still in our heart's heart.

this is ELLIE. she passed a few years back. and with more joining the ranks, with more of our favorite living beings passing, it's only fitting to tribute. Ellie was in her teens when we saw her last. our honeymoon took us to HI, and we had only found out the following year of her passage to the next dimension. she was always careful with her steps, and happy to see you, as we'd meander down the hall to the elevator (no stairwell, thank you) and down around the favorite loop. much love to Julie for allowing us to connect with this sweet gal.

Forbes & Co.

we've recently wrapped up ten days with Forbes & Co., our favorite young man hailing from the woods of NW Commerce twp...and he's proven to have just as much pep in his step as the last time we were here. Along with him is Casey, and Scotchy, and a handful of phish! lucky to be surrounded by this crew, the rewards are in the company, the requests, the little moments that let us know us humans are not the only ones who wanna feel pleasure and avoid pain! extra special thanks to H & N for their continued support, gift-giving, and compassion in general. we appreciate you all- see you next time-

fore! fore!

what a funny thing to shout as your drive heads for another golfer. yes, folks, it's golf season.. and not only that, but "national dogwalking month". okay, it's really not that (every month is), but we got a little hidden prize here: spring. slow to come in MI, but certain. and doing nothing, spring comes, and the grass grows itself. the mating season! this is why your friends are extra active (and crazy). so be certain to exercise utmost loving kindness to your pet.

surfing craigslist's "pets" section, it's obvious how many animals out there really need attention. this is of the utmost importance (well..along with eating animals, and killing them, and overpopulation, and serious distraction) to us, as humans, to lead this resurgence in awareness. it seems we are at the point when we can make that fatal move, to give up or to give all! all one or none!! all-one!!! (thanks Bronners)

music reviews belong in petblogs, right? Mike Gordon whales away, 16nov2011, somewhere in the midwest. a quality complimentary download. hints of 70s funk. country pick'n and grinnin'. chunky cowbell, creepy keys. spoonfuls of sandanista psychedelia. his solo project is beautiful- not to mention his 20 some (infinite) years in a band of gypsies. he met some dudes in college. many laughs later, a solo project. sounds like they're having fun- 2 hours and not a beat skipped.

but anyway. what separates us from animals? how can we not see these same complex emotions, anxiety, and confusion, and neglect? perhaps all emotions are complex...and all it takes is heart to simplify them. so what we're lookin' for here is some earth, heart, hear, earth ear, hear art. starting to notice the daylight hanging on. the caged bird sings, the dogs run, the cats hunt.