it, I knew you could find Chloe for me for Christmas! Mommy and Daddy kept telling me not to get my hopes up, but I told them Santa was magic!”

“Where did you find her?” Charles asked, and reached out to stroke the purring kitty. She was skin and bones, but obviously happy.

Ashley blinked, “Why…right where you left her, of course! Under the little pine tree with the lights on it, by our front porch!”

“Um, well, I—how wonderful!”

Lucy pulled chairs up and the family sat close by, where they could talk about Chloe and Ashley’s reunion.

“It really is a miracle,” Ashley’s mom said, as the little girl stroked the cat in her lap. “Ashley got a new sled for Christmas, but of course there was no Chloe under our tree—“

“Our inside tree!” the child interrupted.

“Yes, under our inside tree. It took some convincing to get Ashley to agree to go outside to try her new sled. She was trying to be happy but—“

“I thought you couldn’t find Chloe.”

The father continued, “Then, as we finally went out the front door, we heard this hoarse meow.”

“And there she was!” Ashley picked the cat up, hugged and kissed her, and settled her back into her lap.

Chloe squinted her eyes at Charles, purred, and began kneading the child’s knees.

The dad chuckled. “So, we’ve spent the rest of Christmas Day at the emergency vet. Chloe’s been pronounced in surprisingly good health, though she’s gone hungrier than she really should. The vet thinks she should be okay, though, after some recovery time. We sure wish we knew where she’s been!”

“We were going to take her right home once they were done,” Ashley’s mom said, “But Ashley insisted on stopping at the Mall to see if Santa was there. We just couldn’t dissuade her.”

The dad laughed, “The mall office told us where we could find you. When this child makes up her mind about something–”

“Yes,” Charles said, and scratched Chloe’s head. “Yes, I can see that.”

***

No, Charles really wasn’t much for praying, but that night he prayed quite a bit before he went to sleep….

…and every prayer was a Thank You.

Creature Thoughts, December 2011

The Holiday Season Is Upon Us

Gayze — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 22:57:29 +0000

Doesn’t it seem like the holidays come around faster and faster every year?

I’d like to wish all my US friends and their animal families a very happy Thanksgiving week!

Schedule Changes

As I’ve been posting on Twitter/Facebook, a medical procedure on Tuesday and our family celebrations Thursday will necessitate some changes in my schedule. I won’t be available either of those days at all, Sunday we’re having company so I’ll be unavailable then, as well. Saturday 11/19 is “pretty booked” already, too. Monday and Wednesday I will be here, but availability will be sporadic.

Holiday Special

One of my holiday traditions for years has been to run a holiday special on prepaid communication sessions. From Thanksgiving Day (this coming Thursday, 11/24) until January 6th (“Twelfth Night”, as the old traditions called it), I will therefore be running a special rate on “packages” of three sessions. While I already offer a reduced price for groups of prepaid sessions, for the Holiday Special you can purchase three sessions for $80.00.

If you’d like to take advantage of the special now, feel free to use the PayPal button below:

Three Holiday Special Sessions for $80.00

If you prefer to send a check or money order, email me at allcreatures@gazehound.com and I’ll be happy to provide the information you need.

Happy Holidays, friends!

–Gayle Nastasi

Creature Thoughts, November 2011

Gayze — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 17:38:46 +0000

Creature Thoughts

Keeping in touch with the animals…
…and the people who love them

November 2011

"Birdy", an example of a clever survival instinct

Adaptable Animals

Nature is not perfect, and sometimes she can be pretty cruel. Helping wildlife has taught me that, though many of the issues we see are human-related, sometimes even Nature can deal her children some pretty tough hands. I’ve seen animals mangled by natural predators (as well as unnatural ones like feral cats) and left to suffer. I’ve seen baby birds thrown out of nests by parents to conserve resources for the stronger clutchmates. I’ve seen wildlife grow emaciated and even die during relentless winter months. All these things are the harsh realities of survival in a tough world.

