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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
Just thinking…here we are in the holiday spirit supposedly, or supposed to be. But I can’t help but think about the homeless population.
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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?…
Socrates was an incredible philosopher. He spoke a truth we all need to hear. The goal is to wake up!…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
As people go hungry while Congress and the White House continue to bicker and bluster, Americans are speaking out and stepping up to help each…
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced another food recall—this time it’s peaches that may be contaminated with Listeria…
Do you want to know if someone is lying to your face? Watch this video and learn some ways in which to do this. It's not what you might think…
Great news—I’m really pleased to see this new California law take effect. Under the new “Opt Me Out” law (AB 566), web browsers will soon include…
My angels always seem to find a way to direct my eye or me physically to hearts in odd locations. Here are a few of my most recent finds.
I was recently on a phone call with my friend, Cindy, whom I’ve known for many years. We worked at a grocery store where I was hired as a high…
Anxiety is ever present in most of our lives. Life is always lifing. So what can we do to help ourselves?
For starters, acknowledge and…
Have you ever become aware of reasoning with yourself? And have you noticed that the reasoning mainly consists of finding arguments to confirm…
My wish is for you to be overly-cautious if you ever receive any bank email in your inbox. It's likely not from your bank, but from an identity…
In the US, millions of pounds of food, including chicken, pasta, and eggs have been recalled in recent months. The United States Public Interest…
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I’ve got my costume, snug and neat, Ready for some tricks—and treats to eat! Have fun tonight, be safe and sweet, And may your…
Sometimes I read something powerful and I think, finally: truth, clarity, insight, history, heart. This was the case when I read Erick Sierra’s…
Nearly 5 million pounds of chicken breast and thigh products have been recalled, but not due to the usual suspects of E. coli and Salmonella…
This makes me laugh. I'm not sure why. Maybe because it's artificial intelligence…
It’s rare these days to see a small business grow and stay true to its purpose. But that’s exactly what Francesca Costa and her husband, Fredy…
As I poured my morning cup of coffee, my phone’s text alert sounded. It was from my client, Gina, whose workout was scheduled for that afternoon…
I’ve been pondering something, mainly trying to, because pondering and thinking and questioning during troubled times is better than getting all…
What if you just took a deep breath and relaxed? Let go of the stronghold you have on trying to control a situation or a person? The results might…
Chuck Collins, author, and co-editor of Inequality.org, reveals ten ways that wealth concentrated in the hands of a few dramatically affects your…
If you are feeling stressed out and need to comfort yourself, try saying the following mantra ...
All is well. Everything is…
They say there's no money in the budget to pay for ACA subsidies. But there's plenty there to give a $40 billion bail out to Argentina, tax breaks…
Truth is stranger than fiction. Or what once could only be fiction, is now truth. Shame on us.
I wish this were not true. I wish for us to…
Brotherly love inspired Clay to donate a kidney to his brother. Although he wasn’t a match for his brother, as a part of the UCLA donor program,…
Many of us strive to be perfect. But often, our imperfections result in wonderful things. They add to our uniqueness, our personality. Enjoy this…
We humans like to feel in control. It makes us feel safe. But often, there are things that we can't control, but we continue to try, despite the…
Another gripping moment of a courageous American citizen speaking truth to power…
Edwin was at home alone having some lunch. He took a bite from his sandwich and began to swallow when, suddenly, he was unable to breathe. The…
The more you grow emotionally, the more likely you'll lose some people along the way…
The Guardian’s news headline reads, “Fox News Employees Expressed Concerns Network Was Intentionally Aiding Trump, Legal Filings Reveal.”
Today, I learned an interesting term: sanewashing, which means, "A growing trend where both the media and the public normalize or excuse alarming…
The USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has announced another food recall for possible Listeria contamination.
M.C.I. Foods…
