Tag: Family & Home

Texas Policeman Spots 2 Hungry Horses on Hurricane-Devastated Property, Decides to Step In

A Texas police officer came across two horses on a property that had been ravaged by Hurricane Harvey in 2017. The property was “like a swamp” and in awful condition. A concerned neighbor had called in about one horse that got stuck in a fence. The Friendswood Police Department responded, cutting the horse free, and…


Police Officer Feels Uneasy Seeing 2 Boys Beside a Pond, Is Shocked to Find Them ‘Picking Up Trash’

It was a perfect summer evening in Indiana. Fishers police sergeant Rodriguez was in the neighborhood of The Bristols on July 29, when he spotted a couple of kids who seemed like they might be in trouble. Two boys were on the edge of a pond, and as an on-duty officer, Rodriguez’s concern was that…


10 Items to Toss From Your Garage in the Next 30 Minutes

If your garage has turned into the glorified dumping ground for anything that doesn’t fit in your house or that you’re just not quite ready to get rid of, it’s time to get a garbage bag and a donations box and tackle the task. Your garage is a great place to store cars, bikes, lawn…


Homeschool Is Not School at Home

If you are one of the ever-growing number of parents choosing to homeschool your children for the first time this year, please allow me to save you from a common misconception that delays families from reaping the benefits of what a homeschooling lifestyle has to offer. Perhaps you experienced what your children’s school termed “virtual…


British Man Builds ‘Hobbit House’ in His Backyard to Fulfill Childhood Dream

An IKEA employee from Scotland has fulfilled his childhood dream of building a “Hobbit House” in his back garden. Ali Hughson, 47, has been a fan of J.R.R. Tolkien since he was a teenager and loved the idea of having a Hobbit-themed workshop. Ali spent six months and 2,000 pounds (approx. US$2,800) building the 2-meter-tall shed, which…


Detective Responds to Family Abuse Call, Decides to Adopt Boy Who Survived Being Burned and Stabbed

Two years ago, a Hillsborough County detective adopted a boy from Riverview who narrowly survived a traumatic, severely abusive family situation that left him scared, physically and emotionally. Ronnie was only 8 years old in 2018 when a family tragedy resulted in him being stabbed and burned. Detective Mike Blair from the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s…


Country Singer Lee Greenwood to Help Build Custom Home for Disabled Veteran in Alabama

The country music singer behind the hit “God Bless the U.S.A.” announced a partnership July 22 to build a specially adapted home for a wounded veteran in Alabama. Grammy-winning artist Lee Greenwood recently met with local home builder Breland Homes to discuss the cooperative endeavor to support a permanently injured serviceman. The project will involve…


Parenting Matters: When Does Parenting Teenagers Begin?

When I decided to extend my pediatric practice to include adolescents I thought I would be able to help all those troubled teens and their families get back on track. I soon learned that by the teen years a kid’s life habits are pretty much formed; what happens before the teen years is what’s important….


Once Upon a Fantasy: Bojnice Castle in Slovakia Is a Fairytale Lover’s Dream Come True

With its teal-topped turrets and warm stone façade, oozing fantasy, Slovakia’s Bojnice Castle will take your breath away. The castle is one of the most visited in the world, welcoming hundreds of thousands of tourists every year. Its breathtaking fairytale aesthetic has also made it a popular filming location for fantasy movies. Perched on a rocky…


A Real-Life Fairytale: Bojnice Castle in Slovakia Is a Fantasy Lover’s Dream Come True

With its teal-topped turrets and warm stone façade, oozing fantasy, Slovakia’s Bojnice Castle will take your breath away. The castle is one of the most visited in the world, welcoming hundreds of thousands of tourists every year. Its breathtaking fairytale aesthetic has also made it a popular filming location for fantasy movies. Perched on a rocky…