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About eteal

Reverend Teal is a minister, chaplain, artist and storyteller. She specializes in the human-animal bond and all its healing aspects.

love is a red rubber ball

Posted on June 6, 2012 by eteal

I am the sibling sister of Pooni, born in a hollow tree in the mountains. (God doesn’t make only children and I am grateful.) A belated eulogy. Oh, sausage sister, you were pit – a – full! hounded by perceptions … Continue reading →

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In gratitude for soft grey kittens

Posted on June 5, 2012 by eteal

In gratitude for soft grey kittens, with warm caring mothers,  kind hearted women who save us all.

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I froget

Posted on June 4, 2012 by eteal

I froget, But I am reminded. I am grateful for small green frogs who remind me. We all transform over time.

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Butterfly Birthday

Posted on June 3, 2012 by eteal

  I am grateful for bugs and butterflies. Vines eaten, leaves are fringe – I wonder where the Caterpillar is! Gone, Grown, from the Chrysalis has flown. Oh favorite toy of spaniel dog, hidden in the night,     Today, … Continue reading →

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A Second of Gratitude

Posted on June 3, 2012 by eteal

I am grateful for my Annie                                     who snores so sweetly. I am grateful for my husband who sleeps so lightly, that he wakes up when she stops snoring, and takes her out in the night to pee.

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A month of gratitide, a day late

Posted on June 2, 2012 by eteal

Every day I am grateful to the Grace of my Fellow Beings. This month, as a challenge to myself, I am going to be grateful out-loud!  I may be a day late and a dollar short, but somehow, I know … Continue reading →

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Good, Friday. Happy Passover. But what about today.

Posted on April 8, 2012 by eteal

This season, two holy calenders collide.  I share my life with three elders, (one human and two canine,) two beings of middle age ( one human one feline) and two adolescents, ( One human, one canine).  We bear our crosses … Continue reading →

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Wake Up

Posted on February 25, 2012 by eteal

We have a rooster in our neighborhood. He calls us to wake up. Beloved, I am here.

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Jesus and the Dead Dog

Posted on February 12, 2012 by eteal

Jesus and the Dead Dog A parable. (Don’t worry, Sister, the Labrador, is just acting!) This is an old story told, retold, written and spoken for centuries in the Middle East.  It is a true story, as all parables are, … Continue reading →

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Sabbath lights

Posted on February 10, 2012 by eteal

If you light a light tonight, remember that when the sun goes down, it still shines on your family in other places. If you like a light tonight, remember the light of the candle is no less bright then the … Continue reading →

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