As a cat Mom, most of my friendships are based on loving animals as equals. Still, differing perspectives can be contentious. I am wary of people who As a cat Mom, most of my friendships are based on loving animals as equals. Still, differing perspectives can be contentious. I am wary of people who are against cats treading upon the Earth outside, which I see regenerating our vitality and keeping us mentally happy. I also dislike cats out past sunset, or left to ramble without being checked on. I disapprove of the extremes. I value very highly that cats are respected as fellow mammals who need a change in food, atmosphere, and whose feelings are considered realistically. Consult professionals for advice but do not follow one decree blindly or stringently. Use the commonsense of what would make us feel happy, stimulated, and free, as far as safety can be assured. If we would hate eating only one food and staring at a few indoor rooms for the rest of our lives, think: so would they.
My friend, Shonna, surprised me in the mail with “The Cat Psychologist: Understanding Your Cat”. Since she gave it two stars, I winced at what this expert of 1990 might say. I did not expect to love this book to a four-star degree and find myself largely a kindred spirit with Mardie MacDonald. Special expertise cannot cover everything, so telepathic animal communication was lacking. Without knowing the communicating discipline; cats crossing Mardie’s path were fortunate she respected them avidly and vociferously.
Like most people, she looked at behaviour as an indicator of cats’ concerns, preferences, and feelings. She discovered simple solutions that were successful at pleasing cats and offering relief. Her insight was tested and proven and I am grateful for people like her. The focus of her experience, mine, and yours differs; therefore there is always something to learn from one another. I for one appreciate the tips I have gleaned!
* Update January 2022. *
I sadly learned Mardie went to the afterlife April 29, 2020, three months after my dear Mom. Thankfully Toronto's cat psychologist lived 87 years. My Mom had a decade fewer but missed the world pandemic. We spent as much time together in person as we wished. Rest in peace, Mom and Mardie! https://www.legacy.com/ca/obituaries/......more
In 1886, one of the commonest metaphors known today was published in the eloquent, evocative pages of “The Strange Case Of Dr. Jekyll And Mr. Hyde” byIn 1886, one of the commonest metaphors known today was published in the eloquent, evocative pages of “The Strange Case Of Dr. Jekyll And Mr. Hyde” by Robert Louis Stevenson. I use that expression, denoting temperament differences. Taking until April 2021 to read this 135 year-old masterpiece, entailing 119 pages in Bantam Books 1981; I am fortunate I could experience it without seeing any films and truly not know how the story would go. Apart from the core good & evil plot of an inventor chemically inducing a dark side: my friends Kerri, Shirin, and I actually plunged into this story with the advantage of every aspect being new to us.
A colleague unravelling strange things he observes, instead of Henry Jekyll as the narrator, gives audiences a front seat. Absorbing the language took time. Lord help Shirin, with old English. I like deliciously intricate, authentic historical writing, written in 1886! Victorians were strangers to more than occasional commas and semi-colons, in compound sentences. Word roots and contexts clued me into what was imparted. I loved the elegance.
My feedback is 4 stars because the action ends on page 66 and letters finish the story for the stretch of pages 67 to 103. They elaborate upon satisfying revelations, except that readers do not see the protagonist’s reactions to explosive outcomes. They were startling, no question.
To readers of 2021 onward who do not think events were scary: are you confusing a comparison with watching films, seated at home? Can you tap into how you would feel, if this were a friend, or you? At first, it is fun to isolate civility from wildness. An antidote returns you to normal, which you would increase as necessary. (view spoiler)[Would it be horrific to discover the ingredients were a fluke and cannot be repeated? (hide spoiler)]...more
When my friend, Kerri introduced a new race to me, I was thrilled. “The Whale Rider” was unforgettable. “Chappy” by Patricia Grace was a rich experienWhen my friend, Kerri introduced a new race to me, I was thrilled. “The Whale Rider” was unforgettable. “Chappy” by Patricia Grace was a rich experience reaching five stars too. These Maori feel so different, the value of varied sources is clear. We fall in love with a family in 2015 at a personal level.
