Hailey Byrne

04/30/2026

As dusk turns to dark, landmarks, homes, fire service organizations, and businesses across the country will again glow in respect from April 26 - May 3, 2026...

04/24/2026

02/28/2026

Rest in peace 🌈

Guntra Graudins (G.G). Santiago, creator of Rainbow Brite, has died at age 82. Santiago is being remembered by friend and fellow creator, Muriel Fahrion, in a beautiful obituary that celebrates the character and her creator's complex journey.

01/19/2026

01/18/2026

10/17/2025

10/13/2025

🌎 Today we honor Indigenous Peoples’ Day, celebrated on the second Monday of October as a time to recognize the histories, cultures, and resilience of Indigenous communities.

Dr. Maya Angelou, a cherished friend of the National Indian Education Association (NIEA), spoke powerfully at their 2003 annual conference about the importance of unity and our collective responsibility as “composers” of a just future. Her words reflect the spirit of this day — one that uplifts Indigenous voices, honors their enduring legacy, and calls us all to work toward truth and justice.

✨ “We are more alike, my friends, than we are unalike.” – Maya Angelou

On this day, may we listen, learn, and celebrate Indigenous cultures while committing to a future built on dignity, respect, and inclusion.

10/10/2025

Just a reminder that your mental health is just as important as any other part of your health.

You are loved, and you deserve to be here. Take care of yourself.

10/01/2025

The Jane Goodall Institute has learned this morning, Wednesday, October 1, 2025, that Dr. Jane Goodall DBE, UN Messenger of Peace and Founder of the Jane Goodall Institute has passed away due to natural causes. She was in California as part of her speaking tour in the United States.

Dr. Goodall’s discoveries as an ethologist revolutionized science, and she was a tireless advocate for the protection and restoration of our natural world.

09/26/2025

09/20/2025

09/12/2025

On September 11, 2001, as chaos unfolded in the North Tower of the World Trade Center, a guide dog named Roselle became an unexpected hero. She calmly led her blind owner, Michael Hingson, and a group of over 30 people down 78 flights of stairs to safety. Despite the smoke, noise, and confusion, Roselle remained focused and composed, helping others stay calm simply by her presence.

During the descent, Roselle paused only once, to comfort a woman having a panic attack. She gently nuzzled and kissed her, offering reassurance in the most human way a dog could. Her quiet strength and unwavering loyalty helped transform fear into courage, allowing the group to continue their escape even as the building trembled around them.

Roselle’s actions that day became a symbol of trust, training, and the extraordinary bond between guide dogs and their handlers. She continued to serve until 2007 and passed away in 2011, but her legacy lives on as a reminder that heroism can come on four paws, with a wagging tail and a heart full of love.