Although Nature is never cruel for the sake of being cruel, like some humans can be, survival can often be a tricky task for our wild friends.

Yet, despite the fact that we can sometimes be taken aback by such things, if we keep our eyes open, we’ll also witness some very clever adaptations. Just as humans are resourceful creatures who can find interesting ways to survive, our animal neighbors are pretty ingenious as well. Some of the more famous, or perhaps infamous, examples can be seen in raccoons who know how to uncover trash cans, coyotes who now skirt the edges of cities for human-generated pickings, and bears who know where all of the landfills are. Sometimes the very things we are doing to harm our environment can get turned around by the animals to help them survive. At other times, things we do to help the animals can be taken advantage of by those whom we didn’t even know we were helping.

As a bird lover, I of course have feeding stations set up. They are out there to feed the birds, but last winter the feeders were discovered by a young doe. She was only half-grown and hungry. It had been a long stretch of winter, with relentness snow cover, and I have no doubt that some of her colleagues did not survive. However, this little girl found our feeders and would visit daily, cleaning them out. I went through a ton of bird seed, but most of it went to keep this fawn, whom we named "Birdy", alive. Birdy did survive, and here we are entering the next cold season. Birdy’s all grown up, fat and sassy, and has shown up daily for her "bird seed fix", often bringing other deer with her. I’ve met deer whom I believe are her mother, her twin, and her mother’s this year’s twin fawns.

They all like bird seed.

Have you observed interesting examples of wild animals using human-help (whether intended or not) to survive? You’re invited to visit this post on gazehound.com and share in the Comments section. I’d love to hear your experiences!

Hug your animal friends for me today. They are so special, and remind us always of how blessed we truly are, even when life gets tough.

Newsy Stuff

Book Stuff: We’re still waiting publisher news on Wild Wings of Danger, and I will announce to all when it’s available. In the meanwhile, NaNoWriMo starts today, and I’ll be starting the first draft of Book Four in the Junior Handler Mystery Series some time later this afternoon. I’d planned to get up and write first thing this morning, but life sort of sidelined me!

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Creature Thoughts, October 2011

Gayze — Sat, 08 Oct 2011 16:33:38 +0000

Creature Thoughts

Keeping in touch with the animals…
…and the people who love them

October 2011

Our Own Missie

The Halloween Cat (Or Dog, For That Matter)

Black cats. There are so many stories around about how black cats vanish during the Halloween season. Some of those stories are myth and anecdote, of course, but there is a definite thread of real caution that runs through them. A strong enough thread, in fact, that some shelters will put a hold on black cat adoptions during the month of October. While it’s growing more rare that shelters and rescue groups do this, there are real reasons to be cautious around the Halloween season, regardless of what color your pet may be.

Halloween, simply due to the fact that many areas still celebrate with the Trick or Treat tradition, can be stressful for pets. While dogs who are very well socialized and like to play dress-up are often seen out with the kids in costume, pet owners should be aware that these dogs are the exception rather than the rule. Unless your pet is used to such human silliness and likes to encourage it, it may be most wise to keep the dog at home, tucked into a safe and quiet room, while you’re out celebrating with the kids. Watch your pet for signs of stress (eye whites showing, lip-licking, head held low in a defensive stance, back held stiff, lips pulled back in a “worry grimace") and if he’s letting you know he’s not comfortable in that Superman costume, please put his needs first. The last thing we want to see is a little pirate or vampire get nipped because he reaches out to pet a frightened dog.

If you have little ones ringing your bell all evening long, while it might be fun to see the pets’ reaction to the ghouls, witches and zombies at the door, it’s much better for the pets if they are sequestered safely in a bedroom away from the confusion. Not only does it lower their stress levels, it makes sure Fido and Fluffy can’t accidentally zip out that front door when it’s opened to stuff candy into trick or treat bags.

