August 2008 Newsletter 

 

Happy Birthday Jessika/Year 2 in Phoenix 

 

Namaste fellow peacemakers, 

 

Friday, August 1^st was my birthday.

Yesterday I found myself feeling apprehensive.  I thought, wow, I am 30-something and what have I done?  I left my career as an interpreter to become a positive music artist.  I left my home of many years to move out west, and I am another year older. 

But then I had another thought.....I am 30-something, wow...how blessed am I.  Everyday I get to look at the beautiful mountains surrounding Phoenix.  I get to look at the beautiful sky and feel the hot sun. When I was a child, I only imagined that I might be able to see anything other than North Georgia. 

My next thought was  I am so thankful .  How could I possibly thank everyone who has helped me come to this point?  And If I could who would I thank? 

...my parents?  my sister?  myself?  my spiritual leaders?  my friends?  my mentors? everyone who has helped me?  everyone who has taught me?   The list would be endless.... 

Then, I thought...thank God I am 30-something.  Thank God I have so many more years to live and thank God that I have all of you in my life.  You are a blessing to me every single day.   

And, for my birthday I only wish for prayers for my health and strength, for divine creativity, for endless smiles and hugs, and that I be God in expression with my every breath, my every thought, and my every action. 

  

Jessika's Upcoming Appearances and Classes 

 

Aug 1 - MY BIRTHDAY 

All Day Long although I was born at 3 pm 

 

Aug 3 - Central Phoenix Unity 

Sunday Soloist 

10:30 am 

1219 E Glendale Ave #11 

Phoenix, AZ 85020 

http://www.centralphoenixunity.org/ 

 

Aug 10 - Unity of Divine Love 

Sunday Soloist 

9:00 am and 11:00 am 

325 N Austin Dr 

Ste 4 

Chandler, AZ 85226 

http://www.unityofdivinelove.org/ 

 

Aug 10 - Harmonizing with Humanity House Concert 
featuring ME (:

Kathryn Foster's 

6:00 pm 

542 E Waverly St 

Tucson, AZ 85705 

520-780-0916 

http://www.harmonizingwithhumanity.com/ 

 

Aug 16 - AZ Pagan Idol 

Turning over my crown as 2007 Showstopper 

6:30 pm - 9:30 pm 

West Valley Unitarian Universalist Church 

5904 W Cholla St 

Glendale, AZ 85304 

602-298-1553 

 

Aug 17 - West Valley Unitarian Universalist Church 

Music and Message 

10:30 am 

5904 W Cholla St 

Glendale, AZ 85304 

602-298-1553 

http://www.wvuu.org/ 

 

Aug 23 - My friend, Nathen Aswell is in concert here! 

1-3 PM 

Unity of Mesa Church 

2700 East Southern Road 

Mesa, AZ.  

Suggested Love offering $15 

 

Aug 24 - Creative Living Fellowship 

Sunday Soloist 

9:30 am and 11:15 am 

6530 N 7th St 

Phoenix, AZ 85014 

http://www.creativelivingcenter.com/ 

 

Looking Ahead 

 

September 7 - New Vision Spiritual Growth Center 

Sunday Soloist 

9:00 am and 11:00 am 

9649 N Hayden Rd 

Scottsdale, AZ 85258 

http://www.newvisionaz.org/ 

 

September 8 - 29 (Mondays) - Secrets of the Secret Workshop I 

Dr. Mitzi Lynton 

Musical Guest 

Creative Living Fellowship 

6530 N 7th St 

Phoenix, AZ 85014 

http://www.creativelivingcenter.com/ 

 

September 14 - Spiritual Enrichment Center 

Sunday Soloist 

10:00 am 

9745 W Peoria Ave 

Peoria, AZ 85345 

http://www.spiritualenrichmentcenter.us/ 

 

September 21 - Central Phoenix Unity 

Sunday Soloist 

10:30 am 

1219 E Glendale Ave #11 

Phoenix, AZ 85020 

http://www.centralphoenixunity.org/ 

 

September 23 - ASU Deaf Awareness Festival 

Singing and Signing 

Hayden Lawn 

Near Arizona State University Library & Memorial Union
Tempe, AZ  

 

October 6 - 27 (Mondays) - Secrets of the Secret Workshop II 

With Dr. Mitzi Lynton 

Creative Living Fellowship 

6530 N 7th St 

Phoenix, AZ 85014 

http://www.creativelivingcenter.com/ 

 

Every Thursday - Sing and Sign Class. Sign language for you and your little ones.   

