theheartysoul--2020-04-15--Robin Williams’ Daughter Finds Priceless Photos Of Her Dad During Isolation Cleaning

Whenever you take a deep-dive into house cleaning , you ’ re almost guaranteed to find some reminder of a time gone past .
Sometimes these memories are happy ones , others are more bittersweet .
Bittersweet is the best way to describe what Zelda Williams found while doing some quartine-cleaning at her home .
While cleaning and tidying , Zelda found an old polaroid strip from a photo booth session she did with her father , Robin Williams , when she was around 16 or 17 years old .
The beloved comedian passed away in 2014 .
( 1 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ followers on Twitter along with the caption “ Isolation spring deep cleaning is turning up some fun old gems.
” The four-photo strip shows the pair smiling , laughing , and just being silly together .
A true , precious , father-daughter moment .
( 1 , 2 ) The pain of losing a loved one never fully goes away The death of Robin Williams was one that shocked and saddened his fans from around the world .
Nothing , however , compares to how hard his passing has been on his family @ @ @ @ @ @ @ her following about her struggle , particularly around times such as her father ’ s birthday .
( 1 ) In 2018 , she posted a beautiful photo of herself and her father coupled with a long caption explaining how she felt during this difficult time of year and thanking her father ’ s fans for loving and supporting him , even now after he is gone .
( 1 ) “ It ’ s that time of year again .
Everyone who has dealt with loss knows the pain of certain anniversaries @ @ @ @ @ @ @ round like clockwork and usurp all others , no matter how hard you may try to prepare for or avoid them .
These weeks are the hardest for me , and thus , you ’ ll see me a lot less , if at all .
For all the internet ’ s good intentions in expressing to me their fondness for dad , it ’ s very overwhelming to have strangers need me to know how much they cared for him right now .
It ’ s harder still to be expected to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ve got the strength , consider this my one open armed response before I go take my yearly me time to celebrate his and my birthdays in peace .
Thank you for loving him .
Thank you for supporting him and his life ’ s work .
Thank you for missing him .
I do too.
” ( 1 ) Zelda also let her fans know that the best way for them to honor her late father is to do something good .
Volunteer , do a random act of kindness or donate @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 1 ) Clearly , the big heart that Robin Williams was known for has been passed down to his daughter .
Keep Reading : 11 Quotes From Robin Williams On Money , Life , Love , Sex , And Loneliness

Whenever you take a deep-dive into house cleaning, you’re almost guaranteed to find some reminder of a time gone past. Sometimes these memories are happy ones, others are more bittersweet.
Bittersweet is the best way to describe what Zelda Williams found while doing some quartine-cleaning at her home.
Old photos bring back fond memories
While cleaning and tidying, Zelda found an old polaroid strip from a photo booth session she did with her father, Robin Williams, when she was around 16 or 17 years old. The beloved comedian passed away in 2014. (1)
She shared the find with her followers on Twitter along with the caption “Isolation spring deep cleaning is turning up some fun old gems.” The four-photo strip shows the pair smiling, laughing, and just being silly together. A true, precious, father-daughter moment. (1, 2)
Isolation spring deep cleaning is turning up some fun old gems: pic.twitter.com/SyV700aD84 — Zelda Williams (@zeldawilliams) March 18, 2020
The pain of losing a loved one never fully goes away
The death of Robin Williams was one that shocked and saddened his fans from around the world. Nothing, however, compares to how hard his passing has been on his family. Zelda has been pretty open with her following about her struggle, particularly around times such as her father’s birthday. (1)
In 2018, she posted a beautiful photo of herself and her father coupled with a long caption explaining how she felt during this difficult time of year and thanking her father’s fans for loving and supporting him, even now after he is gone. (1)
“It’s that time of year again. Everyone who has dealt with loss knows the pain of certain anniversaries, moments full of memory that come round like clockwork and usurp all others, no matter how hard you may try to prepare for or avoid them. These weeks are the hardest for me, and thus, you’ll see me a lot less, if at all. For all the internet’s good intentions in expressing to me their fondness for dad, it’s very overwhelming to have strangers need me to know how much they cared for him right now. It’s harder still to be expected to reach back. So while I’ve got the strength, consider this my one open armed response before I go take my yearly me time to celebrate his and my birthdays in peace. Thank you for loving him. Thank you for supporting him and his life’s work. Thank you for missing him. I do too.” (1)
Zelda also let her fans know that the best way for them to honor her late father is to do something good. Volunteer, do a random act of kindness or donate to a local charity organization. (1)
“If you’d like to do something in his honor, volunteer at your local homeless shelter, or look up how to make homeless aid backpacks. Give one in his name. He’d have loved that.” (1)
Clearly, the big heart that Robin Williams was known for has been passed down to his daughter.


theheartysoul--2020-04-15--A Man Filed an HR Complaint Against His Cat While Working From Home — and It Rings So True

For those of us lucky enough to be able to work from home during the COVID-19 pandemic , turning our homes into an office has not come without its challenges .
One of those challenges is the addition of furry , four-legged coworkers who just don ’ t seem to pull their own weight around the office .
That ’ s right , we ’ re talking about your pets .
In an attempt to address these issues with their new coworkers , some people have been getting creative .
When one man ’ s cat just would not stop @ @ @ @ @ @ @ decided enough was enough and filed a formal complaint to HR .
( 1 ) Andrew Stych and his wife Sheila are loving fur-parents to four cats and a pit bull .
While most of the animals have adapted well to their parents being home 24/7 , one of their cats , Penelope , has decided to take a more paws-on approach to the office work .
Though her cuteness and eagerness to be near her parents-turned-supervisors is appreciated , the mayhem she has been causing both Andrew and Sheila has gone a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Andrew decided enough was enough and filed a formal complaint to the HR department of the Stych household about Penelope .
The goal was to show her that the Stychs mean business .
( 1 ) A letter of complaint to HR against Penelope the cat The letter was quite formal and outlines several of Penelope ’ s misdemeanors .
It also warns the cat of what repercussions she may face if she doesn ’ t comply with the rules of the office .
“ Penelope , this letter serves to formally document @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and your lack of adherence to workspace polices .
You have been a great contributor to workplace morale and have been meeting your quota with regards to cuteness and chasing hair ties .
However , your continual insistence on attempting to ( or succeeding in ) shutting off the power strip and computer in the middle of work hours , insistence on stepping on the keyboard during critical company events , and general mayhem has resulted in significant loss of productivity .
We value your contribution to the household , but you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to your workplace habits or you may face more severe repercussions up to and and including withholding treats.
” ( 1 ) The letter includes a signature from Sheila Stych , named “ household supervisor ” , and Penelope herself .
( 1 ) In an interview with Popsugar Andrew explained how one time Penelope even sent an unfinished email to one of Sheila ’ s coworkers while taking a leisurely stroll across her computer ’ s keyboard .
( 1 ) Keep Reading : Breastfeeding Mom Has Hilarious Response When Asked to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ t the only pet parents struggling with sharing their office space with their new furry little coworkers .
Twitter user aubviouslynot started a thread asking other users to tell her what their pets have been doing throughout the day , but instead of referring to them as their pet , use the word coworker .
The results prove that pets perhaps don ’ t always make the best office mates .
Here are just a few examples of how difficult these new household employees can be to work with : ( 2 ) @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reflection in the mirror and then threw up on the floor ” @ eelsfeels • “ My coworker showed up half an hour late , napped on the couch , got up , barfed , ate a cookie , then passed out on the floor again .
It ’ s like she ’ s hungover.
” @ mobrantley • “ my coworker decided to nap at his desk which like , fine , but now he ’ s talking in his sleep ?
?
?
?
” @ neekstj • “ My coworker @ @ @ @ @ @ @ unknown reasons .
Also sleeps on the job 24/7 .
my other coworker is obsessed with getting her picture taken .
demands scratches .
so needy ” @ rachelslathar • “ my coworker pees everywhere , won ’ t stop begging me for food , and cries when i leave the room ” @ vegandemon_ • “ My co-workers just stare at me until I do all the work.
” @ JohnnyB44622063 Clearly , though they are cute and make for good company , pets just don ’ t make great coworkers .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Text From Her Neighbor : “ Your Kid Is Naked in Your Window ”

