A couple of months ago on the local news, I learned about a website called Missing Money, an online directory of people who are owed money that…
Nothing better than learning a trick and receiving a tasty reward…
When it comes to weight loss, one of the many recommended strategies is mindful eating. Done consistently, mindful eating can help people maintain…
"Help me to stay hopeful in turbulent times. Give me the vision and discipline to find a sacred space that allows me to connect with myself and,…
Emotional eating is a term we're all familiar with, and it's rarely if ever, perceived as positive. This applies to the health and fitness…
There was a time in our not-too-distant past when "being a man" meant keeping emotional distance, bottling feelings, expressing very little, and…
Having a rough day? Some relief may be right outside your door.
Though researchers aren't sure why, studies show that birdsong—the sounds…
"Me, me, me, me..." https://twitter.com/Yoda4ever/…
It's never too late to get strong. At 71, Peeps Nichol, who was diagnosed with MS in 2005 and became a widow in 2020, thought she might take an…
Paramedic Kristi Hadfield helped prevent John Cunningham from dying after cardiac arrest. Six years later, she would be instrumental in saving the…
Engineers are baffled... https://…
When it came to masking during the pandemic, Japan was the undisputed champion, with large numbers of people remaining masked after mandates were…
Something we’ve all grown accustomed to seeing regularly are delivery vehicles from Amazon parked in the middle of the street with their hazard…
Growing up with a brother with cerebral palsy taught Stephanie Sarazin how to live with empathy, patience, and an appreciation for the "little…
I was on a call with my mom, and she was telling me how she had been putting in a lot of hours doing yard work, and her muscles were feeling…
In what may be a massive technological advancement for the food industry, two companies have been given approval by the FDA to begin commercial…
Dad gets his singing lesson…
"When I run after what I think I want, my days are a furnace of stress and anxiety; if I sit in my own place of patience, what I need flows to me…
A young woman with an old soul ponders complexities of life with remarkable openness and curiosity.
She's an agent of love with insights…
I had to renew my driver’s license this year, and I was pleasantly surprised by how my new photo looked. Instead of eyes halfway opened and an…
There's no denying technological advances over the last thirty years have brought many benefits to society. However, when it comes to the use of…
Taking this message to heart will make for a good day.
I'd be happy to have my tax dollars fund this type of groundbreaking and life changing technology.…
I agree with this recipe. Would you add anything to it?
This video teaches the "compression-only" version of CPR. I highly recommend taking a class, but this video will show you the basics that can…
I wish I'd seen this in person. It must have been quite majestic.
How great it would be if each and every plastic item could be recycled and remade into something useful. Maybe one day, but we're not there yet…
I’ve been going to my chiropractor for a number of years and a recent visit to his office came with an admirable story about a father’s love. At…
... vs how cats think.
The other night while finishing my Chinese food, I was wondering what was in my future via my fortune cookie. Will I be going on a cruise, or…
Perhaps you’re doing chores at home, driving to an appointment, or cooking a meal, and then it happens—someone you know comes to your mind and you…
For this installment of “In conversation with…”, I sat down with my tribe member, Kym Allen, a master fitness trainer and instructor, and my…
Question: (blindfolded)
Somewhere someone is looking for exactly what you have to offer. – Louise Hay
How cool is that! You, yes you, have exactly what someone is…
Dementia isn’t a condition associated with positivity, as cognitive degeneration can rob a person of the life they knew and upend those of their…
A woman in India went into butt-kicking mode when a crocodile attacked her husband. The power of love knows no limits.…
On an episode of CNN’s “The Nineties”, Steven Bochco, writer and producer of shows like Hill Street Blues, LA Law, and NYPD Blue, reflected on one…
How accurate is your perception? Watch this video to get an idea (full screen is recommended)…
When a friend asked me what I did on Easter, I told him I spent a good part of the day helping my parents remove a big, deeply rooted Oleander…
I think this twists the brain more than the tongue in determining if there's too many "saws".
