Stress relief is another possible reason. For some dogs, digging is akin to humans squeezing a stress ball. If your dog feels anxious or overstimulated, a good dig can be a calming, satisfying outlet for their energy.
Month: September 2025
Simone Biles Breaks the Unspoken Rule and Stuns Everyone
When someone dies, social norms often dictate silence out of respect, allowing space for grief regardless of the person’s past. But gymnast Simone Biles recently challenged that idea, sparking widespread debate. Days after conservative commentator Charlie Kirk died, Biles published a blog post reflecting on the impact of his harsh criticism during her career. The timing surprised many—some praised…
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Biles revisited the 2021 Tokyo Olympics, when she withdrew from several events after experiencing the “twisties,” a dangerous mental block that put her safety at risk. By prioritizing her mental health, she drew both support and criticism. Kirk was among her most vocal detractors, calling her decision unpatriotic and weak.
In her blog, Biles described the lasting pain of those attacks, emphasizing how deeply they affected her. By sharing her perspective now, she reignited conversations about mental health, resilience, and how society treats vulnerability—especially in high-profile athletes.
Reactions have been mixed. Some see her statement as an empowering act of reclaiming her story and standing up for mental health advocacy. Others view it as poorly timed, believing that criticizing the dead breaches etiquette. Ultimately, Biles’s choice highlights a cultural shift—where silence is no longer seen as the only way to cope with…
Right after the funeral of our 15-year-old daughter, my husband insisted that I get rid
Under the bed, nestled amidst dust bunnies and forgotten trinkets, was a small, intricately crafted wooden box. Its surface was adorned with carvings of delicate flowers, interwoven with small hearts and stars. The craftsmanship was unmistakably my daughter’s; she had taken up woodworking in her art class the past year and often brought home such…
Inside, there were several layers. The first was a collection of photographs, each one capturing different moments of her life. There she was, smiling brightly at her last birthday party, surrounded by friends. In the next photo, she was holding a trophy from her soccer team, her face beaming with pride. Each photo seemed to…
Tears blurred my vision as I continued to read. She spoke of pressures at school, of feeling overwhelmed, and yet she kept insisting she didn’t want to burden us. I felt a pang of guilt for not noticing, for not being able to help her. How could I have missed the signs? But amidst her…
Finally, at the bottom of the box, I found a small, wrapped package. Unwrapping it carefully, I discovered a bracelet she had made—a simple string of beads with the word “Courage” spelled out. It felt like a message to me, a reminder to be strong, to carry on, and to cherish the memories we had…
Sitting there on the floor of her room, amidst her belongings, I realized that my daughter had left us a gift—a chance to understand her world, to see the light she had brought into our lives, and to find the courage to keep her memory alive.