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FMM 5 28 2021 Never say Never

May 28, 2021 · by · in Inspirational · Leave a comment

“Pets are humanizing. They remind us we have an obligation and responsibility to preserve and nurture and care for all life.” ~ James Cromwell. When I was around seven years of age, I was allowed to have my first pet.  Actually, it was pets, plural.  It had taken some work to persuade my mother. It […]

FMM 8 14 2020 Staying Alive

August 14, 2020 · by · in Global health and disparities, Inspirational, transcendence · Leave a comment

“Sometimes your joy is the source of your smile, but sometimes your smile can be the source of your joy.” ~ Thich Nhat Hanh.   I wonder when it was that man first saw an animal as a pet, rather than as a work partner, a tool extender.  I remember hearing that it wasn’t until […]

FMM 11 9 18 Who let the dogs out?

November 9, 2018 · by · in comfort, Inspirational, transcendence · Leave a comment

“The only thing I know that truly heals people is unconditional love.” ~ Elisabeth Kubler-Ross. Until my family moved to Jamaica, we did not have pets.  Although, come to think of it, somehow I ended up being the guardian of a group of water snails. They were entrusted to my care by my teacher, and then, […]