Where were you on November 6 of last year? If you were like a lot of Americans, you may have been glued to the news. Together as a country, many of us witnessed a funny moment when the Attorney General of Pennsylvania, Josh Shaprio, was interrupted during an MSNBC interview by an unwitting family member. It was a moment of levity that we all...
We all know that dogs are smarter than we are. Exhibit A – my dog whines like a maniac if I work one minute past 5 pm. But a recent Tumblr post revealed that sometimes a good boy is more than just smart. Colorado based @mothsplaining has a couple of different Tumblr accounts dedicated to, among other things, gorgeous pictures of beautiful...
Playing in the snow is hard to resist. Sure it eventually turns to gray muck, and sometimes it needs to be shoveled. But not being from an area that gets much snow, for me, it’s a little bit magical. My husband’s favorite childhood memories are of playing football in the snow, and the last time we had a real one, I took the...
We all love animals. Whether you prefer domesticated dogs and cats or the-weirder-the-better variety, there’s something for everyone. That’s why it’s always enticing to get up close and personal with your favorite rare species. And soon, you can! Visitors to Kent, England, will have a new opportunity to vacation in the lap of...
Big dogs that take up small spaces, like your lap, are the most endearing of gentle giants. It’s sort of the opposite of the cat’s mantra if I fits I sits. A Great Dane will be all like, “What’s that? You weigh 110 pounds? Cool cool–that’s actually perfect. I’m going to sit on your lap because it’s...
The past year has really made me think a lot about giving back to my community, and I’ve been looking for new ways to help those in need. That’s why I was so verklempt to read about one celebrity who has been giving back in a deeply personal and meaningful way. View this post on Instagram A post...
Sometimes the world can seem like a dark and dreary place. I stopped following the news for awhile because it was so depressing. But when things get bleak, sometimes the best way to make yourself feel better is by going out of your way to do something nice for someone else. To make it easier, Reader’s Digest put together a list of ideas. 1....
There’s nothing quite like a feel-good story on a Friday. Well here’s one that will make you feel good any day of the week. Back in August of 2020 when most of us probably first learned that the term “derecho” more or less meant a sustained straight-line wind version of a tornado, most of Cedar Rapids, Iowa was left without...
Most of us know what it’s like to feel self-conscious about the way we look. If all those pandemic-induced video conference calls have taught me anything it’s that I get tired of staring at myself all day. But one woman decided to face her insecurities head-on, and teach the rest of us something along the way. 39-year-old Melissa Blake...
We all know what it’s like to have a tough day. At least once a week I just want to curl up in a cocoon, which is why the story of an assistant principal who went above and beyond when his student had had enough hit home with so many people. LJ Compton, an 8-year-old living with both Down Syndrome and Autism, is usually bright and...