Daniel’s Grandma Oriwia tells her story in person and her adopted Brother, Aki records his on tape. This awesome process resulted in two keepsakes. Aki only wanted to narrate in Maori and Daniel did not speak it, so Oriwia transcribed his sessions to paper. This allowed the peers to know each other's sides and settle misunderstandings 50+ years after the fact. It furnishes for readers colourful storytelling via each person’s character, viewpoint, and heart! I must hand Patricia praise for 100% originality and empathy.
Aki saved Chappy as a cargo ship stowaway, a nickname from how the Maori pronounced “Japanese”. He became like Aki’s Brother, whom Oriwia married. Aki married Ela and adopted her two Sons in Hawaii. Daniel is Daphne’s Son, one of Oriwia’s & Chappy’s Daughters. I do not know about other readers but Patricia had me disliking one person in this extended family: Chappy!
I grant becoming overwhelmed by hardship once. I could never respect the pathetic Chappy for numerous situations in which he would have starved if someone else had not done the work to get him out. I was disgusted that he fled New Zealand, without asking his family if they preferred handling prejudice over not having him in their lives! It was unforgiveable never to call or write for years! It was Oriwia who proposed marriage, brought their Daughters to Hawaii, and dragged him home to Aotearoa.
I loved absolutely everybody else and enjoyed getting to know these Maori....more
It is fun to read the famous Lucy Maud Montgomery series with three international friends: Kerri, Shirin, and Leeanne! When I was 12, my Godmother andIt is fun to read the famous Lucy Maud Montgomery series with three international friends: Kerri, Shirin, and Leeanne! When I was 12, my Godmother and cousins moved from Manitoba to Prince Edward Island. Their gift of two 3-book boxsets have brightened shelves everywhere I have lived. Savoured long enough, I opened them last year and joined Anne’s world of fans. My niece wants these books. Having finished these three, boxset one is ready for her! I am using the ISBN of my boxset to review “Anne Of The Island”.
I prefer advanced volumes, with characters confidently established. Although I liked numerous aspects better in the two sequels, only “Anne Of Green Gables” has yielded five stars so far. The chief reason is the atrocity of bird, dog, and even a cat killing attempt! Even animal-lovers of 1915 would object to not asking neighbours about Rusty, or seeing him to a new home. Thankfully, he was adopted by their university house chaperone.
A weak spot we four agreed upon, is long chapters introducing a new village of folks we dislike. It is stupid in any era, if 40 year-olds do not stand up for their love, to fickle parents. These pages should have gone to Diana and Paul, whom we saw little. I enjoyed Anne & Gilbert at university, acquainting other people instead of catering to a romantic cliché. P.E.I. finally came across as an island, when they sailed to Nova Scotia!
The extraordinary part, hungrily awaited by the four of us, is when Anne beheld her parents’ home! This poignant scene all by itself restored my elation to four stars! I confirmed that the glum looking stage actress on my cover, Gracie Finley, is unlike Anne inside the pages. I am excited about stories the next trilogy will tell!...more
Having débuted in 1979, I can’t “Belgrave Square” is volume 12, published in 1992. Each portrays that same year, of the 1800s. Anne Perry’s is the firHaving débuted in 1979, I can’t “Belgrave Square” is volume 12, published in 1992. Each portrays that same year, of the 1800s. Anne Perry’s is the first historical fiction series I love. We compassionately observe the poor and affluent in England, whilst the inspector and his wife relate to today’s fans, by living in the working middle class. Charlotte met Thomas after her eldest Sister, Sarah, was killed. She stepped down a peg to marry him and their youngest Sister, Emily, earned a titled in marriage. Charlotte has two children and Emily is catching-up; pregnant in her second marriage, to Jack.
Through Emily’s first husband, we gained the loveable, shrewd Aunt Vespasia as a mystery solving cohort but ladies cannot enter parliament to pass bills. However, Jack has just enough status to apply; helping our family detectives in both ways. Together, they can stealthily investigate up & down the ladders of society; ladders that new characters are beginning to eschew. This was a 5-star novel: of Dads & Daughters, Sisters & Brothers, unspoken passion, and bravely breaking off mismatches.
With a world of issues our living generations are triumphing over and improving upon, each mystery case illuminates something new. Herein, a dirty moneylender was killed. A list of commonly struggling families, with a set of familiar names, coaxes Micah Drummond to ask his best inspector to privately interview his own upper class peers. Thomas works on trust, only posing questions when he must, in partnership with the likeable constable of that area.