Although many of the "black cat stolen for Satanic ritual" stories are actually myth and urban legend, Halloween is in fact a time that mischief can reign. During this time of year, it’s much safer if you don’t leave your pets outside unattended. Well, supervised outdoor time is safer any time of the year, of course, but particularly during holiday seasons when people can sometimes get a bit carried away with celebrations. Consider altering routines slightly to be sure the dog or cat are in with you, or you are out with them, where you can just keep an extra careful eye on things.

And then there’s the candy. I hope I don’t have to tell anyone that chocolate is toxic to dogs and cats. Actually, many treats and candies can be dangerous. With some it’s the chocolate, while others contain dangers such as artificial sweeteners. Any candy, in fact, no matter how innocuous, usually comes in a wrapper that can cause serious internal damage to a pet when ingested. Keep all treats well out of reach of the critters just to be on the safe side.

If you are into a tradition of hosting Halloween parties, whether for the little cute kids or the big not-so-cute ones, be very sure that party snacks, drinks (especially of the alcoholic variety), and other items are kept securely away from the pets. Caution guests as to what room the pets are tucked away in, and be sure the animals stay in those safe zones. A little forethought can prevent a world of mishaps.

Halloween is a delightful holiday for young and old alike. For most of my life it was my favorite, in fact. With a little bit of planning and additional caution, it can also be a fun and safe time for our pets.

Newsy Stuff

I’m Sorry Stuff: First, please accept my apologies for this late edition of the October Creature Thoughts. As many of you know, my old nemesis (pyoderma gangrenosum) has raised it’s ugly head (or plagued my ugly leg?) again. Life’s once again been a matter of adjusting my days so that I can live it from a "predominantly horizontal" state. The good news is that I’m back under my wonderful doctor’s care, as well as not so wonderful prednisone’s effects. Though I despise the stuff for its bad points, I have to confess that it’s the only thing that will knock the p.g. back so I can start healing, and it’s working. (Yay.)

Book Stuff: The fun news is that the author’s proof of the second book in my Junior Handlers Mystery Series, Wild Wings of Danger, has arrived, edits done, and the files returned to the publisher. That means that "very soon", Wild Wings will be on the shelves of Amazon, et. al., and available for purchase. I’ll be sure to let everyone know when it’s available! (More Yay.)

Other Stuff: Since the leg has decided that I’m no longer able to be down volunteering my help for flood victims, I’ve returned to offering full services (phone, email and IM) to my clients "as normal". I look forward to talking with you and your pets soon!

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The Leg And I Are Home

Gayze — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 00:27:40 +0000

The visit with Dr Resnick went well. He’s taking a conservative approach, and is starting me back on prednisone, at 30-mg/day to begin. He’ll be monitoring things carefully, and I’ll be in touch with my PCP tomorrow for things like monitoring blood glucose, etc.

It’s definitely the pyoderma gangrenosum again, so at least we know what direction we’re going in.

I am, therefore, available for sessions as normal, for those who had written to ask what the future might hold in that regard.

Thanks to all who’ve written with concern. Just going another round with the same old *&#!, I guess.

To Keep You Posted….

Gayze — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 16:54:41 +0000

Hi, friends.

If you follow my Facebook or Twitter updates, you’re very likely already aware that my leg has “bloomed” badly again, and I’m therefore facing a health situation different from what I went through in 2008 only in that now we know what we’re dealing with. Or at least we think we know.

I have an emergency appointment with my wonderful Dr. Resnick, who saved the leg three years ago, tomorrow afternoon. I have no idea what the next step will be. None of the possible options are going to be fun, as the leg is very severe. I won’t gross you out with the details here, but clicking “Pyoderma Gangrenosum” on the right side link menu will allow those who wish to see the latest chapter of this horror story to view the updates (with photos). And trust me, I don’t blame you in the least if you’d rather not. I’d rather not, too…but the fact that the thing’s attached to my body kind of negates that option, eh?

