Dogpaddling Through Life
spirituality
My Dog
Much is changing with our new president making sure he returns us to 1950s America. But there is one who is not affected by it all. My dog. Rumpy still lies at the foot of my bed each night, and at my feet whenever I’m home. Rumpy still walks the perimeter of our yard each … Continue reading
Hey, God: When You’re Done Fixing Sporting Matches, I Could Use Your Help
During times of great stress, we humans tend to rethink our place in the Universe and whether or not there’s truly someone in charge. I’m doing that right now. Is there really a benevolent overlord somewhere up in the sky pulling the strings that make us all dance and waiting for us to fuck up … Continue reading
On Hearing the Dalai Lama Speak in Birmingham
So why would an agnostic such as myself get up at 3 AM on a Sunday morning and drive over 3 hours to listen to a Buddhist teacher and other religious teachers in a theater with poor acoustics and a bad sound system? I dunno, but I did it. And it was an amazing experience. … Continue reading
It’s a Question of Compassion
As an animal welfare blogger, I am often dismayed to read that some who advocate for animals can be quite cruel when it comes to one certain animal- humans. Whenever I write about product testing on animals, someone invariably comments, “Why not do that to prisoners and leave the animals alone?” Each time I read … Continue reading
The Miracle That is Dog
Did you ever stop and think what is this miraculous creature, Dog? Rumpy lives to please me. When I come home from work, he is the happiest living thing in all the world. When I’m angry, he is upset. When I am sad, so is he. Never once has he become frustrated with me and just … Continue reading
DeDe: Don’t Forget to Feed Your Spirit!
Oh Dog! It’s Sunday, and that means it’s time for more beauty tips from me- DeDe! I’m here to help you look and feel your best. This week’s tip: Have some fun! When’s the last time you did something for the sheer pleasure of it? I’m guessing that for some of you, it’s been awhile. … Continue reading
Billions of Spoiled Brats Can’t Be Wrong…. Can They?
A recent news story got me thinking. It seems that some residents of Fairfax County, Virginia, are putting up a fight, complete with well-paid lawyers, against….. the Girl Scouts? Yep. The Girl Scouts want to build a storage building on camp property, and nearby residents claim the building will decrease their property value. *cue crocodile … Continue reading
My Spiritual Teachers
I am walking a path to live a better life. A significant aspect of my journey has been to struggle with anger and with fear. This weekend was one of those times. Whenever I find myself in the middle of those feelings, I have learned to look to Rumpy and DeDe to see how they … Continue reading
Dogs and Spirituality
Kevin Nelson MD is a professor of neurology at the University of Kentucky. He thinks it is possible that dogs and cats may go through near-death experiences and have mystical experiences similar to those experienced by humans. His book is called “The Spiritual Doorway in the Brain: Unlocking the neurology of the God experience.” I … Continue reading
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