A Man Filed an HR Complaint Against His Cat While Working From Home — and It Rings So True
For those of us lucky enough to be able to work from home during the COVID-19 pandemic, turning our homes into an office has not come without its challenges. One of those challenges is the addition of furry, four-legged coworkers who just don’t seem to pull their own weight around the office.
That’s right, we’re talking about your pets.
In an attempt to address these issues with their new coworkers, some people have been getting creative. When one man’s cat just would not stop causing mischief during working hours, he decided enough was enough and filed a formal complaint to HR. (1)
Read: Poodle Cats: Yes, They’re a Thing
Penelope, you’ve been warned.
Andrew Stych and his wife Sheila are loving fur-parents to four cats and a pit bull. While most of the animals have adapted well to their parents being home 24/7, one of their cats, Penelope, has decided to take a more paws-on approach to the office work. Though her cuteness and eagerness to be near her parents-turned-supervisors is appreciated, the mayhem she has been causing both Andrew and Sheila has gone a bit too far. (1)
Andrew decided enough was enough and filed a formal complaint to the HR department of the Stych household about Penelope. The goal was to show her that the Stychs mean business. (1)
A letter of complaint to HR against Penelope the cat
The letter was quite formal and outlines several of Penelope’s misdemeanors. It also warns the cat of what repercussions she may face if she doesn’t comply with the rules of the office.
“Penelope, this letter serves to formally document your failure to comply with household regulations, and your lack of adherence to workspace polices. You have been a great contributor to workplace morale and have been meeting your quota with regards to cuteness and chasing hair ties. However, your continual insistence on attempting to (or succeeding in) shutting off the power strip and computer in the middle of work hours, insistence on stepping on the keyboard during critical company events, and general mayhem has resulted in significant loss of productivity. We value your contribution to the household, but you must demonstrate an immediate and permanent alteration to your workplace habits or you may face more severe repercussions up to and and including withholding treats.” (1)
The letter includes a signature from Sheila Stych, named “household supervisor”, and Penelope herself. (1)
In an interview with Popsugar Andrew explained how one time Penelope even sent an unfinished email to one of Sheila’s coworkers while taking a leisurely stroll across her computer’s keyboard. (1)
Keep Reading: Breastfeeding Mom Has Hilarious Response When Asked to Cover Up
Furry coworkers causing mayhem across the country
Andrew and Sheila aren’t the only pet parents struggling with sharing their office space with their new furry little coworkers.
Twitter user aubviouslynot started a thread asking other users to tell her what their pets have been doing throughout the day, but instead of referring to them as their pet, use the word coworker. The results prove that pets perhaps don’t always make the best office mates.
for those of you working from home or are in quarantine, and who have pets, tell me what they have been doing most recently but refer to them as your co-worker — altrey (@aubviouslynot) March 22, 2020
Here are just a few examples of how difficult these new household employees can be to work with: (2)
“my coworker screamed at her reflection in the mirror and then threw up on the floor” @eelsfeels
“My coworker showed up half an hour late, napped on the couch, got up, barfed, ate a cookie, then passed out on the floor again. It’s like she’s hungover.” @mobrantley
“my coworker decided to nap at his desk which like, fine, but now he’s talking in his sleep????” @neekstj
“My coworker steals my chair and judges me for unknown reasons. Also sleeps on the job 24/7. my other coworker is obsessed with getting her picture taken. demands scratches. so needy” @rachelslathar
“my coworker pees everywhere, won’t stop begging me for food, and cries when i leave the room” @vegandemon_
“My co-workers just stare at me until I do all the work.” @JohnnyB44622063
Clearly, though they are cute and make for good company, pets just don’t make great coworkers.
Keep Reading: Mom Gets the Ultimate Text From Her Neighbor: “Your Kid Is Naked in Your Window”


theheartysoul--2020-04-15--The Parents Are Not Alright

The Parents Are Not Alright

The COVID-19 pandemic has been exposing many ways in which our society does things that simply do not function .
From the environment , to how we treat grocery store workers , it ’ s clear that when this crisis is behind us , some things need to change .
One function of society that hasn ’ t been gaining much media attention , however , is how society treats families .
We are encouraged to start families , live the “ American Dream ” , and yet when we do , we are given almost zero support .
Nothing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lockdown .
The Effect of Social Distancing on Families Since schools and workplaces closed and the lockdown began , families have been struggling to adjust .
For those lucky enough to be able to work from home and therefore maintain their income , they are currently being expected to work full time while also homeschool their children full time .
For those who have been laid off , they are expected to stay positive while homeschooling so as not to worry the kids while figuring out how they are going to keep food @ @ @ @ @ @ @ This issue is a vicious circle : children , who are used to a certain routine of going to school , learning in a classroom with other kids , and getting to see their friends every day , have had that suddenly ripped away from them .
Explaining to them the reason , especially to the majority of primary school kids , is very challenging .
Though provided with support from schools and teachers , the onus of continuing their children ’ s education has been put on the parents .
The parents @ @ @ @ @ @ @ navigate unemployment , are now trying to provide structure for children ’ s day while also being engaged and dedicated to their work .
( 1 ) Ultimately this results in parents who are distracted at work and who can only be half-way dedicated to their children who are struggling to cope with this new situation .
The kids get upset with the parents and act out , then the parents get upset with their kids and break down , and the circle goes around and around .
( 1 ) Read : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Down by the Pandemic This lack of support and resources for families is not a new thing caused by the lockdown , it has just exposed this issue for the world to see .
Think about it this way : • The school day ends around 3 pm .
Most working hours continue past that time , and yet after school programs are not available across much of the country .
This becomes especially clear when you look at families in lower-income brackets .
Not only do these lower-paying jobs often have vastly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ offices , but these families can ’ t afford the outrageously high cost of childcare .
( 2 ) • The U.S. is one of the only countries that does not mandate paid parental leave for new parents .
The only law that new parents can rely on to protect their job is the Family and Medical Leave Act , which protects your job for a mere 12 weeks after childbirth or adoption .
It does not require you to be paid , it only prevents employers from giving your job to someone @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for fathers is nearly impossible to come by .
( 3 , 4 ) • There is no national requirement for paid sick leave in America .
Parents end up having to take more sick days than most because of their children , whether it ’ s to go rescue a sick child from school or because they have to take their kid to an appointment that is in the middle of the workday .
Most of the flexibility offered to them surrounding this issue is from their employer , many of who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ than whether a parent can take care of their child who has the flu .
( 1 , 5 ) These are just three examples of how parents are largely unsupported in raising their children .
Couples are encouraged to have children but then are told afterward that it was their decision and they just have to accept that they will have to struggle it out on their own .
The schools do their best , but often they lack funding , too – especially schools in the poorest neighborhoods .
To top @ @ @ @ @ @ @ nearly what their job is worth and are expected to foot the bill for their own classroom supplies , which can cost upwards of $ 500 each year .
( 6 , 7 ) This system is broken , and everyone suffers because of it .
Read : Grandparents Should Probably Stay Away from Grandkids Right Now , But It ’ s Not That Simple The Separation of Work and Family Life Much of American society has been built on the idea that family life and work-life are two separate things , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ should not be brought to the office .
COVID-19 is proving more than ever how impossible this task is .
Parents are not parents when they are with their children and employees when they are at work – they are both of those things 24/7 .
( 1 ) What the current system has built is one where parents are being forced to “ just make it work ” .
Now , more than ever , parents are stressed to the max trying to balance being engaged at work and with their family @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with anxiety , and require more of their parent ’ s attention and energy .
( 1 ) When this pandemic is behind us and people start returning to work , school , and their regular lives , one thing is clear : we can ’ t just go back to the way things were .
We must reconfigure how much work lies on overworked parents ’ shoulders and better determine ways to support the families that are raising the future of the nation .
Keep Reading : Teacher Urges Parents to Ditch @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Instead

The COVID-19 pandemic has been exposing many ways in which our society does things that simply do not function. From the environment, to how we treat grocery store workers, it’s clear that when this crisis is behind us, some things need to change.
One function of society that hasn’t been gaining much media attention, however, is how society treats families. We are encouraged to start families, live the “American Dream”, and yet when we do, we are given almost zero support. Nothing has highlighted this more than the coronavirus lockdown.
The Effect of Social Distancing on Families
Since schools and workplaces closed and the lockdown began, families have been struggling to adjust. For those lucky enough to be able to work from home and therefore maintain their income, they are currently being expected to work full time while also homeschool their children full time. For those who have been laid off, they are expected to stay positive while homeschooling so as not to worry the kids while figuring out how they are going to keep food on the table. (1)
This issue is a vicious circle: children, who are used to a certain routine of going to school, learning in a classroom with other kids, and getting to see their friends every day, have had that suddenly ripped away from them. Explaining to them the reason, especially to the majority of primary school kids, is very challenging. Though provided with support from schools and teachers, the onus of continuing their children’s education has been put on the parents. The parents, while trying to work remotely or navigate unemployment, are now trying to provide structure for children’s day while also being engaged and dedicated to their work. (1)
Ultimately this results in parents who are distracted at work and who can only be half-way dedicated to their children who are struggling to cope with this new situation. The kids get upset with the parents and act out, then the parents get upset with their kids and break down, and the circle goes around and around. (1)
Support for Families is Lacking
This lack of support and resources for families is not a new thing caused by the lockdown, it has just exposed this issue for the world to see. Think about it this way:
The school day ends around 3 pm. Most working hours continue past that time, and yet after school programs are not available across much of the country. This becomes especially clear when you look at families in lower-income brackets. Not only do these lower-paying jobs often have vastly different hours than schools and even regular offices, but these families can’t afford the outrageously high cost of childcare. (2)
The U.S. is one of the only countries that does not mandate paid parental leave for new parents. The only law that new parents can rely on to protect their job is the Family and Medical Leave Act, which protects your job for a mere 12 weeks after childbirth or adoption. It does not require you to be paid, it only prevents employers from giving your job to someone else during that time. Parental leave for fathers is nearly impossible to come by. (3, 4)
There is no national requirement for paid sick leave in America. Parents end up having to take more sick days than most because of their children, whether it’s to go rescue a sick child from school or because they have to take their kid to an appointment that is in the middle of the workday. Most of the flexibility offered to them surrounding this issue is from their employer, many of who are more concerned about their bottom line than whether a parent can take care of their child who has the flu. (1, 5)
These are just three examples of how parents are largely unsupported in raising their children. Couples are encouraged to have children but then are told afterward that it was their decision and they just have to accept that they will have to struggle it out on their own.
The schools do their best, but often they lack funding, too – especially schools in the poorest neighborhoods. To top it off, teachers are not paid nearly what their job is worth and are expected to foot the bill for their own classroom supplies, which can cost upwards of $500 each year. (6, 7)
This system is broken, and everyone suffers because of it.
The Separation of Work and Family Life
Much of American society has been built on the idea that family life and work-life are two separate things, and whatever is happening to you at home should not be brought to the office. COVID-19 is proving more than ever how impossible this task is. Parents are not parents when they are with their children and employees when they are at work – they are both of those things 24/7. (1)
Change is Necessary
What the current system has built is one where parents are being forced to “just make it work”. Now, more than ever, parents are stressed to the max trying to balance being engaged at work and with their family. The children are frustrated, ridden with anxiety, and require more of their parent’s attention and energy. (1)
When this pandemic is behind us and people start returning to work, school, and their regular lives, one thing is clear: we can’t just go back to the way things were.
We must reconfigure how much work lies on overworked parents’ shoulders and better determine ways to support the families that are raising the future of the nation.


