Hello!!! If you are wanting recovery ideas on TBI – PTSD or Transient Amnesia, please go to “Understanding TBIs https://micheleelys.com/category/understanding-tbis-recovery-solutions/ This is free and I will continue to write more when time allows. Thank you MicheleElys My story started about fifty some years ago with my French Canadian mother (from Montreal) who fell in love…
A Dog’s Devotion
good news, bear was rescued and has a home! One more rescue saved from the euthanasia needle! Isn’t he a sweetheart? Wouldn’t you love to put your arms around him and nuzzle your head in his chest. I would. WednesDogDay is to remind everyone, please consider adoption of your next pet, your greatest sidekick buddy! They…
Love Only Matters To Dogs
When I think of dogs, acceptance and love is all I find deep inside me. Dogs do not care what shape a human comes in, there is always an agreeable state of approval. WednesDogDay is my way of reminding people, Please consider adoption! Those beautiful sensitive eyes returning a look of care and kindness. Sometimes with…
Where Do The Dogs Go?
Where did the dogs go, I’m not talking about “Rainbow Bridge.” These are the number of dogs who are euthanized each year, same for the cats. The numbers are staggering. In 2018 over 670,000 dogs in the US were put down. And, over 860,000 cats are put to sleep. And, 6.5 million sheltered animals are…
Rising From Trauma Events
The greatest freedom in life is rising above from the ordinary. Rising from Traumatic Events in life is surely a course which takes deep dynamism and gumption to surge from the impossible, for often, coming from any traumatic event in life, does seem improbable. The Unknown is Discovery The freedom experienced in these moments, days, weeks…
I Called For You My Beloved Dog!
Last night I was having a bit of a nightmare, my cat seem to know, SimSai mewed gently to wake me out of my anxiety. It was me searching for my last Rottweiler, Sebastian. I was searching everywhere, and very upset. There were all these people, some listened, some were in my dream being whatever…
The Muddled Compliment
How do we compliment each other these days? Simple compliment, not wanting more, except an appreciated word; no date or lunch! A simple compliment – has caused an uprising “Do not compliment women, especially online!” Seriously, humans are in a pickle of a dilemma! Rules are Muddled! Today I dropped by T Joe’s after a…
A Dog’s Worth Is Love!
The Horrible and sad truth, each one of these dogs were euthanized ! Why? There are more humans than dogs. We have a Domesticated pet problem in our world and it is the human who has been neglectful! Please #Adopt4Life a dog, your best friend! If a dog could share their story, they would speak of…
Dogs & Happiness
WednesDogDay Life without dogs is miserable!! Please consider adoption, for your health, happiness and for the Life of your dog! Humans need dogs more than dogs need humans. The history of ALL dogs come from the wolf. How each dog morphed around the world is a wondrous adventure. Everyone has their favorites, personally, I prefer…
Writer’s Time Away
Do writers (truly) take time away from writing? Does the muse and Creative Genie disappear for a time? NO! There is no turning off the creative brain, for anyone! Instead a time of gathering, introspection, which road to travel, or an influx of new ideas consuming a writer in a myriad of directions. e.g. Core…
A Walk!
Walking off a funk, petting dogs, and not minding new blisters on my toe. My socks are in storage. That is where my life became hung-up; in a storage unit. Time for a huge change! A nice lengthy walk, even with getting lost in the Colorado sunshine does wonders for any funk one might be…
The Rottweiler
I LOVE ROTTWEILERS Yesterday, when leaving Columbine Library, there was a Gent walking two dogs. It was a very lucky day!! Seeing one large male Rottweiler, immediately I pulled into some parking space, lunged out of the car, “”May I come over to your Rottweiler?”” The Gent was all grins, a Rottweiler…
A Dog’s Love
A Dog’s’ Love In Passing! This is a Quiet Sunday! One of Love and somolness. Love requires letting go at any time necessary Sometimes love requires we let go when we love with our entire heart A dear friend and her husband are euthanizing their 9 year old Mastiff to the Rainbow of dogs. There…
Connecting with Trust
Never be rude to a first time caller. Or any caller. Learn to #Listen like a Dog. Their attentiveness elevates trust. Trust forms bonds when you care, your reputation will spread quickly. If you don’t have the time to be congenial or in a rush; don’t answer that phone call. If you are rude, you…
No Prejudice
My first Rottweiler was a children’s therapeutic dog, visiting and playing with hundreds of kids, all screaming and running, hugging and jumping on her, Seybrook loved every moment, she lived for 14.5 years. Seybook, when finding abandoned kittens, her body automatically came into her milk and would nurse. I never felt safer in this world…
Connecting Equals Opportunity
Arrogate: There is a growing Hypocrisy about numbers that we do not speak, yet post loudly! Size does matter!! Let’s get honest, and bespeak truthfully. Connecting, face to face and social media is about numbers, “”Having a relationship” connecting – referring – assisting and more! It is who you know and how many at the same…
Dogs Evolution & Acceptance
#WednesDogDay! Every Wednesday I plead with people to adopt, rescue, love your dog. And this goes for all animals. Why? Because we have an over domesticated animal crises. Over 1,200,000 puppies are born each day around the globe. Spay and neutering for most people in different states and countries are an extreme cost. Thankfully…
Don’t Suffocate Your Dog!
In the heat of a car, a dog can suffocate in a matter of minutes. The retinas of the feature photo dog were bleeding due to car heat. It is PAINFUL! Today, I was going in to get my hair trimmed. As I parked next to a car, there was a Husky panting. It is…
Are You Open to Life
HOW MANY DIFFERENT CUISINES DO YOU PERUSE BEFORE GOING OUT TO EAT? Diversity! How many different musics – entertainment – fairs – style of clothing – pottery and dishware have you in your life? Divergence! When out at friends’ party, does anyone have the same outfit on? Deviation! And how diverse are your thoughts from…
Rewire for Success
rewiring means we must think differently! This is not as difficult as it sounds. A contemplation action in a physical action world, might seem contrary to what is necessary. However to rewire is to quiet the body and mind, adapting to different modals. We must have resilience for each outcome, and not make assumptions how…
Hope to Courage
Come to me softly and gently with kindness, Dear Monday As we wake, I looked high and low to find hope. Come to me softly and gently dear Monday. Passing Smiles opens my heart, kindness fills a vacuum. Returning smiles gently as I stroll, I might find courage along the way. Come to me softly and…