Bookman's Phoenix 

8034 N 19th Ave 

Phoenix, AZ 85021 

www.bookmans.com 

 

Humanity Unites Brilliance  

 

Yes, it is true!  I am now a member of Humanity Unites Brilliance.  I am calling all Humanitarians to explore and join! 

 

You Can Make a Difference  

 

You can make a difference in the world with HUB: Humanity Unites Brilliance. HUB is a new model for business and humanitarian giving. The founders have a vision to impact the world positively and lovingly. It has the vehicle and resources to provide empowering personal development throughout the world.  

 

Your monthly contribution: 

Feeds 3, educates 3, provides clean water for 10, sustainability training for 16, funds for small loans 

 

Provides personal development training to you with the world's inspirational teachers including Rev. Michael Beckwith, Jean Houston, Barbara Marx Hubbard, Mark Victor Hansen, and more... 

 

Comprises an exponential giving component which rewards you by inspiring others to join the vision. 

 

Includes access to social networking, mastermind groups, viral marketing to support your brilliance. 

 

It is possible for everyone on Earth to be fully sustained by a source of nourishing food, clean water, empowering education and enlivening employment.  HUB is about giving and receiving.  

Learn how HUB can help you live with passion, purpose, and prosperity. Co-create a new world NOW by joining at:  

http://transformlives.hubhub.org

  

Quick Links 

 

Jessika's Website: http://www.jessikathesongstress.com/ 

Jessika's Humanity Unites Brilliance page: http://jessikamurphy.hubhub.org/ 

Jessika's fun MySpace - http://www.myspace.com/jessikathesongstress 

Jessika's music Myspace -  

http://www.myspace.com/jessikaspositivevisions 

Jessika on Tribe - http://people.tribe.net/jessikathesongstress 

Jessika on Gaia - http://jessikathesongstress.gaia.com/ 

Jessika on Facebook -  

http://www.facebook.com/people/Jessika_Murphy/771828522 

Jessika on Amp - http://jessika.amp.az/ 

Purrfect Pawsitting - http://www.purrfectpawsitting.com/ 

 

Come by and visit - let's be friends! 

 

Oh, by the way, I am always looking for new venues with which to share my music.  If you know of any church, music venue, corporate function, private party, house concert or wedding looking for a great songstress, please let them know about me or you can call me and tell me about them! 

 

Thank you for your continued support and being a part of my musical journey.  You are always in my heart. 

 

Much Love, 

 

Jessika 

Singer * Songwriter * Encourager 

602.264.2121 

 

May you be filled with loving kindness 

May you be well 

May you be peacefuk and at ease 

May you be happy 

 

  

 

Hello Friends!

6/29 Harmonizing with Humanity House Concert Reminder

Please forward this to your Friends!

HOUSE CONCERT with Faith Rivera

and special guests: Jessika the Songstress & SuccessSongs Composer, Paul Hoffman

Please join us for this amazing launch of Harmonizing with Humanity's House Concert Series! Folks from both coasts will be flying in for this magical event hosted at Jodi Floyd's gorgeous desert home.  This will be an amazing night of inspiration, music and fun featuring Faith Rivera.

As you know I will be special guest, but you are in for a treat because we will also have Paul Hoffman (co-founder of Humanity Unites Brilliance /HUB & SuccessSongs Composer! He will be flying in from L.A. to share his incredible music & presence!  

Positive Music Artist, Craig Haley (my buddy), has graciously offered to join us on a few tunes as well & we'll make sure to save a spot or two for an impromptu jam from any other visiting artists! 

There will be video cameras to capture the fun (so wear your pretty glitzy stuff, if you want to glam it up) and local Phoenix HUB members & other visionary/humanitarian guys & gals to connect with! 

This is going to be so much fun.  I invite you all to call and/or email Jodi now!  I can't wait to see you there!

DATE: 6/29 Sunday

TIME: 5pm Dinner, 6pm Concert

LOCATION: 8730 E. Via Montoya, Scottsdale, AZ 85255

RSVP to Jodi Floyd

jodifloydfl@hotmail.com

407-529-4301, 480-588-8315

$20 Suggested Love Offering

Namaste fellow peacemakers,

 

Just a note to say hello.....

June is always one of my favorite months.  We have this awesome opportunity to tell our Dads thank you for being Dad! 

As some of you know, I was raised by my Dad.  He was a really wonderful man!  He was always loving and patient with me.  He listened when I sang to him - He tried whatever I cooked & SMILED (no matter how fascinating it really tasted)...but my favorite memory was when I was really little.  He would lift me onto his feet and dance with me.  He was truly my best friend. I could never ask for a better human being to come through to live this glorious life that I have.

