This pup gets very upset when he finds someone in his bed, and that someone doesn't seem to care one bit…
Titanium dioxide (TD) doesn’t sound like something you’d go out of your way to consume, yet this synthetic additive is found in approximately 11,…
Ok ... I want to be this dog, feel like this dog. Maybe watching on repeat will help!…
My thoughts have been caught up in exploring how to shift the energy in my home to feel more balanced, calm and harmonious. My energy gets…
This mama loves all the farm babies; fur and feathers alike. Humans take a lesson on how to love from these farm critters…
I wish you peace. I wish you love. I wish you good health and a long purposeful life. I wish for a new dawn in America—one absent of its…
My client, Alan, is in his twenties and works for a video game company. We began working together last year, meeting at the gym three times weekly…
I’ve recently read some articles about Stoicism, an ancient philosophy that teaches the value of self-discipline, virtue, and rationality. To the…
Currently we are experiencing many different losses due to the state of the country, politics and the world. There is another loss that is very…
I enjoy chatting with strangers I bump into. I learn from the conversations we have, man to man. Makes no difference where they come from, how…
Animals always find ways to amuse us when we most need it. Here's some fun to bust your stress…
There are an estimated 4,300 religions in the world. And people who belong to a particular religious organization, who wholeheartedly believe its…
I've been keeping a low profile as I figure out how to navigate these stormy seas. I've been metaphorically dancing with an old term “self…
I captured a new heart for my collection today and was inspired to share a couple of old ones with my brand new one.
The first image was…
An estimated 800 million pounds of spinach is sold in the US annually, and why not? It’s packed with vitamins and minerals, and can benefit the…
Melissa Hortman's assassination brings to mind Adolph Hitler who said, "Brutality creates respect."
Since Trump's pronouncement to make…
When you can change something do. When you can't, accept. If you're being disrespected, get out of the way!…
Maybe it sounds silly ... "I want world peace!" If only.
My wish is for the war to stop in our country and not to start in Iran!
Who's that curled up on the floor? That's Nina, the 700-pound cow that fell in love with the woman who saved her life—now, they're inseparable. It…
Although medicine has been studied for thousands of years, scientists and researchers continue to make exciting discoveries about the human body…
In September of 1982, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) first used the term AIDS to describe a new immune system disorder that was affecting…
Have you ever said that? Have you ever felt that you were untouchable and that "bad" things will only happen to other people? "I'm the exception…
We've all been there ... we have to make decision, but it's so hard we freeze like a deer in the headlights. In this video, I offer you a couple…
Sand, stones, leaves, moss—whatever Mother Nature provides is all artist Jon Foreman needs to create his beautiful pieces of art. He, of course,…
Don't believe everything you see or hear. Be alarmed. Watch out. Take cover. Never mind losing your mind or living in an alternate reality. This…
Love...it's the grandest, isn't it? Movies, songs, poetry, all talk about love. "It trumps hate," they say, "It conquers all," they say. Perhaps…
A story I read recently about a young man named Davion Only Going has stayed with me. Davion was on his own from the beginning. He was born in a…
It's easy to be slighted. Someone says something that is offensive and you get your feelings hurt. Keep in mind, however, that the offending words…
I’m a fan of happy endings, so when I heard about Valerie, a ten-pound mini dachshund that had been missing for over a year and was miraculously…
Exercise is good for us—big surprise, I know. However, referring to it as “the most potent medical intervention” is a big deal.
In…
Lately I've been thinking about how everything in life eventually disappears. One of my favorite homes while growing up in Sicily became a…
At a recent Princeton Public Schools' Board of Education meeting, nine-year-old Teddy pushed back against Robert Kennedy Jr.'s statements, "…
When it comes to health and fitness articles, there’s a recurring go-to headline you may have seen: “What happens to your body when you (article…
Have you ever censored yourself? Not because you don't have thoughts and opinions, but because you don't trust yourself; because you don't believe…
As a fitness trainer, I’ve worked with many middle-aged and senior women, and one of their primary goals has been to maintain healthy bone density…
Lately, I can’t shake the frustration brewing inside me. Everywhere I turn, I hear people railing against porch pirates, catalytic converter…
We all have regrets. It is said that we regret the things we didn't do more than the things we did. Do you agree?
Some of the top regrets…
In modern food history, manufacturers have created products marketed as healthy alternatives to satisfy consumer demands. However, some of these…
My friend, Ken, has been grumpy lately. His goal in life, winning the lottery, hasn't materialized yet and he's pissed off, feeling he deserves…
I’ve been a fitness trainer and exercise enthusiast for decades, and I’ve consumed my fair share of protein powders and various supplements. An…
Consumer Reports recently called out Kroger's, which includes Ralphs, Vons, Albertsons, and a few others, for charging customers full price on…
I dare you to not want to get up and dance!…
I wish more people had the guts to tell it like it is. I wish more celebrities would face the world loud and clear as Springsteen has and say what…
The typical lifespan is anywhere from 26,000 to 28,000 days. With a few exceptions here and there, of course.
