Knowledge
Sat, 08/23/2025
Knowledge
Fri, 08/22/2025

Behavior Reveals Who Someone Is!

People let you know who they are by their actions. No matter how pretty their words are, their actions are the true indicator of the person's…

Triple murderer released!
Thu, 08/21/2025

Triple murderer released!

Dahud Hanid Ortiz walked into a legal office in Madrid in 2016. There, he murdered three people in cold blood. He used a hatchet to take their…

Problems Exist!
Wed, 08/20/2025

Problems Exist!

"In the middle of every difficulty, lies an opportunity." ~Albert Einstein

Problems ... they visit every household everywhere on…

Dogs help prepare their dinner
Wed, 08/20/2025

Dogs help prepare their dinner

The cat is like, "this is all I get?"…

Got stubborn fat? Splash cold water on your face!
Wed, 08/20/2025

Got stubborn fat? Splash cold water on your face!

Over the last few years, elite fitness centers have evolved to offer comprehensive personal “wellness” assessments that include metabolic testing…

Amusement
Tue, 08/19/2025

Best pals find a new home... together

These two are best buds, and there's no separating them. Watch as they make the trip and settle into their new home…

Have you lost your mind?
Mon, 08/18/2025

Have you lost your mind?

Yesterday, while standing in line at a hot dog stand, there was a young couple in front of me. It might have been a first date since the girl was…

Amusement
Sat, 08/16/2025

Cat & Dog Piano Duet

Amusing and amazing😁…

The family that kept returning
Fri, 08/15/2025

The family that kept returning

You never know what's going to happen when you befriend an animal. When two swans decided to make their home in a stranger's backyard, it became…

The more you take of this drug, the better
Thu, 08/14/2025

The more you take of this drug, the better

Laughter is referred to as the “best medicine,” but its effects are actually drug-like. Similar to some drugs, laughter activates the brain’s…

Is Life Just A Game Of Survival?
Thu, 08/14/2025

Is Life Just A Game Of Survival?

When Miguel was replacing parts on my dishwasher, he explained that by next year, robots will make the house calls. “I’m training my replacement…

Women's Equality Day
Wed, 08/13/2025

Women's Equality Day

Tue, 08/26/2025 - 12:00am to 11:30pm
The Last Thing You Say
Wed, 08/13/2025

Wish: The Last Thing You Say

Recently, I read about a woman hiking on a beautiful day when a huge tree limb fell and took her life instantly. No warning, no time to say…

Be An Angel Day
Tue, 08/12/2025

Be An Angel Day

Fri, 08/22/2025 - 12:00am to 11:30pm
24-Hour Community Stoppage
Mon, 08/11/2025

24-Hour Community Stoppage

Tue, 08/12/2025 - 7:00am to Wed, 08/13/2025 - 7:00am

Location

Los Angeles, CA
United States
34° 3' 17.6688" N, 118° 14' 33.5148" W
California US
The ingenuity of cats
Mon, 08/11/2025

The ingenuity of cats

Calmness through entertainment…

News Flash
Mon, 08/11/2025

The Bible is NOT what you think!

What if what you've read isn't correct? Have you done your research?…

Amusement
Sat, 08/09/2025

Who's that in the pool?

These little cubs are having a blast, and mom seems to be content to let them play. So darn cute!…

Being kind in divisive times
Thu, 08/07/2025

Being kind in divisive times

August is National Wellness Month, a time when numerous articles are written on how to take better care of ourselves. Some recommendations are…

National Book Lovers Day
Wed, 08/06/2025

National Book Lovers Day

Sat, 08/09/2025 - 12:00am to 11:30pm
Face Your Challenges!
Mon, 08/04/2025

Face Your Challenges!

Often, we dread challenges that come our way. And usually it's for a good reason. Challenges typically arise that are quite tough and turn our…

District topic
Mon, 08/04/2025

This dude's got guts & says it like it is!

