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This information is from Blue Ridge Humane Society in Hendersonville, NC: Join us in celebrating animal rescue, a second chance, and saving lives! You can be a part of this year’s "Barkyard Parties" by hosting a private event with friends,... Read more

To know, we need only become willing to learn and to apply the lesson. Why are we unwilling to know? Because we fear the unknown. This obvious catch-22 exposes the ego’s insanity. By not finding out about something, we remain... Read more

A big shout-out to Ty Pennington and Troop 59 and Northern Highlands football players for getting the northernmost bridge in the Celery Farm out of Allendale Brook and back in business. A team of scouts, football players and scout leaders... Read more

You have probably learned the world’s lesson that there is no truth, only shades of gray. Or you may think there are different kinds of truth—that there is universal truth, plain truth, and perhaps ugly truth. Some truths are considered... Read more

You've heard about old-fashioned community barn-raisings. How about participating in a new-fangled bridge-raising at the Celery Farm? The northernmost bridge at the Celery Farm (built not long ago by Ty Pennington as an Eagle Scout project) got knocked off its... Read more

Please enjoy my recent oil painting, A Portrait of Juniper and Maddie. You may recognize this little beauty from my last portrait. Such an angel. Painting these two darlings was an absolute joy! Truly words cannot express - and that's the magic of Art - letting life express the mystery beyond words and concepts, the pure beauty of love. Dear Ashlee, once again, it is an honor and delight to paint your beautiful daughter and sweet doggie for you and your family. In grace, presence and light Love 💕 Jayashrii Read more

Greenville Humane Society offers affordable vaccines and other services at its Vaccine Clinic at 305 Airport Road in Greenville, SC. Appointments and walk-in visits are available on Monday through Friday, 9 AM to 4 PM. The clinic is also open... Read more

WOD EMOM For 20 Minutes: Min. 1: 1 Round of Nate Min. 2: 5 Clean & Jerks (61 / 43kg) *Nate= 2 Ring Muscle-ups, 4 HSPU, 8 KB Swings (32 / 24kg) Level 2 : EMOM For 20 Minutes: Min.... Read more

I'm excited to announce the publication of my new book, WORLD WAR BRANDS: World War II and the Rise of the Modern American Brand. This unique book takes a fresh look at the impact of World War II on America... Read more

My latest column in The Record and other USA Today newspapers in New Jersey is all about a Yellow-crowned Night Heron with four wings that was found in Brooklyn earlier this summer and ultimately taken to The Raptor Trust, where... Read more