Some of Janet Fauks’ most pleasant memories in life have involved riding Morgan horses. This equestrian breed is one of the earliest horse breeds developed in the United States. The 97-year old woman from Oklahoma City knew she didn’t have many years left on this earth. But she was determined to horseback ride at least …
It’s important to motivate children and show them the power of positivity and affirmation. Parents, teachers, and other guardians know that encouraging kids and giving them a reason to put effort into their futures is a great way to help them grow and develop well. Self-esteem is, after all, crucial to one’s well being and …
When one half of an elderly married couple passes away, it’s often not long after that the other person passes away as well. The bond that is shared is sometimes too strong to be broken by death, and the person left alone is unable to live without the love of their life. Raymond Bruer had …
Wives have come up with some very creative ways to tell their husbands they’re pregnant. So when Nicole Ziesemer gave her husband, Mathew Ziesemer, a “World’s Best Dad,” T-shirt, he knew his life was about to be forever changed. But neither Mathew nor Nicole were prepared for just how much their lives were about to …
Obesity is a very serious issue for everyone, and dogs are no exception. Weighing in at 68 pounds, Honey the beagle was twice the weight she should have been. She was so fat that she couldn’t walk and would drag herself around with her front legs, leaving her belly covered in burn marks. She couldn’t …
It is difficult to lose the ones you love. If you happen to be young when it happens, and the passing is unexpected, it can be even more difficult to find closure, truly say goodbye, and cope with the grief involved. The younger you are, the more difficult it is to understand death, the meaning …
One hair stylist showed how the power of care could truly change someone’s life. Kayley Olsson is a stylist at a beauty salon who has spent years working with women who come to her to change or maintain their style. She was a little shocked when one young teenager walked into her beauty salon with …
Doug is a 97-year old veteran of World War II who knows exactly what he likes. He shows up to the same Arby’s location in Chandler, Arizona nearly every day. In fact, Doug is such a regular patron that the workers have memorized his order by heart. Earlier this week, the employees decided to give …
The world is increasingly an unsafe place. Even without taking into account the many disasters that can already happen caused by sheer bad luck and Mother Nature taking its course, there are far too many things that are outside our control. What we can control to ensure our own protection, then, is incredibly limited – …
Alex Trebek, the host of the iconic game show Jeopardy, opened up about his intimate relationship with his wife. In an interview with People Magazine in January, Trebek went into some personal details about the love of his life. The Ontario-born star has been with his wife for almost 30 years. Despite having been with …