Fathers, thank you for being you.  Thank you for untold stories of kissed boo boos, countless baseball, basketball, and soccer games.  Thank you for teaching, leading, loving, and being exactly who you are!

 

Hugs,

Jessika

  

 

Jessika's Upcoming Appearances and Classes

   

 

June 1 - New Vision Spiritual Growth Center

Sunday Soloist

9:00 am and 11:00 am

9649 N Hayden Rd

Scottsdale, AZ 85258

http://www.newvisionaz.org/

 

June 7 - isXPERIA Business Seminar

Motivational Music

The Scottsdale Plaza Resort

7200 N Scottsdale Rd

Scottsdale, AZ 85253

Income Opportunity Seminar for all natural health, nutrition, and skin care.

For tickets: Stephanie Beebe

602.931.3206

June 7 - the WILD WonderfulIntelligentLovingDivine Bunch^TM    network 

Music by JESSIKA MURPHY

What...  A Networking meeting for Men and Women featuring: Speakers...Music... Food...Door Prizes...Vendor space,,,30 Seconds of Self Promotion. Vendors June bring a table to display product, however, reservations MUST BE MADE IN ADVANCE. Reservations are secured when you receive a return e-mail confirmation. Vending space is $15, admission is $15

When...  SATURDAY, June 7, 2008.....................9:00 AM - 12:00 PM 

Where... Lightworkers Gifts, 5116 W. Peoria Ave, Glendale, AZ

Cost.... $15.00 ....Bring 3 - Get 1 FREE! June promotion - If 3 people show up with your business card, you will get in for free or be a vendor for free!

http://www.muffibindi.com/

Please RSVP to all meetings at 602.866.3355 or jdickason@hotmail.com

 

June 8 - Spiritual Enrichment Center

Sunday Soloist

10:00 am

9745 W Peoria Ave

Peoria, AZ 85345

http://www.spiritualenrichmentcenter.us/

 

June 15 - Unity of Divine Love

Sunday Soloist

9:00 am and 11:00 am

325 N Austin Dr

Ste 4

Chandler, AZ 85226

http://www.unityofdivinelove.org/

 

June 21- Positive Open Mic

Featuring YOU!

7:00 pm

Alternatives Café

4314 N 7^th Ave

Phoenix, AZ 85013

http://www.explorealternatives.com/

 

June 22 - Central Phoenix Unity

Sunday Soloist

10:30 am

1219 E Glendale Ave #11

Phoenix, AZ 85020

http://www.centralphoenixunity.com/

 

June 29 - Harmonizing with Humanity House Concert

Jodi Floyd"s

Faith Rivera's Special Guest

5:30 pm

8730 E. Via Montoya 

Scottsdale, AZ 85255

480-588-8315

 

Every Thursday - Sing and Sign Class.  Sign language for you and your little ones. 

Bookman's Phoenix

8034 N 19th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85021

http://www.bookmans.com/

 

Looking Ahead

July 19- Positive Open Mic

Featuring YOU!

7:00 pm

Alternatives Café

4314 N 7^th Ave

Phoenix, AZ 85013

http://www.explorealternatives.com/

 

Aug 1 - MY BIRTHDAY

All Day Long although I was born at 3 pm

I will be turning 29 again!

 

Aug 10 - Unity of Divine Love

Sunday Soloist

9:00 am and 11:00 am

325 N Austin Dr

Ste 4

Chandler, AZ 85226

http://www.unityofdivinelove.org/

 

Aug 16 - Positive Open Mic

Featuring YOU!

7:00 pm

Alternatives Café

4314 N 7^th Ave

Phoenix, AZ 85013

http://www.explorealternatives.com/

 

Aug 17 - West Valley Unitarian Universalist Church

Message and Music

10:30 am

5904 W. Cholla St

Glendale, AZ 85304

http://www.wvuu.org/

 

Aug 24 - Creative Living Fellowship

Sunday Soloist

9:30 am and 11:15 am

6530 N 7^th St

Phoenix, AZ 85014

http://www.creativelivingcenter.com/

 

 

Jazz Sampler

 

 

For those of you who love jazz, I've recorded a 4 song jazz sampler of my most requested songs.  Songs included on the sampler are: Unforgettable, My Funny Valentine, Summertime, and When I Fall In Love.  The CD is yours for a $10 or more donation to my CD project.