I don't know about you, but…
Tariff Derangement Syndrome takes hold of Trump.
Martin A. Makary, M.D., is a commissioner of food and drugs with the FDA, and he’s worried about “gas station heroin.” In a letter written to his…
Every day you have a new chance to make a change in your life. Staying stuck is a choice. The change could even just be a mental shift. It's up to…
Dean was alone on his cycling trip around the world when one December day in 2018, somewhere in the Bosnian mountains, he heard a tiny kitten…
Take a look at these humorous wildlife photos. They're sure to brighten and lighten up your day. Do you have a favorite?…
A special garden was built for the local wildlife in the beautiful Yorkshire Wolds of Northern England. But once the critters spotted an abandoned…
...and join Jeanine Pirro for a glass of wine on SNL!
Pirro is the 23rd Fox News host to roll up their sleeves and join Trump's farcical…
My mother was gracious, kind, and ever-thoughtful. It was a privilege to be raised by her and a joy to feel a deep love for her throughout our…
Chester was labeled "too much trouble" at the shelter, but when a new mom took him home, he was filled with joy and so was she…
Lately I've been wondering why some people have grace and others don't.
What got me thinking this? Well, it's a bit of everything, but…
But it looks so fun...
I used to work with a couple of women who suffered from debilitating menstrual cramps and would have to stay home for a few days each month. If…
Today, I am remembering my mom and dad. Both have passed away. My dad in 2020, and my mom in 2023. I took care of both of them in the later years…
The librarian of Fort Biblio, a Youtropolis community, recently wrote an informative article called “Isometrics and Hope Molecules,” which…
Do not believe in something solely because someone has told you so, or because tradition dictates it, or because many others believe it. Discover…
There's a new text message scam out there.
Yesterday, I received two texts within minutes of each other. The first read: "A withdrawal…
Andria made my heart smile the moment I saw his work. He’s just three and a half, but this little artist from Georgia is already creating…
When you feel stressed out, it can feel very overwhelming; as if there were no way out. In times like this (which affects most of us at one time…
Two months before his death, and days before he was hospitalized with a viral infection, Pope Francis took time to write a letter to the Bishops…
The end of World War II ushered in many changes for America, including the baby boom, a growing middle class, and higher demand for fast and…
Negativity can consume us, especially during these tumultuous times. When you feel the surge of negative thinking, one thing you can do is address…
If you need a reason to smile today (and don’t we all?), this delightful adventure with a troop of curious meerkats ought to do the trick. While…
Hopefully your Easter dinner was just as fun as this family dinner.…
Here's wishing you all a beautiful Easter Sunday!
This is a photo of a hedge at the edge of my property. For years, I kept it trimmed into a neat, square row—tidy, predictable, nice but a little…
Judith Roberts is Chief judge at Fort Berthold District Court: MHA Nation. In her blog post this week, she reported that a co-worker, also a judge…
While growing up in Ecuador, Italy, and Bolivia, I experienced diverse cultures, ethnicities, and social economies. As a child, it dawned on me…
Around the world, artists are turning city walls and sidewalks into playful, powerful tributes to the magic of books. This colorful, book-inspired…
Some people have a very difficult time saying no to others. And because of it, they usually end up feeling resentful and angry.
When you…
Okay, so there’s lots of doom and gloom coming out of everyone’s mouth. People’s worried about falling into a crater and never getting out. I wish…
In a 2011 survey sponsored by the American Nurses Association (ANA), nurses identified the acute and chronic effects of stress and overwork as one…
Tico takes his music seriously. Watch as he rehearses his soulful rendition of REM's classic, Everybody Hurts. He sounds darn good!…
God gave you a gift of 86,400 seconds today. Have you used one to say “thank you?”
– William Arthur Ward
As the world changes…
Evolving Plot Points Toward Trump’s Third Term:
1. Silence opposing points of view through coercion techniques
2. Send death threats…
The Clean Air Act, enacted in 1970, was one of the country’s first and most impactful environmental laws. Its regulatory measures were pivotal in…
Sometimes a story just stays with you—not because of the headlines or the outcome, but because of the heart behind it. That’s what happened when I…
A couple weeks ago, I pledged to post a Sunday sound bath every week where I bring you a piece of music that, hopefully, will allow you to focus…
Most days, we’re caught in the grind—deadlines, bills, politics, the noise of daily life. It’s easy to forget we’re standing on a living,…
