Category Archives: Pets
The Value of Peace
We have heard a lot of criticism of those who value “peace at any price.” We’re told those folks are pushovers, they never stand up for themselves, etc. etc. Sometimes their silence, refusal to buy-in is just another form of warfare but often it’s a form of protection.
For some, peace is not on their agenda. There are those who because of their own loneliness and despair seek disruption through mean-spirited comments or unfortunate jabs or just plain cruelty. Words of anger, actions of anger, envy dominate the course of their existence. They are the “reality TV” stars of their own personal and ongoing drama and unfortunately, they seek to take others hostage.
Peace is valuable to our spiritual sanity. Seek it every day. Say no to systems and people who try to make you part of their petty dramas. Recently, I saw an episode of the original “Star Trek” where a race, known as “The Organians,” seem to take abuse from the Klingons who have “conquered” their planet and appear unconcerned when the Klingons start taking their citizens hostage. All this, much to the dismay of Captain James T. Kirk of the Starship Enterprise who arrived on the planet to help. Eventually, the Organian leaders, using mind control, quietly overpower the Klingons and the Federation ships that are about to go to war. Then they tell both factions, “that’s enough we’re tired of you” as the Organians visibly change from “humanoids” to spirits of light.

The Organians Simply Aren’t Having It With The Klingons or The Star Trek Enterprise
Koko’s Critters
Koko enjoys her fake mice. She is mostly an indoor cat at my house in Brookland, D.C.
She also serves as my secretary (see “Koko- The Curious)
Help The Humane Rescue Alliance
DC’s Humane Rescue Alliance needs your help. Adopt a cat or dog today or donate! 
http://www.humanerescuealliance.org/blog/posts/help-us-clear-the-shelters
When It Comes to Predicting Behavior How Can We Really Know?
We all are sensitive to stereotypes. When it comes to our pets we rely on on a certain level of predictability. Dogs act this way. Cats act that way. The truth is there really are no rules. We can’t predict how animals will behave in certain situations. A recent YouTube video is an example.