Each story’s structure is as fresh as the subjects. Anne has no blueprints. Charlotte, Emily, Vespasia, and Jack might enter earlier or later. Collaborating with Thomas’s approval nowadays, they learn of secret societies. Are they worth a career boost, if your morality can be bought for their favour?...more
The wrong label can turn us off of stories we would love. Preferring the seriousness of “standard mystery”, I had the impression for years that Rhys BThe wrong label can turn us off of stories we would love. Preferring the seriousness of “standard mystery”, I had the impression for years that Rhys Bowen would be too cutesy. It has been my pleasure to discover this series does educate us on the hardships of immigrating, or staying in one’s old country. My Irish-descended Mom would jokingly call it: “Damned if you don’t, damned if you do”! For that matter, jobs considered unsuitable for ladies were a far cry better than the slop jobs peopled by them in droves.
“For The Love Of Mike” published in 2003, shows us how easily police arrested the wrong person for being out at night, unwilling to believe Molly Brown was lawfully reconnoitring as a private investigator! Thankfully, she lives in luxury with an artist couple, in just about the only place to be lesbians in peace. However, she wants to afford a home for her adopted family and even in a pickle, she refuses to contact captain Daniel Sullivan anymore. I admire that. Molly both seizes favourable boosts and stands on her own feet.
This novel engaged me so much, with two dynamic mysteries tied together credulously and new topics to elicit our compassion, that it earned five sure stars. I had just finished a five-star Victoria Thompson mystery and wanted to stay in 1900s New York a little more. This Irish sleuth gave me the right atmosphere and did not disappoint!
Her goal was to help Europeans locate emigrated loved-ones; not spy among disenchanted marriages. This novel is about the opportunity to do what she wanted, in tandem with a lucrative offer to catch a pattern-stealing garment worker. We follow women building unions, children hired as vandals for gangs, and two ladies choosing between past and future beaus for themselves....more
Once upon a time, our English friends moved to Manitoba, Canada. Among their boxes were obscure comic booklets like this lot. The four they recently gOnce upon a time, our English friends moved to Manitoba, Canada. Among their boxes were obscure comic booklets like this lot. The four they recently gave us, dating from 1981 to 1986, are by a duo dubbed Silvey-Jex. Their names are Hugh Silvey & Wally Jex but I shall not be running after any of their material. They gave their series of themes “Bad Taste Book”, which is exactly apt indeed. Although I have only read two out of the four, the 1985 one entitled “Transplants” is the worst of the lot: abysmal. I docked all stars but one as a quality grade. I do not attribute it to a difference in countries or decades.
We have shared England’s novels, music albums, television shows, and lifestyle for centuries; Canada in particular, if anywhere. I also grew up with a lot of different comedy. My favourite is the silly Conan O’Brien. I love the self-deprecating Jeremy Hotz, wordsmith Brent Butt, classic Eugene Levy, the swearing Eddie Murphy, anecdotal Wanda Sykes, zany Robin Williams, and the quiet Ben Stiller cracking me up with facial reactions alone. I love laughing and am myself, silly.
Few of this duo’s comic strip jokes so far, pictorially or textually, moved a muscle in me. These comic strips were either bland, stupid, incomprehensible, or off-putting. I knew none could come across as poorly as did “Transplants” but that was not saying much. For yielding a couple of smiles or chuckles, this 1986 theme, “Fowl”, received double the stars from me; amounting to a whopping two. I did not expect these guys to produce sweetness but funny bird scenarios or observations should have entertained me. Too many were about birds dying, or commentaries that held no detectable humour. I hope the themes “Wildlife” and “Travel” are better....more
Once upon a time, our friends boxed up their English life and moved to Manitoba, Canada. Among their belongings were obscure comic booklets like this Once upon a time, our friends boxed up their English life and moved to Manitoba, Canada. Among their belongings were obscure comic booklets like this lot. These four, dating from 1981 to 1986, are by a duo who dub themselves Silvey-Jex. The gentlemen’s names are Hugh Silvey & Wally Jex. They gave their series of themes endeavouring to be funny, “Bad Taste Book”; which is exactly apt indeed. Although I have only read two out of the four, one can be certain that this 1985 theme, entitled “Transplants”, is the worst of the lot. It really was abysmal. I could not find one page that gave me a laugh and docked all stars but one as a quality grade.