 

To purchase the jazz sampler, please email me: jessika@jessikathesongstress.com or visit me at one of my coming events. 

 

For more ways to help me with the completion of my CD and/or to become an Executive Producer, please visit:

http://jessikathesongstress.com/Sponsorship.html

All donations will go directly to musical projects.

This has been such an awesome time for my music career.  I've been reconnecting with old friends and meeting new ones.

Thank you so much for being such a blessing in my life!  You rock!

 

Quick Links

 

Jessika's Website: www.jessikathesongstress.com

 

Jessika's fun MySpace - http://www.myspace.com/jessikathesongstress

 

Jessika's music Myspace -

http://www.myspace.com/jessikaspositivevisions

 

Jessika on Tribe - http://people.tribe.net/jessikathesongstress

 

Jessika on Gaia -http://jessikathesongstress.gaia.com

                                     

Jessika on Facebook -

http://www.facebook.com/people/Jessika_Murphy/771828522

 

Jessika on Amp - http://jessika.amp.az

 

Come by and visit - lets be friends!

 

Oh, by the way, I am always looking for new venues with which to share my music.  If you know of any church, music venue, corporate function, private party, house concert or wedding looking for a great songstress, please let them know about me or you can call me and tell me about them!

 

 

Thank you for your continued support and being a part of my musical journey.  You are always in my heart.

 

Sincerely,

 

Jessika
Singer * Songwriter * Encourager

 

Namaste fellow peacemakers,

Just a note to say hello.....

May is an amazing month.  This month celebrates motherhood, the feminine energy that nurtures us all.  Ancient civilizations knew the truth and beauty of feminine strength.  God has always had beautiful feminine names like Shekinah, Prakriti, Yemaya, Demeter, Haumea, Hathor, etc.

Mothers, thank you for being you.  Thank you for untold stories of kissed boo boos, countless loads of laundry and dishes, teaching, leading, loving, and being exactly who you are!

Jazz Sampler

For those of you who love jazz, I've recorded a 4 song jazz sampler of my most requested songs.  Songs included on the sampler are: Unforgettable, My Funny Valentine, Summertime, and When I Fall In Love.  The CD is yours for a $10 or more donation to my CD project.

To purchase the jazz sampler, please email me: jessika@jessikathesongstress.com or visit me at one of my coming events. 

For more ways to help me with the completion of my CD and/or to become an Executive Producer, please visit:

http://jessikathesongstress.com/Sponsorship.html

All donations will go directly to musical projects.

Jessika's Upcoming Appearances and Classes

May 4 - Unity of Sun Lakes

Sunday Soloist

9:30 am

25601 N Sun Lakes Blvd

Sun Lakes, AZ 85248

May 11 - Creative Living Fellowship

Sunday Soloist

9:30 am and 11:15 am

6530 N 7^th St

Phoenix, AZ 85014

http://www.creativelivingcenter.com/

May 17- Positive Open Mic

Featuring YOU!

7:00 pm

Alternatives Café (formerly Opportunity Café)

4314 N 7^th Ave

Phoenix, AZ 85013

http://www.explorealternatives.com/

May 18 - Central Phoenix Unity

Sunday Soloist

10:30 am

1219 E Glendale Ave #11

Phoenix, AZ 85020

http://www.centralphoenixunity.com/

Every Thursday - Sing and Sign Class.  Sign language for you and your little ones. 

Bookman's Phoenix

8034 N 19th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85021

http://www.bookmans.com/

Looking Ahead

June 1 - New Vision Spiritual Growth Center

Sunday Soloist

9:00 am and 11:00 am

9649 N Hayden Rd

Scottsdale, AZ 85258

http://www.newvisionaz.org/

June 7 - isXPERIA Business Seminar

Opening Soloist

The Scottsdale Plaza Resort

7200 N Scottsdale Rd

Scottsdale, AZ 85253

Income Opportunity Seminar for all natural health, nutrition, and skin care.

For tickets: Stephanie Beebe

602.931.3206
June 7 - the WonderfulIntelligentLovingDivine Bunch^TM    network 

Music by JESSIKA MURPHY

What...  A Networking meeting for Men and Women featuring: Speakers...Music... Food...Door Prizes...Vendor space,,,30 Seconds of Self Promotion. Vendors may bring a table to display product, however, reservations MUST BE MADE IN ADVANCE. Reservations are secured when you receive a return e-mail confirmation. Vending space is $15, admission is $15

When...  SATURDAY, June 7, 2008.....................9:00 AM - 12:00 PM 

Where... Park Lee Apartments Community Room, 1600 N. Highland (S of Camelback) Street parking available

Cost.... $15.00 ....Bring 3 - Get 1 FREE! June promotion - If 3 people show up with your business card, you will get in for free or be a vendor for free!

