Why Does My Dog . . . Sniff the Ground Before He Poops? - Vetstreet Every day, all over the world, dogs repeat the same ritual: Nose to the ground, they sniff along a dotted line of an invisible treasure map, stopping at that “X” marks the spot where they can finally get down to business. What’s with all this sniffing, anyway? The simple answer: It’s the way dogs have been communicating with one another for centuries. Scent Marking Is Serious Business Scent marking is an instinctual behavior in which a dog deposits his own odor — in the form of urine or feces — onto his environment to mark territory or make a statement. Other dogs who come upon the scent can discern a lot about fellow canines in the neighborhood. Anal Gland Aromas While urine marking is the most common form of scent marking, feces can also be used to leave a message. Since dogs can also express their anal glands when scared, the scent may also serve to alert other dogs to danger.
8 relationship myths that might surprise you There are hundreds of myths about relationships, according to Terri Orbuch, Ph.D, a Michigan clinical psychologist and author of "5 Simple Steps to Take Your Marriage from Good to Great" (Delacorte Press, 2009). The problem with persistent myths is that they can erode a relationship's happiness, she said. When you think a relationship should be a certain way, and yours isn't, frustration sets in. And "frustration is the number one thing that eats away at a relationship," Orbuch said, and "it's directly tied to these myths." That's why it's so critical to bust the below misconceptions. 1. Fact: "The strongest most enduring relationships take lots of hard work," said Lisa Blum, Psy.D, a clinical psychologist in Pasadena and Los Angeles, who specializes in emotionally focused therapy with couples. She likened a healthy relationship to a good garden. But how do you know if you're working too hard on a relationship? 2. 3. Daily routines are one of the culprits, Blum said. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.
Advice from Somewhere ONE. Give people more than they expect and do it cheerfully. TWO. Marry a man/woman you love to talk to. This came around anonamously, identified as from a "Chinese Tantra Totem" - One definition of a tantra being a statement of principle or religious practice and collections of such principles and practices. 10 Things I Wish I'd Known When I Was 20 | SHELLI JOHNSON Me, age 20 Well, my birthday just passed. I’m 25! Again! Albert Einstein famously said that the definition of insanity is “doing the same thing over and over again but expecting different results.” Maya Angelou said this one & it’s true. Stop looking at “beauty”/fashion magazines filled with Photoshopped women who aren’t real. You’re really smart. I mean it, listen to your heart every single time. Your life is not your dad’s expectations or your mom’s hopes. People come & people go. You know what you want. Grab onto somebody’s hand, hold your breath, & keep going. Sometimes it may feel like that. If you could talk to your younger self, what would you say? The following two tabs change content below. Shelli Johnson is an award-winning author and journalist.
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50 Ways to Waste a Life post written by: Marc Chernoff Email If you don’t go after what you want, you’ll never get it. If you don’t ask the right questions, you’ll always get the wrong answers. Spend time regretting the past and feeling sorry for yourself.Complain about problems and do nothing to solve them.Follow the path of least resistance and quit when the going gets tough.Ignore your passion and follow the money.Setup your lifestyle so it’s dependant on your next paycheck.Spend more than you earn and rack up lots of financial debt.Try to control everything and then worry about the things you can’t control.Focus on what you don’t want to happen.Fear the things you don’t fully understand.Let everyone else make decisions for you. If you’re guilty of some of the bullet points above, remember, no matter how long you have traveled in the wrong direction you always have the choice to turn around. Photo by: Lauren Rushing If you enjoyed this article, check out our new best-selling book.
50 uses for vinegar…who knew? Did you know vinegar could possibly be the last household cleaner you’ll ever need? Click through the slideshow to see all the uses for vinegar. Holy cow! Who knew?! I better go buy a few gallons of vinegar. Disclaimer: Please use all tips at your own risk. So let’s hear it… what do you use vinegar for?! How to spray paint furniture In the last few days, I have received several emails and comments asking for a “how to” on how I paint my furniture. Honestly, every piece is different but typically we do the same few steps. I will use my dresser redo to explain things since that is where the majority of the questions came from! You gals are so sweet with all of the compliments! For this piece, it was a dark wood with a glossy lacquer of some sort over top. Then I wiped off the dust from sanding. Next, I removed all the hardware and put it in a sandwich baggie so I didn’t lose anything. Next, I took all of the drawers and put them “face up” in the grass (I like to spray in the grass because once you mow the grass all your paint goes bye-bye and you have no overspray issues or clean-up! I gave all of the drawers two coats of KILZ Spray Primer. The only issue I have found with this primer is that it can leave a little gritty texture once it dries so I used a shop rag and rubbed it off. Next came the paint! Pin It Related
*The Thrifty Home: How to Remove Hard Water I clean my sink with ajax every day after washing the dishes, but that doesn't prevent this nasty build up. I have very stubborn Utah hard water. Yes, I could just get a water softener, but my DH doesn't support me on that idea. It would be too much work for him to have to buy salt pellets, haul them home and put them in the soft water tank all of the time. I have tried all of the hard water products out there. To clean my faucets I had to get a little more creative. I also use vinegar on my shower heads to unclog all of the holes.
What Happens to Your Facebook Account When You Die? In 2005, college student Loren Williams was killed in a motorcycle accident. His grieving mother, yearning to feel closer to her son, wanted to use his Facebook page. More than just seeing the site, she wanted to see his correspondence, to read his messages, in hopes of understanding her son better. A 25-year-old federal law, however, barred her from accessing his account. See also: Digital media has evolved at breakneck speed, giving lawmakers little time to catch up. The 1986 Electronic Communications Privacy Act prevents disclosing stored communications unless there’s a court order. Facebook refused Williams’ mother, Karen, access to his account and even changed the password when Karen got it from a friend. License Expired When you sign up for a website, you are agreeing to terms of license, so any “assets” under that license fall under licensing rules, says Florida-based estate planning lawyer David Goldman. Attorney David Goldman Digital Death Attorney Wendy S.
21 Things You Should Know About Using Essential Oils Lord help me, people. I’ve spent the last two days trying to write a concise, easy guide to essential oils and their safety, and it ended up being just an enormous dump of information that no would want to ingest in a single blog post. Therefore, you’re getting the quickest, easiest 21 facts you need to keep in mind. These things include safety measures, essential oil facts, therapeutic uses, and more. However, at the end of this post, I am going to give extensive references to those of you who would like to learn more about the fascinating world of essential oils, as well as a list of my top 7 recommended essential oils for any household to have. Essential oils are not really oils. Most essential oils should never be used undiluted on the skin. Not all essential oils are created equally, nor does more expensive necessarily mean “better.” “What essential oils do you recommend I buy?” It’s a tough one to answer, because what EOs you buy depends on what you’re going to use them for.
100 Famous Restaurant Recipes You Can Replicate at Home | Eating out is becoming a more and more popular phenomenon. With fast food taking only minutes out of a day and costing a few dollars, it can be convenient. Likewise, fine dining is also on the rise and can put a considerably larger dent in your wallet. But unless you were a master chef with a keen sense of taste, these recipes were lost to you. Until the internet came along and provided those with the ability to reproduce recipes and post them for the world to see. Famous Appetizer Restaurant Recipes You Can Replicate at Home Start your meal off the famous way with the help of these recipes. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Famous Soup Restaurant Recipes You Can Replicate at Home Instead of a cup or bowl, make an entire pot of your restaurant’s favorite soup with a peek below. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. Famous Salad Restaurant Recipes You Can Replicate at Home Dressings, veggies, and more are featured in these famous restaurant recipes. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25.