Animals can communicate quite well.  And they do.
And generally speaking, they are ignored.

– Alice Walker

The greatest pleasure of a dog is that you may make
a fool of yourself with him and not only will he not
scold you, but he will make a fool of himself, too.

— Samuel Butler

By All You Magazine | Healthy Living

You see gluten-free slapped on everything these days-cookies, pasta, beer, you name it. But are such foods really better for you? Here, the nitty-gritty about the G-word.

True or False? Gluten is bad for everyone.

False. A protein found in wheat, barley and rye, gluten has been blamed for everything from brain fog to autoimmune ailments. Yes, you should steer clear if you’re one of the 3 million Americans affected by celiac disease (which causes inflammation and damage to the small intestine) or one of the up to 18 million with gluten sensitivity (symptoms include bloating and stomach pain). But for everyone else, there has not been a single published study showing that gluten hurts you. In fact, nutritionists often recommend eating gluten-rich whole grains for their fiber and B vitamins.

True or False? Going gluten-free will help you lose weight.

False. A sugary, buttery cookie is a cookie, whether it’s gluten-free or not. So simply swapping cupcakes and chips for their gluten-free counterparts won’t do your waistline any favors. When people do lose weight avoiding gluten, it’s likely for the same reason they’d lose on a regular diet: by cutting back on processed snacks and splurges. People with celiac disease might actually gain weight on a gluten-free diet, because their small intestine finally absorbs nutrients properly.

True or False? Gluten is found in more than bread products.

True. Many people assume that going gluten-free means saying no just to bread, but the protein also might show up in soy sauces, marinades, sausage, lipstick and even some medications (it works as a binding agent). The easiest way to avoid it? Scan labels for a gluten-free seal.

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Real love you feel it, you see it, you show it!
Love is true when it comes from the heart.
A person who TRULY LOVES YOU will never stop
believing in you and will never let you go,
no matter how hard the situation is.
Love has a great strength when it’s complete.

Friendship means being there just to be there.
Friendship means listening and not asking questions.
Friendship means lending your shoulder for someone to cry on.
Friendship means being comfortable around each other in silence.
Friendship means being able to tell each other anything and understanding without questions.
Friendship means being honest with each other no matter what the cost.
Friendship means staying up all night and talking about nothing.
Friendship means being able to say I love you!
Friendship means forgiving each other no matter what you have done.
Friendship means learning from each others mistakes.
Friendship means me & you.
This is the way I look at you, my friend, and I love you!!

Source: Family Friend Poems
© Tracie Labauve

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Today I bent the truth to be kind,
and I have no regret, for I am far surer
of what is kind than I am of what is true.
~Robert Brault

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The person who gives with a smile
is the best giver because God
loves a cheerful giver.

― Mother Teresa

A healthy relationship isn’t so much about sense of humor or intelligence or attractive. It’s about avoiding partners with harmful traits and personality types. And then it’s about being with a good person. A good person on his own, and a good person with you. Where the space between you feels uncomplicated and happy. A good relationship is where things just work. They work because, whatever the list of qualities, whatever the reason, you happen to be really, really good together. ― Deb Caletti