Pet rescue groups perform a great service - but it’s wise to make sure they are reputable before you adopt.

Some organizations are a little too eager to give away pets and so they skimp on temperament evaluation, health issues and/or sterilization. (more…)

I just finished breathing.

Not permanently, of course.

I refer to my “magic fitness/mental health exercise.”

It’s called meditative breathing. And it’s popularity is growing, according to latest press reports.

This basically involves taking time out to think about and focus on your breath. Its harder than it sounds, but the results are totally awesome. (more…)

Think the human process of growing old can be a pain in the posterior?

Consider what the fierce-looking eagle, ruler of its skies, must go through to survive to maturity.

The powerful bird of prey and symbol of strength can live up to 70 years. But to reach full maturity, the eagle must make tough decisions. (more…)