At a recent Princeton Public Schools' Board of Education meeting, nine-year-old Teddy pushed back against Robert Kennedy Jr.'s statements, "…
When it comes to health and fitness articles, there’s a recurring go-to headline you may have seen: “What happens to your body when you (article…
Have you ever censored yourself? Not because you don't have thoughts and opinions, but because you don't trust yourself; because you don't believe…
As a fitness trainer, I’ve worked with many middle-aged and senior women, and one of their primary goals has been to maintain healthy bone density…
Lately, I can’t shake the frustration brewing inside me. Everywhere I turn, I hear people railing against porch pirates, catalytic converter…
We all have regrets. It is said that we regret the things we didn't do more than the things we did. Do you agree?
Some of the top regrets…
In modern food history, manufacturers have created products marketed as healthy alternatives to satisfy consumer demands. However, some of these…
My friend, Ken, has been grumpy lately. His goal in life, winning the lottery, hasn't materialized yet and he's pissed off, feeling he deserves…
I’ve been a fitness trainer and exercise enthusiast for decades, and I’ve consumed my fair share of protein powders and various supplements. An…
Consumer Reports recently called out Kroger's, which includes Ralphs, Vons, Albertsons, and a few others, for charging customers full price on…
I dare you to not want to get up and dance!…
This may be my next pet…
The typical lifespan is anywhere from 26,000 to 28,000 days. With a few exceptions here and there, of course.
I don't know about you, but…
Tariff Derangement Syndrome takes hold of Trump.
Martin A. Makary, M.D., is a commissioner of food and drugs with the FDA, and he’s worried about “gas station heroin.” In a letter written to his…
Every day you have a new chance to make a change in your life. Staying stuck is a choice. The change could even just be a mental shift. It's up to…
Dean was alone on his cycling trip around the world when one December day in 2018, somewhere in the Bosnian mountains, he heard a tiny kitten…
Take a look at these humorous wildlife photos. They're sure to brighten and lighten up your day. Do you have a favorite?…
A special garden was built for the local wildlife in the beautiful Yorkshire Wolds of Northern England. But once the critters spotted an abandoned…
...and join Jeanine Pirro for a glass of wine on SNL!
Pirro is the 23rd Fox News host to roll up their sleeves and join Trump's farcical…
My mother was gracious, kind, and ever-thoughtful. It was a privilege to be raised by her and a joy to feel a deep love for her throughout our…
Chester was labeled "too much trouble" at the shelter, but when a new mom took him home, he was filled with joy and so was she…
But it looks so fun...
I used to work with a couple of women who suffered from debilitating menstrual cramps and would have to stay home for a few days each month. If…
Today, I am remembering my mom and dad. Both have passed away. My dad in 2020, and my mom in 2023. I took care of both of them in the later years…
The librarian of Fort Biblio, a Youtropolis community, recently wrote an informative article called “Isometrics and Hope Molecules,” which…
Do not believe in something solely because someone has told you so, or because tradition dictates it, or because many others believe it. Discover…
There's a new text message scam out there.
Yesterday, I received two texts within minutes of each other. The first read: "A withdrawal…
Andria made my heart smile the moment I saw his work. He’s just three and a half, but this little artist from Georgia is already creating…
When you feel stressed out, it can feel very overwhelming; as if there were no way out. In times like this (which affects most of us at one time…
Two months before his death, and days before he was hospitalized with a viral infection, Pope Francis took time to write a letter to the Bishops…
The end of World War II ushered in many changes for America, including the baby boom, a growing middle class, and higher demand for fast and…
Negativity can consume us, especially during these tumultuous times. When you feel the surge of negative thinking, one thing you can do is address…
If you need a reason to smile today (and don’t we all?), this delightful adventure with a troop of curious meerkats ought to do the trick. While…
Hopefully your Easter dinner was just as fun as this family dinner.…
Here's wishing you all a beautiful Easter Sunday!
This is a photo of a hedge at the edge of my property. For years, I kept it trimmed into a neat, square row—tidy, predictable, nice but a little…
Judith Roberts is Chief judge at Fort Berthold District Court: MHA Nation. In her blog post this week, she reported that a co-worker, also a judge…
While growing up in Ecuador, Italy, and Bolivia, I experienced diverse cultures, ethnicities, and social economies. As a child, it dawned on me…
Around the world, artists are turning city walls and sidewalks into playful, powerful tributes to the magic of books. This colorful, book-inspired…
Some people have a very difficult time saying no to others. And because of it, they usually end up feeling resentful and angry.