Please RSVP to all meetings at 602.866.3355 or jdickason@hotmail.com

June 8 - Spiritual Enrichment Center

Sunday Soloist

10:00 am

9745 W Peoria Ave

Peoria, AZ 85345

http://www.spiritualenrichmentcenter.us/

June 15 - Unity of Divine Love

Sunday Soloist

9:00 am and 11:00 am

325 N Austin Dr

Ste 4

Chandler, AZ 85226

http://www.unityofdivinelove.org/

June 21- Positive Open Mic

Featuring YOU!

7:00 pm

Alternatives Café

4314 N 7^th Ave

Phoenix, AZ 85013

http://www.explorealternatives.com/

June 22 - Central Phoenix Unity

Sunday Soloist

10:30 am

1219 E Glendale Ave #11

Phoenix, AZ 85020

http://www.centralphoenixunity.com/

June 29 - House Concert

Jodi Floyd

Faith Rivera's Special Guest

Scottsdale, AZ

This has been such an awesome time for my music career.  I've been reconnecting with old friends and meeting new ones.

Thank you so much for being such a blessing in my life!  You rock!

Oh, by the way, I am always looking for new venues with which to share my music.  If you know of any church, music venue, corporate function, private party, house concert or wedding looking for a great songstress, please let them know about me or you can call me and tell me about them!

Thank you for your continued support and being a part of my musical journey.  You are always in my heart.

Sincerely,

Jessika

www.jessikathesongstress.com

Celebrating Peace and Earth Day

Namaste fellow peacemakers,

Today is the last day of the season of non-violence. It is an opportunity for us to carry peace with us in our daily lives. This is a year of peace, a leap year. A year which is not a leap year is called a common year. Let us remember how extraordinary all of us and all of life is ~ that we can plant seeds of peace in every breath! Let us remember to keep taking the leap into love ... Hatred paralyzes life; love releases it. Hatred confuses life; love harmonizes it. Hatred darkens life; love illuminates it. ~ Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

In honor of peace and Earth Day (April 22, 2008), I am blessed to be a part of a free concert at Creative Living Fellowship. I will be sharing the stage with my friends Cerise, Ahria, Theresa and Heather Dubois, our band, and our peace dancers. The concert is sure to be a wonderful time for all.

Where in the World Has Jessika Been?

Yes, it is true - I have been missing! My life has been completely crazy yet amazing!

First, I want to say that if any of you possibly even doubt that your dreams can manifest without your having to struggle then think again.....quite literally, think again!

My life is teaching me that every word and every thought is a prayer. Life is showing me the importance of gratitude and letting go of ego - my no longer useful littleness. In return, I've had some really cool opportunities.

March 8th - my dance troupe (Naia Tribal Fusion) performed at the Heart for Art Dinner Show in support of Aunt Rita's Foundation.
March 15th - I sang at ZenYard in support of Aunt Rita's Foundation. The dinner was amazing and the crowd loved my jazz set!
March 29th - I sang at the Harmonizing with Humanity conference. I met many amazing new thought artists. I went to workshops. I met awesome musicians and singers. It was incredible.
March 30th - I sang at the DragonBoat Festival in Tempe. I sang a jazz set. The crowd loved the music!
March 31st - I sang with Faith Rivera, Harold Payne, and Cathy McCall at the Faith Rivera concert (Creative Living Fellowship).

Jessika's Upcoming Appearances and Classes

If you missed any of the above events, here are a few that you might want to attend. They are sure to be lot of fun!

April 12 - Phoenix Pride
2:30 pm Main Stage (Pop)
3:00 pm Lakeside Stage (Jazz)
5:00 pm Lakeside Stage (Dance with Naia World Tribal Fusion)
Steele Indian School Park
300 E Indian School Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85012
http://www.phoenixpride.org/

April 13 - Phoenix Pride
3:00 pm Lakeside Stage (Jazz)
5:00 pm Lakeside Stage (Dance with Naia World Tribal Fusion)
Steele Indian School Park
300 E Indian School Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85012
http://www.phoenixpride.org/

April 18 - Peace & Earth Day Concert
Featuring Jessika, Cerise, Ahria, special guests and the band!
7:30 pm
Creative Living Fellowship
6530 N 7th St
Phoenix, AZ 85014
http://www.creativelivingfellowship.com/images/event_earthday.pdf

