In the Language of Flowers
As Mimi and I have spent time in the yard we’ve also spent some time in the area I have
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The Cats in My Garden
Years ago, while I was still working in my day job, I also did a fair amount of freelancing in
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A Card Full of Memories
A few days before Stanley gave up his battle, I was trying to organize the kitchen sink, pushing around prescription
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Things I Found in the Woods, Poetry and Memories
Every year the winter opens up to a few days of warm intoxicating sun and mud in January or February,
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Healing Our Hearts
Above, a few of the Each February Deb Chebatoris of Chartiers Custom Pet Cremation hosts Healing Hearts. Unlike Pet Memorial
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Healing Hearts for Pet Lovers February 15
After the rush of the holidays, in the quiet of winter, the grief of a recent loss can return as
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Animal Sympathy Cards
Each time I send out a single or a set of sympathy cards I remember the cat pictured on the
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For Christmas Eve: Solstice Moon
Solstice Moon A satin silent night, A silver path through my window, And silken paws paused to stay On the
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Little Visits
For the days prior to the Feast of All Hallowed, Samhain, the Day of the Dead and other celebrations of
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The Joy of Pets: Adopting Again After Loss
Below is an approximate transcript of my remarks at Pet Memorial Sunday last weekend. I don’t prepare a written speech
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