BALLACHULISH, Scotland—At the windswept summit of Buachaille Etive Mòr, a Scottish peak more than 3,350 ft)above sea level, 81-year-old Nick Gardner stops to gaze down at the rugged peaks, lochs, and valleys visible through the drifting clouds. “It’s so exciting every time I still feel like a little boy,” he said. “I need my hat…
Tasting Room Tips: What to Know Before You Go
As the pandemic and wildfires subside in California, tasting rooms begin to host more people indoors than they did during the last 20 months or so. Those seeking to visit wineries in northern California and elsewhere are eager to resume fond experiences of the past. And tasting room reopenings are planned just about everywhere these…
Dear June: When Being Unvaccinated for COVID-19 Causes Personal, Professional Issues
Dear June, I’m writing not for medical advice, but regarding the confronting aspects of my decision to remain unvaccinated for COVID. Let me start by saying that I am by no means “Anti-Vax.” I believe the speed of creation and the efficacy of the vaccines to be a technological achievement. My 73-year-old mother has ovarian…
Baby Born the Size of a Bag of Sugar, Kept Alive in Sandwich Bag Is Now 4, Starting Primary School
A premature baby born the size of a bag of sugar, who was kept alive in a sandwich bag, has defied the odds to start primary school. Now 4, Darcey Clegg weighed just 1 pound, 5 ounces (600 g) when she was born on Sept. 27, 2016, via an emergency C-section—three months early. The little…
Aussie Man Nurses Abandoned Bird to Health—Teaches Him to Whistle Football Team Anthem
If you’re on Instagram and a bird lover, then you’ve probably seen this man from Victoria, Australia, who raised a starling and taught the bird to whistle a clever tune. That man, opal miner Anthony Costa, 52, was overwhelmed by the millions of social media users who were enthralled by his feathered friend—whom he named…
Groom’s Autistic Brother Leaves Guests in Tears and Stitches as He Delivers Best Man Speech
A best man speech that was given by an Iowa groom’s autistic brother left the wedding guests in tears as well as stitches. Sam Waldron, 23, announced to a room of 170 guests how his brother Jonah, 27, is his “hero” and has “never looked down” on him. A tear-jerking video of the speech, which…
Photo of ‘Spiderman’ Dachshund on Pub Rooftop in Sheffield Goes Viral, Baffles Brits
A little dachshund who thinks he’s a superhero claimed internet fame after being spotted on the roof of a pub on the outskirts of Sheffield, UK. The extraordinary dog was captured on camera when one local was walking, and heard barking. The walker looked around, but saw no dog—until they looked up, and was shocked….
Golabki, 2 Ways: Traditional and ‘Cheaters’
Roll out the special characters for another great Polish dish: gołąbki. You will hear it as go-LAHB-kee, but in Polish, that unusual (for us) “l” makes the word sound like ga-WOMP-kee. While the literal translation means “little doves,” these are stuffed cabbage rolls (the size of little doves, but likely better tasting!). As I wrote…
How I Stay Positive in This COVID-19-Bitten World
Ever since the pandemic hit, there have been so many things to doubt and so much to be pessimistic about. First, we weren’t sure when we were going to get the vaccine, and still today, we’re not sure when we’re really going to be fully back to normal. But one thing is certain—there is only…
Scheduling Kids Activities as a Working Parent
Being a working parent can make your life extremely busy by itself. That’s not even including scheduling kid’s activities in as well. With students back in school and fun activities now more of an option, it’s only natural that kids will want to do more, and as a parent, this will fill your weekly schedule….
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