Recently I had a conversation with a young woman who told me she had an interest in someone but was afraid to ask him to hang out. When I asked…
How great it would be if each and every plastic item could be recycled and remade into something useful. Maybe one day, but we're not there yet…
I’ve been going to my chiropractor for a number of years and a recent visit to his office came with an admirable story about a father’s love. At…
... vs how cats think.
Client had a recent situation come up with her BF and it upset her enough that we needed to address it today. Her BF went to dinner with a friend…
A friend moved back to town who I hadn’t seen since she graduated college. She was married now and I was eager to meet Troy, her new husband. I…
Dot-Marie Jones is a woman. At first glance, however, if you're not paying close enough attention, you might think she's a man.
I first…
A criminal committed a crime. (Because hey, that’s what criminals do.) Anyway, he was sent to the king for his punishment. The king told him he…
The world is about to change dramatically. The change will define who we become and how societies will be ruled. It will determine the course of…
“Mary Jane” has been an excellent employee most of her life. She has worked hard, has gone above and beyond the call of duty, traveled three weeks…
Let’s face it. It’s fun to buy stuff. Whether it’s buying a trip to Tahiti, a new Harley, or the latest pair of New Balance sneakers, life is…
Did you hear about Monday’s mass shooting in Farmington, New Mexico? It’s a small town of just over 45,000 people. Three people were killed, 6…
The other night while finishing my Chinese food, I was wondering what was in my future via my fortune cookie. Will I be going on a cruise, or…
Perhaps you’re doing chores at home, driving to an appointment, or cooking a meal, and then it happens—someone you know comes to your mind and you…
Congratulations to the city of Priceless for being the first Youtropolis community to earn a dividend of 250 kindreds!
Since the beginning…
DO YOU SAY YES WHEN YOU REALLY WANT TO SAY NO? If you're nodding your head, then you're not alone. It's not uncommon for many of you to say Yes to…
They’re inevitable! Often during your Life’s Journey, you will come to that proverbial Fork in the Road. And it won’t be just once; it will show…
See here how it's done…
This guy knows how to rock it... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=…
For this installment of “In conversation with…”, I sat down with my tribe member, Kym Allen, a master fitness trainer and instructor, and my…
Jane: I’m really upset!
Judy: Why?
Jane: Can’t you tell?
Judy: No. Is it the new Admin, Kandy Kane?
Jane: No…
Question: (blindfolded)
No, I’m not getting personal! But, let’s do talk about constipation—Emotional Constipation—that is!
But first let’s take a look at…
Somewhere someone is looking for exactly what you have to offer. – Louise Hay
How cool is that! You, yes you, have exactly what someone is…
This morning when you woke up you did not know this. I am happy to be the bearer of such great news!
You’re probably scratching your head…
There are all kinds of perceived enemies in this world, but the most dangerous of enemies is the enemy within. My dad used to say, “Buck, you are…
A lot of people don't like change. They consider it scary. After all, when change comes, it often disrupts the safe little life that has been…
Who doesn't experience challenges? We all do. They are life’s speed bumps. They show up when you least expect them. And they definitely slow us…
A while back our kitchen clock fell off the wall, the glass breaking into several pieces. It had to be thrown out. Only after the clock was no…
Our co-founder, Mark, who makes youtropolis work smoothly and efficiently has come down with Covid. Please send him some love to help him heal…
(Tweet sent to me on Twitter @askjoshsmom).
When I received this tweet, I was stunned! Why would anyone write this? I had to read it a…
Surprise! New research may give "neuroplasticity" a whole new troubling meaning. Read more here in…
Things happen in life. Things we don’t like. Things that make us feel bad, and create turbulence. Sometimes those things seem like Everything—like…
Dementia isn’t a condition associated with positivity, as cognitive degeneration can rob a person of the life they knew and upend those of their…
Youtropolis partnered up today with Happy Harvesters for another day of community action in Long Beach, California, where volunteers harvested…
Sometimes gifts keep giving.
The first time I realized that gifts can exceed their worth or utility was during my run for Congress…
You stop at your neighborhood 7-Eleven, and purchase one Lotto ticket. It’s not going to win, you’re sure, but you’ll check tomorrow night anyway…
You’re driving down the freeway going about 80 miles an hour; a tad too fast, but hey, you’re going with the flow of traffic, right? You’re going…
Several years back, my youngest brother told me that he loved a painting called The Nightmare by Henry Fuseli (1781). He asked me to paint it for…
A woman in India went into butt-kicking mode when a crocodile attacked her husband. The power of love knows no limits.…
On Sept. 24, 2001, a thoughtful opinion piece penned by Cornel Nistorescu appeared in a Romanian newspaper (Evenimentul Zilei). The title of his…
Ever feel like your life is empty, meaningless? Do you ever wonder, "What's the point?"
