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About downwarddogdvm

Just a small animal vet trying to live her yoga.

The Words Have Life

Posted on June 5, 2015 by downwarddogdvm
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Because cupcakes make me happy

Posted on May 31, 2015 by downwarddogdvm

These Mexican Hot Chocolate cupcakes (recipe from “Vegan Cupcakes Take Over the World”) were inspired by the taco resto where we ate dinner last night.  After a trio of shrimp tacos, with rice and homemade beans, we ordered  a dark … Continue reading →

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Finding my feet

Posted on May 26, 2015 by downwarddogdvm

Hello there, feet!

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Beer cap wisdom

Posted on February 26, 2015 by downwarddogdvm

“A little nonsense now and then, is cherished by the wisest men.” ~Roald Dahl Forget the wine…pass the beer! Craft breweries are so much fun these days.  My favs are from “Flying Monkeys“.  Their specialty beers are totally amazing.  “The … Continue reading →

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Making Space for Silence

Posted on February 3, 2015 by downwarddogdvm

  There’s so much external noise, sometimes it’s hard to hear myself think.  Lately, I’ve been trying to make some space. Starting the Midday Mindfulness Meditation at the Ontario Veterinary Medical Association Conference was a step in that direction.  

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Back on the train

Posted on January 28, 2015 by downwarddogdvm

I love the romanticism of a train ride.  I get to indulge this fantasy as I travel to Toronto for my annual veterinary conference.  Having access to Wifi means I can write and be inspired by the passing scenery.

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Surprise – it’s been seven years!

Posted on January 1, 2015 by downwarddogdvm

I’m not keeping score.  Really, I’m not. I’ve been cultivating a mediation practice for 7 years now.  Wow.  I only figured that out when I went to put away my 2014 meditation journal and realized I had a bunch of … Continue reading →

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Mindfulness Meditation at OVC

Posted on November 6, 2014 by downwarddogdvm

My life decisions over the last five years are taking me places I never expected to go.  Introducing mindfulness meditation to the students at the Ontario Veterinary College (OVC) is definitely one of those.

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Mindfulness Meditation Retreat 2014

Posted on October 31, 2014 by downwarddogdvm

Before I knew it, the weekend I’d been anticipating for so long had finally arrived.  I was on a plane to Chicago for the 2014 Mindfulness Meditation Retreat, organized by Michele Gaspar, to see old friends and meet some new … Continue reading →

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Thanksgiving 2014

Posted on October 13, 2014 by downwarddogdvm

Thankful for two turkey dinners, shared with family. Grateful for being strong and vulnerable, curious and capable. Privileged that I have the right to complain, to vote, to be a woman. Honoured to share my stories with you. May you … Continue reading →

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