Read Books
TV is a perfectly acceptable way to pass the time, but if you want to really engage your brain and expand your horizons, trade a little TV time for some reading time.
Joyful Springers read books. They know they will never stop learning and growing when they keep their noses buried in books.
Books are gateways to adventure. Dive into one and discover something new.
… another wise tidbit from a joyful GREATER SWISS MOUNTAIN DOG.
[Meet Stacey Mae Mountain. Stacey is a three-year old Greater Swiss Mountain Dog whose proud momma is Maria Mandel. Stacey is not only well-read; she's a popular dog on Facebook. You can visit her on her Facebook page and also see her in action on her Youtube channel. Thanks, Stacey, for being a Guest Star on The Joyful Springer.]
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