theheartysoul--2020-04-15--10 Determined Homeowners Who Refused to Leave Their Homes at All Costs

For many people , the place they call home is truly important .
Many of us have witnessed parents or grandparents refusing to leave their lifelong homes to move into assisted living or elsewhere .
The truth is , it ’ s just too difficult to leave the place you call home .
The place you ’ ve built over the years , a place brimming with all the wonderful memories of your life .
However , urbanization is inevitable .
Real estate development is transforming the world around us , where developers buy up properties regardless of the homes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ offices , malls , hospitals , and other ultra-modern complexes .
Well , you can ’ t honestly stop the government from developing or a property investor from doing business , but it hurts all the same .
Homeowners are often forced to sell their homes , and sometimes , the compensation fees aren ’ t anywhere near “ compensating ” .
Here are 10 of the most determined homeowners we ’ ve seen so far : Developers in Washington offered Mr. Spriggs $ 2 million to sell the small building that had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Spriggs refused the offer and insisted on getting more money .
He was offered almost $ 3 million at one time and he still held out .
People around were making mountains of cash off developer compensation fees , but Spriggs felt he could get more .
Four years later , all the houses around his had been excavated and high-rising towers were built everywhere , making his home the only dent in the entire strip .
He later sold it for $ 750,000 when his bank threatened foreclosure , a major loss @ @ @ @ @ @ @ house looks like it survived some sort of freak explosion , but the reality is far from it .
A man named Yang in Yichang , Hubei Province of China refused to sell the three-story building housing his home and shop in 2012 when he couldn ’ t agree on a compensation amount with the developers .
After a two-year legal battle with the local government , they started excavating around his house , leaving it standing on a pile of earth .
Yang ’ s story takes a sad turn as he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ family to a rented apartment in town .
Later , due to financial struggles , the family moved back into the house on the hill .
The developers have cut off the electricity and water , and now they have to fetch water from a river about a kilometer away from the house .
They use lamps and candles for lighting .
A homeowner in China ’ s city of Ningbo in Zhejiang province refused to sell his home after plans were laid out for a motorway to run over it .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a road where motorists would have to drive around the little house to the other side of the road until the owner reaches an agreement with the developers .
In one of the most remarkable stories about love for one ’ s home , 84-year-old Edith Macefield rejected a $ 1 million offer to leave her home in Ballard , Seattle , in 2005 .
She watched as her neighborhood was transformed into an ultra-modern hub with high-rising towers of glass and steel .
Right beside her home , a massive mall was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Macefield later became great friends with the chief contractor , Barry Martin who began to take care of the elderly woman , taking her to the doctor and helping with food runs .
Before she died in 2008 , she willed her little house to Martin , who decided to leave it standing , odd and completely out of place , in her honor .
Macefield ’ s home is rumored to be the inspiration for the Up movie produced in 2009 .
Although the speculations are unconfirmed , Carl and Edith @ @ @ @ @ @ @ production company had a bunch of balloons put up on Edith ’ s house as a promotional stunt .
6 .
Lou Baogen – In the middle of a highway A duck farmer in China ’ s Zhejiang province was determined to keep his house with his wife , and the government had no choice than to build a highway around it .
Baogen insisted that the compensation was unreasonable , and while the government removed adjacent buildings , Baogen and his wife continued to live in their five-story home .
A couple @ @ @ @ @ @ @ literally “ cut off from the rest of the world ” in 20019 when developers excavated the land around their home to build high-rise towers .
The man and his wife are both in their sixties and have been threatened severally by gangsters who have attempted to force them out of their home .
Yet , they stay on , despite having their electricity and water cut off .
Three Chinese families refused to move out of their little neighborhood when government developers came to build a four-way flyover to connect the city @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the point when construction workers forcefully attempted to demolish their homes , but they fought back .
In the end , the developers built a ring road around these three homes and the families have stayed on , completely surrounded by a busy highway .
In one of the most iconic hold-outs in New York ’ s real estate history , American developer Robert H. Smith stood in the way of one of the largest fashion department stores in the United States , Macy ’ s , by buying a five-story building @ @ @ @ @ @ @ It was reported that Smith bought the house on behalf of another departmental store that wanted to stall Macy ’ s expansion .
Well , since Macy ’ s couldn ’ t get rid of the building , they made some adjustments and built their complex in front of the building , which continues to stick out like a sore thumb while being used for advertisements .
2 .
An obstacle in the middle of nowhere A farmer and his wife in East China ’ s Shangdong province refused to leave their home @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a highway through it .
Many of their neighbors took compensations and moved out , but the man was determined to get more money for his property .
The government ended up building a road on either side of the house , where small vehicles can only drive around it on a dirt road .
On the other hand , trucks and large vehicles have to turn around and take a detour .
1 .
A farm smack in the middle of an airport In what is regarded as the longest and deadliest @ @ @ @ @ @ @ War II history , a group of farmers refused to give up their homes for the government to build the Narita Airport .
The battle lasted 39 years and claimed the lives of 13 people .
The government eventually claimed enough land to build the airport , but it had just one runway instead of the initially planned three .
The lone runway was built then too dangerously close to the farms .
However , the owners do not mind the intense tremors they experience whenever a plane lands or takes off , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , no less than 90 planes use the runway daily .
Finally , in 2005 , the Airport authority gave up trying to evict the farmers who are still in the way of the southern expansion of the airport .

For many people, the place they call home is truly important. Many of us have witnessed parents or grandparents refusing to leave their lifelong homes to move into assisted living or elsewhere. The truth is, it’s just too difficult to leave the place you call home. The place you’ve built over the years, a place brimming with all the wonderful memories of your life.
However, urbanization is inevitable. Real estate development is transforming the world around us, where developers buy up properties regardless of the homes and families living in it to build offices, malls, hospitals, and other ultra-modern complexes.
Well, you can’t honestly stop the government from developing or a property investor from doing business, but it hurts all the same. Homeowners are often forced to sell their homes, and sometimes, the compensation fees aren’t anywhere near “compensating”.
Here are 10 of the most determined homeowners we’ve seen so far:
10. Mr. Austin Spriggs
Developers in Washington offered Mr. Spriggs $2 million to sell the small building that had housed his architectural firm since 1980. Spriggs refused the offer and insisted on getting more money. He was offered almost $3 million at one time and he still held out. People around were making mountains of cash off developer compensation fees, but Spriggs felt he could get more.
Four years later, all the houses around his had been excavated and high-rising towers were built everywhere, making his home the only dent in the entire strip. He later sold it for $750,000 when his bank threatened foreclosure, a major loss compared to his initial offers.
9. Yang – lonely house on the hill
This house looks like it survived some sort of freak explosion, but the reality is far from it. A man named Yang in Yichang, Hubei Province of China refused to sell the three-story building housing his home and shop in 2012 when he couldn’t agree on a compensation amount with the developers. After a two-year legal battle with the local government, they started excavating around his house, leaving it standing on a pile of earth.
Yang’s story takes a sad turn as he was forced to move out with his family to a rented apartment in town. Later, due to financial struggles, the family moved back into the house on the hill. The developers have cut off the electricity and water, and now they have to fetch water from a river about a kilometer away from the house. They use lamps and candles for lighting.
8. Motorway split in half
A homeowner in China’s city of Ningbo in Zhejiang province refused to sell his home after plans were laid out for a motorway to run over it. The government proceeded to build two halves of a road where motorists would have to drive around the little house to the other side of the road until the owner reaches an agreement with the developers.
7. Edith Macefield
In one of the most remarkable stories about love for one’s home, 84-year-old Edith Macefield rejected a $1 million offer to leave her home in Ballard, Seattle, in 2005. She watched as her neighborhood was transformed into an ultra-modern hub with high-rising towers of glass and steel. Right beside her home, a massive mall was erected but she still refused to relocate.
Macefield later became great friends with the chief contractor, Barry Martin who began to take care of the elderly woman, taking her to the doctor and helping with food runs. Before she died in 2008, she willed her little house to Martin, who decided to leave it standing, odd and completely out of place, in her honor.
Macefield’s home is rumored to be the inspiration for the Up movie produced in 2009. Although the speculations are unconfirmed, Carl and Edith have similar stories, and the movie production company had a bunch of balloons put up on Edith’s house as a promotional stunt.
6. Lou Baogen – In the middle of a highway
A duck farmer in China’s Zhejiang province was determined to keep his house with his wife, and the government had no choice than to build a highway around it. Baogen insisted that the compensation was unreasonable, and while the government removed adjacent buildings, Baogen and his wife continued to live in their five-story home.
5. Niu Chuangen and zhang Zhongyun
A couple in China’s Shangdong province were literally “cut off from the rest of the world” in 20019 when developers excavated the land around their home to build high-rise towers. The man and his wife are both in their sixties and have been threatened severally by gangsters who have attempted to force them out of their home. Yet, they stay on, despite having their electricity and water cut off.
4. Ring Road, Guangzhou
Three Chinese families refused to move out of their little neighborhood when government developers came to build a four-way flyover to connect the city’s road networks. It got to the point when construction workers forcefully attempted to demolish their homes, but they fought back. In the end, the developers built a ring road around these three homes and the families have stayed on, completely surrounded by a busy highway.
3. Robert H. Smith
In one of the most iconic hold-outs in New York’s real estate history, American developer Robert H. Smith stood in the way of one of the largest fashion department stores in the United States, Macy’s, by buying a five-story building marked for demolition for $375,000. It was reported that Smith bought the house on behalf of another departmental store that wanted to stall Macy’s expansion.
Well, since Macy’s couldn’t get rid of the building, they made some adjustments and built their complex in front of the building, which continues to stick out like a sore thumb while being used for advertisements.
2. An obstacle in the middle of nowhere
A farmer and his wife in East China’s Shangdong province refused to leave their home when the government proposed plans to build a highway through it. Many of their neighbors took compensations and moved out, but the man was determined to get more money for his property. The government ended up building a road on either side of the house, where small vehicles can only drive around it on a dirt road. On the other hand, trucks and large vehicles have to turn around and take a detour.
1. A farm smack in the middle of an airport
In what is regarded as the longest and deadliest conflict of Japan’s post World War II history, a group of farmers refused to give up their homes for the government to build the Narita Airport. The battle lasted 39 years and claimed the lives of 13 people. The government eventually claimed enough land to build the airport, but it had just one runway instead of the initially planned three. The lone runway was built then too dangerously close to the farms. However, the owners do not mind the intense tremors they experience whenever a plane lands or takes off, and since the airport’s opening, no less than 90 planes use the runway daily.
Finally, in 2005, the Airport authority gave up trying to evict the farmers who are still in the way of the southern expansion of the airport.


