None of us has escaped the dreaded 3 AM wake-up, where, for no apparent reason, our brain leaps from slumber, and our mind is off to the races. I…
Barely into the new year of 2025, a firestorm swept through the city of Altadena, claiming 19 lives and destroying more than 9000 buildings…
“Those who don’t know history are condemned to repeat it.”
— George Santayana
When George Santayana published The Life of Reason…
This little cowgirl knows what she's doing, and she's loving it. When you want to do something, go for it, no matter your age…
Findings from a new study reveal that microplastics may increase the risk of heart attack and stroke in men, but surprisingly, not in women…
I could say I’m angry, but that would be an understatement. Anger goes against my nature, it always has. As a mother, I’m accustomed to finding…
Happiness is like a light switch. You have to flip it on by doing something you really enjoy, like connecting with someone who makes you feel good…
Whether it’s somewhere like a supermarket or department store, we’ve all seen it. A small child in their stroller or a cart, their glazed eyes…
Greenland is not for sale. Despite that, Trump never takes no for an answer. He wants Greenland, and the administration is discussing buying off…
With the callous murder of Renee Good, and the immoral attempt to justify it, ICE proved itself to be more than a state-funded tool for…
Why did Trump toughen sanctions on Venezuela back in 2017? An American economist, Jeffrey Sachs, explained it back in 2019. …
This is a fun way to kick off 2026. Guaranteed to make you smile, chuckle, and just feel good all over. Enjoy!…
During a workout session, my client, Mike, was performing a chest press exercise. For each repetition, I instructed him to pause for one second at…
It was long in the planning. The pretext, the action, the sequester of Venezuela's president and his wife—and the timing. Mainstream news outlets…
Years ago, a gym I worked for purchased a machine that could analyze a person’s body fat percentage, lean muscle mass, cellular hydration levels,…
Watching these adoption dogs pick their new owners for Christmas was pure joy.…
An Idaho-based company is recalling ground beef in six states over concerns that it may be contaminated with E. coli.
The recall, announced…
After spending 178 days aboard the International Space Station, astronaut Ron Garan returned to Earth carrying something far heavier than space…
The worlds of nutrition and fashion have something in common—both see trends that come and go, such as the Atkins Diet and Bell-bottom jeans…
A year ago, my client, Tony, age 25, broke up with his girlfriend. They met in college in New York, and for each of them, it was their first…
The soul-enriching benefits of being of service to others have been discussed frequently on Youtropolis. In addition to feeling good about oneself…
Among the various types of greenery in my parents’ front yard is a 15-foot Podocarpus tree. When neatly trimmed and decorated with lights, it…
Another nationwide Food and Drug Administration recall has been announced, and this time it includes nose sprays.
Due to mold, yeast, and…
Between 2010 and 2013, the clothing brands Nike, Adidas, and Patagonia made public commitments to increase their use of recycled polyester (rPET)…
As an American growing up in other countries, I felt like a celebrity of sorts. Everyone wanted to be American or claim they were friends with one…
I always love to share stories that uplift me, especially when it’s about people doing something positive for each other. This story could be a…
In America, there's an affordability crisis, an opportunities crisis, and a spiritual crisis. How are these interconnected?
Senator…
As the ruination of America continues under Trump and his band of Republican lawbreakers, opposition to his routine hypocricy, outrageous…
As we learned in high school economics class, one of the core structural features of a capitalist system is profitability. We’ve also learned over…
Just thinking…here we are in the holiday spirit supposedly, or supposed to be. But I can’t help but think about the homeless population.
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Cats love Christmas trees, and it seems there's no keeping them away.…
DNA testing companies like 23andMe and AncestryDNA were all the rage years ago, as people wanted to learn of their lineage from generations past…
Hindalium and Indalium aren’t words thrown around in everyday language, but the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) wants you to know about these…
This Virginia liquor store bandit got caught after getting an early start on his holiday partying…
TikTok has stirred plenty of controversy over the last couple of years, and I'm one of the few people I know under age 60 who spends no time on it…
An angel visited me this past weekend. Well, not literally an angel, actually, my neighbor, Robert. He’d apparently been watching my son and me…
On Nov. 24, 2025, several major US news outlets reported that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) approved the use of 10 pesticides that…
A significant portion of my personal training clients are mid-life and senior-aged. As you’d expect, potential advancements in slowing and…
I appreciate street art—it can stop you in your tracks and shake up your thinking, which I find exciting. I enjoyed these fun, heartfelt, and…
Question: (blindfolded)
This is gallery 2 featuring the brilliant iconography of artist Evangeline Karavas.
