I’m one of those annoying people who would be happy if the holiday season lasted all year long. For me, Halloween starts off a two month long stretch of crocheting, knitting, shopping, and (at least in my heart) celebrating.
Creature Thoughts August 2021: The Tiny Enemy
When I was a child, growing up in northern Westchester County, we would romp through the woods, lay in the high grasses, roll down the hills, and wander through the brush all day long, and never see a single tick. Today, you can barely walk from the house to the mailbox without finding one or two clinging to your clothing. Searching the dogs after every walk has become a routine that everyone performs by habit now. It’s a routine, of course, which is pretty much fruitless, as a Black-legged Tick nymph is so small it’s almost impossible to spot on a dog … or a human.
Updated Unavailable Times Page
I’ve updated the Unavailable Times page to reflect recent changes in my availability.
Creature Thoughts June 2021: Pain Detectors
dogs were able to find the virus with a 96% accuracy — far higher than any of the medical tests. It’s been known for some time that dogs can smell diseases such as cancer, and detect blood sugar changes in people with diabetes. But can our pets actually smell pain?
Creature Thoughts, April 2021
Have you had pets who could sense where you were hurting? I’m sure I’m not the only one whose pets have been such a comfort. Please feel free to let me know in the comments on the website, or on Facebook, all about your special animal healers.
Goodnight, My Angel
Today, a greatly loved and amazing hound crossed the Rainbow Bridge, leaving my heart, bleeding, on this side. The open arms of his beloved Lin were waiting for him. Goodnight, My Angel