Author Archives: Brian Alan Burhoe

About Brian Alan Burhoe

A Graduate of the Holland College Culinary Course, Brian Alan Burhoe has cooked in Atlantic Coast restaurants and Health Care kitchens for well over 30 years. He's a member of the Canadian Culinary Federation. Brian's many published articles reflect his interests in food service, Northern culture, Church history & Spiritual literature, imaginative fiction, wilderness preservation, animal rescue, service dogs for our Veterans and more. His fiction has been translated into German & Russian... See his popular CIVILIZED BEARS!

EARTH MOTHER MEANING: The Many Faces of the Earth Mother Goddess

Earth Mother, who is she? A look at the Earth Mother religion…   EARTH MOTHER MEANING: The Many Faces of the Earth Mother Goddess Posted June 1, 2025 by Brian Alan Burhoe. “MOTHER EARTH.”  We heard those words long ago … Continue reading

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What Happens on a Spiritual Journey Through the Great Northern Boreal Forest?

The Great Northern Boreal Forest. A guided tour through the Great North Woods.   What Happens on a Spiritual Journey Through the Great Northern Boreal Forest? I’ve taken many a walk in the woods over the years.  It’s a spiritual … Continue reading

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ANIMAL TESTING Has Your Lost Dog Just Been Sold to a Research Lab?

ANIMAL TESTING Should Be Banned! Animal Testing and the end of animal experimentation. RESCUE THEM!   ANIMAL TESTING: Has Your Lost Dog Just Been Sold to a Research Lab?  Can it be Rescued? “Every year in Canada, industry research facilities … Continue reading

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FOREST BATHING Walk in the Woods Healing Power Trees in Forest Near Me

Walk in the Woods. What is Forest Bathing?  Take a walk in the woods! FOREST BATHING: Walk in the Woods, Healing Power of Trees in a Forest Near Me As I wrote in my Life & Works: “My earliest memory … Continue reading

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WILDLIFE THERMAL IMAGING Seeing, Protecting & Saving Endangered Species

Wildlife Thermal Imaging. Saving Wildlife with Thermal Imaging. Thermal Images of Wild Animals.   WILDLIFE THERMAL IMAGING: Seeing the Unseen Animals. Protecting & Saving Endangered Species. Here’s the sad news for we who love the Wilderness.  And all of the … Continue reading

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CANINE CONNECTION: Why Is The Dog Human Bond So Strong? Wolves to Dogs

The dog human bond. Why is the dog human bond so strong?   CANINE CONNECTION: Why Is The Dog-Human Bond So Strong? Wolves to Dogs One of my most popular posts is “DOG INTELLIGENCE: Most Intelligent Dog Breed List.” It … Continue reading

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WHEN IS NATIONAL PUPPY DAY? Meet Pudim, Cute CavaPoo Chief Snuggle Officer

National Puppy Day 2025.  Sunday, March 23.   WHEN IS NATIONAL PUPPY DAY? Meet Pudim, Cute CavaPoo Chief Snuggle Officer In these flustering times, I can’t help remembering Charlie Brown.  Who wisely said “Happiness is a warm puppy.”  Seems like … Continue reading

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MOUSE TOWER of Archbishop Hatto German Folklore Characters & Folktales

Archbishop Hatto and the Mouse Tower. A German Folktale. MOUSE TOWER of Archbishop Hatto – German Folklore Characters & Folktales There’s a unique power in German folktales, isn’t there? So many of them came out of the sacred Germanic forests. … Continue reading

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Why Do Huskies Howl? Why Are Huskies So Excitable? Sled Dogs

Huskies are part wolf, part whirlwind. Huskies, Northcountry sled dogs.   Why Do Huskies Howl? Why Are Huskies So Excitable? Sled Dogs “Watch out for the dogs!” When Europeans first arrived in the Canadian Northcountry, they were warned to watch … Continue reading

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NORTHWOODS MOVIES Call of the North 1921 Remake Movie Review

Northwoods Movies Review… Thrilling Northwoods Movies once ruled the theatres across the nation!   NORTHWOODS MOVIES Call of the North 1921 Remake Movie Review Cecil B DeMille released his fourth motion picture THE CALL OF THE NORTH in 1914.  It … Continue reading

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