A couple weeks back or more, I posted a lesson on being thankful for the turkeys in your life. This is chapter two, the final bit of the story…
Waking up before sunrise has been part of my routine for many years, not by choice but necessity (as nearly everyone in the fitness industry will…
Eight-year-old Aaron Moreno and his family were hit hard by the pandemic. His mom lost her job and had to move Aaron and two other family members…
And now we know all there is to know...
As parents, we try to teach our children right from wrong, good manners, and accepted behavior. A child scribbling on the walls of the family’s…
I first learned about the mind-body connection, at least one facet of it, from reading bodybuilding magazines. These articles discussed how…
This wish from Evangel is one I missed when it was originally posted. It hits the nail on the head. I join you in achieving your wish.
Lately, I’ve given a lot of thought to what future history books might say about us, we the people of America, flag-waving leaders of the free…
DeLonghi Gelato Supreme. Make your own ice cream. Fun and enjoyment for the whole family. 6" bottom, 7" tall.
Popular collectible David Winters Cottage Tom's Yard D1011 /5000 Enesco Hand Made Village; hand painted in England. It includes the cottage,…
Frankoma plate signed by John Frank, circa 1972. Makes a lovely gift.
Do you want to be happy? Do you want to achieve great things? I think most of us would answer yes. Wouldn't you? But many of you are not happy…
You'll be hard-pressed to find an article about stress reduction or ways to boost health that doesn't include exposure to nature. It's reported…
The International Federation of Journalists reported that 94 journalists have been killed so far in 2023, and almost 400 others have been…
Peter Park was seventeen when he passed the California State Bar Exam on his first try. This made him the youngest person ever to become an…
You’re online and a new gadget catches your eye. You grab your phone and get all the specs from the supplied QR code. Quick and easy, right? What…
https://www.facebook.com/AdorablecutePaws/videos/…
This big guy is having some winter fun. https://…
How many of you find time for just being? Just being and doing nothing? I know that for me personally, taking time for just being is a struggle…
With the proliferation of fake news and the likelihood that it's here to stay, California has joined a short list of states to mandate a "media…
Troubling data found in a recent US study finds that nearly 40% of baby food contains toxic pesticides, some linked to hormonal disruption, cancer…
Abba John the Dwarf, an ordained monastic priest who lived between 340 and 403, is known today as one of the great desert fathers for his wise…
Question: Should I attend the holiday party at my gym?
There are some really awesome entries for this year's Wildlife Photographer of the Year People’s Choice Award. These talented photographers remind…
Chelsea Handler tells it like it is in this down to earth, unguarded message that socks it to whoever knocked Dolly's performance and cheerleader…
When you see the “Made in the USA” tag, do you automatically think, “Thank God, it’s not China, Bangladesh, or India”? If your answer is yes, you…
There are two words that require more forethought than any other words, and that's "Yes" and "No." These words may seem simple and insignificant,…
We typically believe that our enemies are out there in the world waiting to strike. Be it the checker at the grocery store, a neighbor, a co-…
Sometimes holidays create sticky problems. My family is scattered out of state, so good people take pity on me and invite me to celebrate holiday…
This week, through the grace of God and the powers of negotiation, we’ve seen the first release of women, children, and men held captive by Hamas…
Who knew bubble wrap could be an alternative to canvas? Here's another example of the genius mind seeing art hidden in the unknown. Brilliant!…
Salinas California Superior Court Judge John Phillips was troubled by the number of youth offenders that came before him. Many cases involved…
I wasn't sure if this should be categorized as a lesson learned:) or amusement, but I'm always entertained when humorists make light of any of…
Imagine boarding a flight to your next vacation spot and, unbeknownst to you, traveling with you is an icebox packed with 24 vials of Ebola virus…
At the start of my training sessions, I ask clients how they feel and how well they slept the night before. When I asked this of Brian, my new 21-…
While out shopping a few days ago, I was handed a flyer (pictured above) by a picketer outside Smart & Final. It seems a few months ago over…
Last night on YouTube, I was watching a medical doctor describe her own deadly kayaking accident, detailing the death she experienced before…
The brain is an interesting thing, isn't it? Sometimes, a memory pops into your mind from nowhere and without prompting.
This happened to…
Advanced RV's CEO Mike Neundorfer says he first heard about the four-day workweek for five days’ pay two years ago. The idea resonated enough for…
Stories of corporations selling products to consumers found to be harmful and dangerous are nothing new. Shamefully, the same is said for…
These two short films touched my heart. How can you pass along the value of empathy?…
Have you noticed that in a great number of situations, differences of opinions, or things that tend to surprise you negatively, your tendency is…
Today's quote comes from Chief Oren Lyons, a Native American inspirational leader and Faithkeeper of the Turtle Clan of the Onondaga Nation,…
Imagine... you could be the reason someone believes in the goodness of humanity. You can set the example. You can choose to be the change you wish…
Watch artist Johannes Stoetter as he creates one of his many genius works. View the video to the end to experience the big reveal…
This clever little entrepreneur figured out how to make a deal and get food for his winter storage…
The Covid pandemic impacted societies around the world in a myriad of ways. Among them—a deepening of loneliness.
