Entries Tagged 'The Way of Animals' ↓

Finding Our Space in Time
I’m watching ‘The Bridges of Madison County’ for the second or third time. The timelessness of the film brings thoughts of my mother and our life together.
As I watch the film, I’m hoping my mother and dad had laughter…strong and loud; just as Robert and Francisca did during […]

I do have a positive attitude most of the time… and to help it along, my day job demands it.

My greatest fear when hiking with Pieper or any K-9 off lead is that they may eat something that will harm them. Luckily most of my hikes are in the woods and there are less lethal things to get into. However, K-9s always have there noses to the ground searching for something to eat. That’s […]

It’s winter and in Colorado we’re having a dry spell. Moisture evaporates fast. I’m so grateful for indoor plumbing…turning on the faucet and having clear, clean and cool water fill a glass is wonderful! When I fill my glass, I’ve made a habit of checking my furry friend’s water dish.
Animals can loose all […]

Polar Bears are the earth’s barometer. They live in desolate areas: you would think human beings couldn’t reach them in such far away places. Not so. When I read that these incredible creatures are turning to cannibalism; my heart takes a plunge into the abyss! Their hunting territory is melting away. The Polar Bear […]

Good Physical and Mental Exercise is essential for a Happy canine. Our canines live in our world under restraints most of the time. Many humans put their furry friend in a fence and think that’s all they need. I have a friend who tells me that her next door neighbor puts the dogs out […]

Okay, I made a commitment to write a post every Sunday. I’ve been thinking all week about what I want to say. There are so many choices. I’m so glad you found your way to this spot in the universe. Thanks for dropping in.
What Are The Choices?

It’s Sunday morning and every time I’ve tried to […]

Every time I go to buy treats for Pieper my eyes roll when I look at the price! At Wag N Wash, a wonderful Doggie Bakery, Healthy Food and Dog Wash; their treats are over eight dollars a pound.
Treats are so easy to make. The quality of the ingredients are up to you; well your […]

I’ve been present at the time of a family member’s death at least three times. Recently, while watching a television program, I watched a baby being born; the miracle of life, even from this distance, is astounding! I don’t think I’ve watched anyone being born for a long time. I can remember one of […]

Recently, my friend went to a two week 50th wedding anniversary celebration for her parents. It’s a huge celebration; her parents are re-marrying and as an ordained minister, my friend is performing the ceremony; creating a short film and presiding over the event. She’s been in an organizing frenzy for the past month or so. […]

My good friend recently said her canine companion had a coughing and breathing problem. She asked if I could do some research to help find relief. We believe it is an allergy problem and her veterinarian has not been able to diagnose what is causing the problem. Veterinarians do not always think to look […]

The more I read about pet food, the more I learn about human food; which in turn brings me to the power and politics behind what is going on in our world. Sounds a little far fetched I know, but if you read, ‘Pet Food: A Dark and Dangerous Business’ and follow the ‘rendering plant’ […]

Coming Fall
Fall has a way of sneaking up. I’m always surprised as I walk through woods and see a sprinkle of orange and yellow dotting the path. It’s September and the woods have a different feeling and smell. There is a coolness in the air that I know will grow. This cooler weather brings […]

Guest author Tara Rupani, www.hobostripper.com -
For hundreds of years people have treated themselves, and their animals, with the wild plants growing around them. Today we have other options: doctors and veterinarians can run sophisticated tests on blood, kidneys, even your brain. If your dog coughs, vomits, or limps, your veterinarian can […]

Last week I attempted to do an update with regard to the Pet Food Recall and got side tracked: Pet Food Recall: Trail of Tears, which gives a heart wrenching account of the loss of my Golden Retriever, Annie Oakley.
 
This week, I’m taking a long look into centuries of food industry practices. Practices which […]