I do not attribute a difference in countries nor in decades. Many novels, music albums, and television shows have shared England’s language and lifestyle with the world for centuries, Canada in particular, if anywhere. I am also a child of the 1980s and know a lot of different kinds of comedy, preceding and succeeding my television and film watching age. There are comedians who have a knack for connecting with anyone, anytime, and we manage to laugh uproariously over their antics. Often, all it takes is a facial expression, like from Ben Stiller.
Look, the idea transplants would be bizarre at best and gross at worst. These ran to both. I love laughing and I am by nature, silly! None of these supposed comic strip jokes, pictorially or textually, moved a muscle in me. The strips were either bland, stupid, incomprehensible, or off-putting. Like anyone might guess, there was a foot coming out of a head but also the illogical transferring of breasts. Apparently, Adolf Hitler committed such atrocities in World War II. No similar crime will ever amuse me....more
I adore charity and cottage sales for delightful discoveries like “The Green Angels”, by a Canadian authoress unknown to me: Nicky Millard! My Mom alwI adore charity and cottage sales for delightful discoveries like “The Green Angels”, by a Canadian authoress unknown to me: Nicky Millard! My Mom always let me order a few new pleasure novels through our school, precisely in 1985 when I was small, so I wonder how this wonderful, authentic adventure was missed by me. I shall bring it to the notice of review readers hereon in! It is a masterpiece of realistic adventure right at home, without danger or sadness. I started life in apartments when I was very little and remember our surroundings of buildings and strangers. It is its own world in cities, which works fine by being polite and street smart about safety.
I was in a city house before age 10 but could have used advice about overcoming obnoxious kids who seemed unapproachable. A new pal helped Jenny Munroe feel comfortable playing outside, which let bored, loud kids acquaint her. There, youth drama ends. The rest of this spectacular, simple looking novel, surprised us with a richly layered, old local mystery! It grows more tantalizing and exciting as it goes along. I shall not spoil a thing. It had enticed me for being about gardening, by a Canadian. I was blown away to see it evolve into my favourite kind of personal, layered mysteries; which the very few who knew of them, gave up on solving decades ago!
The general premise of this wonderful novel is discovering a waste lot that the caretaker failed to develop when he was hired. It was a natural expanse of land for growing flowers, with a stream that would flow when free of debris. It made a marvellous project for kids, who entered a garden contest as “The Green Angels”. Do find yourselves a copy of this hidden gem!...more
Several years back, I guess I got a pair of brightly coloured little joke books at a garage sale, by Missy Camp Dizick. One jokes about testing a cat’Several years back, I guess I got a pair of brightly coloured little joke books at a garage sale, by Missy Camp Dizick. One jokes about testing a cat’s mental health, which I shall read soon. I chuckle that this artist and authoress has a book on cats being better than dogs. It is hard to know if the biographer, perhaps herself, was being facetious when they called her “a devoted cat watcher”. What is that? One has cats or enjoys seeing others. Except perhaps in Africa and Asia, I have not heard of such a hobby. We also learn that Missy’s artwork has been exhibited in galleries and museums of California and New York and is prize-winning.
I wonder what her portraits were like that went on display. I can see the drawings of these booklets doing well on calendars and in note cards, which is her other avenue of exhibition. However, besides really bright tones and backgrounds, that are pretty on these glossy pages, the style is of basic, bulky, redundant shapes that are spare in detailing. Drawing with economy can be great but these characters and backgrounds are lumpy outlines coloured in. It seems that everyone looks the same: people’s faces and the numerous cats, mainly differentiated by changing the hues of cartoon spots, on woolly-looking fur.
