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Tag Archives: toy dogs
Role Play
She sits in the chair Watching Minnie Mouse and Buzz Lightyear Dance about outside…. “Oh please, “ She cajoles, “oh please…” “Can I go out to play too?” “I could be Mickey, or Bo Peep… But please, I wanna play … Continue reading
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Tagged Disney, Elizabeth Teal., little white dog, Liz Teal, love, pjs, play, poetry, role play, sumi-e, toddlers, toy dogs
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Welcome bows
The tallest boy With the littlest dog Came home today Only for a visit Some laundry A spot of lunch And we all bowed in gratitude.
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Tagged chihuahua mix, empty nests, gratitude, mothering, papillion mix, play bows, Thanksgiving, toy dogs
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Big new bed
The bed was too big And the pup was sooo small And the other dogs were no where at all! A small howl was howled And a squeak of a bark, When from down the hall Another barked barked And … Continue reading
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Tagged alone, animal assisted chaplaincy, art, blessings, comfort, community, Elizabeth Teal., hotels, interfaith, interspirituality, Liz Teal, love, motels, spirituality, sumi-e, toy dogs
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Welcome
The littlest of us came home for the holidays, Singing Her special songs of Love Go home (if not in body, I your heart) Give thanks. No matter how small, Give thanks for it all.
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Tagged art, art journaling, grateful, gratitude, home for the holidays, ink brush painting, love, nature, poetry, spirituality, sumi-e, thankful, Thanksgiving, toy dogs
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Sisters
Sisters need not have the same fathers and mothers… They simply must play in the same puddles, Dance in the rain, And lick the tears from your cheeks.
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Tagged animal assisted chaplaincy, animals, art, blessings, border collie, eco-chaplaincy, eco-ministry, eco-mysticism, eco-spirituality, Elizabeth Teal., ink brush painting, interfaith, interspecies spirituality, interspirituality, Liz Teal, love, meditation, multiple dog home, mysticism, nature, poetry, sisters, sorrows, spirituality, sumi-e, terrier mix, toy dogs
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Stormy
Texted messages from tax dollars at work Ping and ring As winds rose up And the skies began to weep. Noses were counted… But where was the littlest? . Safe and sound And close to the ground Hiding in the … Continue reading
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Tagged art studio, Elizabeth Teal., fear, hiding, ink brush painting, Liz Teal, Pim, poetry, salvation, spirituality, storms, sumi-e, toy dogs
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Socialize
The little White Dog with a bow in Her hair, Went into the store without any care, She navigated the smells and the carts that went squeak And all the people who thought She was neat!
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Tagged adopted, dog in store, dog training, Elizabeth Teal., ink brush painting, Liz Teal, mixed breeds, poem, poetry, shopping, socialization, socializing, success, sumi-e, toy dogs
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Plumes and Poms
A silky white plume Waved like a banner Followed by a fluffy white pompom That Pounced and bounced Through the field of green. There are possibilities we can’t see, Follow them!
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Tagged animal assisted chaplaincy, animals, art, blessings, dogs, eco-chaplaincy, eco-ministry, eco-mysticism, eco-spirituality, Elizabeth Teal., faith, ink brush painting, interfaith, interspecies spirituality, interspirituality, little white dog, Liz Teal, love, meadow, meditation, mysticism, nature, papillon, poetry, spirituality, sumi-e, toy dogs, trust
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Tutorial
Wisdom is only useful When shared. But wisdom is only wisdom When listened to. And wisdom is only wise When used. .
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Tagged animal assisted chaplaincy, art, blessings, eco-chaplaincy, eco-ministry, eco-mysticism, eco-spirituality, Elizabeth Teal., ink brush painting, interspecies spirituality, interspirituality, Liz Teal, love, meditation, mixed breed, mysticism, poetry, spirituality, standard poodle, sumi-e, terrier, toy dogs, wisdom
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Sight
He has but one eye, But it is big enough to see The whole world With love. Buddhas are like that.
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Tagged animal assisted chaplaincy, animal assisted therapy, art, blessings, blind eye, brush painting, classroom dog, daily practice, dog, Elizabeth Teal., faith, gratitude, ink brush meditation, ink brush painting, interspirituality, Liz Teal, lost eye, love, meditation, nature, painting, pet therapy, poem, poetry, pug, pug mix, seeing, sight, spiritual direction, spirituality, sumi-e, theology, toy dogs, wisdom
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