Faded background with a woman playing with a dog. Quote talks of the grief of losing a pet

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...
Older woman sitting on a bench next to a large poodle.

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...
Rain on pavement with the words "What I've Got They Used To Call The Blues.."

Rainy Days and Mondays…

 For me, a week full of rain always brings to mind that iconic Carpenter’s song Rainy Days and...
Looking up into a circle of trees.

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...
July - 1

Instead of Looking Forward, Look Backwards

For me, moving from one year to another always brings with it a sense of optimism. I set...
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Ask One Simple Question

In an article earlier this year published in the Well Section of the New York Times, author Jancee...