Category Archives: Veterinary medicine

Yoga for veterinarians

It finally happened. I had dreamed but never thought I’d be able to teach yoga on VIN (Veterinary Information Network).  I just finished presenting an on-line course to 80+ veterinarians (with more that will view the recording later).  My motto is … Continue reading

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How dogs meditate…

   Sit. Breathe. Be. Images from: http://www.flickr.com/photos/marilynjane/3738876904/sizes/q/in/photostream/ http://www.morguefile.com/archive/display/169987 http://www.flickr.com/photos/ex_magician/2864577028/sizes/q/in/photostream/

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My 100 word story

Inspired by the Kobo & Jeffrey Archer “Want your 100 Words” contest… I noticed the blood on the wall, as soon as I walked back into the room. How was I going to explain this one? I opened the window to … Continue reading

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Downward Dog DVM: The 100th Post

Just turned 100…my 100th blog post, that is!  Can’t believe that I’ve been able to keep at this blogging thing for more than two years now.

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Mindfulness Meditation Retreat Chicago 2012

Off to pursue another adventure, I pulled my car up to the US Customs booth. “Where are you going?”, the officer asked.

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I’m published!

Today’s the official launch date of the book “Animal Companions, Animal Doctors, Animal People“.  It’s to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the Ontario Veterinary College, my alma mater.  And I’m proud to say that I wrote one of the essays … Continue reading

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There and back again, on the train

Third time’s the charm, so they say. It was late April and I was off to attend the last week of my veterinary acupuncture course in Toronto.  And finally, I had a successful round trip train ride.  Yeah!

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My morning meditation

I am not a morning person.  I don’t wake up bright and shiny and ready to go.  Coffee doesn’t help.

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The Five Elements and Dog Breeds

When I as a little girl, I spent hours colouring in my dog sticker book. I was obsessed. I think it was part of my early foundation in veterinary medicine. Nowadays, wherever I go, I enjoy playing the game “identify … Continue reading

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Another “almost” train ride

I really do like taking the train.  Seems that the train just doesn’t want me to get on board.

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