Author Archives: Diana Rankin

Piper Goes to the Doggy Wash

Posted on September 28, 2023 by Diana Rankin

I heard Mom on the phone. She was talking to Auntie Allison. And I heard the word bath. DOGGY BATH! Oh no! I barked and barked at Mom. “I don’t need a bath, Mom! I don’t.” I told her over … Continue reading →

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Intuition, Be Here Now, and Mindfulness

Posted on September 20, 2023 by Diana Rankin

Flashes of intuition often come when we least expect them, but to receive them we must be present for ourselves. As Ram Dass said back in the 1970s, “Be here now.” But what does that mean? Here’s an article I … Continue reading →

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Mom’s Vroom Machine

Posted on September 20, 2023 by Diana Rankin

Mom makes me stay inside when she’s riding her vroom machine. She calls it Johnny Jean. I call it her vroom machine. It’s noisy. And dangerous, Mom says. That’s why I have to stay inside when it’s making its noise. … Continue reading →

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An Easy Way to Find Right Answers

Posted on September 14, 2023 by Diana Rankin

Recently, when shopping for a pair of sneakers, I had to excuse myself to get past a woman and her daughter who were blocking the aisle. The daughter was trying on several pairs of sneakers, and the mother looked a … Continue reading →

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Piper’s Saved by Uncle Michael

Posted on September 14, 2023 by Diana Rankin

Mom left me all by myself. All alone. But my Uncle Michael saved me. Yea! Uncle Michael knew I was in the house all by myself. And very, very lonely. So, he came to save me. He gave me lots … Continue reading →

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Listen to Yourself . . . Really

Posted on September 6, 2023 by Diana Rankin

This article is from a few years ago, but worth repeating. The gift (or lesson if you perfer) of paying attention to my intuition stays with me today. Listen to Yourself . . . Really Those small whisperings of wisdom … Continue reading →

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Piper’s Jobs

Posted on September 6, 2023 by Diana Rankin

I have lots of jobs. I like all my jobs. They’re fun. Sometimes they wear me out. That’s why I have to take lots of naps. One of my favorite jobs is to take Mom for a walk every day. … Continue reading →

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Use the Phone to Check Intuition

Posted on August 31, 2023 by Diana Rankin

The more you work with intuition, the more you become aware of the subtle messages being sent to you. It’s like learning a new language, one that you’ve been using your entire life, but may not have been aware you … Continue reading →

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Scary Storms

Posted on August 31, 2023 by Diana Rankin

It’s scary when the sky goes boom. And the big winds come. And the sky-lighters cut the sky. I don’t like it. Not one bit. Sometimes I bark at the boom-booms. I hide too. That’s when those boom-booms are really … Continue reading →

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Take a Step Back to Gain Intuitive Insight

Posted on August 23, 2023 by Diana Rankin

Anne and I met in Newport Beach, California back in the days before California became too overcrowded. She was a fine arts painter who had a pottery shop. I was a poet who watched over a friend’s gift shop. The … Continue reading →

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