When you…
In a 2011 survey sponsored by the American Nurses Association (ANA), nurses identified the acute and chronic effects of stress and overwork as one…
Tico takes his music seriously. Watch as he rehearses his soulful rendition of REM's classic, Everybody Hurts. He sounds darn good!…
God gave you a gift of 86,400 seconds today. Have you used one to say “thank you?”
– William Arthur Ward
As the world changes…
Evolving Plot Points Toward Trump’s Third Term:
1. Silence opposing points of view through coercion techniques
2. Send death threats…
The Clean Air Act, enacted in 1970, was one of the country’s first and most impactful environmental laws. Its regulatory measures were pivotal in…
Sometimes a story just stays with you—not because of the headlines or the outcome, but because of the heart behind it. That’s what happened when I…
A couple weeks ago, I pledged to post a Sunday sound bath every week where I bring you a piece of music that, hopefully, will allow you to focus…
Most days, we’re caught in the grind—deadlines, bills, politics, the noise of daily life. It’s easy to forget we’re standing on a living,…
On October 19, 2024, The Economist cover story headline was: “America’s economy is bigger and better than ever.” It’s subtext was, “Will politics…
Throughout history, wars have been fought in the name of religion, and the bloodshed continues to this day. However, a refreshing and heartening…
It appears that negative thinking has become the default in our lives. For many of us, we are focused on all the alarming things that are…
April’s night sky is putting on a show, and the full moon is taking center stage on Saturday, April 12th. Known as the Pink Moon, it’s a reminder…
I had bunnies for years and they were constant entertainment. Pure joy and fun...just like in this short video.…
“Whether you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear a voice behind you, saying, ‘This is the way; walk in it.'” – Isaiah 30:21…
I grew up on a ranch but wasn't fortunate enough to have a cat that would do my chores or drive the tractor for me. One of these cats would have…
Human kindness can be very entertaining…
Watch these masked people grab a Fulbright scholar at Tufts University. They don’t look like ICE. They look like the Islamic Revolutionary Guard…
Trump said America deserved better. So he brought in "the best and brightest" while giving the honorable and experienced the boot.
I think…
I just read a story about a local resident who escaped being scammed today. He received a legitimate sounding call from the “Fraud Department” of…
As a fitness trainer, I work with several clients who are seniors. Their goals include building and maintaining strength, mobility, and bone…
This artist's process has to be so liberating that she must feel like a million bucks when it's completed. No therapy needed by this artist…
It seems that every new headline I read fills or listen to, fills me with more terror than the last one. I'm not at all sure how to stop the…
We can forgive a child who is afraid of the dark; the real tragedy of life is when men are afraid of the light. — Unknown
Many of us are…
When it comes to cats, no matter what the clock says, it's always the same time.
Welcome to El Manglito, a fishing village on Mexico’s coast, where the water’s beautiful, the mangroves stand tall, and life is good. But it wasn’…
Last week's Blood Moon eclipse was brilliantly captured in this composition by Long Beach photographer Corey Sandler. I'm in awe of this universe…
A few nights ago, I watched the movie “Conclave.” This beautiful movie tells the story of Cardinal Thomas Lawrence who’s burdened with the…
Dr. Philip Low is founder, chairman, and CEO of Neurovigil. As a teenager, he made his first scientific discovery at Harvard Medical School…
I’m a coffee lover, and except for water, I can’t think of another drink or food that I look forward to having daily and long for when I don’t…
This odd little "family" is an inspiring example of how love can thrive despite obvious differences. I wish humans were more open to that…
During the winter months, I like wearing socks to bed. Cold feet make falling and staying asleep difficult, and wearing socks can positively…
First, Trump ordered the removal of all photos of Blacks, Latinos, and women from the official websites and photo archives of all military…
Losing a job is never just about a paycheck—it’s about identity, purpose, and the ability to care for those we love. For Benjamin Vizzachero and…
Drunk with power—"consumed with notions of one's self-importance and apt to exercise authority in a domineering, arrogant, and reckless way." This…
These past weeks in conversations with different friends the topic of Father Richard Rohr's podcast about the Wisdom Pattern: Order, Disorder and…
Many of us know the sorrow of losing a beloved pet—the ache of their absence, the helplessness of not knowing where they are. But sometimes,…
These days, it’s easy to feel like the world is unraveling—our trust in others can feel a little prickly, and keeping to ourselves may feel safer…
The 47th president often claims he can achieve what his predecessors were incapable of, and in this case, he's absolutely right.
A new…
Late into the early morning hours, I was wide awake trying to solve an ongoing conundrum: Why do I care so much about what Donald Trump is doing…
