Every year, I tell myself I’ll be ready for it. I mark the calendar, remind my husband, and even start dropping hints to Teddy and Bear that “something big” is coming. And yet, twice a year, without fail, the clock change still manages to throw me completely off balance. For a whole week afterward, I …
Tomorrow, California holds a special election. It may not carry the attention of a national race, but that doesn’t make it less critical. Every election shapes the communities we live in, the services we rely on, and the values that guide our shared future. Voting is not just about politics. It is about participation. It …
November arrives softly. The bright energy of October settles, the colors deepen, and the air takes on a crispness that feels both calming and contemplative. It is a month that asks us to pause, breathe, notice, and give thanks. There is something gentle about November’s light. It slants through the trees differently, lower and warmer, …
Once again, nature has reminded us of its power and our shared humanity. Hurricane Melissa, a Category Five storm, has brought unimaginable hardship to the people of Jamaica. The news updates may not be as frequent, but the scale of this disaster is already evident. Lives have been lost, homes and communities destroyed, and much …
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In times like these, when uncertainty touches even the most essential programs such as SNAP (the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program), our community’s resilience shines through. No one should go hungry because of government delays or political divisions. As a community, we can rise together to make sure that families, children, and seniors have the nourishment …
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Note: the main image in this blog post is not of 3I/Atlas. It is a photo of a Comet available on iStock.com Have you heard about 3I/Atlas and wondered what it was? Me too. Here’s what I have learned about the mysterious 3I/Atlas. Every so often, the vast quiet of space sends us a messenger, …
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Greetings, friends. It’s Dr. Teddy again, and this time, we’re tackling a slightly spookier subject. Not ghosts that rattle chains or hide in closets, those are just stories humans tell. I’m talking about a different kind of ghost. The ones that live quietly in your heart. Mom says Halloween is a time for remembering. She …
“The Ghost We Choose to Keep” By Dr. Teddy and Bear Read More »
A friend sent Jim and me a message yesterday that read, “Today we celebrate the Festival of Lights, marking the triumph of knowledge and good over ignorance and evil.” What a beautiful and deeply fitting wish for these times. Diwali, a celebration revered by millions worldwide, is a testament to the triumph of light over …
Every year, people all across the country gather to walk, march, or stand together for something they believe in. Some gather to raise funds for medical research, others to speak out for justice, equality, or peace. From large cities to quiet towns, people keep coming together, often with handmade signs, heartfelt stories, and hope in …
Hello, my wonderful friends! Dr. Teddy here, golden retriever, part-time philosopher, and full-time pumpkin enthusiast. Today’s case began in the backyard just after sundown. The wind was cool, the leaves were crunchy, and Bear and I were supervising Mom as she set up her Halloween decorations. Everything was going smoothly until we saw it: the …