theheartysoul--2020-03-13--I Just Discovered Melting Potatoes and I’m Officially Serving Them With Everything

There have been many food trends over the past decade .
Some are delicious , like avocado toast , matcha tea , and poke bowls .
Some are fun , like rainbow pastries , acai bowls , and latte art .
And some are downright odd , like charcoal ice cream or edible gold .
[ 1 ] As you can see , many of these dishes feature some unique kind of ingredient ( I mean when was the last time you ate charcoal ?
And did you even know what acai was before it became popular ? )
This @ @ @ @ @ @ @ basics , with potatoes .
Potatoes have been cooked in almost all forms up until now and each one is delicious , from tater tots to chips to French fries to soups to mashed potatoes to gratin to even potato waffles .
Everyone has a favorite ( or loves each one individually ) , but here ’ s a new potato dish to add to this versatile food ’ s repertoire : Recipe posts on Pinterest spread awareness of this new food fad : thick slices of potatoes roasted with butter and chicken @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they are “ creamy caramelized coins that melt in your mouth.
” Potatoes have been given a bad rap with the rising trend of low-carb diets .
However , low carb doesn ’ t always equal healthy and high carb doesn ’ t always equal unhealthy .
Despite potatoes ’ recent notoriety , they are actually packed with health benefits .
Potatoes are a staple food in many countries and for good reason .
They are filling and contain many vital nutrients .
The magnesium iron , phosphorous , zinc , and calcium @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and maintain bone structure .
Their potassium causes vasodilation ( widening of the blood vessels ) , which lowers blood pressure .
Choline in potatoes can support brain health and aid the absorption of fat , muscle movement , and mood stability .
Despite potatoes ’ bad rap when it comes to dieting , their satiation can help reduce people ’ s appetites and help them feel fuller for longer , which can help them eat less .
Potatoes also contain a lot of vitamin B6 , which is vital to the function @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and proteins to create energy for the body .
So maybe potatoes don ’ t deserve to be skipped at a meal .
The truth of the matter is that the healthiness of potatoes can depend on how they ’ re cooked .
If your experience with potatoes is limited to chips and French fries , it ’ s time to open your horizons .
Here are some tips to get the most benefits out of your potatoes : • Skip the fryer and focus on roasted potatoes , mashed potatoes , jacket @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Leave the skin on , and just wash them well before cooking by scrubbing the potatoes under running water and removing any eyes with a knife • Choose healthy toppings and additives like tuna , beans , goat cheese , fresh herbs , and olive oil .
[ 2 ] Also keep in mind , that although potatoes do have many health benefits , they — like many other healthy foods — should be consumed in moderation , especially by people who are sensitive to nightshade-related plants , and those who suffer from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ oven to 500°F with the rack in the upper third .
• Toss potatoes with butter* , thyme or rosemary , salt , and pepper .
Transfer to a 9 x 13-inch metal baking dish and arrange the potato slices in a single layer .
( Don ’ t use a glass pan ; it can break under such high heat .
A cast-iron skillet will work great too . )
• Bake for 15 minutes , flip the potatoes , then bake them for another 15 minutes .
• Remove the dish @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or vegetable broth and garlic cloves .
• Return the pan to the oven until most of the stock is absorbed into the potatoes , about 15 minutes more .
• Transfer the potatoes to a serving platter and pour any remaining liquid from the pan over the top .
Serve warm .
* Instead of butter , you can try substituting ghee or coconut oil .
Keep in mind that the flavor will be slightly different .
• The high temperature is imperative to the caramelization of these potatoes , so don @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Yukon potatoes are usually used for mashed potatoes and are the best for this recipe as well to create that perfect creaminess .
• One-inch thick potato rounds may sound too thick , but remember , we ’ re not going for crispy potato chips ; we ’ re going for potato decadence .
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There have been many food trends over the past decade. Some are delicious, like avocado toast, matcha tea, and poke bowls. Some are fun, like rainbow pastries, acai bowls, and latte art. And some are downright odd, like charcoal ice cream or edible gold. [1] As you can see, many of these dishes feature some unique kind of ingredient (I mean when was the last time you ate charcoal? And did you even know what acai was before it became popular?) This year we are going back to the basics, with melting potatoes.
Potatoes have been cooked in almost all forms up until now and each one is delicious, from tater tots to chips to French fries to soups to mashed potatoes to gratin to even potato waffles. Everyone has a favorite (or loves each one individually), but here’s a new potato dish to add to this versatile food’s repertoire:
Melting Potatoes
Recipe posts on Pinterest spread awareness of this new food fad: thick slices of potatoes roasted with butter and chicken stock. As the posts say, they are “creamy caramelized coins that melt in your mouth.”
The Health Benefits of Melting Potatoes
Potatoes have been given a bad rap with the rising trend of low-carb diets. However, low carb doesn’t always equal healthy and high carb doesn’t always equal unhealthy. Despite potatoes’ recent notoriety, they are actually packed with health benefits.
Potatoes are a staple food in many countries and for good reason. They are filling and contain many vital nutrients.
The magnesium iron, phosphorous, zinc, and calcium in potatoes can help the body strengthen and maintain bone structure. Their potassium causes vasodilation (widening of the blood vessels), which lowers blood pressure. Choline in potatoes can support brain health and aid the absorption of fat, muscle movement, and mood stability.
Despite potatoes’ bad rap when it comes to dieting, their satiation can help reduce people’s appetites and help them feel fuller for longer, which can help them eat less. Potatoes also contain a lot of vitamin B6, which is vital to the function of the metabolism by breaking down carbohydrates and proteins to create energy for the body. So maybe melting potatoes don’t deserve to be skipped at a meal.
The truth of the matter is that the healthiness of potatoes can depend on how they’re cooked. If your experience with potatoes is limited to chips and French fries, it’s time to open your horizons.
Here are some tips to get the most benefits out of your potatoes:
Skip the fryer and focus on roasted potatoes, mashed potatoes, jacket potatoes, and potato salad.
Leave the skin on, and just wash them well before cooking by scrubbing the potatoes under running water and removing any eyes with a knife
Choose healthy toppings and additives like tuna, beans, goat cheese, fresh herbs, and olive oil. [2]
Also keep in mind, that although potatoes do have many health benefits, they — like many other healthy foods — should be consumed in moderation, especially by people who are sensitive to nightshade-related plants, and those who suffer from diabetes or obesity.
How To Make Melting Potatoes
Ingredients:
2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and sliced 1-inch thick
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted*
2 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary or fresh thyme leaves
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 tsp black pepper
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 cup chicken or vegetable broth
2 cloves garlic, smashed
Directions:
Preheat the oven to 500°F with the rack in the upper third. Toss potatoes with butter*, thyme or rosemary, salt, and pepper. Transfer to a 9 x 13-inch metal baking dish and arrange the potato slices in a single layer. (Don’t use a glass pan; it can break under such high heat. A cast-iron skillet will work great too.) Bake for 15 minutes, flip the potatoes, then bake them for another 15 minutes. Remove the dish from the oven and add the chicken or vegetable broth and garlic cloves. Return the pan to the oven until most of the stock is absorbed into the potatoes, about 15 minutes more. Transfer the potatoes to a serving platter and pour any remaining liquid from the pan over the top. Serve warm.
Notes:
* Instead of butter, you can try substituting ghee or coconut oil. Keep in mind that the flavor will be slightly different.
The high temperature is imperative to the caramelization of these potatoes, so don’t cheat on this.
Yukon potatoes are usually used for mashed potatoes and are the best for this recipe as well to create that perfect creaminess.
One-inch thick potato rounds may sound too thick, but remember, we’re not going for crispy potato chips; we’re going for potato decadence.