“Test Your Cat’s Psychic Powers” from 1998 has chapter headings that interested me but the comic strips were bland, stupid, or off-putting. Repetitive, childlike shapes drained some of the humour too. For yielding a few smiles, this booklet received two stars from me. Funny and endearing cat scenarios should delight me. My favourite chapter is of “past lives”. Its depiction of a cat of “Whistler’s Mother” is funny. I hope the theme “ Test Your Cat’s Mental Health” is better....more
I instantly loved Victoria Thompson but did not give another volume 5 stars, until “Murder On Washington Square”, this fourth one. Set in 2002, represI instantly loved Victoria Thompson but did not give another volume 5 stars, until “Murder On Washington Square”, this fourth one. Set in 2002, representing 1893, she shows us New York born families amid established immigrants, when the corrupt police were petering out but the subway had not been built. This is one of few historical fiction series that I like! Sarah Brandt fits in with average people to whom readers of today relate. She has no servants and neither does she allow anyone to treat her with inferiority because she is female. She is among the game changers who are pushing the envelope of societal respect. Since I do not read general fiction, the mysteries add an adventurous canvas on which to reflect this historic crossroads.
Very similar to our dear Anne Perry’s heroine, Charlotte Pitt, whose maiden name is Ellsworth interestingly; Sarah’s job earns the respect of the poor and her family keeps her in influential centres. She helps Sergeant Frank Malloy, with whom romance shimmers closer to the surface in this story. It is another compliment that I dislike romantic fiction but love their story! Victoria rewards her fans with growth in her characters and premises. By now, we know this Mrs. Ellsworth well. She has grown from a nosy neighbour, to a good friend. Her son, Nelson, seeks Sarah’s help unravelling what I loosely call a dating scam.
This mystery investigates numerous people, with endearing help from Sarah’s Dad. The dénouement was complex. They seldom impress me. We pinpoint the crime headquarters but I doubt readers ascertained the network of details. Anyone can guess a killer was person A, B, or C. Twists and turns do not make books exciting for me. The winning combination is original adventures, portrayed believably, and characters with whom we empathize....more
Short stories maintain a goal curve through longer books, or hard times not conducive to reading. Free stories acquaint me with authors outside favourShort stories maintain a goal curve through longer books, or hard times not conducive to reading. Free stories acquaint me with authors outside favourite genres and when they are Canadian, I am in. I had trouble choosing a grade for Emily Caroll’s haunting, unforgettable, 2011 tableaux. Her amazing creativity and outstanding originality are ingenius: story-wise and even with an innovative way to present her graphics via the medium of a webpage! I am grateful my dial-up internet loaded it. I refuse to spoil anything. To read every part in order, an introductory poem supplies clues about which images to click. It builds this emotionally charged tale from the beginning, each electric chapter at a time.
My review on April 3, 2021 gave 3 stars, solely for disliking sad endings that indicate no relief or hope. Although I understand unease is a horror trait, I disliked the dismal feeling this story left with me, as a clairsentient who felt for the heroine. A Mother should not be left with nothing to cherish or look forward to. I loved the mysterious, suspenseful atmosphere Emily generated lastingly. We go in sensing horror, knowing something negative happened and follow the entire graphic webpage until we know all there is to tell.
On June 30, 2021, I am changing my feedback of “Margot’s Room” to 4 stars. I have to reward that it furnishes a profound emotional impact, more thoroughly than most tales as brief as this one. I loved that we can’t visually discern an era. I paid attention to Emily’s lilting, genuinely poetic language and some era indicators in the chapter of the couple meeting. An unnamed supernatural ingredient is chilling, with an origin story that I appreciate this authoress making an effort to build in. I encourage publishing a happy ending sequel. http://emcarroll.com/comics/margot/in......more
The experience of my childhood cat’s natural ascension to Heaven, 17 years ago, confirmed my faith in her sentience and two-way dialogue. A young famiThe experience of my childhood cat’s natural ascension to Heaven, 17 years ago, confirmed my faith in her sentience and two-way dialogue. A young family cat and new kitten became ours the following year. I shelved spiritual books I had stockpiled, until that kitten ascended from cancer 16½ years later, this January. Esoteric education comforts me. I read the first Susan Chernak McElroy book in 2017, when a different cat vanished. We await him. I mistook Susan for an animal communicator, whose concept of it and others things were surprisingly uninformed and still were, as of this 1998 book.
“Animals As Guides For The Soul: Stories Of Life-Changing Encounters” got three stars, like “Animals As Teachers And Healers”. I liked some aspects better. There were fewer euthanasia tales, which we against it shudder to read but there were fewer story contributors. I enjoyed meeting the animals of Susan’s first rescue home in Oregon, which she related beautifully. It was when she expounded on her opinions that I wearied of one person’s perspective. Reviewers agree that animal sentience and vegetarianism should be second nature to her. I abhorred her notion that killing kittens is ever acceptable. It doesn’t matter that it takes work to nurse them. I was baffled that she hesitated to rescue her adored llama, Phaedra, in an earlier state when her health could be restored.
