MSI Press Blog

  AI generation Boxing Day has always been about giving, sharing, and enjoying the “day after” in a cozy way. For cat lovers, it’s also the perfect excuse to let our feline companions join the festivities. 1. The Box Tradition Cats adore boxes, and Boxing Day is literally their holiday. Save gift boxes from Christmas, stack them into a “cat castle,” or scatter them around the living room for exploration. Add crinkly paper or a sprinkle of catnip for extra delight. 2. Gift the Leftovers (Safely) While humans enjoy holiday leftovers, cats can join in with safe treats. Offer a small portion of plain turkey or chicken (no seasoning, no bones). Skip rich foods like gravy, chocolate, or onions—they’re unsafe for cats. 3. Quiet Companionship Boxing Day often means lounging after the holiday rush. Cats thrive in this slower pace—curling up beside you during movies or naps. Make it intentional: set aside time to relax together. 4. Charity with Cats in Mind Traditionally, Bo...

  They say a 75-year-old woman shouldn’t be clocking a 10-minute mile. They also say your heart rate shouldn’t hit 183 unless you’re being chased by a bear. But here I am—petite, cardio-cleared, and apparently part furnace—turning beet red on the treadmill while my heart hums along like a racehorse. I don’t sweat. Never have. Not in Army drills, not in summer heat, not even during childbirth. My body prefers to radiate heat like a wood stove: silent, efficient, and alarming to onlookers. After two miles, I look like I’ve been boiled. People panic. I feel fine. My resting heart rate? Mid-50s. My recovery time? Back to baseline in 30 seconds. My doctor? Slightly baffled but respectfully hands-off. “If you’re not uncomfortable,” he says, “you’re fine.” I take that as medical clearance for ninja status. Menopause? It snuck past me like a cat in the night. No symptoms, no drama—just one day, as I approached 63, I stopped needing Tampax. I was glad to give up the expense but mildly an...

  Today's Publisher's Pride is  Mental Health Mayday,  by Gregg Bagdade, which reached #350 on Amazon's bestseller list for psychology education and training and #196 for safety and first aid. Reviewer:  "saved my life" Book description: From their swearing-in all to the way until retirement, even the most hardened firefighters can be affected by mental health concerns. A fascinating look behind the scenes of the career of a firefighter, this book explores the why and explains the how to better prepare these individuals for a healthy and productive career and life, based on the author's personal experience as a counselor, who also has 27 years as a firefighter and paramedic. Firefighters can learn how to acknowledge their mental health issues, such as PTSD, addiction, or anger issues while developing strategies to address these concerns with techniques and solutions throughout their career. This powerful book is part memoir and part call to action. Through the...