theheartysoul--2020-03-13--Motherly Hummingbird Builds a Home With A Roof to Protect her Chicks

Hummingbirds are extremely smart creatures .
In fact , they are some of the smartest birds in nature , with brains larger in comparison to their body size than any other birds [ 1 ] .
Several studies have shown that they will recognize every single flower in their territory and even migration routes .
Then there ’ s the parental care trait found in birds .
After humans , birds are next in line as vertebrates who show a high level of parental care .
Some bird species would feed , nurture , and protect their offspring with their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ combination of pure cleverness and motherly love , this little hummingbird in Paraguay thoughtfully built her nest under the shade of a broadleaf , at least so it would seem .
Since hummingbirds ( all species ) are the smallest birds known to exist , the leaf fit as comfortably as a roof would over her nest .
According to The Dodo , the bird was discovered by conservationist , Bianca Caroline Soares , whose home in Paraguay is dotted by dozens of hummingbird nests [ 2 ] .
As the weeks wore @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the lovely bird and discovered two little chicks in the nest .
Read : How To Attract Cardinals , The Ultimate Backyard Tweet-hearts , To Your Yard Soares is a passionate conservationist who lives in Alto Parana , Paraguay .
She hopes that by sharing the hummingbird ’ s story , people will be inspired to take care of nature and help the planet heal .
Hummingbirds are an important part of the ecosystem since they play a major role in pollination .
Some species can fly as high as 4,000 meters above @ @ @ @ @ @ @ supply is very low .
They pollinate plants that can not be reached by other birds .
Without hummingbirds , some flowering species in the world may become extinct .
There are 338 species of hummingbirds known in nature .
These birds can be found nearly everywhere around the globe , yet they face serious conservation threats [ 3 ] .
Due to their extremely small size , they are very vulnerable and easily susceptible to dangers such as crushing under human feet , extreme weather conditions , predation by bees , wasps @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , habitat loss , and invasive plants .
There are several hummingbird species already listed as endangered , such as the Colombian short-crested coquette and the Ecuadorian black-breasted puffleg .
Read : In Illinois , A Rare Bald Eagle Three-Way Couple Have Come Together To Co-Parent What can you do to keep them safe ?
Provide feeders in shaded areas : Lots of farmers and gardeners use hummingbird feeders to supplement nectar for the birds in their area .
It helps prevent the birds from migrating to other locations when there ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ These birds are necessary for pollination , so most gardeners try to keep them happy .
Feeders come in the form of hanging dishes or bottles filled with sugar-water solution for the birds to live on when the flowers are not yet in bloom .
The feeders should be hung in shaded areas and always kept clean to keep the birds healthy and safe .
Do not spray insecticides near the feeders : Hummingbirds are especially prone to danger from chemicals due to their extremely small body size .
While chemical insecticides should @ @ @ @ @ @ @ if at all ) , they should never be sprayed anywhere near the birds ’ nests or feeders .
Prevent bird window-collisions : Hummingbirds are tireless in their quest for sweetness .
They can fly at high speed into a window because they do not always see the glass .
It ’ s common to find dead or injured birds lying at the base of your windows .
To avoid this , keep feeders far from any windows and break up reflections that might get them confused .
Keep cats away from the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ natural instinct to chase rats and bids , and since hummingbirds are so small , they are easy prey .
Discourage cats from going close to the section of the yard where your hummingbirds are clustered .
Join hummingbird organizations , online and in your vicinity , to support facilities will lead to better hummingbird care and conservation .
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Hummingbirds are extremely smart creatures. In fact, they are some of the smartest birds in nature, with brains larger in comparison to their body size than any other birds [1]. Several studies have shown that they will recognize every single flower in their territory and even migration routes.
Then there’s the parental care trait found in birds. After humans, birds are next in line as vertebrates who show a high level of parental care. Some bird species would feed, nurture, and protect their offspring with their own lives.
So, with a combination of pure cleverness and motherly love, this little hummingbird in Paraguay thoughtfully built her nest under the shade of a broadleaf, at least so it would seem. Since hummingbirds (all species) are the smallest birds known to exist, the leaf fit as comfortably as a roof would over her nest.
According to The Dodo, the bird was discovered by conservationist, Bianca Caroline Soares, whose home in Paraguay is dotted by dozens of hummingbird nests [2].
“I saw five hummingbird nests that day, but this was the most ingenious,” Soares told The Dodo. She took several photos of the nest which clearly stood out from the rest. Her crib was the nicest in the neighborhood!
As the weeks wore on, Soares continued to check on the lovely bird and discovered two little chicks in the nest.
“She had two hummingbird babies,” Soares said. Her babies would probably fare better than most others in the area since they were protected from harsh weather conditions.
Read: How To Attract Cardinals, The Ultimate Backyard Tweet-hearts, To Your Yard
Soares is a passionate conservationist who lives in Alto Parana, Paraguay. She hopes that by sharing the hummingbird’s story, people will be inspired to take care of nature and help the planet heal.
Protect the hummingbirds
Hummingbirds are an important part of the ecosystem since they play a major role in pollination. Some species can fly as high as 4,000 meters above sea and ground level where the oxygen supply is very low. They pollinate plants that cannot be reached by other birds. Without hummingbirds, some flowering species in the world may become extinct.
There are 338 species of hummingbirds known in nature. These birds can be found nearly everywhere around the globe, yet they face serious conservation threats [3]. Due to their extremely small size, they are very vulnerable and easily susceptible to dangers such as crushing under human feet, extreme weather conditions, predation by bees, wasps, cats, and other larger animals, habitat loss, and invasive plants.
There are several hummingbird species already listed as endangered, such as the Colombian short-crested coquette and the Ecuadorian black-breasted puffleg.
Read: In Illinois, A Rare Bald Eagle Three-Way Couple Have Come Together To Co-Parent
What can you do to keep them safe?
Provide feeders in shaded areas: Lots of farmers and gardeners use hummingbird feeders to supplement nectar for the birds in their area. It helps prevent the birds from migrating to other locations when there’s a short supply of nectar-producing flowers. These birds are necessary for pollination, so most gardeners try to keep them happy.
Feeders come in the form of hanging dishes or bottles filled with sugar-water solution for the birds to live on when the flowers are not yet in bloom. The feeders should be hung in shaded areas and always kept clean to keep the birds healthy and safe.
Do not spray insecticides near the feeders: Hummingbirds are especially prone to danger from chemicals due to their extremely small body size. While chemical insecticides should be used minimally in your gardens (if at all), they should never be sprayed anywhere near the birds’ nests or feeders.
Prevent bird window-collisions: Hummingbirds are tireless in their quest for sweetness. They can fly at high speed into a window because they do not always see the glass. It’s common to find dead or injured birds lying at the base of your windows. To avoid this, keep feeders far from any windows and break up reflections that might get them confused.
Keep cats away from the nests and feeders: Cats have a natural instinct to chase rats and bids, and since hummingbirds are so small, they are easy prey. Discourage cats from going close to the section of the yard where your hummingbirds are clustered.
Join hummingbird organizations, online and in your vicinity, to support facilities will lead to better hummingbird care and conservation.


theheartysoul--2020-03-13--Real Men Protect Their Women, They Don’t Abuse Them

Why do people raise girls with the “ there is no love without pain ” mentality ?
Love requires work and compromise , but it does not have to be painful .
Love is kind , patient and beautiful .
Everyone deserves to be happy when they are in love .
It ’ s time we stopped justifying abuse and passing it off as “ the things we endure for love.
” Imagine the number of women who would be liberated from emotional slavery if everyone stopped acting like the first step to true love is unbearable suffering .
There @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is no justification for emotional torture .
Manipulation and blackmail will never be okay , so it ’ s high time women stepped out of the chains and owned their lives .
Women are often told that perfect men do not exist , which may be true , but this does not mean that decent men who do not toy with women ’ s hearts are unheard of .
A man who truly loves a woman will never make her feel unworthy of his love .
He would never body-shame her or act @ @ @ @ @ @ @ would love every inch of her , kiss away her insecurities and show her what a driving force she truly is .
A real man would commit fully to the relationship and never treat her as a side option .
She deserves to be loved and cherished every minute of the day , not only when it suits someone to act as if he cares .
He expects her to be faithful , so he ’ ll be faithful too .
She can trust him , knowing that he ’ s been honest @ @ @ @ @ @ @ advantage of her feelings for him .
Read : Science Says Men Don ’ t Mature Until Their 40 ’ s .
What does that Say About Womens and Mens Brains ?
Don ’ t ever settle for less than what you truly deserve A real man protects his woman from anything that could even remotely hurt her physically or mentally , including herself .
He fights for her and stands with her .
He doesn ’ t let her beg for his support because he ’ s always there .
When she @ @ @ @ @ @ @ herself , he ’ ll show her how truly capable and perfect she is .
He doesn ’ t pretend to defend her in public and then abuses her at home .
He defends her everywhere and gently corrects her when she ’ s wrong , never judging or berating her .
He understands boundaries and knows that her body belongs to her alone .
If she chooses to share it with you , then she ’ s doing you an honor .
He ’ d never force himself on her or treat @ @ @ @ @ @ @ respect his woman ’ s body and choices and never touch her in a way she ’ s not comfortable with .
Being married or in a relationship is not a nullification of her right to give consent .
A man who abuses a woman is a coward , a halfling thriving in his degradation of someone he should uplift .
A real man would never intentionally make a woman cry .
He ’ d strive to keep her happy , pleasantly surprise her and give her a million reasons to be thankful @ @ @ @ @ @ @ her confident , glowing and excelling .
He loves her for everything she is and doesn ’ t try to transform her into someone she ’ s not .
She wears colorful , crazy hair ?
He loves it .
Does she have tattoos , piercings , and facial rings ?
She ’ s perfect and society can ’ t tell her otherwise .
He met her that way so why try to change her ?
She loves her career and chases it passionately ?
He doesn ’ t get threatened or tries @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rather support her and hold her up when she begins to doubt herself .
Read : Menopause Could Explain Human Evolution—and Lead to a New Role for Women He should be your go-to person , not a man who scares you He is the biggest part of her support system and aches to be the person she relies on the most .
Love is unconditional and should not be held by glue and duct tape .
Love should be solid , resilient and unwavering .
It all goes both ways .
For a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , both parties would have to put in the same amount of effort to make things work .
If he is going to be a real man to you , you should be a real woman to him too .
You have to also support and love him , commit to him and encourage him , and abusing him in any way should be the last thing you ’ d ever think about .
Before you can truly let someone love you , you ’ d have to love yourself first .
Know @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you are and how far you ’ ve come in life .
No one would ever dare to treat you like trash when you treat yourself like the precious jewel you are .