April 19 - Positive Open Mic
Featuring YOU!
7:00 pm
Alternatives Café (formerly Opportunity Café)
4314 N 7th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85013
http://www.explorealternatives.com/

May 4 - Unity of Sun Lakes
Sunday Soloist
9:30 am
25601 N Sun Lakes Blvd
Sun Lakes, AZ 85248

May 11 - Creative Living Fellowship
Sunday Soloist
9:30 am and 11:15 am
6530 N 7th St
Phoenix, AZ 85014
http://www.creativelivingcenter.com/

May 17- Positive Open Mic
Featuring YOU!
7:00 pm
Alternatives Café (formerly Opportunity Café)
4314 N 7th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85013
http://www.explorealternatives.com/

Every Thursday - Sing and Sign Class. Sign language for you and your little ones.
Bookman's Phoenix
8034 N 19th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85021
http://www.bookmans.com/

Oh, by the way, I am always looking for new venues with which to share my music. If you know of any church, music venue, corporate function, private party, or wedding looking for a great songstress, please let them know about me or you can call me and tell me about them!

Thank you for your continued support and being a part of my musical journey. You are always in my heart.

Sincerely,

Jessika
Singer * Songwriter * Encourager
602.264.2121
jessikathesongstress.com
thesignlanguageacademy.com

Best Wishes for a Happy New Year filled with Peace, Joy, Love and Prosperity!

Jessika

Singer * Songwriter * Encourager

http://jessikathesongstress.com

602.264.2121

Oh, by the way, I am always looking for new venues with which to share my music. If you know of any church, music venue, corporate function, private party, or wedding looking for a great songstress, please let them know about me or you can call me and tell me about them!

Have a Happy Holiday Season!!

Whether you are celebrating Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Yule, all of the above, some of the above, or none of the above, I wish you only the very best for this season and the coming new year.   Below find a holiday message from my heart to yours: 

Jessika Sings The Christmas Song

  

Jessika's Upcoming Appearances and Classes

12/30 Sunday Soloist

9 am - 12 pm

Creative Living Fellowship

6530 N 7^th St

Phoenix, AZ 85014

602-906-4080

    1/3/08 Sing & Sign with Jessika

10 am - 11 am

Bookmans

8034 N 19^th Ave

Phoenix, AZ 85012

602-433-0255

   

1/10/08 Sing & Sign with Jessika

10 am - 11 am

Bookmans

8034 N 19^th Ave

Phoenix, AZ 85012

602-433-0255

   

1/13/08 Sunday Soloist

9 am - 12 pm

Unity of Surprise

18300 W Bell Rd #2

Surprise, AZ 85374

623-214-3884

    1/17/08 Sing & Sign with Jessika

10 am - 11 am

Bookmans

8034 N 19^th Ave

Phoenix, AZ 85012

602-433-0255

    1/19/08 Positive Open Mic

7 pm - 9:30 pm

Alternatives Health and Wellness

4314 North 7th Ave

Phoenix, AZ 85013

602-266-0801

   

1/24/08 Sing & Sign with Jessika

10 am - 11 am

Bookmans

8034 N 19^th Ave

Phoenix, AZ 85012

602-433-0255

    1/31/08 Sing & Sign with Jessika

10 am - 11 am

Bookmans

8034 N 19^th Ave

Phoenix, AZ 85012

602-433-0255

 

    Oh, by the way, I am always looking for new venues with which to share my music.  If you know of any church, music venue, corporate function, private party, or wedding looking for a great songstress, please let them know about me or you can call me and tell me about them!   Peace on Earth!  Goodwill to all sentient beings!   "Blessed is the season which engages the whole world in a conspiracy of love" - Hamilton Wright Mabie   Sincerely,

 

Jessika

Singer * Songwriter * Encourager

You can help keep pets safe during the holiday season by following the tips below.

* Many holiday plants can lead to health problems in dogs and cats. Among the plants to keep out of reach are holly, mistletoe, poinsettias and lilies.

* Snow globes often contain antifreeze, which is poisonous to pets.

* Pine needles, when ingested, can puncture holes in a pet's intestine. So keep pet areas clear of pine needles.

* The extra cords and plugs of holiday lights and other fixtures can look like chew toys to pets. Tape down or cover cords to help avoid shocks, burns or other serious injuries. Unplug lights when you are not home.

* Anchor Christmas trees to the ceiling with a string to keep it from falling on pets.

