American writer Bret Harte wrote that “of all animals kept for the recreation of mankind, the horse alone is capable of exciting a passion that shall be absolutely hopeless.” I can attest to the truth of this, as I’ve been absolutely, hopelessly in love with horses since I was little. I’ve been lucky enough to […]
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Dogs have always held a special place in my heart and in my home. When I left to attend college, I felt incomplete without the company of my two dogs, Sherlock and Agatha. I volunteered at the local animal shelter and on a farm that had multiple horses, twelve dogs, several cats, a goat and
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Music is magical. It can inspire, it can soothe, it can energize. For patients, music can serve as a vital outlet, a medium to express your anger, frustration, fear and joy. It has even been found to have a physical benefit for patients. Throughout my treatment for leukemia, music was a constant. Sometimes I used
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