Why do people raise girls with the “there is no love without pain” mentality? Love requires work and compromise, but it does not have to be painful. Love is kind, patient and beautiful. Everyone deserves to be happy when they are in love and real men never abuse their partners.
It’s time we stopped justifying abuse and passing it off as “the things we endure for love.” Imagine the number of women who would be liberated from emotional slavery if everyone stopped acting like the first step to true love is unbearable suffering.
There is no excuse for abuse. There is no justification for emotional torture. Manipulation and blackmail will never be okay, so it’s high time women stepped out of the chains and owned their lives. Women are often told that perfect men do not exist, which may be true, but this does not mean that decent men who do not toy with women’s hearts are unheard of.
A man who truly loves a woman will never make her feel unworthy of his love. He would never body-shame her or act like she’s good-for-nothing. He would love every inch of her, kiss away her insecurities and show her what a driving force she truly is.
A real man would commit fully to the relationship and never treat her as a side option. She deserves to be loved and cherished every minute of the day, not only when it suits someone to act as if he cares. He expects her to be faithful, so he’ll be faithful too. She can trust him, knowing that he’s been honest from the start and will never take advantage of her feelings for him.
Don’t ever settle for less than what you truly deserve
A real man protects his woman from anything that could even remotely hurt her physically or mentally, including herself. He fights for her and stands with her. He doesn’t let her beg for his support because he’s always there. When she is in doubt and begins to sabotage herself, he’ll show her how truly capable and perfect she is. He doesn’t pretend to defend her in public and then abuses her at home. He defends her everywhere and gently corrects her when she’s wrong, never judging or berating her.
He understands boundaries and knows that her body belongs to her alone. If she chooses to share it with you, then she’s doing you an honor. He’d never force himself on her or treat her badly. A real man would respect his woman’s body and choices and never touch her in a way she’s not comfortable with. Being married or in a relationship is not a nullification of her right to give consent.
A man who abuses a woman is a coward, a halfling thriving in his degradation of someone he should uplift. A real man would never intentionally make a woman cry. He’d strive to keep her happy, pleasantly surprise her and give her a million reasons to be thankful for their love.
He loves seeing her confident, glowing and excelling. He loves her for everything she is and doesn’t try to transform her into someone she’s not. She wears colorful, crazy hair? He loves it.
Does she have tattoos, piercings, and facial rings? She’s perfect and society can’t tell her otherwise. He met her that way so why try to change her?
She loves her career and chases it passionately? He doesn’t get threatened or tries to discourage her. He’d rather support her and hold her up when she begins to doubt herself.
Real men should be your go-to person, not a scary person
He is the biggest part of her support system and aches to be the person she relies on the most. Love is unconditional and should not be held by glue and duct tape. Love should be solid, resilient and unwavering.
It all goes both ways. For a relationship to be truly happy and successful, both parties would have to put in the same amount of effort to make things work. If he is going to be a real man to you, you should be a real woman to him too. You have to also support and love him, commit to him and encourage him, and abusing him in any way should be the last thing you’d ever think about.
Before you can truly let someone love you, you’d have to love yourself first. Know your worth and take pride in who you are and how far you’ve come in life.
No one would ever dare to treat you like trash when you treat yourself like the precious jewel you are.
Keep Reading: How To Get A Husband: 129 Ways to Get a Husband in the 50s


theheartysoul--2020-03-13--Zebra Finches Sing to Their Eggs, and Scientists say This Might Help Their Babies Survive Climate Ch

After several decades of extensive research , scientists finally established that truly , embryos from several bird species such as quails and chicken can hear through their eggs [ 1 ] .
Some other species listen to their parents ’ incubation calls and may be able to mimic the sounds exactly when they hatch .
However , embryonic learning has always been associated with poultry birds whose chicks are immediately able to fend for themselves on hatching .
It ’ s been unclear if songbirds share the same ability since a lot of their eggs hatch stilly fully dependent on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ after birth .
However , a recent study suggests that Australia ’ s zebra finches may be capable of embryonic learning through incubation calls , after all [ 2 ] .
The zebra finch is one of the most widely studied birds in the world , native to Central Australia and can be found almost anywhere on the continent .
This species is adapted to survive in very hot climates , although temperatures above 40 degrees Celsius may be lethal to the birds .
The parents launch into special songs when the weather @ @ @ @ @ @ @ believed to nurture the chicks before they hatch with the ultimate adaptation skills .
Published in the journal Science in 2016 , the study reports that incubation calls may affect the way the chicks thrive in the hot environment after hatching [ 3 ] .
Although the birds have been extensively studied for several decades , no one paid attention to the unique calls they make during incubation .
These birds sing so much that it would have been nearly impossible to identify any peculiar sounds and the time frame .
While the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ merely “ the tip of the iceberg ” , it casts a ray of hope on the survival rates of birds and possibly other species in a rapidly warming climate .
The unique calls were discovered by Mylene Mariette , a post-doctoral researcher at Deakin University of Australia and lead author of the study .
She compared it with data from a previous study and set about testing her theory .
Read : Bald Eagles Keep Dying Because of Lead Poisoning And No One ’ s Talking About It The researchers observed that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ incubation songs when the temperature was above 78 degrees Fahrenheit .
It was unclear if the calls were made by the males or the females , although incubation is mostly done by the females .
The study was completely based on birds living in natural conditions in the wild .
They collected dozens of finch eggs for incubation under two different groups , while they replaced these eggs with artificial ones in the wild .
Since they weren ’ t sure which gender made the incubation calls , they recorded the songs from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ finches .
During the last 3 to 5 days of incubation , they played different sounds to the groups of eggs .
When they hatched , the eggs were returned to the wild and the scientists observed different growth curves as the hatchlings matured .
Read : Caught On Camera : Rare Footage of Grizzly Bears Fighting On Northern Canadian Highway The hatchlings exposed to their parents ’ incubation calls were found to have smaller body sizes when the nest became warmer .
Smaller birds have been found to thrive better in warm @ @ @ @ @ @ @ energetics [ 4 ] .
Smaller birds are more resilient to elevated temperatures and would have far less tissue damage than their larger counterparts .
Also , the hatchlings exposed to the calls seemed to have pre-imbibed knowledge of survival tactics as they matured into adults .
They were found to select warmer nests more suitable for their body systems than the birds in the control group .
Buchanan explains that this groundbreaking research into zebra finches sparks interest in other species .
One can only wonder what information and training parents can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Warm climates are usually unpredictable and unsteady .
Parent zebra finches only choose to breed when the conditions appear relatively right .
When the eggs are laid and the weather begins to shift again , they could be using the incubation calls as a way to prepare their chicks for the unstable environment .
However , more investigation is required to better understand the impact of embryonic learning on adaptation to climate change .
Buchanan says that while the study may prove that zebra finches are highly adaptable , it doesn ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in extremely hot climates .
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Zebra Finches Sing to Their Eggs, and Scientists say This Might Help Their Babies Survive Climate Change
After several decades of extensive research, scientists finally established that truly, embryos from several bird species such as quails and chicken can hear through their eggs [1]. Some other species listen to their parents’ incubation calls and may be able to mimic the sounds exactly when they hatch. However, embryonic learning has always been associated with poultry birds whose chicks are immediately able to fend for themselves on hatching. It’s been unclear if songbirds share the same ability since a lot of their eggs hatch stilly fully dependent on their parents for the first few weeks after birth.
However, a recent study suggests that Australia’s zebra finches may be capable of embryonic learning through incubation calls, after all [2]. The zebra finch is one of the most widely studied birds in the world, native to Central Australia and can be found almost anywhere on the continent. This species is adapted to survive in very hot climates, although temperatures above 40 degrees Celsius may be lethal to the birds. The parents launch into special songs when the weather becomes unbearable – a trait that is believed to nurture the chicks before they hatch with the ultimate adaptation skills.
Incubation calls may directly affect hatchling survival
Published in the journal Science in 2016, the study reports that incubation calls may affect the way the chicks thrive in the hot environment after hatching [3]. Although the birds have been extensively studied for several decades, no one paid attention to the unique calls they make during incubation. These birds sing so much that it would have been nearly impossible to identify any peculiar sounds and the time frame.
While the researchers have referred to the study as merely “the tip of the iceberg”, it casts a ray of hope on the survival rates of birds and possibly other species in a rapidly warming climate.
“This acoustic signal is potentially being used to program the development of offspring,” says Kate Buchanan, a senior author of the new paper. “Hearing the call affects your rate of growth relative to the temperature that you experience. Animals have very subtle ways of inferring how the environment is likely to change, and (being able) to develop and adapt accordingly.”
The unique calls were discovered by Mylene Mariette, a post-doctoral researcher at Deakin University of Australia and lead author of the study. She compared it with data from a previous study and set about testing her theory.
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The process
The researchers observed that the parent finches only belted out the incubation songs when the temperature was above 78 degrees Fahrenheit. It was unclear if the calls were made by the males or the females, although incubation is mostly done by the females.
The study was completely based on birds living in natural conditions in the wild. They collected dozens of finch eggs for incubation under two different groups, while they replaced these eggs with artificial ones in the wild.
Since they weren’t sure which gender made the incubation calls, they recorded the songs from 61 males and 61 female parent zebra finches. During the last 3 to 5 days of incubation, they played different sounds to the groups of eggs. When they hatched, the eggs were returned to the wild and the scientists observed different growth curves as the hatchlings matured.
Observations:
The hatchlings exposed to their parents’ incubation calls were found to have smaller body sizes when the nest became warmer. Smaller birds have been found to thrive better in warm temperatures because body size affects thermoregulation and energetics [4]. Smaller birds are more resilient to elevated temperatures and would have far less tissue damage than their larger counterparts.
Also, the hatchlings exposed to the calls seemed to have pre-imbibed knowledge of survival tactics as they matured into adults. They were found to select warmer nests more suitable for their body systems than the birds in the control group.
“Hearing that call before you even hatch affects your development, affects your growth rate, probably affects your vocalization and it affects your behavior and choice 100 or 200 days later when you go to nest yourself,” Professor Buchanan says.
Implications
Buchanan explains that this groundbreaking research into zebra finches sparks interest in other species. One can only wonder what information and training parents can pass to their young through embryonic learning.
“It makes me wonder what signal babies are picking up before they are born, whether they are hearing their parents arguing or loud noises,” she says.
Warm climates are usually unpredictable and unsteady. Parent zebra finches only choose to breed when the conditions appear relatively right. When the eggs are laid and the weather begins to shift again, they could be using the incubation calls as a way to prepare their chicks for the unstable environment.
However, more investigation is required to better understand the impact of embryonic learning on adaptation to climate change. Buchanan says that while the study may prove that zebra finches are highly adaptable, it doesn’t exactly prove that they can cope in extremely hot climates.
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theheartysoul--2020-03-12--A malfunction causes red wine to flow from faucets in an Italian town

