Published inILLUMINATION·PinnedMember-onlyGrowing up with Spencer!A photo journal of Nyssa & her cat. — We witness the adoption of Spencer the tomcat. Eight years ago, Nyssa arrived home from school excited about a new kitty at the animal shelter where she volunteers weekly. “Got to have him, got to have him!” she begged her mom. Despite giving Nyssa all the reasons that a cat was not suitable for the home, like the…Cats4 min readCats4 min read
Published inILLUMINATION·PinnedMember-onlyMy Son Has A High-Risk JobHis story brings me to tears. — My son is a U.S. Navy veteran, U.S. Army Reservist, Police officer, ex-State Trooper, and Emergency Medical Technician. His best friend, & partner Donny, share the same interest. My daughter-in-law is a Paramedic.Police4 min readPolice4 min read
Published inILLUMINATION·PinnedMember-onlyMindset is everything!Good vibes & food for the soul. Conversational pearls overheard at the Senior Center Ladies Book & Reading Club. You don’t need a beautiful face or a heroic body to be successful. What you need is a skillful mind and the ability to perform. When God blesses you financially, don’t raise your standard of living. Raise your standard of giving. Memories remind us that nothing lasts forever. Time is…Writehere2 min readWritehere2 min read
PinnedMember-onlyAnimals With Real Jobs.Actual Important and Unusual Work! Let us look at a few of these intelligent animals; Paws on Patrol; The Dog, Man’s Best Friend; Yes, indeed, they are no longer only being cute! These animals receive training to work alongside humans for life-saving jobs. When the police need backup, the K9s are ready. The select breeds for police work are as follows; The Belgian Malinois is a medium-sized herding dog. The breed is strong…Services5 min readServices5 min read
PinnedMember-onlyThe Cat in Japan. I love Japanese culture and their love of cats.A brief history of cats in Japan Today I write a short story about the history of cats in Japan from research in the literature & the writer Imaizumi Tadaaki. History records read the domestic cat first came to Japan in 538 AD. Introducing the cat occurred at the same time as Buddhism, for protecting the sacred…Japanese Culture3 min readJapanese Culture3 min read
4 hours agoMember-onlyONE THOUSAND MEN ARE WALKING!Remembrance Day! Joshua Dyer (aged 14) was tasked at school to write a poem for Remembrance Day. An hour later (without any help) he produced this.. ONE THOUSAND MEN ARE WALKING One thousand men are walking Walking side by side Singing songs from home The spirit as their guide They walk toward the light milord, they walk towards the sun they smoke and laugh and smile together no foes to outrun. These men live on foreverPoem2 min readPoem2 min read
Published inILLUMINATION·1 day agoMember-onlyCoping with the Loss of a Beloved PetOwen deals with the Heartbreak of Saying Goodbye to Midnight his Cat. A black cat: Thirteen years ago, a little ball of fur wandered into Owen’s life and changed it forever. That stray kitty, named Midnight by Owen, has been his loyal companion ever since he walked into their backyard where Owen found him. The kitty showed no fear or resistance as the boy picked…Pets4 min readPets4 min read
1 day agoMember-onlyFunny Things People Say!A Collection of Hilarious Quotes and One-liners. Let’s share some of the funniest and a few valuable things people say. Get ready to chuckle and maybe even learn a thing or two! Mitt Romney: During his interview on November 24th, 2023, with Nora O’Donnell, Mitt Romney shared a humorous anecdote his father told him after losing his presidential run in 1968. “My campaign was like a miniskirt, short & revealing.”Life Lessons3 min readLife Lessons3 min read
Published inILLUMINATION·3 days agoMember-onlyA Birthday Gift Idea for Someone Who Has Everything:How I Found the Perfect Gift for Someone Who Claims to Want Nothing. A Sensible Idea: I felt stuck trying to find the perfect gift for someone who says she does not need anything. She had already received her most desired gift from her husband — a fishing trip. She suggested maybe donating to her local charity would be a great gift. Then I thought about…Birthday Gift Ideas3 min readBirthday Gift Ideas3 min read
5 days agoMember-onlyCurious Oddities About Animals:Exploring Some Fascinating Facts! — The Woodpecker: Have you ever wondered how woodpeckers avoid getting headaches from all that tree trunk slamming? Well, they’ve got an amazing trick up their sleeve (or rather, their tongue)! It turns out that woodpeckers’ tongues are so long that they actually wrap around their brains, acting as a natural cushion and…Woodpecker4 min readWoodpecker4 min read