On Monday, January 23, 2012, I had the opportunity to observe animal-assisted therapy in action. I was totally unfamiliar with the process, and, unconsciously, I think I expected to see a tear-soaked child clutch the fur of a dog while she spoke to a counselor. A bit dramatic perhaps. I was clearly remembering the sorrowful [...]

Oprah Winfrey: Most people know Oprah as one of the most iconic faces on TV as well as one of the richest and most successful women in the world. Oprah faced a hard road to get to that position, however, enduring a rough and often abusive childhood as well as numerous career setbacks including being [...]