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Carmel: Adventurous and Playful

I learned part of an adventure on play is those playmates we choose to play with, to travel with, to laugh with and be ourselves with… so from the first leg of the sabbatical travel to Carmel are the amazing, playful, delightful, lovely, fun, loving crew—Laura, Patti, Nicki, Julia, Kelly, Kay and Dee.  Here are a […]

Shared Stories: The Otter and Little Boy

This video clip was shared with Pastor Dee during her recent meeting with Dr. Stuart Brown of The National Institute of Play in Carmel, California. It coincides nicely with Dee’s adventures with the sea otters on the first leg of her sabbatical adventures.  http://video.yahoo.com/editorspicks-12135647/featured-24306389/playing-with-an-otter-25345251.html#crsl=%252Feditorspicks-12135647%252Ffeatured-24306389%252Fplaying-with-an-otter-25345251.html For a reminder of Pastor Dee’s upcoming travels and adventures, watch the Sabbatical Calendar on […]

Oops! Sorry We Were Off-line

You may have found the COTH Sabbatical Blog to be off-line this past weekend. We were working through some technical issues and are back on-line now with new posts coming soon! Sorry for the inconvenience this may have caused. Let us take this opportunity to draw your attention to the beautifully updated COTH website. Click here […]

Shared Stories: Guy and Hummingbird

This story was submitted by Don Anderson and Jill Hesser to illustrate an unusual human/bird bond. This guy found this baby hummingbird after it was attacked, and he nursed it back to health until it decided to stay and be his pet. Be sure to have the sound on.  http://www.wimp.com/babyhummingbird/

Shared Stories: Cat and Owl

Tracy Hansen sent this one along. I have to admit I held my breath a little unsure they were playing but as I watched I was amazed they were – and how in the midst of playing they also were clear when it was too much or one overstepped the boundaries to the other. The […]

Wolf and Wildlife Sanctuary, Part 4

Part 4 of Dee’s experiences from the Colorado Wolf and Wildlife Center ~ May 14, 2011 Humans Join in the Happy Chorus As I mentioned in earlier posts, we were encircled by 20 plus wolves as our leader lead the howling experience.  We listened as she described the differences in tonal qualities and pitches.  As she began, […]

Wolf and Wildlife Sanctuary, Part 3

Part 3 of Dee’s experiences from the Colorado Wolf and Wildlife Center ~ May 14, 2011 Invitation to play and participate After we circled the compound getting introduced to each of the wolves and their friends, after we learned of their histories, the wounds, the celebrations, the strengths, and their struggles, we were invited by the leaders […]

Wolf and Wildlife Sanctuary, Part 2

Part 2 of Dee’s experiences from the Colorado Wolf and Wildlife Center ~ May 14, 2011 Love and Affection When we sat down in the enclosure, the wolves immediately went for Lilly, showering her with love and kisses.  The guides had shared with us the protocol: if they love you, they are freely affectionate.  They will […]

Wolf and Wildlife Sanctuary, Part 1

Dee’s experiences from the Colorado Wolf and Wildlife Center ~ Divide, Colorado ~ May 14, 2011 WOW and amazing—I found myself saying these words over and over as we wandered through the Wolf Sanctuary.  As we walked through the sanctuary being introduced to all of the wolves, the Timberlines, the gorgeous Arctics, the hesitant Mexican, […]