Translated from German, Vorfreude means “the anticipation of joy,” and frankly, we could use more of it.
When speaking of vorfreude,…
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Check out the press release for my new book... https://www.…
…can make all the difference. Who's right and who's wrong — maybe both, maybe neither. Putting yourself in someone else's shoes can make a big…
The other day, I watched a movie called Unhinged. It was scary good. And boy, did it teach a good lesson about anger.
Imagine this …
I loved scrolling through these old photos. I've been through them several times, and they brought a big smile to my face every time. I hope you…
I have a pretty, heart-shaped ceramic box that belonged to my grandma. I call it my grandma’s heart, and it’s the keeper of notes I’ve made when I…
I very much appreciated this essay on how we can exercise kindness every day...
Have you noticed how trendy and fashionable kindness has become? You can’t walk into a clothing store or gift shop without being met with the…
Happy Harvesters had a very successful picking day on Saturday, April 6th. In just two hours, 720 lbs of oranges were picked and will be…
As Jason, my client of nearly 25 years, performed a set of dumbbell chest presses, he strenuously asked, “How many more reps?” “Two to go,” I…
When I was a kid, and my mom called me to come in from playing outside, I came running. These "kids" also come running when mama calls, and it's…
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The above photos are of a building a couple of miles from my home. Seeing positive messages like this displayed is both unexpected and refreshing…
It's no secret that a pillar of good health is eating vegetables and fruits daily. That said, the Environmental Working Group has released its…
All of these bunnies are so cute and loveable, you can't help but smile…
We talk about how fragile life is or how some things are unthinkable and unimaginable. But thoughts like these are easy to push aside until an…
We often hear, and maybe have said, “I’m just one person; there’s nothing I can do.” Well, that simply isn’t true. In 1962, one woman wrote a book…
Helpful information about comment nesting...
Recently, as part of our design upgrade, we made the decision to “nest” replies to comments. This means you can read comments without having to…
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Social networks are now the dominant force for social interactions worldwide. Most social platforms give people the simplest tools for expressing…
Question: Should I seek out volunteers on Nextdoor for an upcoming Happy Harvesters orange picking event?
“I need to cancel my training session today. I had a fall in my driveway, and I’m a little banged up,” read the text message from my client, Cass…
These best pals have lots of fun together and share the sweetest friendship. Enjoy the love these two share…
Anyone who watches commercial TV has seen numerous ads for the memory supplement Prevagen. Lately, it seems they are running more frequently,…
Some years ago, I invited an author to speak on the topic of social responsibility at a large gathering of business owners. Prior to the event, as…
For weeks now people around the world have been fixated on the Royal family especially Kate. Even public figures have the right to privacy to deal…
Yep, definitely not far from the truth. I had a good laugh…
Looks can be deceiving. What looks like a good job may not feel so good when you’re the one doing it. That’s exactly how John Disselkamp felt. His…
It is with great excitement that I announce the release of my novel, Papi, Por Favor! Now available on Amazon and Barnes & Noble. https…
It’s been said that need is the mother of invention, and women have long been those mothers at the forefront of birthing new discoveries and…
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Over the past years, libraries have been thought to be on their deathbed as they tried to compete with the convenience and speed of the internet…
"Ultra-processed foods are not only tasty, but they're also good for you," said no one, ever.
Data gathered from dozens of studies that…
“Lunch shaming” happens every day in school cafeterias nationwide. The victims of this shaming are children whose parents owe a nominal sum of…
Improved mood and mental focus and reduced levels of depression and anxiety are a few benefits of healthier brain function courtesy of exercise…
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Last week, we introduced new changes to our user interface. One important change was to simplify the design of post pages and bring all…
A small number of fallible human beings and a set of technical controls are all that stand between now and nuclear apocalypse. —Jerry Brown…
A recent post by the city of Slipstream, titled Sticks and Stones, discusses how our words can uplift and bring peace to others or do the opposite…
The last couple days I'd been getting error messages when opening my four year old safe. Even though I didn't understand what was going on I didn'…
People need to be right. And this, my friend, is what causes an immense amount of suffering. For both sides of the fence.
