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Mailing Address: 9536 SW 93rd Loop, Ocala, FL 34481 - Online Only | 707-301-0252
This is the most personal newsletter I have written since I began sending them. It comes from a place of deep love and deep grief.
Last month my dear cat Max died in my arms at the age of fifteen … Read more
“Death is the wish of some, the relief of many, and the end of all.”
Seneca the Younger
Death with dignity. Few people would argue with the idea that when the end of life comes, they would want it to … Read more
Coping With Pet Loss, Grief, and Healing After the Death of a Pet
“Until one has loved an animal, a part of one’s soul remains unawakened.”
Anatole France
The Deep Emotional Bond Between Humans and PetsAnimals enter our lives … Read more
The recent mass shootings in Gilroy, El Paso and Dayton have left 33 dead. Sadly, that is a small fraction of the 36,000 Americans killed by firearms every year. These thousands of victims leave many more survivors who must deal … Read more
The first sound a healthy baby makes is crying. It lets the delivery team and parents know that the newborn is vitally alive. Crying exercises the lungs. It is a celebration of life and something to be treasured.
What are … Read more
Life changes occur at every age, but the transitions that happen when one is in their 50s and beyond seem to come at a more rapid pace. These include children who leave for college, begin careers, move out of the … Read more
The heart holds memories, and we can relive them at our whim. There are times when we avoid turning back the pages when what we recall brings up images of people we will never see again in this lifetime. There … Read more
Imagine opening a time capsule in the year 3020 and reading about a world changing event that occurred 1000 years earlier. It contains a roll of toilet paper, a mask, a container of hand sanitizer, gloves, photos of people who … Read more
The Covid-19 pandemic is a challenge to many peoples’ emotional well-being. Recent studies indicate a rise in fear, anxiety and depression during the lockdown. It stands to reason that the threat of serious illness along with the loss of economic … Read more
All of us understand that the death of a close relative — spouse, parent or child — requires a prolonged period of grieving for the survivor’s healing and adjustment. But what about the passing of a close friend? Generally we … Read more