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“Peace is every step.”— Thích Nhất Hạnh
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What Dogs Know That We Forget Every January (audio)
Thank you for being a paid subscriber and supporting my work. This week I’m sharing a reflection on goals, grace, and what dogs seem to know about being…
Jan 8
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What Dogs Know That We Forget Every January
“The privilege of a lifetime is to become who you truly are.”— Carl Jung
Jan 4
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The Dog at the Center of My Board
“The quieter you become, the more you can hear.” — Ram Dass
Dec 28, 2025
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A Holiday Thank You
The best things in life aren’t things.” — Art Buchwald
Dec 21, 2025
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The Dog at the Center of My Board (audio)
Thank- you for being a paid subscriber and supporting my work. This week I'm sharing a reflection on listening and the quiet ways animals sometimes…
Dec 20, 2025
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Dear Grace
“Until one has loved an animal, a part of one’s soul remains unawakened.”— Anatole France
Dec 14, 2025
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Junkyard Girl Holiday Sneak Peek (audio)
Thanks for being a paid subscriber and supporting my work around the human–animal bond. This week, I’m sharing a five-minute audio excerpt from Junkyard…
Dec 10, 2025
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Junkyard Girl Holiday Sneak Peek
“Nothing ever goes away until it has taught us what we need to know.” — Pema Chödrön
Dec 7, 2025
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On Fabulous Friendships
"Some souls just understand each other upon meeting.” — N.R. Hart
Nov 23, 2025
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What Happens When You Choose Curiosity Over Hurt? (audio)
Thanks for being a paid subscriber and supporting my work exploring the power of the human–animal bond. I hope you enjoy the audio version of this…
Nov 21, 2025
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What Happens When You Choose Curiosity Over Hurt?
“Joy in the universe, and keen curiosity about it all — that has been my religion.” — John Burroughs
Nov 16, 2025
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Big News about Junkyard Girl! (audio)
Thanks for being a paid subscriber and supporting my work exploring the power of the human–animal bond. This week’s audio includes a personal…
Nov 13, 2025
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Big News about Junkyard Girl!
“Owning our story and loving ourselves through that process is the bravest thing that we’ll ever do.” — Brené Brown
Nov 9, 2025
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