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Bunny the sheep. A couple who fell in love working together at an animal sanctuary tied the knot in a barn on site with a sheep acting as their ring bearer. Jake Ratcliffe, 34, set up Millingtons Magical Barn in Yorkshire, in 2018 as an animal lover with no previous experience in animal rescue. Since then, he has rescued over 200 animals who needed a home, meeting now-wife Rosie, 28, when she started volunteering in 2020. After spending the summer mucking stables out and looking after animals together the couple fell in love and married on August 2 in a converted cow barn on site.

Couple Marries at Animal Sanctuary Where They Met, With a Disabled Sheep as Ring Bearer

Bunny the disabled sheep has always been a “daddy’s girl,” according to owner Jake Ratcliffe — so when he and his bride, Rosie, tied the knot a few months ago, there was no better fit for the role of ring bearer than their beloved fluffy ewe.

Building a Stable “Abode of Thought”: Kant’s Rules for Virtuous Thinking

What makes a life virtuous? The answer might seem simple: virtuous actions — actions that align with morality. But life is more than doing. Frequently, we just think. We observe and spectate; meditate and contemplate. Life often unfolds in our heads.

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Are You Singing Enough? A Music Therapist Breaks Down the Surprising Health Benefits — “It’s a Way to Feel Human Again”

Singing is one of those rare activities that don’t require talent to be enjoyable — those of us who can’t carry a tune often have just as much fun as professional crooners. If you need proof, drop it on a karaoke night at your local bar. Partaking in song is one of the great joys […]

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America’s Teachers Are Being Priced Out of Their Communities — These Cities Are Building Subsidized Housing to Lure Them Back

For much of the 20th century, teaching was a stable, middle-class job in the U.S. Now it’s becoming a lot harder to survive on a teacher’s salary: Wages have been stagnant for decades, according to a study from the Economic Policy Institute, and teachers earn 5% less than they did a decade ago when adjusting for inflation.

Nice News’ “Nice List”: 20 Products Our Team Bought and Loved This Year

Besides reporting on positive developments and goings-on around the world, one of Nice News’ love languages is sharing products we wish we’d known about sooner. And with the season of gift giving upon us, we figured: What better time to compile our favorite can’t-live-without purchases of the year in one place?

At Nonprofit Wildly Kind, a Unique Ambassador Program Gamifies Kindness While Engaging Communities

Kayla Lamoreaux genuinely enjoys giving back. “I’m one of those people who always felt happy seeing other people happy,” she told Nice News. She’s also someone who’s struggled in her relationship with alcohol. So when Lamoreaux found herself newly sober during the pandemic, when much of America was running up their BevMo! bills, she decided […]

Guilty of Ageism Toward Yourself? Why You Should Stop Saying “I’m Too Old”

Ever told yourself you’re too old to do something? That kind of discouraging self-talk is common at any age: Many of us convince ourselves it’s too late to learn a new technology at 70, start weight lifting at 60, or change careers at 35. But where do those thoughts come from? And should we listen […]

How to Keep Dementia From Robbing Your Loved Ones of Their Sense of Personhood — Tips for Caregivers

Every three seconds, someone in the world develops dementia. There are over 6 million people living with dementia in the U.S. and 57 million globally. These figures will only increase in the coming years, as rates of dementia are predicted to double by 2060. If you don’t know someone affected by dementia, you probably will at some point.

Jet Lag Is a Drag — Here’s How to Leave Lethargy Behind and Make the Most of Your Trip

Cross-country and international vacations are exciting opportunities for adventure — until you spend your first couple days exhausted, stumbling through the streets bleary-eyed in an attempt to track down a lifesaving cup of coffee. OK, maybe jet lag isn’t always that dramatic, but lying wide awake until 3 a.m. can put a damper on an […]

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When You’re Caught Between “Yes” and “No,” Here’s Why “Maybe” Isn’t the Way to Go

Say you win a radio sweepstakes giving you two tickets to a sold-out concert the upcoming weekend. You eagerly text your friend and ask if they’d like to join. Their response? “Maybe.”

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Don’t Let Food Poisoning Crash Your Thanksgiving Dinner

Thanksgiving is a time for family, friends and feasting. However, amid the joy of gathering and indulging in delicious food, it is essential to keep food safety in mind. Foodborne illnesses can quickly put a damper on your celebrations.

How “Emodiverse” Are You? Experiencing a Diverse Range of Emotions May Help Us Make Better Decisions — Take the Quiz

When it comes to emotional states, we’d all love to vacillate between being just plain happy and having the time of our lives. But research into an idea called emodiversity suggests that experiencing many different emotions — even negative ones — is a good thing, associated not only with improved well-being but also with better […]