Ever since the emergence of social media in our daily lives, cats have taken the spotlight on our newsfeeds, timelines, and stories. Thousands of cat videos, GIFs, and adorable photographs are are being shared everyday. There are also numerous Facebook groups dedicated to cat enthusiasts, cat adoption and animal refuge, and there’s even one group …
People with ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder) perceive the environment differently from the rest of us. Their respond to stimuli is also different – what might seem like a normal situation for most could seem overwhelming to them. This is what happened to Connor Crites on his first day at Minneha Elementary School. Due to the …
Any individual would want to apply for a job with a learning and development job description. Besides, aren’t those part of our objectives when taking on a profession – to learn and to develop? For this 21-year-old woman with Down syndrome, it was no different. Grace Flannery of Cincinnati, Ohio, had one lifelong ambition – …
Flowers are the embodiment of life and beauty. Its wide array of colors, variety of shapes and sizes, and unique scents make it a fascinating subject for photography and graphic design. And it does not take a genius to appreciate its charm. Take a look at this picturesque aerial view of a Lavender field that …
These two Canadian women just became the luckiest pair of best friends ever. Not only are they living in the same house – they’re doing so with more money than they’ve ever had! Martha McCallum and Susan Hook have been lifelong friends. For more than 50 years, they’ve been with each other through life’s highs …
My phone rang and it was a number I didn’t recognize. Knowing my kids were in the afternoon hours of getting home from school I immediately answered knowing it was one of them. You know how your Mama instinct just knows something is up? On the other end his little cracking voice said ‘Mama, I …
Tūtānekai Smith-Coffey , the 6-week old son of Labour Party Member of Parliament Tāmati Coffey and his husband Tim Smith, grabbed headlines when he was momentarily cared for by a famous babysitter. Trevor Mallard, the Speaker of New Zealand’s House of Representatives, cradled and bottle-fed his colleague’s baby during a debate at Parliament. On his first …
Big bugs or just your regular edible insects aren’t exactly the dish of choice for most people, but this diner aims to change that by incorporating insects into their culinary creations. For food scientist Leah Bessa and her partners, bugs have a lot of potential as a food source. Their South Africa-based restaurant, Gourmet Grubb, …
Despite undergoing chemotherapy and surgery, 25-year-old Stuart Hutchison died from brain cancer after an 8-year battle with the disease. Shortly after, his best friend – a French bulldog named Nero – followed just 15 minutes later. Stuart was diagnosed with a brain tumor in 2011 and was treated through surgery and chemotherapy. But despite all …
On August 13, 2019, many people from Lebanon, Tennessee were in grief. This is because a longtime, beloved, school bus driver, David Wright, passed away at the age of 76 after his many years of service to the current students and former students of Wilson County Schools. He dedicated half a century of his life …
This property off the coast of Vancouver is proof that you don’t always need a huge space to build a vacation home of your own – sometimes, all you need is just a hundred square feet! Kris and Ali is a newly-engaged couple who wanted to create a place that they could share with their …
This dog owner loved his pup so much, that he had a cozy backyard cabin built just for her! Maya is one lucky pup in the company of her dad, David Connolly. Not only has she found a forever family and home in David’s arms, but she also has a place to call her own …