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. …Japanese Culture3 min readJapanese Culture3 min read
1 day agoMember-onlyUncovering the Importance of Cow Dung in African Customs.As a home health nurse in the Transkei region of South Africa in the 1970s, I became familiar with the Xhosa tribe’s use of cattle manure to construct and upkeep their huts. I am sharing this knowledge in response to Jan Sebastian’s poop news article below. Poop news! 💩Why not?😏Here we go! This sh*t’s important! Both educational & fun. 🧐 So get smarter & giggle!jmacgallery.medium.com In African culture, cow dung is highly prized for its many uses, such as smearing the floors of huts. To do this, fresh cow dung is mixed with water to create a thin paste known as ‘kudzudzura/kudzurura.’ The women then apply this paste to the floors to keep them clean and freshen up the scent inside the hut. The floors are typically made of anthill clay and smearing them with cow dung helps keep the soil particles together and reduces the dust in the air inside the huts.Dung3 min readDung3 min read
4 days agoMember-onlyFacts about amazing animals.Part 2 Did you know that the majestic blue whale has fringed baleen plates in its mouth that resemble bristles? This unique feature aids in its feeding habits. And if that wasn’t impressive enough, the weight of its tongue has been recorded to surpass that of an elephant! A Blue Whale’s tongue weighs 6,000 to 8,000 pounds.Wildlife4 min readWildlife4 min read
Sep 22Member-onlyFacts about amazing animals. Part 1.Did you know? A group of owls is called a Parliament.Animal Facts4 min readAnimal Facts4 min read
Published inILLUMINATION·Sep 20Member-onlyIdeas to cultivate a life of love and compassion, toward others.Guidelines to enhance the quality of everyday life. Our Bible study leader is an absolute blessing! Through our weekly meetings, we keep up to date with the needs of our community and church. We are always ready to lend a hand to those who require assistance with meals, transportation to medical appointments, or visits to healthcare facilities. Ms Constance, our leader, is committed to addressing societal…Life Lessons3 min readLife Lessons3 min read
Sep 16Member-onlyFaithful friends. The unconditional love of a pet.A pictorial of real people with their pets: Mayli, Casey & Dave: Check out this lovely photo of Mayli and her adorable four-year-old German Shepherd, Casey. Mayli considers Casey as her comfort and protection. They share a unique relationship based on affection and mutual understanding. Even Mayli’s cat, Dave, gets along well with Casey, and they spend most of their time together…People3 min readPeople3 min read