National Dog Month started in August 2020. Milk-Bone, the popular dog treat brand, launched it to celebrate the special role dogs play in our lives. The idea was simple – give people a reason to appreciate their furry friends a little more. The company saw how much dogs do every day, from making us laugh […]
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“Breathe the sweetness that hovers in August.” A lot has happened in the month of August throughout history. From natural disasters to amazing inventions and feats of bravery. Below are 10 interesting historical episodes to recognize and learn about in the eighth month of our year. “August is the slow, gentle month that stretches out
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Communicating and dealing with people can be hard for everyone, at one point or another. Whether it is work related or if it is pleasure, it is important to learn psychology to make things run more smoothly. The following are not to be confused with ways to maliciously manipulate others into getting what you want,
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“I gotta tell you, the life of the mind… There’s no roadmap for that territory… And exploring it can be painful.” ~ Barton Fink Can we manifest successful thoughts which turn into attainable rules of attraction? Most of the time, your thoughts are just thoughts – not predictions or verdicts on your character, and not
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June 6, 2023 – The Pear Tree Project begins … There is something called the zero to three movement. This is the general idea that the first three years of life are a critical period for brain development, and that deprivation during those years will result in persistent deficits in cognitive, emotional, and even physical
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O beautiful for spacious skies, For amber waves of grain, For purple mountain majesties Above the fruited plain! America! America! God shed His grace on thee And crown thy good with brotherhood From sea to shining sea! The journey toward this historic milestone gives every American an opportunity to pause and reflect on our nation’s
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(C&S President Raj Vinnakota delivered the 2026 commencement address at Muhlenberg College, challenging graduates to resist becoming spectators to their own lives and instead choose participation, community, and civic responsibility. Here are a part of his remarks below) ~ “At my college graduation, my generation was told something very different. My generation was told to:
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“The earth laughs in flowers.” “The earth provides enough to satisfy every man’s need, but not every man’s greed.” Earth Day is upon us! It is being observed as you read this. Let’s review some facts about our treasured planet: There are 400 trees for every person on earth – A recent study estimated that
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She Said ~ “… Why should a land have so much meaning When dark times befall it? It’s only land, made of dirt and rock and loam It’s just a place that’s familiar And home’s just what we call it But there’s no place like home Don’t we all know There’s no place like home?”
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“Take it from an old man Time’s just sand slippin’ past We wanna hold it in our hands But no one ever sees what falls through the cracks Take it from an old man The days don’t stretch any longer They’ve left tracks upon my skin But I reckon made me stronger” The lyrics above
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