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We never believe we’re going to have an unpleasant encounter with law enforcement and get arrested for drug possession, but it can happen to just about anyone. Whether you’ve been arrested many times, or this is your first run-in with the law, knowing how to respond will lessen your chances of making a costly mistake. (more…)

It’s easy to live in a bubble and feel like you’re safe from harm, but all it takes is one bad relationship to show you the world isn’t as warm as you thought. (more…)

Divorce proceedings present challenges for everyone involved. They’re an emotionally charged situation; when feelings are this taut, it’s difficult to make rational choices.

In addition, the divorce process can be confusing. Many laws and regulations dictate what you and your spouse will have to go through, even if you probably wish it could be over swiftly. (more…)

The circle of life is such that children grow and eventually must care for their parents. As your parents continue to age, you may find that you can no longer provide the hands-on care that they need. One solution is to place them in a nursing home or long-term care facility that will allow them to thrive in the sunset of their lives. But how do you choose the right one? (more…)

Everyone has dreams, but few of us understand them. In ancient times, they were thought to have special prophetic meaning attached to them.

Today, dreams provide good fodder for conversation, but a lot more goes on here than you probably realize.

What Are Dreams?

“Strictly speaking, dreams are images and imagery, thoughts, sounds and voices, and subjective sensations experienced when we sleep. This can include people you know, people you’ve never met, places you’ve been, and places you’ve never even heard of,” explains Charles W. Bryant, host of the Stuff You Should Know podcast. (more…)