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Have you celebrated anything recently? We know that’s hard to do nowadays because of what the world is going through. But this grandma from Indiana just celebrated her 100th birthday, and has another reason to rejoice – she just survived the coronavirus! This grandmother is tenacious; she has lived through a war, survived cancer, and
Becoming a firefighter used to be regarded as a male-only profession, but times have changed. As society continually progresses, more and more organizations are embracing gender equity in the workplace. And the Pasadena Fire Department is proud to announce that they are one of its proponents. The team just made history when an all-woman firefighting
Just when you thought maternity photo-shoots were only for women, this trio of pregnant dog moms proves you wrong. Thanks a lot to the nonprofit organization that made this happen. Three pregnant pooches named Shelly, Sassy, and Fiona all exuded a motherly glow in their maternity photos. They were rescued by Homeward Trails Animal Rescue,
Aside from being called “doctor,” this pediatrician from Noble, Oklahoma, just earned a new title: mom. Dr. Arveitta Edge is now the proud parent of a 10-year-old boy and his sister after the three officially became a family last month. Edge met her son D.J. when he visited her office for a checkup with his
The head of this restaurant chain surely knows the value of an excellent employees relationship. When the coronavirus pandemic hit the country in early March, many businesses were forced to close down. To curb the spread of the virus, the government ordered non-essential establishments to pause their operations. One of the companies affected by this
Men have enjoyed “man caves” in their homes for so long. If you’re not familiar with this home design trend, a man cave is often situated in the basement or spare bedroom of a house. It’s a place where men often seek refuge from the stresses of everyday life. There, they have their video games,
This graduating senior from Mount Vernon, Washington, has a lot to celebrate. Aside from graduating at the top of her class, she’s also leaving high school with a spotless attendance record her entire education. Ashanti Palmer was declared the valedictorian of her senior class at Nellie A. Thornton High School and the Performing & Visual
We found the Scott County Animal Shelter down the same driveway as the county dump. It was Labor Day and the last stop on our two-week tour of southern shelters. We planned to pick up six dogs and transport them on their ‘freedom ride’ north to foster homes. From there they would find ‘forever families.’
All birthdays are special, but rarely do they make history. But that isn’t the case for this golden retriever in Oakland, Tennessee, who just celebrated hers last April 24. August—affectionately known as Augie—has been declared as the world’s oldest golden retriever. Although she celebrated her milestone birthday two months ago, it was only last week that
People have unique ways of dealing with the pain of losing a loved one. Some go back to living their daily lives, hoping to gain a sense of normalcy. In contrast, others process their grief by doing something they’ve never done before, such as starting new traditions, exploring new hobbies, and immersing themselves into fresh
We all have that one thing we’re embarrassed to admit we like. It could be a tacky reality TV show, a trashy novel, or music that we’re pretty sure many people would think is awful. Most of us are afraid of judgment, so we sometimes keep certain things to ourselves. But this cat in Seattle
As if we needed any more reason to love Keanu Reeves, the world just keeps giving us more. In a recent interview, Winona Ryder shared the beginnings of her long-standing friendship with the famously down-to-earth actor. Speaking to The Sunday Times, the 48-year-old actress recalled shooting a scene for the 1992 film “Dracula.” It involved