Do Dogs Know Their Siblings? Dog Family Reunions Reconnect Long Lost Littermates (Chewy.com)
It was a lazy Sunday afternoon and Lilly and Blue were relaxing in the cool grass of their backyard when Lulu hesitantly walked through the gate. At first Lilly and Blue were too comfortable to be bothered to greet their company. Then, a breeze wafted through the air and two small noses began to twitch. Lilly rose from her soporific state and slowly approached the small brown creature. The two dogs—identical except for the pink collar Lulu was wearing—stared at each other for a minute. Suddenly two pairs of eyes widened and the sisters slowly inched toward each other until they were nose to nose. As if given permission, their brother Blue joined the girls. For a good 10 minutes the puppies, litter mates who were rescued from the street by 100+ Abandoned Dogs of the Everglades in southeast Florida and separated about two months earlier, reacquainted themselves with each other. Read the complete story here.
How to Develop Mental Toughness to Run a Marathon (SportsRec.com)
Completing a marathon is one of the most challenging and rewarding accomplishments you may achieve in your life. Almost anyone in good physical condition can complete a marathon with the proper training of both body and mind. To complete this endurance event, not only do you have to get your body in shape, you have to get your mind trained to be tough enough to work through any temporary fatigue you may encounter on race day. It is said that the first 20 miles of a marathon are physical and the rest are mental. Here are some ways to get your mind prepared for a marathon. Read the complete story here.
10 Things You’ll Only Understand if You Were Adopted (Bestlife.com)
My motto is always, “Ask me anything, I’ll tell you”—anything, except for the fact that I’m adopted. It’s not that I’m hiding it, it’s just that that statement comes with a lot of questions, like “Did you ever meet your real parents?” or, the most cringeworthy of all, “What if you date your brother without knowing it?” Some of the questions I don’t want to answer and when it comes to others, I don’t have the answers. Read the complete story here.
The Best Shoes for Working on Your Feet All Day (Healthfully)
According to The Society of Chiropodists and Podiatrists, our feet carry us the equivalent of five times around the earth in an average lifetime. There are many occupations that require being on your feet all, or most, of the day, like nursing, retail and the restaurant industry. While you probably won’t be able to change your work requirements, making sure you have the proper shoes can help alleviate foot and back pain and make your work more enjoyable. Read the complete story here.
Halloween Crafts for the Third Grade (Our Pastimes)
Halloween is a favorite holiday for many kids since they get to dress up as their favorite hero or monster, eat treats and play games. Stores stock lots of Halloween decorations and costumes, but having your child make the decorations or help with her costume promotes creativity. Read the complete story here.
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