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 →

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 →

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 →

A Life of Abundance

List 30 things that make you happy. Not necessarily in order of importance. 1. Our sons 2. My husband 3. My sisters and brother 4. The good memories I have of my parents 5. Listening to music 6. Our cat and dog 7. My friends 8. Living in Spain 9. Remembering all the places I … Continue reading A Life of Abundance →

Life Lessons: Guidance for All Ages

I am publishing a second book on Amazon on July 5th titled Life Lessons: Guidance for All Ages. This is an anthology of 35 true stories from 12 native English-speaking authors sharing experiences that happened to them and concluding with what each author learned. Each touching story begins with a quote related to the subject, … Continue reading Life Lessons: Guidance for All Ages →

Lesson 13: Connect with Animals to find Joy

“Petting, scratching, and cuddling a dog could be as soothing to the mind and heart as deep meditation and almost as good for the soul as prayer.” – Dean Koontz, American author I was lucky to be brought up in a home with a dog. Our first dog was Dixie. She was a pure-bred collie … Continue reading Lesson 13: Connect with Animals to find Joy →