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10/27/2025

10/26/2025

For 74 years, “Uncle Roswell” Beardsley served as the postmaster of North Lansing, NY — the longest tenure in USPS history. His service spanned 20 U.S. presidents and 35 postmasters general, making his small country store-turned-Post Office™ the heart of the community 📬✨

10/23/2025

“The rise in anxiety among American humans has been exhaustively documented,” Rose Horowitch wrote in 2024. “With much less fanfare, we also seem to have entered the age of the anxious canine.”⁠ https://theatln.tc/7OklVWaz
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Many of America’s 85 veterinary behaviorists are booked months in advance. Several whom Horowitch spoke with said that the number of people seeking pet mental-health care has exploded in the past few years. But there is no consensus as to why. One theory is that dogs today are more anxious. More Americans are choosing to adopt pets, which saves lives but can leave traumatized pets with inexperienced owners. We’ve also altered the way pets live in ways that may make them anxious or aggressive toward people and other dogs. But it could also be that anxious adults are projecting their own issues onto their furry companions. What people classify as a behavioral issue reflects human expectations as much as a dog’s nature, according to a bioethicist. ⁠
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“So is the dog-anxiety crisis real, or is it a product of owners’ anxiety-riddled psyches? Dogs can’t tell us how they’re feeling, so we’ll probably never know,” Horowitch continues. “But both explanations are depressing. Either humans are stressing dogs out so much that they truly need prescription meds, or owners are putting their dogs on unnecessary psychoactive drugs to address annoying but normal dog habits. It might be time, in other words, to reevaluate the way we approach dog ownership. ⁠
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“Many Americans don’t have the time, energy, or green space their pets need to thrive,” Horowitch continues. “If the choice is to medicate our dogs or to make them, and ourselves, miserable, pet ownership starts to seem ethically murky.”⁠

Read more here: https://theatln.tc/7OklVWaz
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🎨: Paul Spella / The Atlantic. Source: Getty.

10/23/2025

Claire Eastham was fed up with discussing the weather, so started to ask unexpected questions. The conversations that resulted were revelatory

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10/21/2025

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10/21/2025

Wondering what a typical day of eating on the Mediterranean diet looks like? It's easier than you think! Here’s how to balance your plate based on Mediterranean diet principles: https://themeddish.com/What-do-you-eat-on-the-Mediterranean-diet

Plant-based foods should be the foundation of your daily meals. This includes a variety of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes, nuts, and seeds, all rich in fiber, vitamins, and antioxidants. Olive oil is the primary fat source, adding heart-healthy benefits to every dish.

Seafood and omega-3-rich foods should be eaten 2-3 times per week. Fatty fish like tuna, salmon, and sardines provide essential omega-3 fatty acids, which support brain and heart health.

Poultry, eggs, and dairy can be enjoyed in moderation, about 1-2 times per week. Lean proteins like chicken and eggs, along with dairy products like Greek yogurt and cheese, offer essential nutrients without overloading on saturated fats.

Red meats and sweets should be consumed sparingly. While they’re not off-limits, the Mediterranean diet emphasizes lean proteins and natural sweeteners, focusing on whole, minimally processed foods.

10/21/2025

Next up in the Meraki Institute of Learning’s free webinar series: From Conflict to Compassion: Building Empathy in Challenging Times on Wednesday, October 29th. Discover how empathy and emotional regulation can transform conflict into connection. You'll learn practical tools to respond with compassion and reduce harm in everyday interactions. Attend live or watch on demand for 90 days. Register at https://merakioctwebinar.eventbrite.com today!