I'm the kind of guy who lives by the creed that if you got nothing good to say, then zip it. But I'm good to share what's got to be said when…

August is National Wellness Month
Fri, 08/01/2025

August is National Wellness Month

In 1948, the World Health Organization redefined the term “health” as “a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being and not merely…

Mindful moments and my changing brain
Wed, 07/30/2025

Mindful moments and my changing brain

Not long after smartphones and tablets hit the market, questions began to arise about their impact on the brain. The 2012 documentary "Digital…

A Threat to Democracy Is a Threat Against You
Mon, 07/28/2025

A Threat to Democracy Is a Threat Against You

It turns out it’s personal. It’s not just about all those others. The thief is in your house, taking your things. Even the un-woke are waking up…

Guilty as charged?
Fri, 07/25/2025

Guilty as charged?

Today, I wanted to discuss feelings of guilt. This is a tough emotion with which to deal. If you're a good person, it can really weigh you down…

Fix the leak before it becomes a flood!
Thu, 07/24/2025

Fix the leak before it becomes a flood!

Chaos in relationships happen little by little. The relationship simmers before it boils. And by the time it boils, the damage is severe and…

Who Loves You?
Wed, 07/23/2025

Wish: Who Loves You?

Have you ever wondered who loves you? Have you questioned who has your back? Or who might show up for you in times of need?

This is a…

Amusement
Tue, 07/22/2025

Rescued otter falls in love with her new family

This isn't a funny amusement, but it's certainly a heartwarming and uplifting one. This little otter named Leia is about the cutest thing I've…

All concentration camps GONE!
Tue, 07/22/2025

Wish: All concentration camps GONE!

I wish for all the concentration camps now open and housing migrants to be destroyed and all people released!

A gene mutation many would like to have
Mon, 07/21/2025

A gene mutation many would like to have

Years ago, I attended a workshop for fitness trainers led by a sleep psychologist who taught at the University of California, Los Angeles. Several…

I.Q. Cats vs. Dogs
Sat, 07/19/2025

I.Q. Cats vs. Dogs

Doesn't matter who wins...this video is pure entertainment…

All or nothing!
Sat, 07/19/2025

All or nothing!

It's either my way or the highway!

Do you suffer from black and white thinking? This is when you see things in extreme. There is no room…

Ask Yourself Why!
Thu, 07/17/2025

Ask Yourself Why!

We do a lot of things, say a lot of things, often without too much forethought. But what if started to dig deeper as to why we do the things we do…

The Good Within Us Is Worth Fighting For
Thu, 07/17/2025

The Good Within Us Is Worth Fighting For

There is some good in this world, and it's worth fighting for, said the author J.R.R. Tolkien.

But who should fight for it, and above all…

Like a pebble dropped into a pond
Thu, 07/17/2025

Wish: Like a pebble dropped into a pond

As a kid, I was pretty shy. When new people would come over to my parents’, I would hide out in my room until my mom would make me come out and…

Tribal Wave Poll
Sun, 07/13/2025

Poll Request

Question: Should I believe the Universe (God, Spirit, Divine what I consider greater than myself) has my back?

Knowledge
Sun, 07/13/2025

No is a complete sentence!

Have you ever said no only to be pressured into changing your answer? The fact is that saying no should stand on its own without a lengthy…

Amusement
Fri, 07/11/2025

Magpie invites his friends over to play

One magpie paid a visit to Danielle and had so much fun that he invited another. Then another and another. Soon, Danielle is best friends with…

Knowledge
Fri, 07/11/2025

That mental voice! Geez ...

Your mental voice can be quite annoying, always there chattering, even when you don't want it to be. What if you made an effort to quiet it?…

I'm Prejudiced And I Know It
Thu, 07/10/2025

I'm Prejudiced And I Know It

I'm ashamed to admit it, but I'm prejudiced.

It's a radical thing for anyone to fess up to this, but there's liberation in coming clean…

Knowledge
Wed, 07/09/2025

Be Productive and RELAX!

It's often difficult to relax when the belief is that you have to constantly be doing something in order to be productive…

Amusement
Wed, 07/09/2025

Hey, that's my bed!