To see the artwork close up, mouse over the image and…
Byzantine iconography has always struck a chord somewhere deep within me. I'm not sure why, but icons tend to mesmerize me in a way no other art…
My former client, Dora, and I would take “power walks” along the beach twice a week. Her stride, fast and powerful, conveyed, “Watch out, coming…
They don't look or sound alike, and at first glance, you'd say they have very little in common. But we shouldn't rush to judgment when it comes to…
Sometimes prayer just isn’t enough. Even where two or more or a multitude have gathered.
It’s not that heaven isn’t listening…it hears…
Marjorie Taylor Greene announces her resignation…
A large number of the Central and South American immigrants who come to the US take on jobs that many of us would never consider doing. These jobs…
In her book, “Mindset,” psychologist Carol Dweck discusses how parents can instill in their children a growth mindset, which encourages resilience…
Trump’s MAGA base recoiled in horror the other day when Trump justified his plan to import new immigrants based on Americans lacking “certain…
Feel the love…
When you look at these little angels, what do you experience? If you’re like me, you can’t help but smile and feel your heart warm.
When I…
A few years ago, I had a client named Mary who was in her early 60s. During our intake session, she said she’d been on hormone replacement therapy…
This story is about my mom, a pair of shoes, and God.
When my mom was in her early eighties, the doctor told her she should stop wearing…
As people go hungry while Congress and the White House continue to bicker and bluster, Americans are speaking out and stepping up to help each…
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced another food recall—this time it’s peaches that may be contaminated with Listeria…
My angels always seem to find a way to direct my eye or me physically to hearts in odd locations. Here are a few of my most recent finds.
I was recently on a phone call with my friend, Cindy, whom I’ve known for many years. We worked at a grocery store where I was hired as a high…
My wish is for you to be overly-cautious if you ever receive any bank email in your inbox. It's likely not from your bank, but from an identity…
In the US, millions of pounds of food, including chicken, pasta, and eggs have been recalled in recent months. The United States Public Interest…
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I’ve got my costume, snug and neat, Ready for some tricks—and treats to eat! Have fun tonight, be safe and sweet, And may your…
Sometimes I read something powerful and I think, finally: truth, clarity, insight, history, heart. This was the case when I read Erick Sierra’s…
Nearly 5 million pounds of chicken breast and thigh products have been recalled, but not due to the usual suspects of E. coli and Salmonella…
This makes me laugh. I'm not sure why. Maybe because it's artificial intelligence…
As I poured my morning cup of coffee, my phone’s text alert sounded. It was from my client, Gina, whose workout was scheduled for that afternoon…
Chuck Collins, author, and co-editor of Inequality.org, reveals ten ways that wealth concentrated in the hands of a few dramatically affects your…
They say there's no money in the budget to pay for ACA subsidies. But there's plenty there to give a $40 billion bail out to Argentina, tax breaks…
Truth is stranger than fiction. Or what once could only be fiction, is now truth. Shame on us.
I wish this were not true. I wish for us to…
Brotherly love inspired Clay to donate a kidney to his brother. Although he wasn’t a match for his brother, as a part of the UCLA donor program,…
Another gripping moment of a courageous American citizen speaking truth to power…
Edwin was at home alone having some lunch. He took a bite from his sandwich and began to swallow when, suddenly, he was unable to breathe. The…
The Guardian’s news headline reads, “Fox News Employees Expressed Concerns Network Was Intentionally Aiding Trump, Legal Filings Reveal.”
The USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has announced another food recall for possible Listeria contamination.
M.C.I. Foods…
Many cultures around the world frequently add rosemary in the preparation of their meals, including meats, veggies, soups, and stews. It’s a…
America's democratic spirit and amazing sense of humor is what makes America great. Enjoy this fun photo display of No King protests around the…
Watching this bodycam video of an Okaloosa County, Florida, Sheriff's deputy responding to a 911 call made my day. Eeyore is so smart, and the…
I read an inspiring article about a dad who took his family camping at Yosemite National Park, and when he returned to his car, he found this…
As a fitness trainer, I’ve worked with many midlife and senior clients. Each of them has enjoyed the many benefits that come from consistent…
After the California Eaton Fire tore through their hillside town, neighbors returned to the Altadena Community Garden to restore their beloved…
Last week, Donald Trump held court with the press by staging a White House roundtable on “Antifa.”
By now, you probably know that the word…
It didn’t used to affect me, but the last few times the clocks have changed, both forward and back, I haven’t felt quite right. For a few days…
This is the sweetest thing ever! https://youtube.com/…
I don't believe in defunding the police, but I DO wish that all police departments had a policy to screen and hire officers who possess the kind…
After working in the fitness industry for over two decades, I’ve learned there’s a great deal we still don’t know about the body, exercise, and…
We ask a lot from teachers. They’re overworked, underpaid, and too often overlooked, yet they’re the ones shaping the kind of people our children…
Something I’ve noticed the last few years, and have heard many complain about, is longer and more frequent periods of summer-like temperatures…
If only this was simple to put into action. https…
