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 …
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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 …
Every year when October arrives, something inside me softens. The air turns crisp, the light shifts to gold, and even the quiet feels different, like the world is holding its breath in gentle anticipation. Halloween may bring its share of ghosts and goblins, but beneath the costumes and candy lies a deeper kind of magic. …
During the long months of the COVID-19 pandemic, I rediscovered my love of cooking. With extra time at home and nowhere to rush off to, I began to experiment, try new ingredients, and refine my skills. I even started to imagine writing my own cookbook one day. Cooking became creative again, a way to nurture …
Each year when October arrives, I find myself reflecting on how we choose to remember history and whose stories we prefer to honor. For generations, our country celebrated Columbus Day as a symbol of discovery and exploration. But the more I have learned, the more I have come to believe that Indigenous Peoples’ Day offers …
It is easy to feel discouraged these days. The world feels divided, and numerous urgent causes are vying for attention. Yet there is one fight that cannot wait, the fight to end Alzheimer’s and all other forms of dementia. Anyone who has watched a loved one disappear behind this cruel disease knows the heartbreak it …
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Some days around here are calm and predictable: naps, walks, squeaky toys, repeat. And then there are the days when something goes missing. This morning, I discovered the treat jar had mysteriously vanished. To say this was a significant event in our household would be an understatement! Naturally, Dr. Teddy immediately took charge of the …
