When most dogs jump into the back seat of a car, they excitedly pop their head out the window, eager to take in a tail-wagging display of new sights and smells. So it may seem odd that Midge, just shy of 3 years old, instantly nodded off. But for this young pup, a car ride […]
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Dig deep into your school days, and we’d bet there’s a moment there that significantly helped shape who you are today — and a teacher attached to it. Maybe it was your fourth grade teacher who spun such an entertaining story about a historical event that your passion for the subject was ignited. Or perhaps
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In the summer of 2024, shortly after a young woman and her then-fiancé moved into a new house in Richardson, Texas, they were delighted to find that their elderly neighbor had dropped off a cake to welcome them to the community. The woman shared the sweet gesture on social media, and the video racked up
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Imagine you’re embarking on an early autumn trail walk: What do you notice? Is it the gloomy sky, the mud that’s now stuck to your socks, and the exhaustion you feel? Or is it the crisp, refreshing air, the coziness of your comfy jacket, and the simple joy of being outdoors? All those observations can
When I was in my early 20s, starting to make my way in the world and experiencing my first professional and personal achievements as an adult, my best friend and roommate said something — almost more to herself than to me — that’s stuck in my mind ever since: “Your successes are not my failures.”
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The word “fan” is short for “fanatic,” and depending on the depth of your passion, being one can manifest in some pretty intense ways: Each of us knows (or perhaps even is) the football follower who blows their gasket at a foul call or the Taylor Swift stan who collapses in tears when she takes
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Cooking and sewing aren’t often taught in school these days — but at a youth summer camp in California, seniors are serving up lessons with a side of intergenerational bonding. Throughout July, students learned skills like these from members at Olive Community Services in Fullerton, a nonprofit that offers programs and support services for older
Hypothetical for you: Two weeks ago, you were assigned a big work project to present this Monday. It’s now Sunday afternoon. Are you enjoying what’s left of your weekend or scrambling to put the presentation together? If you relate more to the second option and now feel a bit sheepish about it, don’t. People procrastinate
August signals the tail end of summer for some — but it could also be the beginning of a new chapter with a furry best friend. This month marks the return of Clear the Shelters, a national campaign that helps rescue pets find their forever home. Led by NBCUniversal, the monthlong campaign has facilitated nearly
