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03/19/2026

So proud I Can Living Learning ‘s consultant Edward Barbanell is the General Manager of the Friendship Bakery. This is a bakery run by by individuals with disabilities. So excited for the grand opening in Parkland.
Watch Eddie in the video below

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03/04/2026

Punch is not just a baby monkey.
He is a lesson.
He is a reminder.
He is proof that even the smallest heart can carry unimaginable pain ... and still choose to love.
Punch is a little Japanese macaque who was rejected by his own mother and family. In the wild, rejection is not emotional , it is survival.

But for a baby, it feels like abandonment.
He was pushed away. Ignored. Left alone.
No warm body to cling to.
No heartbeat to sleep against.
No arms to feel safe in.
For a baby monkey, touch is everything. They survive on warmth, bonding, and reassurance. When that is taken away, they don’t just lose protection .. they lose emotional security.
Punch tried to go back.
Again and again.
But he was not accepted.
And that’s when something heartbreaking and beautiful happened.
He found comfort in a soft toy.
An orange orangutan plush, bigger than him, with long arms and legs , the kind meant for children.

Punch began holding onto it the way a baby would hold onto its mother. He wraps his tiny arms around it.
He buries his face into it. He sleeps holding it tightly.
That toy became his safety.
His warmth.
His substitute for the love he was denied.
What hurts the most is this
He didn’t know it’s not alive.
He hugged it like it breathes.

But recently, another monkey accepted him and now he is getting all the love and warmth he deserved !!

02/11/2026

Happy 84th Birthday to Carole King today (February 9th)! ❤️

--> Between the 1950s, when she was still a teenager, and the end of the 20th century, Carole King wrote or co-wrote a phenomenal 118 hit songs?!

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01/16/2026

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06/21/2025

Jane Goodall’s work with chimpanzees revolutionized our understanding of animal behavior, and her words continue to inspire us to connect with the natural world on a deeper level. “You cannot share your life with a dog or a cat and not know perfectly well that animals have personalities and minds and feelings.” These words challenge us to recognize that animals are not mere creatures to be controlled or dominated but sentient beings who experience emotions just like we do.

Goodall’s research has shown that animals form deep emotional bonds, communicate, and experience love, grief, and joy. They are not so different from us, and understanding their emotional lives can lead to greater empathy and compassion for all living beings. As we continue to study and learn from the animal kingdom, it’s important to remember that our relationship with animals is not just about care and protection—it’s about respect.

Let’s take a moment to appreciate the animals in our lives, whether they are pets or wild creatures. Their loyalty, wisdom, and emotional depth offer us valuable lessons about connection, compassion, and mutual respect. By recognizing their personalities and emotions, we can create a more harmonious world for both humans and animals. 🐒💖