His 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.

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…

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…

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. …

The Diamond-Eyed Feline of Thailand That Steals Hearts Meet the Khao Manee exotic cat! I am mesmerized by the beauty of the Khao Manee — a small and stunning breed of cat with silky, pure white fur and captivating eyes that sparkle like precious gemstones in colors of blue, green, gold, or sometimes two different color eyes. This exquisite breed has been present in…

Girls treat a needy man to a meal! Girls display an act of kindness: As my grandson and I drove to Walmart, something remarkable caught our attention. We see two young girls talking with a homeless man at the stop sign where we halted. We parked the car and noticed the two girls leading an older man towards the McDonald’s inside Walmart. Out of…

Quips from a Motivational Speaker. An Invitation: I have some exciting news to share. Our volunteer group was invited to attend a motivational talk by Mr. Andrew Harland, a Certified Speaking Professional. I look forward to hearing this talk, especially since we have been experiencing a decline in morale lately. It’s no secret that some of us…

Is a unique equine behavior. Ass Holes are wells dug by wild donkeys. Using slang or tasteless words can be perceived as impolite and offensive. It is not the intention for this article. The Sonoran Desert, is surrounded by mountains that prevent rainfall for most of the year. The desert is known for its scorching temperatures, with the driest months being May and June and the…

Plainview High School Proudly enrolls 18 Students via ASSE International student exchange program. A welcome party: I attended the high school community’s welcome party for 18 international exchange students. The presence of these gracious students made the event even more special. From the moment they stepped on stage, they had us wholly captivated - their traditional costumes, language quips, and dance moves were so stunningly beautiful…