We undoubtedly live in a time when staying in touch with one another has become reinvented. Advances in technology have provided us with more innovation than ever before. And with 97%* of Americans now carrying a computer in their pocket, there's no longer a need to memorize events, statistics, or details. Again, nearly everyone walks around with a computer in their pocket. However, despite all of these technological advancements that significantly improve our proficiency, studies reveal that levels of human empathy have fallen by 48% since 1979**.
Read MoreA Journey of Mentorship and Global Impact /
Gary Garbett, Senior Communications Lead for VCU Technology Services, has been named Fulbright Specialist for higher education communications and creative advertising mentorship.
Fulbright Specialists are competitively selected based on their knowledge, skill sets, and ability to contribute to global educational projects. The Specialist Roster includes a group of experts who represent a wide range of professional and academic disciplines.
Read MoreAbbey's Road /
The sweet and often shy pup loved smiling, sushi, and running with her pack of four rescued rat terrier siblings. She was a bird chaser, and on the rare occasion when she did catch one, she wanted us to be proud of her for her brave work protecting our home... her home.
Read MoreA Promise to Remember /
Looking back, my past decade was filled with more blessings, honesty, and ordinary days that sure seemed far sweeter than your everyday ordinary. Sobriety is such an important part of who I am today.
Read MoreCaught In The Act /
Cody was caught sneaking his muzzle in my coffee cup for the second day in a row.
I’m pretty sure his stare back at me said... “Ohhhh... I didn’t know that was YOUR coffee.
Read MoreHow to Create a Forest /
Becoming a grandfather this year added more zest to my life than I could have ever imagined. I love that child. She fills my soul.
Read MoreA Throwaway /
Meet Chipper. He was a throwaway and labeled for euthanasia at the pound before a rescue group rushed in to save him. Someone shot him before the pound picked him up. He was a throwaway.
Read MoreA Pup Story. One More Time. /
It was one year ago today when she and I took a long ride through the country. Just for the sake of one more time. I added several more miles to our usual route and also drove a bit slower, all to add minutes of just one more time. She was weak from her years-long battle with cancer.
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