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…
Love is always a choice. To be kind, respectful, and humane.
Neutrality is also a choice. To do nothing, say nothing, simply bear witness…
Having worked in gyms for the better part of my career, I had several body composition analyses performed, which included the Body Mass Index (BMI…
What enables one to go so irreparably dark within, corrupted, marred, their heart so disfigured with terminal hatred that every bit of humanity is…
“Industrially produced foods containing ingredients not available in home kitchens," or ultra-processed foods (UPFs), can affect the human brain…
California has become the first state to ban red dye No. 3 and other potentially harmful food additives in popular candies, drinks, and other…
This frisky cat had security practically doing flips to get it off the field. The players and fans loved it 😀😀😀…
Author Nicole Luongo fell in love with exercise when she was a teen and never let her cerebral palsy dictate what she was capable of. With no…
Lifting weights is one of the most effective ways of building physical strength, and researchers have learned that a one-month program consisting…
Native American people have long been admired and celebrated for their proud cultural traditions and their distinct skills in arts and…
In the Art of War, Sun Tzu teaches that the greatest victory is that which requires no battle. Yet 2500 years later in our present day, men…
On Friday, jailed Iranian human rights activist, Narges Mohammadi, was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for her incredible activism and courage to…
I love animals. They aren't afraid to be themselves; they're 100% authentic. The 2023 Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards finalists snapped some…
When was the last time you felt fully at peace? I’m talking about the kind of peace that fills you and settles you down the way a pot roast does,…
There’s no question, this bear knows exactly what it's doing. Let's you know it's practiced its techniques. Very clever actually...…
These three lovelies dropped by and hung out in my tree for a while. It's their second visit. I haven't seen them fly; they just appear flattened…
Have you ever heard yourself say those words? I think most of us, at one point or another, thought something was unfair and complained about it…
As we all know, when life presents learning experiences, they're often a package deal with discomfort. This happened to me while dining in a fancy…
