The Dog Days of Summer. As a lover of words, as well as of dogs, I couldn’t help wondering where that phrase originated. It turns out that ancient cultures saw a connection between the hottest days of the summer season and the rising of the star Sirius.
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Creature Thoughts, Aug 2018: Forever, Stars
I know that Stars would want to thank everyone, all her friends and fans, for all of the love that has been sent her way. Some might say a Starling wouldn’t understand enough to feel grateful for such love. But I know, and you know, that Stars would. She would call you all her hamsters, her very favorite word to use about things that made her happy. And you are all my hamsters, too.
Creature Thoughts, January 2018: Our Twilight Pets
Our Twilight Pets Is your older dog pacing, whining, and anxious without reason? Has your senior cat become restless at night, crying and calling out? Has your old pet’s appetite changed lately: either always hungry or refusing favorite foods? Does she spend more time sleeping or isolating herself from her family, and is no longer…
Creature Thoughts, August 2016
They love us regardless of who we are. They love us even though we are far from perfect. They hold no expectations, they make no judgments. They are an island of unconditional love in a hostile sea.
Or perhaps it’s not so much that they love us despite ourselves. Perhaps they simply have more faith in our hearts’ potential than we do.
Creature Thoughts, July 2016
This month, I’d like to share an excerpt from Through Their Eyes: The Nature of the Beast
I first encountered the word anthropocentrism when I was beginning to seriously study animal communication.
Creature Thoughts, June 2016
Teach Your Children Forewarning: This issue is not your usual Creature Thoughts fare, and may be disturbing to the sensitive. Look upon your children that they may face the winds, And walk the good road to the Day of Quiet. —segment of a Sioux prayer We have a situation in our area that is…
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