I’m sure most people, even those who purchase gifts for their pets during the holidays, probably don’t consider the animals as actually understanding Christmas. Oh, sure, they recognize the changes, notice and even remember things like decorations and trees. Some may even feel the animals remember that there is going to be a stocking in the lineup with dog or cat treats and toys in it. How much, though, do the pets really understand? How much do they “get” about this strange annual tradition their family celebrates? [Click title to read post ...]
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Now, I don’t totally dislike the snow. Don’t misunderstand me. A new snow is so beautiful, peaceful, pristine. The fact that this one fell on October 27th, and I had to drive to Cobleskill to get my son to his evening college class in it, though, wasn’t the most peaceful or beautiful moment. [Click title to read post ...] Jonathan Livingston Seagull, by Richard Bach. Anyone who thinks this is just a book about a seagull needs to read it again. And again. And again. [Click title to read post ...] Finding that inner balance when everything around you seems to be spinning at lightspeed … that, to me, is equanimity. I find it interesting that this is the current theme. I don’t believe in coincidence, so it’s not really surprising, that I just happen to be reading a very interesting book right now. Zero Limits, by Joe Vitale and Dr. Ihaleakala Hew Len, has been on my Nookbook wishlist on Barnes and Noble for some time now, and I was recently inspired to finally download it and read it. [Click title to read post ...] Firenze, the llama with whom I spoke at length in a previous post, has been giving evidence of remembering our conversation, as well as the friendship we formed while talking. [Click title to read post ...] When I heard that the theme for the month of February was going to be “Warmth”, my first thought was “WTF”? (Which, of course, stands for “Warmth? Through February?”) [Click title to read post ...] Every month I do two very regular things in the “blog world”. I put out my monthly Creature Thoughts newsletter, and I write a post to participate in the RAOKA (Random Acts of Kick Arse) movement. This past month, the theme for RAOKA was “New Beginnings”, chosen by Zeenat of Positive Provocations. This month, also, I have been completely wrapped up in the rescue of 100 llamas from the Montana Large Animal Sanctuary, which shut down and abandoned the animals to the elements. [Click title to read post ...] For many years now, my greatest personal desire has been to achieve simple independence. That statement will mean something different to everyone who reads it, I’m sure. For me, however, it’s more the “simple” than the “independence” that rings through my soul. [Click title to read post ...] Here atop the hill, surrounded by snow, the birds outside argue over the good stuff in the feeders, and the birds inside over the good stuff in their dishes. The hound is asleep on the sofa, the kitty asleep in her favorite human’s bed. Life has changed, but Season to Season it still remains the same. The sun returns faithfully, the tree gleams with color and light, and our family wishes you and yours A Joyous Holiday Season [Click title to read post ...] I believe in Santa Claus. No, really. “A Sense of Wonder” is something that all children are born with. Everything to a child is magical. They look at the world with eyes filled with curiosity and, if allowed to thrive in a safe and secure environment, very little fear. [Click title to read post ...] |
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