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Fail, Fail, Fail... Ahh Sweet Success!
By Liz Sterling
Did you know the Beatles had early failures? They were rejected by the biggest record company of the era, Decca Records. Had it not been for the drive, momentum and motivation to bring their work into the world, they may have just packed up and returned to Liverpool.
“Be an Animal Hero” has Sprung!
By Susan Hargreaves
The leading question of most of my 61 years is, “How can I help animals in need?” Is there anyone else out there who has had a challenging time staying positive? I am a perennial optimist. Lately, however it has been a struggle. Why? Well, you know why.
A Welcome Return to Normalcy
By Mark Tudino
Got a quick test for my readers out there: go to your favorite sports website, either by phone or computer (or if you’re really old school, the printed newspaper) and skip to the agate type page – you know the one where the standings and box scores for results are listed. What do you see? What stands out? I’ll tell what you don’t see – this: 0. As in zero people in attendance.
Make Reading Part of Your Mother’s Day Celebration
By Family Feature
Whether your mom devotes time each week to read the latest best-selling novel or can only find a few moments every now and then to spend some quality time reading, there are plenty of thoughtful options available for nearly every mother regardless of how often she settles into a comfy chair with a good book.
A Dog, A Crab and Indelible Lessons
By Tina Valant-Siebelts
Let’s be honest. Last year really stunk. Nothing would surprise me, not even an alien invasion. There was one bright spot – something unexpected, so small, and seemingly insignificant. And yet she brought hope, illuminating the lives of millions of people.
May Day, May Day
By David Hall
May represents Spring flowers, right? “April showers bring May flowers” and that’s just on the exterior of your home. Why not, this month, get your indoor environment in FULL BLOOM by following this simple yet effective system. Here it is all spelled out for you. Do this, and your May Day outcry will be heard.
Survival of the Witnessed
By Jonna Shutowick. M.S. Ed.
Grit, resilience and rugged individualism are components of our collective American identity. We are warned that replacing “picking ourselves up by our bootstraps” with participation trophies and helicopter parenting has robbed the next generation of the skills needed to succeed in a “dog eat dog” world.
The Man Who Retired at 100
By Cary Bayer
The following story is true, although I’m sure some might not believe it. It concerns Arthur Winston who, at 90, was named by President Clinton “Employee of the Century” for his tremendous work ethic. The Department of Labor said he was the most reliable worker they ever came across
Protecting Our Oceans and Their Inhabitants
By Karen Ellis-Ritter
You may or may not have seen the poignant and powerful documentary “Seaspiracy,” which premiered on Netflix on March 24th, 2021. “Seaspiracy” was produced by Kip Anderson, the revolutionary film producer and documentarian who brought us “Cowspiracy” and “What The Health.” “Seaspiracy” addresses the environmental impact and loss of life caused by the fishing industry, due to the ceaseless human drive for sea animal products.
Make Reading Part of Your Mother’s Day Celebration
By Family Feature
Whether your mom devotes time each week to read the latest best-selling novel or can only find a few moments every now and then to spend some quality time reading, there are plenty of thoughtful options available for nearly every mother regardless of how often she settles into a comfy chair with a good book.
DEAR EARTH TALK:
What if anything are environmental groups doing to increase the diversity of their own staffs and boards?
By Earth Talk
This issue was in the news recently when 13 current and former staffers from the National Audubon Society, a leading environmental nonprofit, spoke out against the organization’s management for maintaining “a culture of retaliation, fear and antagonism toward women and people of color.
Recipe of the Month
Mother's Day Vegan Banana Pancakes
By Forks over KnivesHave mom wake up to these delicious Vegan Banana Pancakes. Light, fluffy, and slightly sweetened with maple syrup, this is a breakfast worth getting out of bed for. Ready in 10 minutes.