I’ll try to keep people posted. If you follow me on Twitter or Facebook, you’ll already be receiving updates. (Have already figured out how to do that on my new phone). I know there is also a WordPress app, so I may try installing that so I can post to the blog as well. “Just in case”, you know.

And of course the best hope is that these alternative contact options will be a moot point, and I’ll be right here at home and at work as always.

Keep the good thoughts coming. And hug all of those critters for me!

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Creature Thoughts September 2011

Gayze — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 13:22:29 +0000

Creature Thoughts

Keeping in touch with the animals…
…and the people who love them

September 2011

Beautiful Schoharie Valley

The Aftermath

As you all know, our lovely Schoharie Valley was decimated by the floodwaters caused by Tropical Storm Irene. Current news, though I have not confirmed it (it’s from a reliable source, though), is that over 30% of homes and businesses in my own village of Middleburgh will have to be condemned. The number in the village of Schoharie is 60%. Those that will be able to be reinhabited or reopened will be recovering for a very long time before that happens.

Many friends all over the world are asking "how can we help?" I have been posting assistance information and addresses on Facebook and Twitter, but I thought I would take this opportunity to share them all in one place on my blog and in my newsletter. If you feel moved to send a donation, you have the undying gratitude of the good people of Schoharie County.

First, for those who asked if there was coverage of the damage:

Times Union Article and Photo Show

Ways You Can Help

Middleburgh Central Schools took a great deal of damage from the flood. Monetary donations may be made to the MCS Disaster Fund, PO Box 606, Middleburgh, NY 12122.

Help for flood victims: Schoharie County Community Action Program, which has an office in the Burger King plaza in Cobleskill, is taking donations.checks can be mailed to:
SCCAP
795 E. Main Street, Suite 5
Cobleskill, N.Y.12043
MEMO: FLOOD VICTIMS
Call (518) 234-2568 for more information.

Native American Community Spiritualist Chapel, corner of Wells & Main, Middleburgh, is operating a give-away. Food, baby goods, pet items, cleaning/building supplies, clothing and more free for the flood victims. Donations needed (except for clothing, they have more than enough) as well. Care packages or donations can be sent:
Memo to: NACSC Flood Victim Aid
checks made out to: Rev. Margaret Meunier
And mailed to me for hand-delivery
Gayle Nastasi
473 Gridley Rd
Middleburgh, NY 12122

IMPORTANT: I will be, at least part of the time, down at the NACSC each weekday helping to distribute needs to the flood victims. My "hours of operation", therefore, are going to be "catch me if you can" for a while. Please be patient as you wait for a session, and please consider email as the first preference, as it will be much easier to schedule everyone in that way.

ALSO: The most up-to-date way to keep track of where I am, when I’ll be out, and whether I’m going to be answering email in a timely manner is to follow me on Twitter and Facebook. Those, I can post to from my cellphone even while out, and I’m attempting to post a status update at least each morning. Links to both are in this issue. My personal Facebook page gets updated more readily/easily than the Gazehound’s page, so you may want to peek in at both if Facebook is easier for you than Twitter.

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Quick Update from Gayle (Aug 2011)

Gayze — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 15:44:56 +0000

Quick Update from Gayle

Autumn Changes
The school year is starting on Monday the 29th of August. This means that once again I’ll be in and out several times a day, and my hours for sessions will be harder to pin down. Please do try to contact me to schedule a consultation at least a couple days in advance so I can make sure we can find a good time to talk with your animals. In addition, email sessions will be much easier to schedule while I’m traveling back and forth to the college in “mom’s taxi mode”.

A Better Way To Keep In Touch
In addition, I am very probably, starting in September, going to be sending out a mid-month update in order to keep everyone in better touch with what is going on. This will simply be an email which contains links to what has been posted on my blog through the month. It will be sent out in addition to my monthly newsletter and, of course, will be free as well. Feel free to read, click, or delete as the spirit leads.

I hope the approaching fall finds everyone well and all of your animal friends in good health and great spirits.

–Gayle