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February 21, 2023
Tonight’s Light Show
Looking at the western sky and wondering what those two bright stars are? They’re actually planets. Venus (bottom) and Jupiter (top) have been moving together throughout February 2023. Tonight and tomorrow night (weather permitting), February 21 and 22, 2023, you’ll be able to see the moon join them later in the night.
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February 15, 2023
5 Sure Signs There’s a Puppy Afoot
1. Shoes put up high off the floor, out of reach of teething creatures.
2. Baby gates everywhere and there is no baby.
3. Dog toys and dog beds strewn about with reckless abandon.
4. Dog treats out on the counter for instant training access.
5. Caught red-handed!
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The Influence of Language
Q: Can you explain the influence language has on our perception of reality as spiritual beings?
When we’re born it’s with total awareness. The full connection to the All–That-Is is still intact. When you look into a newborn’s eyes, you can see the ancientness of the soul. It’s the wisdom of the ages looking back at us. Because that infant is still completely connected.
Then, in order for us to live within the families and cultures into which we’re born, … Read more
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February 1, 2023
Learning from My Mistakes. What I’m Doing Differently with Riley.
I loved my life with my previous animals. All of them were incredible for different reasons. Kiera was my beloved brilliant partner. Graidy was my sentry dog who probably adored me more than any animal I’ve lived with. Finn was the perfect cat (minus furniture scratching) because he was essentially a dog in a cat’s body. And Wink… Wink was the embodiment of joy and love.
But in starting anew, I’ve had a chance to think about what I would … Read more
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January 29, 2023
Is There Progress in Karma?
Most people think of karma as a spiritual principle of cause and effect/punishment and reward. This view holds that the sum of a person’s previous and current actions determines their fate in the future. For example, if someone committed bad deeds in a previous life, they would be punished for those past misdeeds in this life. If you are a good person in this life, you would be rewarded in your next life.
From a non-punitive view, karma is what … Read more
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January 24, 2023
5 Things You Should Not Cut Off Your Dog
Since we’re all adults, I’d like to discuss a few dog parts that have really good reasons why they should never be cut off a dog. Animals come with all the body parts they’re meant to have. If it’s there, it’s there for a reason. Certainly, none of the following should be removed for human vanity reasons.
1. Male Dog Penis Guide Hairs
Some people feel compelled to trim male guide hairs (don’t know what the technical name is for … Read more
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January 22, 2023
Do You Need a Spiritual Teacher to Reach Enlightenment?
Q: There is an ongoing debate as to whether spiritual seekers need teachers to reach enlightenment, or whether they can find the way on their own. What do you think?
I’ll give the short answer first and then go into a more full explanation. The answer is no, you can’t reach enlightenment without a teacher. Absolutely all people who have reached full permanent enlightenment had a teacher of some kind. Whether that teacher was a stranger they met on the … Read more
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January 20, 2023
2023 Rate Your Dog Food: Does Your Brand Get an A or an F?
Updated for 2023:
Is your dog food cutting the mustard?
We all want to make sure our dogs are getting healthy, safe foods. (To keep abreast of the latest pet food recalls, go to PetSitUSA) It can be hard to sift through all the advertising and positioning. Should we go with Dry? Wet? Raw? Freeze-dried? Some combo? Too many options!
I offer the following lists, chart and quiz to help you sort the wheat from the chaff, literally.
The … Read more
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January 18, 2023
What is the Best Gender Combination for 3 Dogs?
I’ve had so many readers ask me over the years what I think is the best gender combination for 3 dogs. Having lived with multiple dogs for more than 30 years, following is what I think based on my experience.
These are pics of the most recent combination of my 3 dogs—two males and a female, all different breeds, and each spaced about 3 years apart in age.
Because I started with a dominant female. I went with two males. … Read more
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January 15, 2023
2 Best Dog Strollers Duke It Out
If you love to walk and have a puppy, or a small, sick, or old dog, you’ll want a dog stroller. The freedom it will give you to get back outside and enjoy some fresh air is not to be underestimated. Depending on your needs, probably one of the two strollers below will work well for you.
Pet Gear NO-Zip Pet Stroller with Dual Entry, Push Button Zipperless Entry, Gel-Filled Tires
When Wink was too old to walk, I got … Read more
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