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Dec 21, 20142 min read

5 pet safety tips for the holidays

Dear friends, I just adore how you treat your animals not like pets, but as genuine family members. That’s why I’m sharing the following...

Dec 18, 20142 min read

Raw pet food: yea or nay?

How do you feel about raw food for your dog or cat? Before I became a raw pet food believer, I was a little unsure. You hear so many...

Dec 16, 20143 min read

Live sustainably, protect habitats

I was stunned recently to hear the following statistic: In order to survive, the United States will need 5.3 planet Earths if we continue...

Dec 14, 20142 min read

Can a daily green smoothie transform your life?

For me, the answer is a resounding yes! While going through radiation treatments a year ago for my second bout of cancer, I decided to...

Dec 11, 20142 min read

This surprising animal is now endangered

Hello, Friday. I can’t believe the holidays are almost here. I’ll be spending the weekend finishing up some shopping and trying out a new...

Dec 9, 20142 min read

Top 10 essentials for your carry-on bag

Dear friends, are you traveling anywhere fun this holiday season? While I’m staying close to home this month, I will be flying to Florida...

Dec 7, 20141 min read

Time crunched? Try these mini meditations

It’s the most wonderful time of the year … and also the busiest. Thanks to nonstop holiday planning and prepping, along with the...

Dec 4, 20142 min read

Can meditation boost your career?

Friends, what are you up to this weekend? I am excited to be teaching a Reiki III class at Brighthaven over the next three days. As I...

Dec 2, 20142 min read

A delicious (and easy!) quiche for veggie lovers

When my sister Kathleen and her daughter, Indigo, came out for a recent visit, I couldn’t wait to surprise her with my ultimate quiche....

Nov 30, 20143 min read

Life lessons from my horse whisperer

Many of you know me as a horse person. It’s true—my favorite days are often those spent at the barn or in the dressage ring, caring for...

Nov 27, 20142 min read

Holiday traditions (the vegetarian kind)

I became a vegetarian in 1987. That was … 28 years ago, woah! It was my freshman year at Berkeley, and I attended the Berkeley Animal...

Nov 25, 20141 min read

5 ways to give back this Thanksgiving

First, dear friends, I want to wish you all a happy and healthy Thanksgiving. Are you staying close to home this year or traveling? I...

Nov 23, 20143 min read

On kindness

“Kindness keeps the world afloat.” – Orly Wahba, founder of Life Vest Inside I find that quote so inspiring. At times, the world feels as...