Between the years 1940 to 1988, there was a popular American game show called Truth or Consequences. Contestants who didn’t answer the show’s…
Around the world, the U.S. Constitution underlies the aura of “exceptionalism” that continues to define America’s spirit. That sacred document not…
A beautiful new butterfly to admire:
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This photo was taken last night at 9:30 p.m. pacific daylight time. You can see the moon's bright reflection on my neighbor's solar panels. The…
Today is my birthday.
Someone special is baking a chocolate cake for me. On top of that, love keeps coming through a flurry of birthday and…
Sometimes you can’t close your eyes. You can’t look away. You get fixated on what you see, and when you close your eyes after a long day at work,…
Sometimes gifts keep giving.
The first time I realized that gifts can exceed their worth or utility was during my run for Congress…
UPDATE: On July 5, 2023, Canada's updated travel advisory to citizens traveling to the United States includes the following warning for gun…
This weekend I was looking at my You Factory stats to see how much love I’d given over the last seven days.
I noticed that overall my you-…
One of my favorite things to do is tour Youtropolis cities and discover the miracle its founder would perform if given the chance. Not only does…
I was moved by this poem, written by Tyre Nichols' sister. Simple, honest, heartbreaking. I heard it today and thought I'd share.
I’m just…
Years ago when I was eleven years old, I was given a sage piece of advice I’ve never forgotten. It followed a family gathering that nearly came to…
With today’s news headlines, it’s easy to conclude that human beings are predisposed to fight each other. As much as I’d rather not believe this,…
One of my favorite recipes is this easy and quick pasta dish. From prep to dining table it takes no more than a half hour and makes four delicious…
...a time to count our blessings, notice kindness, smile at strangers, rejoice in fond memories, laugh, love, and love even more.
It's also…
