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As an animal photographer, Gerard Gethings aims to capture the unique characteristics that make each of his subjects special. Whether they’re birds, bees, horses, and chameleons, he makes sure that he’s able to highlight their distinctive beauty and showcase their personalities with every portrait. But for this project he did in collaboration with Laurence King
One of the best ways to show our families how much we love them is by being their biggest cheerleaders. As a father, Chuck Yielding understands the importance of being there for your family, especially when they’re at their most vulnerable. So when he and his wife, Lori, learned that only one parent can be
If you’ve killed one too many plants in the past, then maybe it’s time for you to invest in a non-green thumb’s best friend: succulents. With their thick fleshy leaves and stems that can store a fair amount of water, these plants have been a favorite among people who can’t be bothered with the typical
If you’re one of those people who despise getting dental work, this clinic in Marin County, California, has the perfect tool to ease your fears. Meet Kismet, a 13-year-old toothless Chihuahua who works as a dental therapy dog in Corte Madera Family Dentistry with her owners, Dr. Cameron Garrett and his wife, Debra Garrett. Everyone
People often associate birds with the concept of freedom because of their ability to fly. Aside from this, another feature that makes these creatures so fascinating is the diversity of their species. They come in all sizes and colors, making them a favorite subject among wildlife photographers. When Lisa M. Ca moved from Germany to
Not many people can say that they’ve visited all seven continents, but one of the lucky few who can is this wheelchair-user named Cory Lee. Cory, 30, was diagnosed with spinal muscular atrophy at a very young age. Because of his condition, he began using a wheelchair at the age of 4. His mother, Sandy
Virtual learning is the “new normal” for students in most countries nowadays due to spikes in COVID-19 cases. While this type of learning is safe and convenient for educators and students, not everyone can really afford the necessary materials and resources for virtual learning. The good news is that there are lots of people who
When we were kids, we used to think that adults had it all figured out. They’re older than us, so they’re supposed to know what to do all the time, right? Several years down the road, the revelation that we had it all wrong hits us hard in the face. Now that we’re adults ourselves,
People have different ways of coping with negative emotions. Some like to reflect on this experience alone, while others look outside and rely on their loved ones for comfort. But for Christopher Huerta, nothing else helped him deal with sadness as much as eating did. Whenever he felt stressed or depressed growing up, the Glendora,
An ordinary trip to the local Walgreens turned unexpectedly dramatic for 18-year-old Justin Gavin, and extremely fortunate for a young family. Walking down the street, he saw something that made him stop in his tracks. A small SUV drove past him, and it was covered in flames. His heart leapt, particularly when he saw children inside
Creating bucket lists is one of the many ways people keep track of their goals and aspirations. While most have multiple items on their list, this Kentucky dad only had one – to see his son’s first football game of his sophomore year. It was Scott Sullivan’s only dying wish. Scott was diagnosed with leptomeningeal
The farming community is a close one, and neighbors are always willing to lend a helping hand when a fellow farmer is in distress. This sense of camaraderie among the farmers became quite evident when one of them fell seriously ill. Lane Unhjem was harvesting durum wheat and canola at his farm near Crosby, North