* Do not let pets drink the holiday tree water. Some may contain fertilizers, and stagnant tree water can harbor bacteria. Check labels for tree water preservatives and artificial snow, and buy only those that are nontoxic. Some folks use screens around trees to block access to electrical cords and gifts.

Very important: do not put aspirin in the water (some folks do this thinking it will keep the tree or plant more vigorous). If a pet ingests the aspirin-laced water, his health or even life can be at risk.

* Pets, particularly cats, can be tempted to eat tinsel, which can block the intestines. Hang tinsel high and securely to keep it out of reach of pets.

* Keep other ornaments out of reach of pets. Ingestion of any ornament, which might look like toys to pets, can result in life-threatening emergencies. Even ornaments made from dried food can lead to ailments. And remember, shards from broken glass ornaments can injure paws, mouths and other parts of the body.

* Put away toys after children open their gifts. Small plastic pieces and rubber balls are common causes of choking and intestinal blockage in dogs. Ingested plastic or cloth toys must often be removed surgically.

* Avoid toxic decorations. Bubbling lights contain fluid that can be inhaled or ingested, snow sprays and snow flock can cause reactions when inhaled, styrofoam poses a choking hazard, tinsel can cause choking and intestinal obstruction, and water in snow scenes may contain toxic organisms such as Salmonella.

* Keep candles on high shelves. Use fireplace screens to avoid burns.

* Low-tech shooing methods: place sticky mats, crunchy aluminum foil or bubble wrap on or around the area ... tie balloons around the area ... put some pennies in empty plastic drink bottles and balance the bottles on the bottom branches of the holiday tree or plant so that they will noisily tip over if a cat or other pet jumps at or on the tree.

*Holiday guests and other activity can be very stressful and even frightening to pets. It can also trigger illness and intestinal upset. Make sure pets have a safe place to retreat in your house. And make sure they are wearing current I.D. in case they escape out a door when guests come and go.

* Reduce stress by keeping feeding and exercise on a regular schedule.

* Always make time to care for your pets. Some folks get lax about walking their dogs, and a few resort to letting pets out on their own. This puts the animal in danger, while also leading to nuisance complaints and dog bite incidents. Remind pet owners not to take a holiday from responsibly caring for their pets. You can also hire Purrfect Pawsitting to care for your pet during the holidays!!

* When pets are stressed by holiday activity or during travel, they may require more water. Dogs typically pant more when they feel stressed. Keep fresh water available for them to drink.

* Rescue Remedy, a Bach flower essence available in most health food stores, is a natural stress reliever that many folks keep on hand at home and in travel kits. It can often help both people and animals recover from injury, fright, illness, travel fatigue, chocolate ingestion and irritation. Put a few drops in the dog's water bowl or portable water container. For stressed or injured animals, rub a drop on their ear or put a drop on the towel in their crate or carrier. Flower essences are free of harmful effects and can be used along with conventional medicines. Another safe, nontoxic Rescue Remedy-like product is Animal Emergency Trauma Solution, available from www.greenhopeessences.com, where you can also get Flee Free to combat fleas nontoxically. Other flower essence sources include anaflora.com and perelandra-ltd.com.

* Do not let guests feed your pets human food. There are many holiday foods, including fatty meats, gravies, poultry skin, bones, chocolate and alcohol, which can cause illnesses from vomiting and diarrhea to highly serious pancreatitis and other toxic reactions. In addition, candy wrappers, aluminum foil pieces and ribbons can choke pets.

* Keep pets away from gift packages as well as your gift wrapping area. Ingested string, plastic, cloth and even wrapping paper can lead to intestinal blockage and require surgical removal. And pets have been severely injured by scissors and other items left on floors and tables.

* Keep pets away from the garbage. Use pet-proof containers.

* If you suspect that your pet has eaten something toxic, call your veterinarian and/or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center's 24-hour emergency hotline at 1-888-4-ANI-HELP.

* If your pet ingests glass, broken plastic, staples or other small, sharp objects, call your veterinarian.
In the meantime, you can give your dog supplemental fiber in the form of whole wheat or other high-fiber bread, canned pumpkin or Metamucil, any of which can help bulk up the stools the help the foreign material pass through the dogs digestive system. Dosages depend on the size of the dog. For Metamucil, try a teaspoon for a small dog, a tablespoon for a big dog. For pumpkin, feed one-quarter to two-thirds of a cup. Some folks recommend feeding the dog cotton balls to help pass the foreign objects, but others in the veterinary field caution against this since cotton balls can compound the problem.

