Guest Blog Post: “Empathy – with Mindfulness: Part 1,” in Pete J. Probe’s exact words

photo of cat curled up on a bench

Cats as mindfulness and thereby empathy teachers? Yes! says fellow blogger Pete J. Probe...

Guest Blog Post: “Canine Car Wash,” in Nick’s exact words

Chocolate Labrador dog walking with a watering can in his mouth

Most things are more fun if done with a dog, fellow blogger Nick and I agree. I say all the better if there's some Labrador mixed in! Here's Nick's account of one such occassion... I have a confession to make. I use a ‘legal high’ and I am addicted. His name is Dudley and he’s a chocolate… Continue reading Guest Blog Post: “Canine Car Wash,” in Nick’s exact words

Now We Are 3 (only)

black labrador mix head and shoulders photo

This morning I stayed in bed till late. I was awake, but I didn’t want to get up to a house without Pierre in it. Yesterday I had to put my dog down. Such a gentle euphemism for murder. To put one to sleep. My dear, dear dog-man trusted me, yet I tricked him. First… Continue reading Now We Are 3 (only)

Happy International Women’s Day by da-AL

Sister Rosetta Tharpe

Why isn't this celebrated more in the U.S., the way it is in other countries?! Here I offer a tribute to Sister Rosetta Tharpe, an amazing lesbian woman of color who influenced even Chuck Berry. First a brilliant performance... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3NFywQdeKSo Now more about her... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FKK_EQ4pj9A&feature=youtu.be Which woman has influenced you most for the good?

5 Tips for Greeting a Strange Dog by Willie Mays

Photo of furry white dog licking an ice cream cone

Love dogs but not getting bitten? Willie Mays blogs about cats and dogs. Here are her tips for meeting a brand new dog... As we all know that dogs are one of the most loved animals around the world. Like who doesn’t like dogs? When we see a dog, our very first instinct is to approach… Continue reading 5 Tips for Greeting a Strange Dog by Willie Mays