In a time when there ’ s little to be happy about in the beautiful country of Italy , the citizens of Castelvetro , a town in Northern Italy , were blessed to have showers of red wine flowing from their kitchen and bathroom faucets [ 1 ] .
Seriously , it may sound like a joke , but some lucky souls really had red wine flowing from their faucets .
If there was ever a plumbing malfunction people wanted to see , this was it .
Dripping faucets and rusty water are common nuisances , but pure , ready-to-be-bottled @ @ @ @ @ @ @ – there are no words .
According to Giorgia Mezzacqui , the deputy Mayor of Castelvetro , the glitch occurred at Cantina Settecani , a local winery where 1,000 liters of wine to be bottled accidentally flowed into the town ’ s water pipes .
For three hours , about 20 homes had red wine flowing from their taps .
The town ’ s authority confirmed that the wine hadn ’ t been tainted by germs and posed no health risks .
As expected , the people drank and bottled to their hearts @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Eating Chocolate and Drinking Red Wine Could Help Prevent Aging One faulty valve , three hours of free wine In a statement obtained by CNN , a faulty valve had been the cause of the glitch .
The wine to be bottled was Lambrusco Grasparossa , a local specialty widely produced in Castelvetro .
The washing circuit was blocked by the valve and the high pressure forced the wine to flow into the town ’ s water supply lines .
Before they could fix the issue , three hours had passed an over @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the people for free .
The winery wasn ’ t devastated by the loss of so much wine .
They were rather happy to have given the people a few hours of respite from the perpetual fear they are currently living in .
On Monday , 9 March 2020 , Italian Prime Minister , Giuseppe Conte announced that the entire country of Italy , with a population of 60 million people has been locked down to contain the coronavirus outbreak [ 2 ] .
Italy is COVID-19 ’ s most affected country @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The country has placed a ban on public gatherings and sporting events , stating that travel would only be permitted for work or family emergencies .
Castelvetro is a town in the Emilia-Romagna region in Northern Italy , the worst hit since the virus broke out in the country .
Castelvetro di Modena , a small town with a population of about 10,500 , is one of the major driving forces of Italian culture and tourism [ 3 ] .
The town is a treasure chest of rich cultural heritage , tucked away @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for its intense culinary delights of food and classic Italian wine , Castelvetro a major tourist attraction in Northern Italy .
A wine enthusiast hasn ’ t really lived until they visit this special town .
The enchanting suburb is also known as Italy ’ s motor valley , home to some of the most luxurious sports cars in the world .
Since the virus situation broke out in the region , 80 % of all tourist activities have been canceled .
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In a time when there’s little to be happy about in the beautiful country of Italy, the citizens of Castelvetro, a town in Northern Italy, were blessed to have showers of red wine flowing from their kitchen and bathroom faucets [1]. Seriously, it may sound like a joke, but some lucky souls really had red wine flowing from their faucets.
If there was ever a plumbing malfunction people wanted to see, this was it. Dripping faucets and rusty water are common nuisances, but pure, ready-to-be-bottled sparkling red wine flowing from the faucets – there are no words.
According to Giorgia Mezzacqui, the deputy Mayor of Castelvetro, the glitch occurred at Cantina Settecani, a local winery where 1,000 liters of wine to be bottled accidentally flowed into the town’s water pipes. For three hours, about 20 homes had red wine flowing from their taps. The town’s authority confirmed that the wine hadn’t been tainted by germs and posed no health risks. As expected, the people drank and bottled to their hearts’ content.
One faulty valve, three hours of free wine
In a statement obtained by CNN, a faulty valve had been the cause of the glitch. The wine to be bottled was Lambrusco Grasparossa, a local specialty widely produced in Castelvetro. The washing circuit was blocked by the valve and the high pressure forced the wine to flow into the town’s water supply lines. Before they could fix the issue, three hours had passed an over 1,000 liters of wine had been distributed to the people for free.
Commercial manager at the Cantina Settecani, Fabrizio Amorotti, said the malfunction “was appreciated by many. Some clients in the areas called us to warn us about it, and to share they were bottling the wine!”
The winery wasn’t devastated by the loss of so much wine. They were rather happy to have given the people a few hours of respite from the perpetual fear they are currently living in.
On Monday, 9 March 2020, Italian Prime Minister, Giuseppe Conte announced that the entire country of Italy, with a population of 60 million people has been locked down to contain the coronavirus outbreak [2]. Italy is COVID-19’s most affected country in Europe and outside of Asia. The country has placed a ban on public gatherings and sporting events, stating that travel would only be permitted for work or family emergencies.
Castelvetro is a town in the Emilia-Romagna region in Northern Italy, the worst hit since the virus broke out in the country.
“At a time where we have very little to smile about, I’m glad we brought some levity to others,” Mezzacqui told CNN. “Hopefully someday they’ll remember us and will want to come visit us.”
Dark times in Italy
Castelvetro di Modena, a small town with a population of about 10,500, is one of the major driving forces of Italian culture and tourism [3]. The town is a treasure chest of rich cultural heritage, tucked away between vineyard-covered hills in Emilia-Romagna. Known for its intense culinary delights of food and classic Italian wine, Castelvetro a major tourist attraction in Northern Italy. A wine enthusiast hasn’t really lived until they visit this special town.
The enchanting suburb is also known as Italy’s motor valley, home to some of the most luxurious sports cars in the world. Since the virus situation broke out in the region, 80% of all tourist activities have been canceled. #PrayForItaly


theheartysoul--2020-03-12--Carpenter Saves $3million for 67 Years to Send 33 Strangers to College

