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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O beautiful for spacious skies, For amber waves of grain, For purple mountain majesties Above the fruited plain! America! America! God shed His grace on thee And crown thy good with brotherhood From sea to shining sea! The journey toward this historic milestone gives every American an opportunity to pause and reflect on our nation’s
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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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“The earth laughs in flowers.” “The earth provides enough to satisfy every man’s need, but not every man’s greed.” Earth Day is upon us! It is being observed as you read this. Let’s review some facts about our treasured planet: There are 400 trees for every person on earth – A recent study estimated that
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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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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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“And a new day will dawn for those who stand long, and the forests will echo with laughter.” Lez Zeppelin is an acclaimed all-female Led Zeppelin cover band known for technically precise, high-energy performances. They gained international attention for their virtuosic, note-for-note renditions, and were personally complimented by Jimmy Page. Founded in 2004, they quickly
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