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Happiness Runs Its Course!

Did you know that the most popular courses in the history of both Harvard University and Yale University...
Four pictures of pets, cats, dogs, hamster, bird, lizard. With quote: The love for all living creatures is the most noble attribute of man.

Is It Time For A New Family Member?

In this blog series on pet loss, we have dealt with the reality of what our pets mean...
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When to Let Go of An Ailing Pet

Years ago, I told a friend that I was considering euthanizing my cat. Saphy, my beautiful white cat...
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When A Senior Loses A Pet

Research tells us that for many seniors having a pet companion can provide a source of love and...
Little boy with a yellow lab. Words read: Happiness is a warm puppy! ~ Charles Schultz

Helping A Child Understand When A Pet Dies

We can’t underestimate the impact that losing a pet has on a family, especially on a child who...
Woman with a cat - reads: Having a pet is a risk, you always have the grief ahead, but that's the flip side of love.

Losing a Pet – The Grief is Real

At some time point in time most of us have welcomed a pet into our lives. Whether it...
Field of daffodils and blue sky - Reads: I Wandered Lonely As A Cloud, by William Wordsworth

Poetry and Spring – A Perfect Match

Something about spring simply lifts the spirit. Although these past few days have been cold and cloudy, mixed...
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Celebrating Women in Business

March being Women’s History Month is not nearly enough recognition for the role that women play in the...
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Proud to Be A Woman Owned Business

“I’ve come to believe that each of us has a personal calling that’s as unique as a fingerprint...
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Taking on the Blues

Most likely at some point in your life you have had the blues. It’s the feeling that things...
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Rainy Days and Mondays…

 For me, a week full of rain always brings to mind that iconic Carpenter’s song Rainy Days and...
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Mary Oliver – A Poet Who May Help Lead Us Through Grief

Mary Oliver is one of the best loved and well-known American poets. She passed away at the age...