Rainy & the Lilies — A Story Every Cat Parent Should Read Sunday, May 4, 2025 It was just a Sunday lunch with friends. Rainy, our curious kitten, came with us—something we’ve done before without a second thought. Two weeks earlier, I had learned that some plants are toxic to cats. But in that moment, more
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Rainy & the Lilies: A Story Every Cat Parent Should Read
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Evolution of Physical Education in the United States
Evolution of Physical Education in the United States The history of physical education (PE) in the United States began in the early 1800s, influenced by European gymnastics systems from Germany and Sweden. By the 1850s, PE was introduced into public schools, with Catherine Beecher and Dr. Dio Lewis promoting physical training for both boys and more
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Life After Retirement: A Pilot’s Journey
This interview offered a compelling glimpse into how retirement can serve as a transformation rather than an endpoint, especially for professionals with a strong sense of purpose. Jim Ferrari’s journey from airline captain to flight instructor reveals how identity, learning, and mentorship remain vital in later career stages. His reflections on adapting to new technologies, more
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A Naturalistic Observation of a Therapy Dog and Kitten
This naturalistic observation captures a quiet, 35-minute interaction between Sunny, a certified therapy dog, and Rainy, a young kitten in therapy training, within their shared home environment. The observation in the living room and kitchen area focuses on the animals’ nonverbal communication, proximity behaviors, and emotional regulation. The report documents the development of interspecies trust, more
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Physical Education for college students
Physical Education: A Necessity, Not a Luxury in Higher Education Physical education is a broad term that most people associate solely with physical education majors. However, the reality is much more comprehensive and involves physical, mental, and social well-being. While working on this topic, I noticed that searching for “physical education” at colleges often leads more
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SARA stands for SEE ASK RISE ACADEMY. We will see, ask, and rise together Here. I have been developing some courses to teach online. I have made some photography courses using Canvas, Padlet, Rise-360, Google Docs, and I teach them. Since I have a background in Sports Science, specializing in Physical literacy, Badminton, Motor Learning, more
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