At times, it felt as if the wrong person wrote these books, while she had boundless love for the animals she brought into hers and her husband’s fold. There were monologues about her outlook on life and treating everyone kindly, which were warm-hearted but dry, due to their length. More stories from other people would have balanced this book. I have her 2002 book and will see how Susan’s animal outlook has progressed....more
I love that my Mom, usually sentimental, bought me a humour book. It has a beautiful orange & white cat cover, like our babies who are mainly orange aI love that my Mom, usually sentimental, bought me a humour book. It has a beautiful orange & white cat cover, like our babies who are mainly orange and a cheeky title; neither of which Mom could resist. It seems like there is an abundance of cat material because they make evocative mystery book covers. In reality, there is too little offered in books directly about cats, versus what is churned out about dogs. The few times I have obtained cat poetry books, there was filler from redundant ancient sources. Cat Moms are especially done with tolerating the expected, archaic fucking joke; purporting that cats are disdainful, have no zest for anything, and that they do not adore us mutually.
It is unfunny and there are too few genuine cat poetry books, to waste on a portrayal of cats with this bullshit stereotype. This 2012 miniature size hardcover, “I Could Pee On This And Other Poems By Cats” by Francesco Marciuliano, did worse than commit the inclusion of one poem about that purported lazy, uncaring position. It was the notion of every poem in this book and even more disgusting; the idea of our feline children hoping to kill us. It received two stars for a tap drinking sweetheart, who is identical to our son, Spirit, just ascended to Heaven.
None of our cats ever peed anywhere but in soil or litter. I know it is a behavioural message in certain cases. All of our cats “sit” and perform innumerable tasks, with the desire to participate eagerly and stunning comprehension of everything we say. They sleep and read with us in bed, walk with us in the yard, and run to us whenever we call. I have never felt more powerful love than I do from every one of them....more
I have composed 1200 reviews in a decade but find that I must approach “Anabasis” differently. I will record what I had gotten out of this story, thenI have composed 1200 reviews in a decade but find that I must approach “Anabasis” differently. I will record what I had gotten out of this story, then enumerate what it took to understand its contexts in order to write anything at all; along with rereading it anew today. This is one reason my grade is 3 stars. Grasping a small piece of writing should not take on-the-spot education in Greek terminology, reading a news item local to me, nor consulting other people’s reviews to sift out an American political quote but I did take all of these steps.
I am smart, well-read, and although neither a news-watcher nor newspaper-reader; I deem a basic awareness of world events and culture important. We draw from general references all of the time but when it comes to stories, I seek no analogies. I invest in story contents taken by themselves. Amal Al-Mohtar’s protagonist is clearly a born Canadian like she is, or a passport-owning resident. I could not tell where she is going, or why her child was upset. I understood the lines about deconstructing people based on our appearance, our shape-shifting tendency to preserve our truths cautiously, and the dual meaning of words. Along with the vague diatribe, even though I appreciated that it was about female strength: the eloquence entailed harsh rather than beautiful words; my other reason for giving 3 stars.
I learned that the new feminist mantra, “Nevertheless, She Persisted” derives from American senator Elizabeth Warren. “Anabasis” to Greeks, meant migrating to the interior of a country. I certainly know that we Manitobans helped an influx of Syrian refugees who had been declined in the United States. I was unfamiliar with the quote from a cold toddler who felt like the trek was killing him and I live two hours from the border! It cannot be assumed that everyone hovers over every piece of news. Third world countries have better internet than rural Manitoba. I do little more than e-mail using “dial-up” speed.
Knowing that Amal was moved by the Syrian toddler, a reread was clearer but vague nonetheless. Even had she identified our Manitoba-Minnesota border, it would give little more for most people to grasp; 4 years from this pilgrimage of February 2017. I love that this is a tribute, blended with her biracial experience. Amal speaks as herself, wishing she could have made the weather and politics easier for the travellers on that day.
