Many of us are disconnected from the roots that used to anchor people. Even if we aren't rooted in a place or a religion, we can grow stronger roots in our daily lives. Spiritual-ish practices can help us grow stronger roots and feel more connected. Roots. Home. They’re hard to...

6 Practices for Our Rootless Lives

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Herbie J Pilato

It's been eight years since former TV child star Sawyer Sweeten, best known from Everybody Loves Raymond, died tragically by suicide at only 19 years old. Sawyer Sweeten, his twin brother Sullivan Sweeten, and their older sister Madylin, played Ray Romano's TV children on Everybody Loves Raymond, the Emmy-winning sitcom that originally aired on CBS 1996 to 2005.

The Tragic Suicide of Former TV Child Star Sawyer Sweeten ('Everybody Loves Raymond'): 9 Years Later

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Dogs are known for becoming very attached to their owners. Some breeds are very outgoing, friendly, and loving to family, strangers, and other dogs. These happy, sweet pups occur in every breed. Others, however, are those you don’t want to mess with, especially if they haven’t had proper socialization and training. Here are the top […]

Top 10 Meanest Dogs

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Farm cats are just built differently. They're not like your typical tabby. Which is why people on the internet were absolutely loving video of a "farm cat" soaking up attention from a barn full of dairy cows.  The kitty wasn't just getting along with the much larger animals, they were giving ...Continue reading

Cat Is Truly the Belle of the Ball in Barn Full of Cows

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I was reminded recently of a story I read years ago about a male pitbull who refused to leave a female pit who had been hit by a car. The female had died in the collision with the car, but the male continued to lick at her face for hours.

A Tale of Devotion: Understanding the True Nature of Pitbulls

Professional musicians have a higher chance of being left-handed than the general population. Left-handers have better pitch memory than right-handers. A stroke in the right half of the brain can destroy the ability to perceive music. August 13, 2024, is International Left-Handers Day, and, despite decades of research on left-handedness,...

Left-Handedness and Musicality: 5 Scientific Facts

In the world of feline companions, we often come across special needs cats, each with their unique story. However, not every one of them is a special needs cat even though it may look so. Take this adorable feline for an example. When Emily Blythe was volunteering at the Lake...

Tabby Cat Shot In The Face By Her Owners Finally Finds Her Happiness

A family applied for kittens but walked out of the shelter with two clingiest cats meant for them. About two months ago, two bonded feline brothers arrived at Exploits Valley SPCA when their previous owners could no longer care for them. Named Kermit (tabby) and Fozzie (black) from The Muppets,...

Family Applied for Kittens but Walked Out of the Shelter with Two Clingiest Cats Meant for Them

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03.25.24 .. In a cozy corner of the house, a German Shepherd named Rocky stumbles upon a scene that brings his world to a delightful pause. As the German Shepherd draws nearer, the sight of these pint-sized squatters nestled comfortably in his bed sparks a visible mix of confusion and wonder in his eyes.

German shepherd is puzzled finding kittens in his bed and cuteness ensues

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At only nine weeks old, this border […]
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Adorable: Watch 9-Week-Old Border Collie Herd Sheep Like A Pro

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Greenville, SC

Everyone deserves a pampering routine now and then, including our beloved feline friends!. While our routines might involve luxurious showers and a variety of hydrating masks for our hair, face, and under-eye areas, cats may have a different idea of pampering. Take, for instance, the feline star we have today,...

Lucky Cat Receives Unmatched Affection From A Sweet Deer Family In South Carolina

Although real-world conspiracies do exist, we frequently seem to find them where they are not. The forces of apophenia can drive our minds to create such patterns, when in fact they really don't exist. A clear if fictional example of this is to be seen in Umberto Eco's classic novel...

Conspiracies in Mind

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A lady is cautioning others about purchasing budget earrings from Amazon, Shein, and H&M, after she experienced keloid formations on her earlobes due to wearing them. On a TikTok post that has garnered more than 334,000 likes, Sailor Rozema (@sailor.rozema), a content creator, shares a warning with her community of "dangly earring girls": the inexpensive jewelry found in fast fashion can have negative impacts on your well-being.

‘I’ll never be wearing earrings for the rest of my life’: Customer warns against buying from Shein

I recently had surgery. In the name of transparency, the kind of surgery I had is called a rectopexy. Read about it at your own risk with the link provided. It was performed through my abdomen, laparoscopically, with the surgeon using a robot. My surgeon said that despite having only four half-inch round incisions on my abdomen, it was major surgery.

Recovering From Surgery Alone

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(MA) Meet Gibson Band, a pocket-sized pup with a huge heart full of love. This 4-year-old Chihuahua grew up as an owned pup in a loving home. Unfortunately, Gibson's owners recently went through some unexpected life changes, and as such were no longer able to provide him with the care and love he needed. Now, Gibson is living safely with a foster family found through Great Dog Rescue New England. Despite loving his foster family, Gibson hopes he will not have to wait very long before he can make his final move to a furever home!

Tiny 8-Pound Chihuahua Searching For Love After Owner Forced To Surrender

Los Angeles County, CA

[Note: The quotes and commentary that appear in this article are from an interview the author conducted with David White in 1989.]. Actor David White, who died in 1991, found great success for his best-known and likable performance as the devious advertising executive Larry Tate on the classic TV sitcom,Bewitched (ABC, 1964-1972).

'Bewitched' Actor David White Forever Mourned the Tragic Pan Am/Lockerbie Death of His Son

Ann Arbor, MI

In Ann Arbor, Michigan, at the Humane Society of Huron Valley a senior pup so adorably friendly and cuddly, had mastered all the secret moves of Houdini. According to the shelter, Tiki, the 10-year-old street dog arrived at the shelter as a stray, and enjoyed exploring the streets on his own terms.

Master escape artist pup ‘Houdini’ briefly adopted and returned for his separation anxiety

There’s no question that you love your dog. You can’t get enough of their adorable face, and your phone’s photo roll is probably stuffed (maybe even completely full) with photos of them sleeping. But does your dog love you back? And how can you show your dog that they’re the center of your world (and a perfect angel)?

Do Dogs Love Their Human Parents?

Two horses in St. Lawrence County, New York, recently tested positive for Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE). The first horse was an unvaccinated, 10-year-old Belgian mare. The horse developed clinical signs on July 28, including fever, leaning, weakness, blindness, and depression. She was euthanized. The second horse was an unvaccinated, 2-year-old...

2 New York Horses Test Positive for EEE

Los Angeles, CA

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Long Beach, CA

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Hey, NBC. Real Angelinos can tell Long Beach and Venice Beach are apart. Even though Los Angeles’ hosting of the 2028 Olympics was established in 2017 , news networks and media outlets proved yesterday that they still can’t tell the difference between two notable seaside cities in Los Angeles.

Five Ways L.A. Locals Knew Right Away That the Olympics Closing Ceremony Was Filmed in Long Beach, Not Venice

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The Wisdom, Intellect, and Emotional Lives of Sheep

Sheep are highly intelligent, complex, and feeling individuals. The more freedom animals have to make their own choices, the happier and healthier they will be. People...

The Wisdom, Intellect, and Emotional Lives of Sheep

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