Drive to Make a Difference in the World

What’s your favorite thing about yourself? I would say my favorite thing about myself is my drive to make a positive difference in the world. We retired to Spain almost eight years ago from Chicago. Since then I have written and published five books and rescued four kittens, three birds and two dogs. I am … Continue reading Drive to Make a Difference in the World →

Acupuncture Helps Pets Heal

Rua getting his accupuncture treatment at the vet Did you know that acupuncture can help animals heal from traumatic injuries? I didn't know this until our ginger cat Rua was hit by a vehicle outside our house in November. We had adopted him in 2016 from a shelter in Ireland when he was one year … Continue reading Acupuncture Helps Pets Heal →

Horse Care Rescue Centre

There is a wonderful rescue centre near us in Spain that cares for about 115 horses, donkeys and mules. It is called Easy Horse Care Rescue Centre and it's run by a British couple named Sue and Rod Weeding who came to Spain to retire! I guess they will have to hold off on their … Continue reading Horse Care Rescue Centre →

Living Life in the Face of Great Suffering

Words of wisdom from the Dalai Lama hanging in our living room Once you have lived around six or seven decades, you might find yourself at a crossroads where you wonder whether you want to continue on. By this time, you will probably have already experienced much suffering: One or both of your parents may … Continue reading Living Life in the Face of Great Suffering →

Loving My Cat and Dog

What is good about having a pet? Rua and Tess sitting on my bed Just about everything is good about having a pet. They can bring us so much joy. Their love is unconditional and their needs are minimal. There are no misunderstandings or arguments with pets. They are undemanding life companions. They are so … Continue reading Loving My Cat and Dog →

Walking to Watch the World

What is your favorite form of physical exercise? Mom and baby ducks swimming in nearby canal I really love yoga and swimming as both activities use your whole body and can be quite relaxing. However, my favorite form of exercise has to be walking because this is when you can truly engage with your surroundings. … Continue reading Walking to Watch the World →

Dusk Rendezvous

Crunching down on leaves and acorns Walking in the woods nearby A sparrow sings From the branches of an oak tree As I wander past Over the creaky wooden bridge The creek it covered is gone now Too little rain to sustain it Two squirrels chase each other Up a tree, with only their bushy … Continue reading Dusk Rendezvous →

Excitable Dogs, Mellow Cats

Tess, our rescue dog, and Rua, our rescue cat Dogs are enthusiastic greeters Tails waging a mile a minute So happy to see you Jumping up Whining for attention Cats appear indifferent But when mine comes quietly To sleep by me at night He purrs with all his might When I reach out to touch … Continue reading Excitable Dogs, Mellow Cats →