A 2021 Harvard study…
You put a lot of credence on your emotions and feelings. You believe that all of your emotions and feelings are based on fact. In truth, most of…
The list of benefits from exercise continues to grow.
A recent study found that short bouts of high-intensity exercise influenced hormone…
I had no idea the way immune cells track and eliminate bacteria was so reminiscent of a video game. Pac-man, maybe?
Watch how immune cell…
Watching television this weekend has made me feel like I’m living in parallel universes.
In one universe, there’s a cacophony of holiday…
In this CNN essay, Maggie Jackson provides scientific evidence that stress is a powerful cognitive benefactor during times of uncertainty and…
After a neighborhood restaurant burned down, Shanya Gill, a middle schooler from San Jose, CA, was inspired to create a fire-detection device that…
In his book, "The Way to Love", Jesuit priest Anthony De Mello gives advice we'd all be wise to embrace.
"You must cultivate activities…
Out of the approximately 64,000 expected cases of pancreatic cancer this year, more than 50,000 of them will be fatal.
In this short video…
In the spring of 2014, Dewayne Lee Johnson, a public school groundskeeper in Vallejo, California, was routinely doing his job of spraying weeds…
My wish is for the war in the middle east to stop! There has been so much unnecessary loss already. My heart is crying.
Grind your own meat with this Krups countertop meat grinder. Its powerful motor grinds 2.2 lbs of meat per minute. It includes grinding disks,…
Just in time for Christmas! You can improve your sound situation with the Crosley CR66 Rochester 5 in 1 Entertainment Center with Auxiliary Input…
As part of my “Listening For Peace” music series, last week’s pledge spoke of our innate need for peace and comfort in the terrifying absence of…
This article reminded me it's time to let go and find the fun...
Several years ago, I frequented library book sales and antique bookstores, always arriving early and eager to find something different and…
There’s a lot to be down about these days. But here’s proof we can push back with acts of kindness.
Acts of kindness, however small, always…
While in South Carolina visiting my brothers, I had the chance to visit with my talented sister-in-law, Lee Ann. She can make or cook just about…
Earlier this week, Evanger shared some interesting history about El Dia De Muertos, the traditional Mexican two-day celebration where spirits of…
It seems there are environmental issues with synthetic turf that were overlooked when it was originally touted as the drought-friendly lawn…
There are plenty of adults weighing in on the debate over banning children's books—some believing it's necessary to avoid subjecting kids to…
I was browsing some previous posts and ran across this one that lays out a simple solution on how to clean up our messes. Definitely a good read and words to live by.
I am a man of few means. But I have a wish for any person, but especially men who suffer from guilt. You see, I know there’s lots of troubled…
It is quite enticing to believe that if you worry over a situation long enough; that if you put all your time and energy into a certain problem,…
FDA is warning consumers not to purchase and to immediately stop using…
In last Sunday’s pledge, Listening for Peace, I pledged to share a piece of music every Sunday through the end of the holiday season. Some pieces…
This video hit me straight in the heart. If this little one knows how we should treat each other and can state it so simply, what's wrong with the…
To understand my question, you could ask yourself “who do I love?” If more than one, you could prioritize your list by focusing on the single one…
In an effort to stay relevant and avoid potential financial collapse, Weight Watchers, rebranded as WW, is hopping onto the diabetes/weight loss…
When Youtropolis was conceived, we envisioned a new land of opportunity with its own social safety net where people could help other people feel a…
It's unlikely that any man would stick his neck out so far as to advocate for an Israeli-Palestinian policy sea change at this tragic moment in…
On Monday, October 16, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a new bill requiring California schools to teach cursive handwriting to elementary students from…
The City of Slipstream has announced a “gallery opening” where the work of artist Robert Shetterly is now on display. Americans Who Tell The…
This video reminds me of when I was a kid playing catch with myself. As an only child, I used to throw the ball in the air and catch it for hours…
While driving to a client session, I came upon not one, not two, but three intersections with traffic lights that had lost power. If we think back…
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…
When a Chicago landlord rented out a room to Hanaan Shahin and then built a treehouse for her six-year-old son, she was grateful. She never…
Finally, there’s an answer, thanks to Harvard professor Claudia Goldin, winner of this year’s Nobel Prize in Economics.
To her…
"When despair for the world grows in me and I wake in the night at the least sound in fear of what my life and my children's lives may…
