“Those who don’t know history are condemned to repeat it.”
— George Santayana
When George Santayana published The Life of Reason…
I am psychologically traumatized, my nervous system dysregulated. In this video by Marianne Williamson, she provides some suggestions that can…
This little cowgirl knows what she's doing, and she's loving it. When you want to do something, go for it, no matter your age…
Photograph description: Mrs. Edmund G. "Pat" Brown talking with an unidentified cook, who appears to be preparing a tray of appetizers or…
Findings from a new study reveal that microplastics may increase the risk of heart attack and stroke in men, but surprisingly, not in women…
In all ways, Renee Macklin Good embodied all the extraordinary qualities of a liberator in action.
Quoting her wife, Beca, “Renee lived by…
Happiness is like a light switch. You have to flip it on by doing something you really enjoy, like connecting with someone who makes you feel good…
Whether it’s somewhere like a supermarket or department store, we’ve all seen it. A small child in their stroller or a cart, their glazed eyes…
“You've got a lotta nerve to say you are my friend…When I was down you just stood there grinning.You've got a lotta nerve to say you…
Just wanted to share the good news that Bootstrap posted...
Are you "spammed" out? I am. I get too many spam contacts every day, whether it’s email, text, or phone, and it’s only getting worse. But there’s…
Photograph caption: Popular pastime: Browsing among the paperbacks - Mrs. Barbara Brooks (foreground), 5852 Coldwater Canyon Ave."
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Greenland is not for sale. Despite that, Trump never takes no for an answer. He wants Greenland, and the administration is discussing buying off…
After the recent murder of Renee Nicole Good, I have been feeling a lot of despair. Cold blooded murder is now happening on our streets. It doesn'…
With the callous murder of Renee Good, and the immoral attempt to justify it, ICE proved itself to be more than a state-funded tool for…
What does your self-confidence look like?
Why did Trump toughen sanctions on Venezuela back in 2017? An American economist, Jeffrey Sachs, explained it back in 2019. …
My new watercolor journal. I'm loving the process and the obvious improvement since I began.
We can want things, but that doesn't mean we're going to get them. And who knows, sometimes it's better that we don't. So when we don't, what's…
This is a fun way to kick off 2026. Guaranteed to make you smile, chuckle, and just feel good all over. Enjoy!…
During a workout session, my client, Mike, was performing a chest press exercise. For each repetition, I instructed him to pause for one second at…
Many in our country today may be stoked over our illegal, aggressive act of violence in Venezuela. But America’s long history with covert actions…
Today's notable quotable comes from Chris Hedges—a Pulitzer prize-winning author, former war correspondent, and Presbyterian minister.
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It was long in the planning. The pretext, the action, the sequester of Venezuela's president and his wife—and the timing. Mainstream news outlets…
Years ago, a gym I worked for purchased a machine that could analyze a person’s body fat percentage, lean muscle mass, cellular hydration levels,…
“Written laws are like spider webs and, like them, will only entangle and hold the poor and weak, while the rich and powerful easily break through…
Watching these adoption dogs pick their new owners for Christmas was pure joy…
An Idaho-based company is recalling ground beef in six states over concerns that it may be contaminated with E. coli.
The recall, announced…
There's a fun way to build character in your children while also giving them lasting family memories. Just involve them in opportunities to…
After spending 178 days aboard the International Space Station, astronaut Ron Garan returned to Earth carrying something far heavier than space…
The worlds of nutrition and fashion have something in common—both see trends that come and go, such as the Atkins Diet and Bell-bottom jeans…
A year ago, my client, Tony, age 25, broke up with his girlfriend. They met in college in New York, and for each of them, it was their first…
The soul-enriching benefits of being of service to others have been discussed frequently on Youtropolis. In addition to feeling good about oneself…
At this time of year, joy eludes too many people. Many are hopeless about the future. Others struggle to get through the day. Some feel at a loss…
Among the various types of greenery in my parents’ front yard is a 15-foot Podocarpus tree. When neatly trimmed and decorated with lights, it…
Another nationwide Food and Drug Administration recall has been announced, and this time it includes nose sprays.
Due to mold, yeast, and…
Between 2010 and 2013, the clothing brands Nike, Adidas, and Patagonia made public commitments to increase their use of recycled polyester (rPET)…
As an American growing up in other countries, I felt like a celebrity of sorts. Everyone wanted to be American or claim they were friends with one…
We can all act in haste, before we really about what we're doing. That can get us into trouble. Here are some tips to remember next time you have…
A recent podcast featuring Dr. Karl Pillemer, director of Cornell University's Legacy Project really piqued my interest. He has spent years…
There are some people out there--and maybe you've come across some of them--who communicate very poorly. In fact, their default way of…
I always love to share stories that uplift me, especially when it’s about people doing something positive for each other. This story could be a…
In America, there's an affordability crisis, an opportunities crisis, and a spiritual crisis. How are these interconnected?