* By the way, now is a good time to double-check smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors and other safety devices and replace batteries. Safety, of course, is the key reason -- but here's another good reason. When batteries run low, the devices often emit alert or alarm sounds at frequencies that can be painful and frightening to many pets. If you're not home when the alert/alarm sounds, your animals will have to endure that sound until you return, which can be traumatic. So always keep fresh batteries in those devices.

From www.paw-rescue.org

Have a safe and happy holiday!

Jessika

Purrfect Pawsitting

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Happy Thanksgiving from Jessika!

Over this last year in Phooenix I have grown so much as an artist. I cannot put into words how much gratitude I feel for all of you, for my life, for my career and everything that is happening so seamlessly and gracefully.
I give thanks for my new musical projects, for family, for my generous loving and supportive friends like you. You have consistently and lovingly encourged and supported me and my vision.

I am thankful for you!

Enjoy this Thanksgiving Day. May you know only love, peace, and wonder today and always.


An Attitude of Gratitude

A deep sense of gratitude has opened the doors of possibility time and time again in my life. Joy for everything around me - for what I have, who I am, what I have yet to acquire, and even for the storms in my life requires that I be thankful for the blessings around me right now.

I've come up with two great ways to bring thankfulness into my life. It has been wonderful for me and I would love to share with all of my friends.

The first way is a Gratitude mix tape (yep, you heard me right). I put together gratitude songs of my favorite artists and I play them every morning as I prepare for my day. Examples of these songs include:

God is Good All the Time - Babbie Mason
Somebody Ought to Tell God Thank You - Babbie Mason
Thank You - Yolanda Adams
Grateful - John Bucchino
Kind and Generous - Natalie Merchant
Gifts the Storm May Bring - Faith Rivera

These are just a few examples. This is my favorite way to be grateful everyday.

The second way is to join the Go Gratitude experiment. This is a way for your right and left brain to experience gratidue in everything. Check them out:
http://www.gogratitude.com/.

Oh, by the way, I am always looking for new venues with which to share my music. If you know of any church, music venue, corporate function, holiday party, private party, or wedding looking for a great songstress, please let them know about me or you can call me and tell me about them!

Hugs,
Jessika
Singer *Songwriter * Encourager

 

Going away for the holiday season? Away from home because you have to work? Going away for business?

Whether you celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Yule or another holiday, if your plans include going out of town anytime from November through January it is a really good idea to arrange pet care for your fur-baby as soon as possible. You might not be thinking about the holidays yet, but many others are and your pet sitter may be getting booked to capacity right now. In fact, some professional pet sitters are entirely booked for the holiday's months in advance, while others do not take on any new clients during the busy holiday season.

More and more people are opting to use the services of professional pet sitters. A pet sitter with a thriving business may have 100 or more clients whose pets they care for throughout the year. When many of them go away at the same time, such as during the holidays, it makes for an extremely busy time. For this reason, it is very important to book services with your pet care provider well in advance of the holidays.

For those who choose to hire a professional pet sitter for the first time, it is even more crucial to start looking for one as early as possible.
Prior to service, it is necessary to schedule your free consultation. You and your service provider will need ample time to arrange this meeting. During the consultation, the pet sitter will come to your home to meet you and your pets, determine the exact type of care your pets will need, complete the necessary paperwork, get keys and security codes to your home, and go over the fees and payment options.

By looking for a pet care provider well in advance of the holidays, you will stand a much better chance of securing the services of a pet sitter that you and your pet will feel comfortable with. It gives you the time to make sure all the necessary preparations are made and avoid the last minute rush, which may leave you in a panic trying to decide how to care for your pets in your absence.

Purrfect Pawsitting offers reliable pet and house sitting services in your home for dogs, cats, birds, and fish in Phoenix, Paradise Valley, Scottsdale, and Glendale! We are available for pet sitting not only for the holidays but all year round!

Why hire a pet and house sitter?

Personal Attention
Loving Care
Kennels are Often Scary Places for your Pet - a familiar home environment is easier for your pet when you are away
Less Stress on You and Your Pet - you don't have to impose on friends and family
We Make Sure that Your House is Secure While You're Gone

Our services include daily visits, private dog walks, in-home sitting, overnight visits, live-ins, cat play, and house sitting. We'll watch your home, bring in the newspapers and mail, water the plants and keep everything safe while you're away! We also bake delicious, home baked treats as holiday gifts for dogs, cats and their friends.

While you are away, you can know your pet and your house are secure with Purrfect Pawsitting.

For more information, please visit our website or give us a call!!

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(602) 264-2121