Friday morning, I woke up shocked to find my little guinea pig, Athena, had passed away. It looked like she had gone peacefully in her sleep the night before. At first, I really hoped she was just sleeping, and my heart sank and tears streamed down my face to see that she was gone. I [...]
Goddess Isis is the most legendary goddess of ancient Egyptian mythology. Most dynamic of all, she is goddess of almost everything -- most famously known as goddess of love, motherhood, fertility, magic, mystery, healing, death, and rebirth. Her Greek name is "Isis" while the ancient Egyptians called her "Aset" or "Iset." In the beginning times, [...]
Today, I'm taking a break from Caturday and making it Saturdog. I'm sorry, cats. Dogs are thought to be descended from wolves, according to scientific evidence. The modern wolf is completely distinct from the modern dog, suggesting their common ancestor must have died out thousands of years ago. Dogs are omnivores, meaning their diet comes [...]
Many people spend loads of money on fancy cat toys, just to find their cats preferring to play with shopping bags and paper towel rolls. Is it even worth it? Cats are smart creatures which makes them easily prone to boredom, so it's definitely worth it. Otherwise, your unentertained cat may end up stirring trouble [...]
We all have a spirit animal, most of us have several of them. This species of animal may resemble parts or your personality or even physical appearance, but more importantly it is something you feel connected with on a soul level. You can pick up on it through little things... maybe a specific pattern you [...]
The snake is coiled in his nest A deep slumber, a peaceful rest. Then suddenly, noises in the air Opens his eyes to see what's out there Lifts its head to take a peak Coming out of a long retreat. From the boulder it protrudes Extending itself outward and through Slithering slowly along the land [...]
Read the following paragraphs and decide which one feels most relatable to you. Take note of the color and scroll down for the next set of instructions. You do not have to agree with every single statement. There is also a "grey" option to choose if you feel that none of the other colors fit. [...]
Everybody has a spirit animal -- most have several of them! A spirit animal is a type of animal you feel connected with: through personality traits, sometimes even physical characteristics, but mainly it is something you feel deep within. (If you don't know yours, take this quiz!) Ancient traditions say that spirit animals serve the [...]
Today my precious cat, Venus, turns three! I am so grateful for all of my time with her. She truly enriches my life, lends emotional support, and offers wacky entertainment. Anyone who has ever had a pet knows how strong that bond is. Animals teach us so much about our own wild nature. They offer [...]
Occasionally, I like to go out on the weekend. Maybe go into Philly or travel to another state, usually for concerts. The only bars I really like are the ones with live music and dancing. But I actually try not to drink too much -- to save it for special occasions here and there -- [...]