Senator…
As the ruination of America continues under Trump and his band of Republican lawbreakers, opposition to his routine hypocricy, outrageous…
As we learned in high school economics class, one of the core structural features of a capitalist system is profitability. We’ve also learned over…
“The United States is blessed with one of the most scientifically and technologically advanced health care systems in the world, a sprawling…
We often talk about the architects of American democracy as if it were crafted solely by strong men who stood alone, which is far from the truth…
Cats love Christmas trees, and it seems there's no keeping them away…
DNA testing companies like 23andMe and AncestryDNA were all the rage years ago, as people wanted to learn of their lineage from generations past…
Hindalium and Indalium aren’t words thrown around in everyday language, but the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) wants you to know about these…
Christmas is just around the bend and I’m not ready for it. But I have a wish. It’s a wish author John Steinbeck expressed many moons ago. So far…
This Virginia liquor store bandit got caught after getting an early start on his holiday partying…
I wanted to share this beautiful art and how it came to be. I had no idea!…
TikTok has stirred plenty of controversy over the last couple of years, and I'm one of the few people I know under age 60 who spends no time on it…
An angel visited me this past weekend. Well, not literally an angel, actually, my neighbor, Robert. He’d apparently been watching my son and me…
On Nov. 24, 2025, several major US news outlets reported that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) approved the use of 10 pesticides that…
A significant portion of my personal training clients are mid-life and senior-aged. As you’d expect, potential advancements in slowing and…
I appreciate street art—it can stop you in your tracks and shake up your thinking, which I find exciting. I enjoyed these fun, heartfelt, and…
Fun watercolor Christmas art! Enjoy!
Be present. Be aware of where your energy goes because that's where you go…
Question: (blindfolded)
Sometimes it feels like our little animals are the wisest and most trusted friends, doesn't it?…
Photograph caption: That's the slogan of Okitonwa Camp Fire Girls keep in mind as they collect, polish and shine used children's shoes to be…
Socrates was an incredible philosopher. He spoke a truth we all need to hear. The goal is to wake up!…
“There is a certain supineness which generally overspreads the multitude, and disposes mankind to submit quietly to any form of government, rather…
This is gallery 2 featuring the brilliant iconography of artist Evangeline Karavas.
To see the artwork close up, mouse over the image and…
Byzantine iconography has always struck a chord somewhere deep within me. I'm not sure why, but icons tend to mesmerize me in a way no other art…
If your internet’s been crawling or dropping out lately, you’re not imagining things — and it’s not just your house, your router, or the weather…
My former client, Dora, and I would take “power walks” along the beach twice a week. Her stride, fast and powerful, conveyed, “Watch out, coming…
They don't look or sound alike, and at first glance, you'd say they have very little in common. But we shouldn't rush to judgment when it comes to…
Painting for my brother.
Sometimes prayer just isn’t enough. Even where two or more or a multitude have gathered.
It’s not that heaven isn’t listening…it hears…
Marjorie Taylor Greene announces her resignation…
Photograph caption: Gary Biehl, 2, and Jeff Biehl, 5, don't like it much, but they'll be safer after they receive immunization against polio…
In a Truth Social post, Donald Trump accused a group of Democratic lawmakers of "SEDITIOUS BEHAVIOR, punishable by DEATH!"
Trump’s ruthless…
A large number of the Central and South American immigrants who come to the US take on jobs that many of us would never consider doing. These jobs…
Sometimes people repent. Sometimes they apologize. Even politicians, which is extremely rare. Marjorie Taylor Green did both when she came clean…
The Epstein Files are out there ... containing things that are too horrible to wrap one's head around, if the recently released emails are any…
In her book, “Mindset,” psychologist Carol Dweck discusses how parents can instill in their children a growth mindset, which encourages resilience…
Photograph caption: Pictured is singer-actor Harry Belafonte who is in Los Angeles for a four-week engagement at the Greek Theater…
Trump’s MAGA base recoiled in horror the other day when Trump justified his plan to import new immigrants based on Americans lacking “certain…
Feel the love…
Every day, the headlines remind us why our hearts stay tight in our chests. Plenty is happening in our country that is cruel, unfair, and…
When you look at these little angels, what do you experience? If you’re like me, you can’t help but smile and feel your heart warm.
When I…
Who knew how much animals love music?…
A few years ago, I had a client named Mary who was in her early 60s. During our intake session, she said she’d been on hormone replacement therapy…
When you're feeling down, depressed, or anxious, it's easy to want to curl up into a ball and exit stage right. But that's the worst thing you can…
This story is about my mom, a pair of shoes, and God.
When my mom was in her early eighties, the doctor told her she should stop wearing…
