Relationships of all kinds are ending. We're tired, angry, and scared.

A long time ago I wrote an article reflecting on the importance of how we see things, which affects how we respond, which ultimately affects what our lives will look like and who is or is not a part of our lives. The article was inspired by a melted piece of gum on the sidewalk that looked to me like a musical note.

Well last weekend I was taking a walk and looked down and saw a small black circle next to a small hole and below that was a curved branch in the shape of a wide U. What I saw in total was a smiley face staring back at me. (See above!)

Seeing that smiley face reminded me of the concept of my previous article which led me to current events, both personal and universal which I felt compelled to talk about.

If you have ended relationships recently, want to, or you were the one who was left on the editing room floor...please join me.

Today is a first! My special guest is Frances W Greenspan and she is an animal communicator, author and teacher who speaks with animals both alive and to those who have crossed over.

She is the author of five books on the topic "What Do Your Pets Want You to Know?", "More Messages Your Pets Want You to Know," "Lessons from the Animals," "Learn to Speak with the Animals" (a class she also teaches with the same name) and "Voice for the Animals" – all available on Amazon and Kindle. She is currently working on her next book "Voice for the Animals".

Frances tunes in telepathically to the animal's spirit/higher self to ask questions and receive their answers. She is able to do phone readings as this connection is direct to the spirit of the animal for pets that are rescues, have behavioral issues or have passed on.

Frances shares specific stories with us, how the language of the pet owner doesn't matter, and much more. And she is doing this while loving later life!

Just click play to learn and be entertained!

What are you doing to get through this? There are studies that show being creative is a way to get through difficult times. Ironically however, in preparing for this episode, I wasn't feeling very creative…a bit of a catch 22 situation.

So, I decided to ask Loving Later Life listeners what they are doing to deal, to cope, and to still enjoy life while there is so much chaos, divisiveness and fear around us. For those who contributed, thank you so much for sharing!

In an effort to feel some love and happiness, I spent time this past weekend with some very important ladies in my life and also saw my mom. She and I went to a play that unexpectedly became an integral part of this episode providing much inspiration, which I'm excited to share with you.

I hope you'll listen, enjoy and share if you think of someone who needs to hear it.

Enjoy!