Rarely, do…
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…
March is Women’s History Month, so today we celebrate Susan B. Anthony, a determined liberator who championed women’s rights and fought for women’…
A helpless, bald baby bird is found in a flower bed, and from that moment on, the bird and its rescuers' lives would magically change.
I…
In case you missed it, here's an important update posted in Youtropolis News this afternoon. Take a look...
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Last night, we introduced some upgrades to your Youtropolis city pages. Over the next couple of months, we will continue to…
Some things cannot be explained no matter how we may try. Even with advancements in technology, a blood test cannot explain what caused one’s rare…
Here's an excellent article from Well Street's U of You that I found very helpful. In it, there's a recipe for how to change pesky bad habits. Enjoy!
When it comes to integrating positive lifestyle changes, it's necessary to create a plan of action. All too often, people focus only on the end…
A collection of over 100 pages of Mother Teresa quotations about subjects closest to her heart. She "reflects on the meaning of love, the…
Something has troubled me for the last week or more. It’s one of those small moments in life I’d like to pretend never happened, but then it…
Dress up any outfit with this 24" faux pearl necklace; perfect condition.
Teen rebellion is common and considered a rite of passage by some. However, some behaviors, if not appropriately and effectively addressed, can…
At our monthly coffee date last week my friend was bursting with excitement sharing his decision to accept an invitation from his friends to join…
I was recently introduced to this stunning poem by award winning poet Maggie Smith. By the end of it I noticed I was literally holding my…
When I saw these photos from a Michigan woman’s candid camera, I was amazed. She set up a photo booth that captured dozens of beautiful birds…
If you’ve ever had a passion or dream dashed by well-meaning critics, you’ll enjoy this performance as much as the live audience and judges did…
Usually, men are celebrated as heroes, so chances are 18-year-old Lily Baker had never imagined that word describing her. But when she noticed a…
Another restaurant doing good deeds.
In August 2023, sixteen young Montanans sued their state over climate change and emerged victorious as a judge ruled in a first-of-its-kind…
Is there something in your life you'd like to change? For most of us, there's usually something with which we are unhappy; something that we'd…
Immersed in podcasts I've been saving for a rainy day such as this I'm hearing a lot about people who did all the right things and life wasn't…
People fall for scams every day. That’s why the trend is growing and becoming more malicious.
Recently, a technology reporter who was well-…
Several days ago, a 63-year-old man died aboard an international Lufthansa flight from Hong Kong to Munich. According to witnesses, the man…
It takes courage to speak out against any powerful leader these days, but it takes a true liberator to challenge Russia’s Putin.
Alexei…
She may be old, but she's not too old to thrill the audience…
I love this video and want to share it again this Valentine's Day. Happy Valentine's Day one and all!
The most important thing that anyone can hope for is love. This means that of all the diverse people on our planet we all share this fundamental…
Never underestimate a cat's shenanigans even on Valentine's Day…
Being Valentine’s Day, love is on everyone’s mind. But what exactly is love? How do you know if you are loved? And have you ever wondered how well…
These baby chicks decided to go home with the cat. Their parents are perplexed…
Around the world, the U.S. Constitution underlies the aura of “exceptionalism” that continues to define America’s spirit. That sacred document not…
Almost every "How to Sleep Better" article written advises sleeping in a cold bedroom. Maybe they're right. It seems to work for this polar bear...
I don't know what restaurant this is, but blessings to whomever came up with this policy of love and kindness.
Some classic sketch comedy from Carol Burnett and company. It's great to see these comedians struggle to stay in character…
It’s easy to fall into full-time autopilot. Get up in the morning and do the morning rituals then consult your checklist, be it mental, on your…
I first saw this ad a couple of years ago and was just as moved when I saw it again today…
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The FDA is recalling several products linked to a deadly listeria outbreak nationwide. The products are potentially…
Murphy and Chippy are the most unlikely friends, but that didn't stop them from loving each other…
