Hummingbirds usually call to mind tranquil water baths, graceful fluttering wings, and long beaks drinking from nectar-filled flowers. But there’s another side to this serene-seeming bird that defies expectation. SoCal-based photographer Terry Williams knows that hummingbirds can be “very territorial”—and he recently captured some extraordinary shots of the birds dueling. In recent years, Williams has…
Ultra-Rare Photoshoot Shows Dueling Hummingbird Grabbing Another Bird’s Beak in Fight for Feeder
Former Bloods Gang Member Turns Life Around, Now Sings God Hymns for Hospital Patients Where He Works
A former New Jersey Bloods gang member turned his life around to become a music singer, and now shares his talent with patients at the hospital where he works. After posting his video hymns on TikTok, they went viral. Enrique Rodriquez, 28, from Central Jersey, left behind a life of crime and violence after turning…
Dear June: Father Looks to Protect Children From Ex-Wife’s Woke Ideas
Dear June, My wife and I find ourselves in a very stressful and painful situation involving my ex-wife and her parenting style. She barely participates in their lives, emotionally, spiritually, or economically and yet during her self-imposed limited time with them, she pushes her personal/societal philosophies on our small children. The result of her actions…
Hold Fast to the Good: Fighting Against Our Age of Angst
When we become depressed or anxious, some of us look for help from therapists. Others try to improve their mental health through meditation or prayer, exercise, diet, and rest, or the company of family and friends. But what do we do when it’s not just us who are undergoing these troubles? How do we cope…
Online School Tips for Maximum Productivity
Online schooling is growing rapidly, especially with COVID-19 keeping everyone on their toes these days. Universities are beginning to provide more classes and majors online not only to keep students safe from the effects of a pandemic but to allow anyone to pursue an education no matter their circumstances. Whether you’re a first-time student staying…
How to Clean Windows Inside and out for Streak-Free Results
Compare a clean window with a dirty one, and the contrast is clear. Streak- and grime-free windows offer a lovely way to enjoy the outdoors, as well as an uninterrupted path for sunshine to enter into your home’s interior. But many people avoid this task because they are unsure how to clean windows. Luckily, it…
How Clearing out Clutter Can Improve Your Life
Getting organized is like dieting. Everyone knows how to do it, but the problem is getting around to it—to clearing out clutter, cleverly organizing what remains, and then maintaining the results. When we remodeled our kitchen a few years ago, I emptied every cupboard and drawer, carefully labeling every box and bin with its contents….
Do I Need to Drink Filtered Water or Is the Tap OK?
These days, a trip to the grocery store requires nerves of steel. The cost of everything, it seems, is soaring. Why? Can we blame the pandemic? Will prices return to pre-pandemic levels once this thing settles down? Will it ever go away? Who knows? One thing is for sure: It’s time to hunker down and…
Wobbly Kitten With CH Can Have Good Quality of Life
Q: My friend adopted a kitten she named Clown because she’s so funny to watch. Clown has a condition called CH, which makes her wobble like a drunk and sometimes fall over. What exactly is CH? A: CH is cerebellar hypoplasia, a condition caused by incomplete (hypo-) development (-plasia) of the cerebellum, the part of…
Paralyzed at Her Bachelorette Party 11 Years Ago, Woman Renews Vows to Defy Stereotypes
A woman who was paralyzed in an accident at her bachelorette party 11 years ago has renewed her wedding vows with her husband on their 10th anniversary. However, more than it being just a testament to their love, their vows were a celebration of how far she has come, of the trials and tribulations overcome,…
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