Some estimate that between 40 and 50 percent of Americans make New Year’s resolutions, and a mere 46 percent of “resolution-ers” succeed. Did you make a resolution this year? Now that we’re seven weeks in, how’s it going?

“Batten down the hatches, there is a storm rolling in,” signals the cow lying in the pasture or the bird flying low.  An old wives’ tale perhaps, or can animals truly sense an impending storm? 

Let’s say Santa brought you a new cat or dog for Christmas and now you have multiple pets vying for your time and treats.