June 6, 2023 – The Pear Tree Project begins … There is something called the zero to three movement. This is the general idea that the first three years of life are a critical period for brain development, and that deprivation during those years will result in persistent deficits in cognitive, emotional, and even physical […]
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(C&S President Raj Vinnakota delivered the 2026 commencement address at Muhlenberg College, challenging graduates to resist becoming spectators to their own lives and instead choose participation, community, and civic responsibility. Here are a part of his remarks below) ~ “At my college graduation, my generation was told something very different. My generation was told to:
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“Love has no gender, compassion has no religion, character has no race.” One thing we all have in common is that we want to be loved. The fight to have the same rights as heterosexuals has been a tough one, but the LGBTQ+ community has been continuing to grow with support through the years, to
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He Said ~ What kind of abhorrent, depraved, merciless, sadistic scum allows dogs to suffer, while they promote their fraudulent “rescue” messaging? By the way, this is not a rhetorical question; instead it is a reprehensible one to have to ask. Six months into the process of trying to find a quality canine adoption place
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She Said ~ “… Why should a land have so much meaning When dark times befall it? It’s only land, made of dirt and rock and loam It’s just a place that’s familiar And home’s just what we call it But there’s no place like home Don’t we all know There’s no place like home?”
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“Take it from an old man Time’s just sand slippin’ past We wanna hold it in our hands But no one ever sees what falls through the cracks Take it from an old man The days don’t stretch any longer They’ve left tracks upon my skin But I reckon made me stronger” The lyrics above
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“Our life is March weather, savage and serene in one hour.” (Emerson) “Like madness, is the glory of this life.” (Shakespeare) Buzzer Beaters, Bracket Busters, Bubble Teams, Cinderellas, Sweet Sixteen, Final Four, The Big Dance – all these terms apply to this time of year. Why? Because before the blossoms cherry, and as the bunnies
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An Irish priest is driving along a country road when a policeman pulls him over. He immediately smells alcohol on the priest’s breath and notices an empty wine bottle in the car. He says: “Have you been drinking?” “Just water,” says the priest. The cop replies: “Then why do I smell wine?” The priest looks
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I cannot disagree with the sentiment of our subject line. There is nothing more telling about a society than how it treats the most vulnerable. In this case, we are talking about our animals, also referred to as companions, pets, man’s best friend, emotional support, and so forth. The unconditional and unwavering devotion of animals,
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I saw a couple holding hands while jogging and it made me hopeful that one day I will meet someone who will hate them with me. Do you love Star Wars? Because Yoda only one for me! If I ever have a heart transplant, I prefer my ex’s. It’s never been used. There comes a
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