When my grandchildren were younger I would watch as they get their pictures taken before heading off to their First Day of school. I began to…
My wish is for people to pause, take a moment, in their busy day, to really notice with their eyes what lights them up and then breathe into that…
While we were first conceiving Youtropolis, I imagined a safe haven where anyone could receive their own deed of land just for signing up. How…
Engineers are baffled... https://…
When it came to masking during the pandemic, Japan was the undisputed champion, with large numbers of people remaining masked after mandates were…
Question: Should I get a brain scan to see what part of my brain lights up when I read uplifting stories?
Lately, I’ve been reading all the featured stories on liberators on Youtropolis News and I always come away feeling uplifted. Not uplifted like…
Something we’ve all grown accustomed to seeing regularly are delivery vehicles from Amazon parked in the middle of the street with their hazard…
When I came across the image above, it reminded me of the smiles and delights a happy and tactful conversation can bring about. Not like the other…
We've all heard that credit card commercial thousands of times. You know the one delivered by various movie stars who look you right in the eye as…
If you immediately started thinking about that pair of boots you’ve been meaning to throw out, but keep thinking you’re going to wear one day, or…
Everyone has a "bad" event occur at some point--during the day, the week, the month, etc. But some of you allow the “bad” event, whatever it may…
Americans have been celebrating Independence Day for 247 years. In our earliest years as a new nation, those who framed our Constitution, wise as…
Thaddeus Thomas didn't see it coming. He knew his wife had a temper, but he didn't expect to die because of it.
In May 21, 2014, Toya…
Growing up with a brother with cerebral palsy taught Stephanie Sarazin how to live with empathy, patience, and an appreciation for the "little…
Have you ever noticed that the more you try to control a situation that's out of your control, the more frustrated you become? That's because you…
Old Joe's Beetling Shop is a collectible that came out in 1993 as part of a Christmas Collection series from the David Winter Cottages collection…
A lesson struck a chord with me today. “Take what I need not what I want” by Present Valley got me appreciating what life gives me, simple as it…
A while back, I was at Trader Joe's paying for my groceries. The checker, a young woman in her twenties, was making small talk. "Did you find…
I was on a call with my mom, and she was telling me how she had been putting in a lot of hours doing yard work, and her muscles were feeling…
The light from the bright full moon fell in a river along the top of a placid lake as two lovers held hands. The scent of night blooming jasmine…
When I was working on my B. A. many moons ago, my husband, Joe, got laid off. I was beside myself with worry. How would I finish with no money for…
On my visit to Maui in March I struck up a conversation with a 23 year old sales lady where I was shopping. As is my practice when visiting the…
So there are the “Beautiful” people, the “Not So Beautiful” people, and the “Less Than Not So Beautiful” people. The NSB people, and the LTNSB…
In what may be a massive technological advancement for the food industry, two companies have been given approval by the FDA to begin commercial…
When I was in my 30’s and 40’s, I used to look up to an actor and motivational speaker named Richard Hatch. I thought he was incredible and I…
Most of you are familiar with padded cells. You've probably seen them in a movie scene at some point. The "insane" person who's usually not really…
On Sunday morning you’re awakened by the sound of a large truck. Groggily, you look out your window and see a huge moving van. The house next door…
I don’t know, but I think we’ve come so far in this world that people no longer believe there is right or wrong. Anything goes and everything goes…
When I was in high school, just a sweet girl of 17, my dad let me drive the car to school. Looking back now, I seriously don’t know how we made it…
"When I run after what I think I want, my days are a furnace of stress and anxiety; if I sit in my own place of patience, what I need flows to me…
One word can sway a mind. Choose your Word. One song can soften a heart. Choose your Lyrics. One reach can touch a Soul…
Most of us want to accomplish something; do something that will make us feel successful in life. But sometimes the steps to get there seem…
When you what? When you finish school? When you get a better paying job? When you've paid off that loan? When you have a bigger house? When your…
I have a little wooden rooster that sits on a step stool in the kitchen. I’ve had it for years. Unfortunately, dogs, kids, people, mops, etc.,…
A young woman with an old soul ponders complexities of life with remarkable openness and curiosity.
She's an agent of love with insights…
I had to renew my driver’s license this year, and I was pleasantly surprised by how my new photo looked. Instead of eyes halfway opened and an…
“ . . . nobody wants a phony. Nobody ever wants a counterfeit coin.” ~Paul Boynton
It’s often said that imitation is the greatest…
There's no denying technological advances over the last thirty years have brought many benefits to society. However, when it comes to the use of…
Recently, I switched purses to a cross-body because I was going to be doing a lot of walking and didn't want to keep adjusting the ******** my…
But does it have to be?
I’ve heard this phrase often. Someone tells me about a situation they’re in, and then follow it with, “It is what…
I don’t know of any human, animal, or thing that does not show signs of aging with the passage of time. It’s an indication of life. Of life…
Do you want to feel happy, full of joy, satisfied? It’s quite simple—GIVE!
There’s nothing more uplifting than Giving, providing support…
Illusions! They seem so real, don't they? That's why you believe them. That's why magicians can captivate and hold an audience's attention. They…
You all do it! Worry, that is. You all entertain those thoughts, images, or emotions, usually negative in nature, about some potential catastrophe…
Scrolling through YouTube, I happened to see a video of the starling murmuration. I was enthralled, amazed, in awe, that anything like that was…
“I’m going to write my paper, on Monday.” “I’m going to start my diet, on Monday.” “I’m going to quit smoking, on Monday.” “I…
A while back, I was talking to a friend of mine who’d been working a food truck at a golf tournament. They were the only truck around where anyone…
The three most important words to say! The three hardest words to say! The three words most taken for granted! The three…
Has that ever happened to you? Where a feeling rushes over you like some kind of warning? It does to everyone. You're about to say or do something…
The Stolen Lap Top, Part II
We made our way to the gate, all the while my eyes scanning the airport. A part of me was still hopeful I’d…
The Stolen Laptop, Part I
Several years back, I went to South Carolina with my son and grandson to visit family. Because I wanted to be…
Taking this message to heart will make for a good day.
I'd be happy to have my tax dollars fund this type of groundbreaking and life changing technology.…
So often I’ve heard people say, “If I had money, all my problems would be solved.” Or, “If I won the Lotto, I’d be able to help so many people…
"All the FLOWERS of all The TOMORROWS are In the Seeds of TODAY." ~Indian Proverb
You are the Gardener of your life. You…
I agree with this recipe. Would you add anything to it?
Finding a four-leaf clover has been considered a source of good luck. Unfortunately, the chances of that are estimated at 1 in 10,000. This cute…
Or more realistically, “Until you do something I don’t like.”
A while back, I attended the beautiful wedding of a young couple in their…
This video teaches the "compression-only" version of CPR. I highly recommend taking a class, but this video will show you the basics that can…
You are the Pilot of Flight #727. Everyone and everything that needs to be on that flight, is. Everything is loaded and ready to go. The control…
I wish I'd seen this in person. It must have been quite majestic.
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…
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…
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…
“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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
(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…
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…
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…
A woman in India went into butt-kicking mode when a crocodile attacked her husband. The power of love knows no limits.…
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…
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…