Let me tell you what the point is: You matter! You…
Have you ever felt so heated during an argument with a loved one that you’ve said something really mean and hurtful? Then after you said it, you…
A longstanding class action against Facebook has been settled. If you had an active account between May 2007 and December 2022 you can apply to…
On an episode of CNN’s “The Nineties”, Steven Bochco, writer and producer of shows like Hill Street Blues, LA Law, and NYPD Blue, reflected on one…
You’re in the kitchen preparing your favorite pasta meal. You pour your penne noodles in the boiling water. It should only take about 9 minutes…
How accurate is your perception? Watch this video to get an idea (full screen is recommended)…
I’ll admit it. Certain people piss me off. So do many news stories. But what really gets my goat is when people cheat others. Or try to pull the…
We encounter countless people every day. Strangers, if you will. We see them at the supermarket, the gas station, the mall, the gym, or even in…
What do you call a teacher who has never farted in the classroom?
Answer: A private tutor!
“ . . . nobody wants a phony. Nobody ever wants a counterfeit coin.” ~Paul Boynton
It’s often said that imitation is the greatest…
Back in July of 2014, the Ninja roller coaster in Magic Mountain, located in Valencia, CA, going at approximately 55 MPH, ran into a tree branch…
Guilt is a disruptive force in anyone’s life. People will rag on themselves continuously for missing the mark on the least of things: taking a…
Partner or Crutch?
Even the best relationships have their challenges. If you’re in one, you might be struggling to make things work. If…
THE CAKE SITS BEFORE YOU, THE CANDLES AGLOW . . . “Make a Wish,” everyone yells. And you do. You close your eyes, blow as hard as you can, and…
When a friend asked me what I did on Easter, I told him I spent a good part of the day helping my parents remove a big, deeply rooted Oleander…
How much should dead batteries cost?
Actually, there should be no charge!
It's been two weeks since this was posted and, sadly, Evangel's prediction has already come true. Maybe it's time for people to talk about the kind of solution that's being proposed.
UPDATE: On July 5, 2023, Canada's updated travel advisory to citizens traveling to the United States includes the following warning for gun…
I think this twists the brain more than the tongue in determining if there's too many "saws".
A story I heard:
A man was brushing his teeth when he saw an angel standing behind him reflected in the bathroom mirror. The angel said to…
While making my lunch the other day, I reached into the tortilla chip bag and pulled out this perfect heart-shaped chip. How amazing is that! It…
Remember...no one MAKES you angry. You decide to use ANGER as a response.
Have you ever had one of those dreams where you’re walking down the street and you realize you’re naked? Everyone around you is staring but there’…
Did you play hopscotch as a kid? I can remember how easy it was to repeatedly hop on one leg without falling and faceplanting on concrete. Many…
There’s a rumor going around in my neighborhood that Marybeth, the local librarian, took her pantyhose off in the middle of the day while stacking…
I don’t think there’s a soul out there who hasn’t experienced the embarrassment of having eaten and gotten a piece of spinach or black bean stuck…
Tonight's full moon was beautiful and sorta pink after all.
Youtropolis has formed an alliance with Happy Harvesters, a grassroots movement that gleans produce from neighborhood backyard trees and donates…
People make mistakes. The saying, “People who live in glass houses shouldn’t throw stones,” was created for a reason. Everyone messes up at some…
Several years ago, I frequented library book sales and antique bookstores, always arriving early and eager to find something different and…
From an early age, most of us are taught that money will be our most important asset. Not only is it the lifeboat that will keep us afloat, it’s…
My client, Todd lives on a private road off Sunset Boulevard in Southern California. When pulling onto his road, it’s like entering a forest with…
I wish for people to just leave others alone. Believe what you will, but don't force others to do the same. The trouble starts when someone thinks…
The tunnel is long and dark. You’ve been traveling for a while now wondering where it’s leading you. Every step you take feels heavy, exhausting…
Happy Harvester’s slim pickers (volunteers) showed up early in east Long Beach and harvested 300 lbs. of fresh oranges at the home of Maddie and…
Tech neck is a postural and structural imbalance that has become very common with computers and especially smartphones. Not only does tech neck…
Ben is a 75-year-old client living near Aspen and has been skiing for decades. During our online training session, Ben said, “I’ve learned that…
In the first quarter of this year, Happy Harvesters have shown up at over 30 residential homes to salvage fresh produce and donate it to local…
Over 50 years ago, the war on poverty was in full swing thanks to the ambitious legislative program known as the “Great Society,” launched in 1964…
A few years ago I was in a training session with my client, Lawrence. During a rest break between exercises, he asked me where I went to…
A residential backyard can produce thousands of pounds of fresh produce every season. Most people don't have time to harvest or eat the bounty…
Chances are you’re not worrying about humanity’s extinction just yet, but some scientists are weighing in on potential doomsday events,…
