In 1860, Florence Nightingale commented on the positive impact of small animals on those with chronic illness. Over 100 years later, the health benefits of interacting with animals have been well documented. Surprsingly, it does not matter what type of pet you get - it could be a dog, cat, parakeet, or fish. The only thing that matters is that... Read more
1. Do what you love -- a lot.If you don't have something, get something. Try new things, you never know, you might find a hidden talent. Take a class, volunteer. Like children? Find a school and read to the kids. Like animals? Volunteer at the Humane Society. Find something that makes you happy and makes you feel useful and wanted. It... Read more
Something has been bothering me lately. The natural order of things dictates that when you get sick, you eventually get better. My stepfather had the flu last week, three days later he was over it. My Mother had breast cancer 10 years ago, she followed all of the protocol, and she got better. So, where is the end to... Read more
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