This pup gets very upset when he finds someone in his bed, and that someone doesn't seem to care one bit…

Scary risks with tasty snacks?
Tue, 07/08/2025

Scary risks with tasty snacks?

Titanium dioxide (TD) doesn’t sound like something you’d go out of your way to consume, yet this synthetic additive is found in approximately 11,…

Is an idea tugging at you?
Mon, 07/07/2025

Is an idea tugging at you?

Recently, I read an article in People magazine that struck a chord. It was about a young guy named Justin Boogaard. He was broke and living with…

Amusement
Mon, 07/07/2025

As Happy As Can Be!

Ok ... I want to be this dog, feel like this dog. Maybe watching on repeat will help!…

Shifting Energy
Sat, 07/05/2025

Shifting Energy

My thoughts have been caught up in exploring how to shift the energy in my home to feel more balanced, calm and harmonious. My energy gets…

Amusement
Sat, 07/05/2025

Lots of love on the farm

This mama loves all the farm babies; fur and feathers alike. Humans take a lesson on how to love from these farm critters…

My Wish on July 4, 2025
Fri, 07/04/2025

Wish: My Wish on July 4, 2025

I wish you peace. I wish you love. I wish you good health and a long purposeful life. I wish for a new dawn in America—one absent of its…

Credit where it's due
Thu, 07/03/2025

Wish: Credit where it's due

My client, Alan, is in his twenties and works for a video game company. We began working together last year, meeting at the gym three times weekly…

National Storytelling Festival
Wed, 07/02/2025

National Storytelling Festival

Fri, 10/03/2025 - 10:00am to Sun, 10/05/2025 - 5:00pm

Location

100 West Main Street
Jonesborough, TN 37659
United States
36° 17' 39.4836" N, 82° 28' 25.6944" W
Tennessee US
Press pause and choose a higher road
Mon, 06/30/2025

Press pause and choose a higher road

I’ve recently read some articles about Stoicism, an ancient philosophy that teaches the value of self-discipline, virtue, and rationality. To the…

The Silent Loss
Sun, 06/29/2025

The Silent Loss

Currently we are experiencing many different losses due to the state of the country, politics and the world. There is another loss that is very…

Marks Of An Educated Man
Sun, 06/29/2025

Marks Of An Educated Man

I enjoy chatting with strangers I bump into. I learn from the conversations we have, man to man. Makes no difference where they come from, how…

Animal Crackers
Thu, 06/26/2025

Animal Crackers

Animals always find ways to amuse us when we most need it. Here's some fun to bust your stress…

Make Kindness Your Religion!
Wed, 06/25/2025

Make Kindness Your Religion!

There are an estimated 4,300 religions in the world. And people who belong to a particular religious organization, who wholeheartedly believe its…

Self-Stewardship
Sun, 06/22/2025

Self-Stewardship

I've been keeping a low profile as I figure out how to navigate these stormy seas. I've been metaphorically dancing with an old term “self…

Your favorite veggie may be packed with pesticides
Fri, 06/20/2025

Your favorite veggie may be packed with pesticides

An estimated 800 million pounds of spinach is sold in the US annually, and why not? It’s packed with vitamins and minerals, and can benefit the…

Does Brutality Create Respect?
Thu, 06/19/2025

Does Brutality Create Respect?

Melissa Hortman's assassination brings to mind Adolph Hitler who said, "Brutality creates respect."

Since Trump's pronouncement to make…

Knowledge
Wed, 06/18/2025

Change, Accept, Remove

When you can change something do. When you can't, accept. If you're being disrespected, get out of the way!…

Peace
Wed, 06/18/2025

Wish: Peace

Maybe it sounds silly ... "I want world peace!" If only.

My wish is for the war to stop in our country and not to start in Iran!

Amusement
Wed, 06/18/2025

Holy cow!

Who's that curled up on the floor? That's Nina, the 700-pound cow that fell in love with the woman who saved her life—now, they're inseparable. It…

An exciting medical discovery within our bodies
Tue, 06/17/2025

An exciting medical discovery within our bodies

Although medicine has been studied for thousands of years, scientists and researchers continue to make exciting discoveries about the human body…

A giant step toward curing AIDS?
Sun, 06/15/2025

A giant step toward curing AIDS?