I guess I have read three Asian books this first month of the year 2021! I acquainted the likeable and inventive Dr. Masaru Emoto in his first internaI guess I have read three Asian books this first month of the year 2021! I acquainted the likeable and inventive Dr. Masaru Emoto in his first international, 1999 book on this eye-opening subject of water as a sentient body: “The Hidden Messages In Water”. I read it exactly a year ago and was permanently impressed. I gave it 3 stars, for having strong criticisms of Masaru’s broad, imagined extrapolations in the second half. He would experiment, travel, lecture, and hone his responsive water sentience proof more tangibly, by the time I read this sequel, “The True Power Of Water” from 2003, two months ago. I unfortunately noticed that this kind, compassionate healer, has been in Heaven since 2014.
Whatever I sensed that his first international book of experiences and photographic records lacked, were surpassed in this book. It occupies a higher level of storytelling and testimonial evidence, beyond speculating what simple water has the power to do for us against ailments. The stories of how people of all ages and sicknesses were healed and the inventive, stunning way that Masaru and his team learned to fine tune the healing capabilities of water is monumental and cannot be ignored. They learned how to measure and treat every need!
I thought we could only look at so many lovely crystal formations and other photographs of reactions to positive or negative words, music, and emotions; before growing repetitive. I am familiar with mentally targeted intentions. They go where we send them but I still felt that the look and sound of positive or negative stimuli could be subjective. Let me tell you, there is no question about a quickly healed baby and child. I have given the first book to my Aunt, who is recovering from cancer. This is a five-star sequel!...more
“Paws For Thought: How Animals Enrich Our Lives And How We Can Better Care For Them” published in 1997, was bought by me about 16 years ago, with an i“Paws For Thought: How Animals Enrich Our Lives And How We Can Better Care For Them” published in 1997, was bought by me about 16 years ago, with an influx of animal books inspired by the ascension of my childhood cat. I read a few, then let them sit. Authors tend to add euthanasia accounts, awful to read when it is against your beliefs. The son I have had since 2004, ascended himself in January. We cannot be sadder, therefore I finally opened this book.
I am thrilled with how positive it is! The irreplaceable Anna C. Briggs found a way to describe how much animal rescue matters; in a tone that was neither grim nor preachy. You just talk about animals who landed happy homes and it is all the inspiration and guidance anybody needs. Anna herself got to be 101 in 2011! She founded the National Humane Education Society in 1948 and with her husband, opened the first no-kill shelter. Every animal continues to have this place in which to spend life happily, should they not go to private homes.
Anna’s is not only more positive than most animal welfare books but is personally narrated by her hand as well, with her commentary on every contributed story. She authored it magnificently and is the most gracious hostess all the way through these true, animal-loving stories.
People need to know about this powerful, beautiful book. If you are in the market for an animal: please save every animal’s life; never buy them. Strays need placements; not purebreds. These brief, compelling, personal testimonies, instantly show us the difference adoption makes: each deserving, loving, loyal face at a time.
Gothic mysteries are occluded with the flimsy label, “romantic suspense”. Prevalent from 1764 to the 1990s, these standalone tales have an edge I apprGothic mysteries are occluded with the flimsy label, “romantic suspense”. Prevalent from 1764 to the 1990s, these standalone tales have an edge I appreciate: the “standard mystery” tone of suspense without violence, about solving secrets instead of crimes! I seek this special edge even today! Jennifer Hale is a gender-switched pseudonym of Frank E. Smith, a New Yorker turned Floridian. I gobbled his 1973 mystery “The Secret Of Devil’s Cave” from October 13 to 14, 2019. It nearly garnered five stars.
I saw that a Goodreads peer had read “Ravensridge”, published in 1971. This generous pianist joked that she would send it, if the cover weren’t missing and the pages bent. I countered that while preferring smooth quality, I would gladly read another Jennifer Hale mystery. Emily avoids wasting and not fearing mail to Canada, the fragile specimen became mine. I gobbled it too in a day, February 20 to 21, 2021. This turned out to be a three-star mystery for me but I savoured the fun treat. Thank you, Emily!
