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October 24, 2022
Is Having Three Dogs Better Than Two or One?
I’m often asked if there are benefits to having multiple dogs. I’d have to say it depends on the number of multiples you’re considering. For instance, is having two dogs … Read more
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October 21, 2022
What I Really Think About Having 2 Dogs vs 3 Dogs
Q: From the Mailbag: Natasha asks, I currently have two male dogs (a Labrador 5 yrs and a Yorkshire Terrier 2 yrs) and they both get along great. I’ve always wanted a Rottweiler. Do you think it would be a bad idea getting a 3rd dog? What sex would you say would be better? Thanks.
A: Natasha, having had one dog, two dogs, three dogs, and four dogs at various times, my favorite number is two. Adding a third
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October 13, 2022
New Kids on the Block
It’s a beautiful day in the neighborhood! We’ve got two new birds that seem to have taken up permanent residence.
The bald eagle flew right over my head to make itself known. I’ve seen it a few times now. They’re not that common around here, so it’s exciting to get to see.
The turkey… The poor turkey has actually been booted out of its flock. Since it’s mating season and the dominant male doesn’t want any competition, he’s been ostracized. … Read more
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October 12, 2022
Spiritual Unified Theory of Everything
Q: Is there a spiritual unified theory of everything?
The challenge with the question you are trying to resolve is that there is no language to adequately explain beyond what can visually be understood.
There is no representation that can work because all representations are bounded. You are looking for a theory of everything that explains your enlightenment experience in a way that lines it up with your waking experience.
You wish to understand what weaves it all together. What … Read more
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October 6, 2022
I Used to Be Normal…
…Two dogs ago.
When I saw that tagline on somebody else’s FB page, I laughed and thought, yep, that was me. I used to be normal. Before I started adding more dogs and a cat to our animal family. My life used to be sane, back then.
But life often has other plans for me. You can read about those plans here and here.
You see, because as I have often written about, two dogs are the perfect number… Read more
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October 3, 2022
5-Minute Guided Breath Meditation
This is a beginning introduction on how to follow your breath in meditation.
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September 24, 2022
What Are Key Elements of a Spiritual Practice?
This is a very large subject, but as Meditation is often pointed out as a key element of any spiritual practice, let’s start there. Various meditations are used for various practices and outcomes. And, there can be levels to these meditations. But, as with all spiritual practices that move us toward oneness/awareness, the truth is that any meditation practiced diligently can get the job done.
But even within some spiritual practices, hierarchy has been created. When you reach a certain … Read more
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September 23, 2022
End of One Season is Just the Beginning of Another
I never get tired of the rhythm of the seasons.
As a gardener/forager, just as one season ends, there’s always the next rolling in right behind.
While my garden might be seeing its last days, it’s time to make the concord grape jam. And nearly time to plant my garlic. And then to pick the pumpkins and squash. And so on and so on. Even in winter, there’s maple sugaring.
There is always something to look forward to.
And, yes, … Read more
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August 25, 2022
Is the Universe Trying to Tell Me Something?
A big box from Amazon addressed to me showed up today. This deluxe dog bed was inside.
I did not order it.
Amazon has no record of sending it.
No one I know thinks it’s a good idea for me to get another dog so soon. And so no one I can think of who might have sent it, admits to it.
A sign from the universe that somewhere there’s a dog being that wants to come share its life … Read more
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August 19, 2022
My New Dog
Meet Bob. My new dog.
He’s a pound puppy. Well, actually a pound old man; he’s around 8 years old. And he’s sweet as can be.
I know I said I was going to wait at least a year but…
Well…
I sort of am still waiting.
Bob is a dear friend’s dog that we’re dog-sitting for. Her usual standby wasn’t available and she had a terrible experience trying someone on Rover.com. (Not all Rover experiences turn out poorly. You … Read more
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