Mike West

70-Year-Old Marg Tried Surfing and Found Where She Belongs

Finding where you belong is often tricky, especially as you age and the options become more limited. However, did you ever think that a 70-year-old woman could go surfing and find her home? This is the story of Marg, who, although she only discovered surfing late in life, felt at home and found where she belonged. ...

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Marg Cummins about to catch a wave.

Stephen Hawking on AI: Is This the End of the Human Race?

Stephen Hawking, one of the world’s most renowned theoretical physicists, provided profound insights on a range of subjects, including the potential impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on humanity. Even though he passed away in 2018, his perspectives continue to resonate in our increasingly AI-driven society. Today, as discussions on AI’s influence intensify, Hawking’s thoughts on ...

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A book by Stephen Hawking.

Practical Strategies for Handling Chronic Complainers in Your Life

Managing relationships with chronic complainers can be an arduous task. Such individuals seem to find faults even in the most perfect circumstances. Their persistent negativity can profoundly affect personal and professional environments, dampening morale, heightening stress levels, and stifling progress. Who are chronic complainers? Chronic complainers express their dissatisfaction, disappointment, and frustration persistently, often tainting ...

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Girl complaining or having an angry conversation with her friend.

Billy Ray Harris: A Story of Kindness and Honesty

Kindness and honesty, although good traits, can’t be expected from everyone. However, doing something good, no matter how simple, sometimes returns positive karma tenfold. This happened in the case of Billy Ray Harris, whose simple action resulted in him turning his life around. Before we start learning about his life, it’s important to note that ...

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Billy Ray Harris and the ring he returned.

Honesty Is the Best Policy: Strategies to Help You Stop Lying

Lying, an act we have all engaged in at some point, can sometimes evolve from occasional fibs into a damaging habit. Once lying becomes chronic, it can significantly harm relationships, personal integrity, and even your mental health. But recognizing this habit is the first step toward change. If you find yourself tangled in a web ...

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Woman with doubtful expression listening to friend talking at a table.

Why a Healthy Marriage Matters for Children

A healthy marriage isn’t just for mom and dad; it’s also for the children of the relationship. Having a healthy wedding benefits everyone in the family. For example, when parents split up, this could hurt children. But on the other hand, if parents stay together, this could positively impact children. Please read our article to ...

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Asian family rollerblading together.

Why Reading to Children Is Important

Reading to children isn’t just a pastime or a spontaneous activity. It has many benefits for your child’s development. Find out why it’s so important to read to your children. While most parents read to their children when young, not many realize why keeping this practice up is essential as they age. The top reasons ...

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A girl reading a book.

8 Things You Didn’t Know About the Māori

When you hear of the Māori, most people think about the haka that has gained much attention in mainstream media. However, their culture and customs go deeper than just the haka dance. The Māori are the indigenous Polynesian people of mainland New Zealand (Aotearoa). They originated with settlers from East Polynesia, who arrived in New Zealand on several ...

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Māori performing a haka.

Endangered Lemur Gives Birth to Pup After Four Years of Searching

An endangered lemur at the Calgary Zoo in Canada has finally found a mate after four years of searching. As a result, the world now welcomes the most adorable baby lemur pup. Like humans, some animals are highly picky about whom they mate with. This leads some of them, like the lemur in this story, ...

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A lemur.

The Story of Memory Bears Made From Grandpa’s Flannels

Losing a loved one can be challenging, especially for young children, so finding creative ways to comfort them is essential. But of course, everyone has a different way of dealing with grief, especially children. This is why grownups can look for creative things like “memory bears” to help accompany them through troubling times. Find out ...

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Memory bears are made from materials from a recently diseased individual.