In September of 1982, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) first used the term AIDS to describe a new immune system disorder that was affecting…

"It's not going to happen to me!"
Fri, 06/13/2025

"It's not going to happen to me!"

Have you ever said that? Have you ever felt that you were untouchable and that "bad" things will only happen to other people? "I'm the exception…

Knowledge
Thu, 06/12/2025

Big Decisions Can Be Tough!

We've all been there ... we have to make decision, but it's so hard we freeze like a deer in the headlights. In this video, I offer you a couple…

The art of time and patience
Tue, 06/10/2025

The art of time and patience

Sand, stones, leaves, moss—whatever Mother Nature provides is all artist Jon Foreman needs to create his beautiful pieces of art. He, of course,…

This is crazy...a must see!
Sat, 06/07/2025

This is crazy...a must see!

Don't believe everything you see or hear. Be alarmed. Watch out. Take cover. Never mind losing your mind or living in an alternate reality. This…

Love is a many splendored thing
Thu, 06/05/2025

Love is a many splendored thing

Love...it's the grandest, isn't it? Movies, songs, poetry, all talk about love. "It trumps hate," they say, "It conquers all," they say. Perhaps…

Searching for a family
Thu, 06/05/2025

Searching for a family

A story I read recently about a young man named Davion Only Going has stayed with me. Davion was on his own from the beginning. He was born in a…

Knowledge
Wed, 06/04/2025

It's Not Personal!

It's easy to be slighted. Someone says something that is offensive and you get your feelings hurt. Keep in mind, however, that the offending words…

A happy ending
Tue, 06/03/2025

A happy ending

I’m a fan of happy endings, so when I heard about Valerie, a ten-pound mini dachshund that had been missing for over a year and was miraculously…

The most potent medical intervention ever
Mon, 06/02/2025

The most potent medical intervention ever

Exercise is good for us—big surprise, I know. However, referring to it as “the most potent medical intervention” is a big deal.

In…

Can We Make Today's Disruptions Benefit Us All?
Sun, 06/01/2025

Can We Make Today's Disruptions Benefit Us All?

Lately I've been thinking about how everything in life eventually disappears. One of my favorite homes while growing up in Sicily became a…

"I have autism and I'm not broken."
Fri, 05/30/2025

"I have autism and I'm not broken."

At a recent  Princeton Public Schools' Board of Education meeting, nine-year-old Teddy pushed back against Robert Kennedy Jr.'s statements, "…

A few walnuts = Boosted brain and heart health
Thu, 05/29/2025

A few walnuts = Boosted brain and heart health

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…

Silence is not always golden!
Wed, 05/28/2025

Silence is not always golden!

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…

A safe, drug-free treatment for osteoporosis
Tue, 05/27/2025

A safe, drug-free treatment for osteoporosis

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…

The oldest magic trick in the book
Mon, 05/26/2025

Wish: The oldest magic trick in the book

Lately, I can’t shake the frustration brewing inside me. Everywhere I turn, I hear people railing against porch pirates, catalytic converter…

Top Six Life Regrets!
Sat, 05/24/2025

Top Six Life Regrets!

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…

Another sugar substitute linked to health risks
Fri, 05/23/2025

Another sugar substitute linked to health risks

In modern food history, manufacturers have created products marketed as healthy alternatives to satisfy consumer demands. However, some of these…

The Kindness Of Ken
Thu, 05/22/2025

The Kindness Of Ken

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…

Energy drinks, protein powder, and cancer
Wed, 05/21/2025

Energy drinks, protein powder, and cancer

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…

Grocery giant overcharging customers
Tue, 05/20/2025

Grocery giant overcharging customers

Consumer Reports recently called out Kroger's, which includes Ralphs, Vons, Albertsons, and a few others, for charging customers full price on…

Amusement
Tue, 05/20/2025

Dancing puppy!

I dare you to not want to get up and dance!…

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