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Tag Archives: brush painting
anger management
options and captions, pick one: why yes, i can see your upset. no, i am not telling you how to feel, it just seems like you are upset…. how is it MY fault, i’m just sitting here!
Posted in The Now
Tagged anger, black cat, brush painting, caption, cartoon, cat, communication, fighting, humor, multipet, relationships, sumi-e, two cat household
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taking flight
it is awkward that moment before you soar— nevertheless – you have wings – take flight! oh and we made another little movie!
Posted in The Now
Tagged animal assisted chaplaincy, animals, art, bird, blessings, brush painting, calico cat, cats, crane, eco-chaplaincy, eco-ministry, eco-mysticism, eco-spirituality, ink brish, interspecies spirituality, nature, new beginings, poetry, spirituality, sumi-e, video
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pie!
across the field they flew, for they knew, everyone deserves a piece of the pie!
Posted in The Now
Tagged brush painting, chihuahua mix, cute, dogs, equality, illlustration, joy, picnics, poetry, poodle, pumpkin pie, running, spirituality, sumi-e, thanksgiving leftovers
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wrinkles
The ironing board is draped with calico… my eyes are heavy with sleep…. some days are just too full of wrinkles to be profound and deep.
Posted in The Now
Tagged brush painting, calico cat, cat, change of plans, domestic short hair, exhausted, funny poem, humor, iron, ironing board, irony, poetry, spiritual by-pass, spirituality, sumi-e, truth, wrinkles
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Wanting
if i stare at it hard enough, it will be mine! . (but what is it?)
Posted in The Now
Tagged animal assisted chaplaincy, brush painting, cartoon, choice, choosing, dog, dog begging, humor, ideas, ink brush meditiation, mysticism, spiritual humor, sumi-e, tao, wanting, zen
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angels on the ground
If we are watched over by angels, some of them have surely have paws.
Posted in Animal assisted therapy, animal facilitated chaplaincy, God's dog
Tagged angel, angels, blessings, brush painting, canine, collage, dog, dogs, eco-chaplaincy, eco-ministry, eco-mysticism, eco-spirituality, grave stone rubbngs, interspirituality, poetry, sumi-e, wings, working dogs
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bedtime rituals
i like the evening cuddles with comb and brush – there is no rush just a gentle time to take the knots of the day away — grooming is not a chore – it is love and peace and much … Continue reading
Posted in The Now
Tagged bedtime rituals, brush painting, canine poetry, chores, dog, dog grooming, dog humor, dog licks, grooming, humor, ink brush painting, love, peace, poetry, poodles, standard poodles
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Home wanted
there She was, surrounded by kids petting Her, a band playing and kettle corn everywhere – She stood welcoming all – listening with open ears – the once soft petals of flesh and fur cut off by a previous cruel … Continue reading
Posted in The Now
Tagged adopt, adoption fair, american staffordshire bull terrier, animal assisted chaplaincy, blessings, brush painting, dog, ear cropping, eco-chaplaincy, fair, faith, festivals, heart, home, home ear cropping, interspecies spirituality, interspirituality, pit bull, poetry, rescue dogs, sumi-e
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Falling Down
Sometimes when we fall down, we don’t need anyone to run for help… we just need someone to be with us for a while til we can get up again.
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