I found that photographer Melissa Manion, was hardworking; not a diva. She wore high heels when climbing had not been foreseen. The rooftop entailed humorous information gathering from a housekeeping couple. Replacing lipstick was for highlighting thefts and precipitated a critical tour around town. My lower grade derives from the preponderance of characters divulging past and present murder details when the story closed and because Frank portrayed exaggerated views of mental illnesses. Preposterously, this novel was emptied of most of its characters, via jail or perishing! Melissa disliked the place before meeting anyone and would have no desire to stay.
This paperback from Emily’s Grandma came unglued. I think of handing it onward as a “sisterhood of the travelling, yellowing mysteries”. I shall repair it and share it anew!...more
When we are unwell, we investigate what we can at home. Vets do not necessarily discount repeat visits. Tests like ultrasounds are luxuries unless we When we are unwell, we investigate what we can at home. Vets do not necessarily discount repeat visits. Tests like ultrasounds are luxuries unless we are sure they are needed. Our precious cat, Spirit, ate smaller portions in September 2020. He received dental surgery and arthritis supplements. Simultaneous medication for bowel and reflux irritation worked. He stopped eating in December and we retried one pill at a time. After noticing jaundice, we went to an animal ICU.
Spirit was stabilized in time for another cat’s birthday. We prayed for a treatable ailment but an ultrasound diagnosed stomach cancer. We do not end life and neither Spirit nor us gave up. We tried energy medicine and acupressure. Spirit & I loved the positive atmosphere and closeness of our efforts together. I guess cancer hit long before it affected our strong son. His body stopped on January 14, when there was so much we wanted to try. I had ordered: “There Is Another Way: Energy Medicine For Pets With Cancer”. I sadly read it anyway, when it got here.
I praise authors publishing successful steps against cancer. This 2016 booklet gives Suzanne Clegg’s method, adapted from William Bengston but declines discussion around it. Everyone can say studying in person is better but teachers across time manage to provide details in book form. This booklet deflects elaboration on subjects it introduces. It directs us to her website so noticeably, I wondered if selling courses was the motive. We are invited to e-mail for some information. I firmly said my cat has ascended to Heaven. This book is the sole course I will purchase. Suzanne was receptive to my explanation that complete book courses are a must, for rural families with limited internet.
She is kind but I kept rephrasing myself, to bypass an automatic “there is no guarantee”. She omits basic information. The key question for cat parents is: how many cats she has treated and what is their eldest age? By the time I reshaped it in way she understood as concretely answerable, Suzanne felt I was getting “tutored for almost free” and would not follow up. She said that she had not neutralized tumours for cats so far but “they all lived past their prognosis”. You can see why the statistics of her cat patients needs to be known.
I recommend any book with a way to cure cancer, besides harsh medical procedures but can only give 3 stars. I told Susan I want to review her fairly, by rectifying gaps. I would say this book is a valuable tool. It is too bad she does not consider its buyers her pupils too....more
It was about the year 2004, when my little baby cat, Spirit, was born; that my bookshelves received an influx of material. My precious childhood kittyIt was about the year 2004, when my little baby cat, Spirit, was born; that my bookshelves received an influx of material. My precious childhood kitty had ascended to Heaven the prior year. Needing comfort burst into a huge collection of educational resources. Baby Spirit himself, has just ascended from stomach cancer, this year 2021. In an attempt to save his life, I dipped into my unread shelf of animal books, with a wealth of education for alternative healing and other mystical realities. Spirit enjoyed me reading him the soothing tomes aloud while he was here and they are comforting me, now that he has left Earth.
I guess I knew at the back of my mind, that a few cultures contribute different horoscopes. I sense that Indian astrology is the most commonly used, familiar for naming astrological birth signs by star constellations. However, anyone who has eaten at a Chinese restaurant has received some immersion in the animal birth signs they use. Their culture is millennia old too. I am sure I bought this small 1994 hardcover at a store before the internet’s invention. Kwok Man-Ho expectedly published a series of twelve. This is my animal: “Chinese Horoscopes Library: Rat”. Fortunately, I respect animals as living beings universally and do not mind my designation.
What I do not know about Chinese astrology did fit into this book. I enjoyed this little pocket resource more than I expected I would, which is obvious in having taken a good twenty-five years to read it. I did not know that our animals have four types, based on our precise birthdays. Mine is not a rat with an easy life but females are given a more positive twist than males. I do not read horoscopes. Matching my traits and experiences is for fun....more
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