While making my lunch the other day, I reached into the tortilla chip bag and pulled out this perfect heart-shaped chip. How amazing is that! It…
Did you play hopscotch as a kid? I remember how easy it was to repeatedly hop on one leg without falling and face-planting on concrete. Many…
Tonight's full moon was beautiful and sorta pink after all.
Youtropolis has formed an alliance with Happy Harvesters, a grassroots movement that gleans produce from neighborhood backyard trees and donates…
My client, Todd lives on a private road off Sunset Boulevard in Southern California. When pulling onto his road, it’s like entering a forest with…
Tech neck is a postural and structural imbalance that has become very common with computers and especially smartphones. Not only does tech neck…
Ben is a 75-year-old client living near Aspen and has been skiing for decades. During our online training session, Ben said, “I’ve learned that…
A few years ago I was in a training session with my client, Lawrence. During a rest break between exercises, he asked me where I went to…
When I was about six or seven, my mom took her prized philodendron outside and asked me to “squirt the leaves off.” Apparently, I gave her a…
Sanatana’s “We’ll see…” post stimulated several of my “we’ll see” memories. One in particular came to mind I’d like to share. I was hired as an…
This article discusses how insurrections on slave ships were not uncommon, and captured women often led them. Important knowledge to commemorate…
A couple of months into the Covid lockdown a former client, Diana, contacted me hoping we could begin working together again. She was in a tough…
Woman's Day has compiled a list of 25 important and not widely known facts about women's rights and achievements over the decades.
Did you…
” Trouble knocked at the door, but hearing laughter, hurried away.”—Ben Franklin
On a TV show I was watching, one of the characters said “…
This clip holds sentimental value for me. As a kid, I had a skill for memorization and I performed this Laurel and Hardy scene as a "one man act"…
This is the first in my series “In conversation with…” Some of the conversations will be with people I know well, others not so well. What they…
When we hear the term “wealth”, images of money and material luxuries typically come to mind. However, riches come in different forms that have…
There's a lot that can be packed into what it means to be a good person. In the context of this pledge, my intention is to be and do good for…
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…
As a kid growing up, I watched a lot of professional wrestling and one of the greats was Randy "Macho Man" Savage.
As a guest on the…
I’m often looking for something I’ve missed or overlooked when it comes to expressing gratitude. Today, I ran across a couple of Hawaiian shirts…
Get ready; it's time to barbeque! Over 125 best recipes for both charcoal and gas grills.
Though rejected by and estranged from his mother, a man learns to lovingly embrace the "bare reality" of who he is at his core. Regarding himself…
In this clip from Laurel and Hardy's movie, The Flying Deuces, Oliver Hardy has had his heart broken, and Stan Laurel's attempts to console and…
Question: Should I stick with the physician that my new insurance has assigned to me?
I am so blown away by this woman. At 91, she has an activity level that makes me look like I'm standing still and is capable of physical feats…
Taking a few minutes at the end of each day to write down and think about what I have to be grateful for sounds like a good use of my time and an…
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…
...there was Nancy Sinatra…
The classic comedy duo who never shied away from a dance floor take on Billie Jean…
The American Heart Association created a checklist for good heart health that it called Life's Simple 7. The list included:
Eat better;…
A number of years ago, as part of a comprehensive physical fitness assessment, I had some metabolic testing done. This was when I learned that I…
I could probably count on one hand the number of people I know who are consistently satisfied with their sleep quality and quantity.
This…
Some of you will remember the tagline "Fly the Friendly Skies". The care and attention that a Delta flight attendant gave to a very nervous…
A South Carolina woman born with cerebral palsy was predicted by doctors to not reach the age of one. Defying the odds, she just celebrated her…
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…
Back in my day (cue the rocking chair sound effect) Ticketmaster had outlets in record stores and the best way to get high-demand concert tickets…
When faced with "having to" do something, it can stir up feelings of resentment, obligation, burden, and not having autonomy. It's possible…
