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Goodbye to Sweet Chloe

I’m sad to report that my sweet, sweet dog Chloe (also known as Gopi) died very suddenly and very unexpectedly this morning, from hemangiosarcoma. Basically, she had tumors on her spleen and lungs which burst quite suddenly, causing severe internal hemorrhaging. Apparently this particular sarcoma is difficult to detect until it’s too late. I had […]

Animal Aid USA Fundraiser-An Evening with Acclaimed Dog Author Lee Harrington. Saturday October 5 in NYC

Dog lovers: I’m honored to have been invited to participate in this wonderful fundraising event for Animal Aid USA. Founded by Prince Lorenzo Borghese, Animal Aid USA relocates animals in kill-shelters to loving homes through its large network of rescue groups and volunteers. I have friends who volunteer for this group (i.e. the fabulous Jen […]

The latest issue of Bark magazine is out, and it’s brilliant!

Check out the latest cover of Bark magazine! (Fall 2013). This is our 75th issue, so it’s rather a milestone for us. All our covers are cute, but this one just kills me. Look at that terrier’s face! The cover dog is a rescue, of course.

Appearing in this issue is my review of Mary […]

September 11th…..Again and Again

Twelve years ago I was living in Brooklyn, with my former husband Ed. I’ll never forget that moment when the NPR news radio station we were listening to went dead. We knew then that the towers had fallen. My husband–a newsman himself–immediately left in order to get into NYC (even though all entry points were […]

The Dalai Lama’s Message Regarding September 11th

I encourage everyone to read this beautiful speech by the Dalai Lama, delivered directly after the 9/11/01 attacks.

“The events of this day cause every thinking person to stop their daily lives, whatever is going on in them, and to ponder deeply the larger questions of life. We search again for not only the […]

Recap of the 2013 Omega Fall Ecstatic Chant festival

The Omega Fall Ecstatic Chant 2013 Festival was absolutely amazing! Thanks to Stephan Rechtschaffen and Shyamdas for continuing to make this event a glorious expression of love and oneness. As Gaura Vani said at the closing ceremony, the vibration just gets deeper and deeper every year. We’re on our way to becoming a Kirtan Nation!

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