Dale Schroeder , a man from Des Moines , Iowa had devoted his entire life to his carpentry work and it was all he ever had .
Born in 1919 , Schroeder worked for 67 years at the same workshop , living minimally and saving a lot of his earnings [ 1 ] .
He never married , had no children and no living relatives , so by the time he was ready to retire , he did his community an outstanding service by choosing to send 33 strangers to college [ 2 ] .
Schroeder had scraped and saved @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he worked .
He was from a poor home and since he was never able to go to college , he made sure some other less-privileged kids were going to get the education he never got .
All he asked in return , was that they pay it forward .
Shortly before he passed away in 2005 , at the age of 86 , Schroeder entrusted his funds to his lawyer , Steve Nielsen .
Read : Mom Chooses To Donate Her Breast Milk To Babies In Need After Her Losing Her Son @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 2019 , the funds have been completely exhausted as 33 students have received their college tuition over the years .
Schroeder would be fulfilled and proud of his kids , Dale ’ s kids , as they call themselves .
According to Nielsen , Schroeder was a “ blue-collar , lunch-pail kind of guy.
’ He had only two pairs of jeans , one for work and one for church , and until his death , he drove a beat-up Chevrolet truck .
He could have bought himself a nice car and a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he had bigger goals .
There ’ s no one to pay it back to , so the only thing required of Dale ’ s fund beneficiaries is that they pay it forward to somebody else in need someday .
On Saturday , 13th July 2019 , Dale ’ s kids came from all over the country to Iowa to meet and catch up on each other ’ s lives .
They are now doctors , lawyers , engineers , therapists , and many more .
They sat around Dale ’ s old @ @ @ @ @ @ @ good old man and updating one another about their different journeys to success .
Read : Doctor Learns That Money Can ’ t Buy Happiness and Wants You To Learn , Too The last beneficiary , Kira Conard , recalls how heartbroken she ’ d been when she finished high school many years ago .
She had dreams of going to college and studying to become a therapist , but college cost a lot of money and her family didn ’ t have so much of it .
With three older sisters , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was never an option , ” she said to KCCI .
She suffered deeply at her graduation party , watching her classmates buzzing about going off to different colleges and pursuing their dreams .
Her joy was beyond measures the day she received a call from Nielsen ’ s office .
A kind old man was going to send her to college and cover all the expenses on a full scholarship .
Nielsen advised Dale ’ s kids to carry on his legacy by paying it forward .
They would leave their mark @ @ @ @ @ @ @ other people in need .
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Dale Schroeder, a man from Des Moines, Iowa had devoted his entire life to his carpentry work and it was all he ever had. Born in 1919, Schroeder worked for 67 years at the same workshop, living minimally and saving a lot of his earnings [1].
He never married, had no children, and no living relatives, so by the time he was ready to retire, he did his community an outstanding service by choosing to send 33 strangers to college. [2] Schroeder had scraped and saved $3 million all through the years he worked. He was from a poor home and since he was never able to go to college, he made sure some other less-privileged kids were going to get the education he never got.
All he asked in return, was that they pay it forward.
Shortly before he passed away in 2005, at the age of 86, Schroeder entrusted his funds to his lawyer, Steve Nielsen.
“He wanted to help kids that were like him that probably wouldn’t have an opportunity to go to college but for his gift,” Nielsen told KCCI [3]. “I said, ‘How much are we talking about, Dale?’ And he said, ‘Oh, just shy of $3 million.’ I nearly fell out of my chair.”
14 years later, in 2019, the funds have been completely exhausted as 33 students have received their college tuition over the years. Schroeder would be fulfilled and proud of his kids, Dale’s kids, as they call themselves.
According to Nielsen, Schroeder was a “blue-collar, lunch-pail kind of guy.’ He had only two pairs of jeans, one for work and one for church, and until his death, he drove a beat-up Chevrolet truck. He could have bought himself a nice car and a truckload full of designer clothes, but he had bigger goals.
Dale’s kids: Pay it forward
There’s no one to pay it back to, so the only thing required of Dale’s fund beneficiaries is that they pay it forward to somebody else in need someday.
On Saturday, 13th July 2019, Dale’s kids came from all over the country to Iowa to meet and catch up on each other’s lives. They are now doctors, lawyers, engineers, therapists, and many more. They sat around Dale’s old lunch pail, sharing memories of the good old man and updating one another about their different journeys to success.
The last beneficiary, Kira Conard, recalls how heartbroken she’d been when she finished high school many years ago. She had dreams of going to college and studying to become a therapist, but college cost a lot of money and her family didn’t have so much of it. With three older sisters, “paying for all four of us was never an option,” she said to KCCI. She suffered deeply at her graduation party, watching her classmates buzzing about going off to different colleges and pursuing their dreams.
Her joy was beyond measures the day she received a call from Nielsen’s office. A kind old man was going to send her to college and cover all the expenses on a full scholarship.
“I broke down into tears immediately,” she said. “For a man that would never meet me to give me basically a full ride to college, that’s incredible. That doesn’t happen.”
Nielsen advised Dale’s kids to carry on his legacy by paying it forward. They would leave their mark on earth by touching the lives of other people in need.
“All we ask is that you pay it forward,” Nielsen said. “You can remember him, and you can emulate him.”
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theheartysoul--2020-03-12--Screened Cat Patios, ‘Catios’, are a Great Way to Keep Your Cats Safe

Catios are one of the hottest pet trends right now , providing a safe means of letting your pooches out to savor the beauty of the environment without actually being outside [ 1 ] .
It ’ s common to find people who keep their pets holed up indoors all year long , only letting them out under full supervision .
While pets love the outdoors a lot , they can easily be stolen , get seriously injured , eat something and get sick , get into violent fights with other animals or simply run away for several reasons .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ home surroundings every year , and it ’ s only natural for their human owners to want to keep them indoors .
However , animals deserve to be free to roam the premises of their homes , and cats have a deep love for chasing insects and butterflies .
When you own a cute furball at home , you ’ d immersed into a whole world of hilarious and sometimes annoying drama .
While dogs are loyal and usually servile , cats never fail to flaunt their attitudes and bounce all over the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but they are still core members of the feline family .
They are naturally territorial and do not like to share their “ home perimeter ” .
It ’ s common to find your cat becoming more reclusive and aggressive when a new pet comes into the home , or even when a new child is born .
Reproduction is another reason why your cat would want to run away [ 2 ] .
When they ’ re in heat , their senses become sharper and they can detect nearby cats .
Even @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ d become greatly irritable , and sooner or later , they could run off to find a mate .
The solution to this , of course , is to spade or neuter your cat .
If you ’ re worried about letting your cats out of the house without supervision , screened pooches might be the perfect solution for you [ 3 ] .
The catio is built as a box frame over a window in your home , fitted with a screen that could be made of a non-toxic metal or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ breathable and comfortable .
The window is merely a gateway as the patio can stretch several feet across the wall of your house .
It ’ s important to choose a spot where they can get to enjoy all the happenings in the environment .
This idea is simple and yet so perfect .
Cats are great nappers , so you could fit blankets , pillows and their favorite toys into the catio .
You won ’ t have to worry about your furball falling asleep outside and being an easy target for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ better , you could position some flower stems and plants around the catio .
Some people would go on to introduce butterflies into these flowers so the cats will never get bored .
For the best catio practices , always ensure the platform is kept clean .
You could include a litter box if your cats would have a hard time getting off the catio to do their business .
Ensure they have lots of water and snacks and never leave them out when it ’ s too cold or too hot .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ you could make one by yourself , and it ’ s really not that hard .
There are DIY Catio Plans available for purchase .
If you don ’ t need one attached your home or a window and are simply looking to improve the outdoor space for your cat , consider a Cat House , like this one here , here , or here .
Don ’ t worry , you won ’ t be spoiling them… much .
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Catios are one of the hottest pet trends right now, providing a safe means of letting your pooches out to savor the beauty of the environment without actually being outside [1].
It’s not a cage. It’s a safety porch.
It’s common to find people who keep their pets holed up indoors all year long, only letting them out under full supervision. While pets love the outdoors a lot, they can easily be stolen, get seriously injured, eat something and get sick, get into violent fights with other animals or simply run away for several reasons.
Thousands of pets are stolen from their home surroundings every year, and it’s only natural for their human owners to want to keep them indoors. However, animals deserve to be free to roam the premises of their homes, and cats have a deep love for chasing insects and butterflies.
When you own a cute furball at home, you’d immersed into a whole world of hilarious and sometimes annoying drama. While dogs are loyal and usually servile, cats never fail to flaunt their attitudes and bounce all over the place. They may be domesticated, but they are still core members of the feline family. They are naturally territorial and do not like to share their “home perimeter”. It’s common to find your cat becoming more reclusive and aggressive when a new pet comes into the home, or even when a new child is born.
Reproduction is another reason why your cat would want to run away [2]. When they’re in heat, their senses become sharper and they can detect nearby cats. Even if they don’t, they’d become greatly irritable, and sooner or later, they could run off to find a mate. The solution to this, of course, is to spade or neuter your cat.
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Screened cat patios – Catios
If you’re worried about letting your cats out of the house without supervision, screened pooches might be the perfect solution for you [3] .
The catio is built as a box frame over a window in your home, fitted with a screen that could be made of a non-toxic metal or polyester netting. It should be completely breathable and comfortable. The window is merely a gateway as the patio can stretch several feet across the wall of your house. It’s important to choose a spot where they can get to enjoy all the happenings in the environment.
This idea is simple and yet so perfect. Cats are great nappers, so you could fit blankets, pillows and their favorite toys into the catio. You won’t have to worry about your furball falling asleep outside and being an easy target for cat-nappers.
To make the experience even better, you could position some flower stems and plants around the catio. Some people would go on to introduce butterflies into these flowers so the cats will never get bored.
For the best catio practices, always ensure the platform is kept clean. You could include a litter box if your cats would have a hard time getting off the catio to do their business. Ensure they have lots of water and snacks and never leave them out when it’s too cold or too hot.
If you’re a do-it-yourselfer, you could make one by yourself, and it’s really not that hard. There are DIY Catio Plans available for purchase. If you don’t need one attached your home or a window and are simply looking to improve the outdoor space for your cat, consider a Cat House. Don’t worry, you won’t be spoiling them… much.
For more info on Catio’s visiting CatioSpaces.com
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