The soul-enriching benefits of being of service to others have been discussed frequently on Youtropolis. In addition to feeling good about oneself…
At this time of year, joy eludes too many people. Many are hopeless about the future. Others struggle to get through the day. Some feel at a loss…
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…
“The United States is blessed with one of the most scientifically and technologically advanced health care systems in the world, a sprawling…
We often talk about the architects of American democracy as if it were crafted solely by strong men who stood alone, which is far from the truth…
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…
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?…
Photograph caption: That's the slogan of Okitonwa Camp Fire Girls keep in mind as they collect, polish and shine used children's shoes to be…
Socrates was an incredible philosopher. He spoke a truth we all need to hear. The goal is to wake up!…
“There is a certain supineness which generally overspreads the multitude, and disposes mankind to submit quietly to any form of government, rather…
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…
If your internet’s been crawling or dropping out lately, you’re not imagining things — and it’s not just your house, your router, or the weather…
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…
Photograph caption: Gary Biehl, 2, and Jeff Biehl, 5, don't like it much, but they'll be safer after they receive immunization against polio…
In a Truth Social post, Donald Trump accused a group of Democratic lawmakers of "SEDITIOUS BEHAVIOR, punishable by DEATH!"
Trump’s ruthless…
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…
Sometimes people repent. Sometimes they apologize. Even politicians, which is extremely rare. Marjorie Taylor Green did both when she came clean…
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…
Photograph caption: Pictured is singer-actor Harry Belafonte who is in Los Angeles for a four-week engagement at the Greek Theater…
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…
Every day, the headlines remind us why our hearts stay tight in our chests. Plenty is happening in our country that is cruel, unfair, and…
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…
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…
Imagine if every American citizen were given a free pass to commit fraud. How safe would you feel if criminals pleaded guilty, went to jail, and…
Photograph article partially reads: "Dr. Linus Pauling, twice winner of the Nobel Prize, will end his 41-year association with the…
When the government was shut down, it wasn't the President or Congress who suffered; it was 42 million people who could least afford to suffer…
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…
On October 28, 1813, in his letter to John Adams, Thomas Jefferson said:
“I agree with you that there is a natural aristocracy among men…
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…
November is National Native American Heritage Month. A time to honor the first peoples of this land and the legacies they left for all of us…
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…
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…
Photograph caption: "Mad make-up - Artist Bob H. Burns, Burbank, has the formula for turning Lionel Comport into the monster, Mr. Hyde…
This makes me laugh. I'm not sure why. Maybe because it's artificial intelligence…
Jane Goodall, the trailblazing primatologist and conservationist, passed away on October 1, 2025, at the age of 91.
Her legendary insights…
Every October 28, we pause on National Immigrants Day to honor a truth at the heart of our nation: with the exception of our indigenous people,…
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…
Photograph caption: See, anyone can learn the twist - But girl reporter is reluctant to try. Staff writer Nita Biss stops in at a Sherman…
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…
Fifty years ago, the women of Iceland decided they’d had enough—enough of being paid less, represented less, and valued less. So on October 24,…
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…
