Escaping from the hustle and bustle of life at the river is so relaxing. It actually runs in front of our Michigan home where we get away from it…
Ashley Brown’s family is being forced to sell their home to Georgia Power to accommodate escalating AI data center demands. Sadly, they’re not the…
Dreams. We all have them. I'm not referring to aspirational dreams, like taking a trip to China or blasting off in a spaceship to Mars. I'm…
All the circumstances behind this story are unknown. But this heartwarming clip shows us how wild animals can suffer from long-term grief after…
While on a phone call with my parents, I was telling them how I was navigating my fluctuating schedule, as many of my clients travel for the…
Most of put things off thinking that they will get easier. But if you have to do it, it's not going to get easier if you put it off. It'll just…
If you want proof that Mitch is alive, take a look at these legit photos!…
My sister and I have a long standing tradition of a late night chat every Tuesday. We take our time catching each other up on the…
Eavesdropping today on a pair of homeless men brought me to tears. I had arrived for an appointment early so I was sitting in the car with the…
Change can sometimes feel threatening, paralyzing us in our tracks. Unfortunately, change is the only thing that allows for growth and evolution…
When I read the article's title, “Pentagon announces testosterone screening for troops 30 and older,” I initially thought the testing would be for…
Nearly half a century has passed since award-winning political cartoonist Ed Gamble published these editorial cartoons in the Florida Times-Union…
When “Unobsolete” was told to train her 25-year-old replacement, her reply was NO!
Let’s give Unobsolete a standing ovation for her clap…
Sometimes it feels good to express what you're feeling...unless, of course, it involves breaking the law…
If you're feeling like you have no real power in this world, let this cat teach you otherwise…
Stop trying to get validation from others in order to live your life fully. You need your own validation. That's it. That one is yours. No one can…
Most of us think of a typewriter as a relic from another era. James Cook sees it as a canvas. This London artist creates stunning portraits using…
Did raspberries, kiwis, and other red fruits originally come from outer space?
That's the thinking among scientists after they discovered…
Roman Butzlaff was a heartbroken little boy. His parents had split up, and his dad moved out of state. But one day, a spark was lit in this little…
Receiving a request from a young woman in 2013 who was going through a break up challenged me to move out of my song writing comfort zone…
When the film American Me premiered in Los Angeles in 1992, director Edward James Olmos walked up to the stage to introduce his directorial debut…
Metabolic issues like diabetes and insulin resistance, as well as joint pain, inflammation, and gut imbalances, are increasingly common in Western…
If you've ever tried changing yourself, you realize how difficult that is. So you can imagine that trying to change someone else is next to…
…and it's a phishing scam, so be aware. If you receive such an email, promptly put it in your trash. It looks legit with its USPS 800 phone number…
Set up your own gym in your spare room or garage with these GHB Gymnastic Rings. Wooden gym rings with adjustable straps for exercise and…
Can every step we take generate clean energy?
As America continues to lag behind in creating green technologies to ensure a more…
Don't try to change yourself for anyone, so that you can get someone interested in you. That is not sustainable. Instead, become yourself--the you…
For 43 days, Kelsey Pfendler woke up alone in the middle of the Pacific Ocean with one goal: keep rowing.
The 32-year-old set out to…
Today I took down a nest that had been built inside the porch light. It was amazing to see the detail and intelligence with which the nest had…
When floodwaters began swallowing roads in a small West Virginia community, Volunteer Fire Chief Mark White wasn't thinking about his own safety…
Oh, what fun this pup is having hanging ten with his dad…
They didn't like what this young father said in a text message that was critical of ICE. They chased him down and found him on vacation. They…
Surrounded by dozens of masked members of a white nationalist group, she sits alone on a Washington, D.C., Metro train. Reuters photographers…
Who will find the food first?
Pig beats
You don't need money to be a philanthropist. Philanthropy shows up in many forms. Here's one that's pretty awesome…
There always seems to be a backstory to the birth of my music.
My inspiration for this song came in 2015 after reading Psalm 31 about God…
This is a very humorous way to differentiate between men and women!…
Things, good or bad, rarely happen over night. They build over time. So subtly it's barely noticeable. And then one day you can't believe where…
Grant Maniér doesn't see the world the way most of us do, and that's exactly what makes his art so extraordinary. Diagnosed with savant syndrome…
In the busyness of life I missed the evolution from lifespan to health span to joyspan until just the other day! Lifespan measures how long you…
America is celebrating its 250th birthday. So, it's a good time to exhibit Forsaken, a 4' x 5' acrylic on canvas I painted over the last month…
When experienced hiker Nancy Abel met Katharina Groene from Germany hiking the Pacific Crest Trail near Sultan, Washington, she tried to warn her…
Carol Burnett and Julie Andrews have a bit of a tiff over tea…
An experiment was performed with Fox viewers. They were paid to watch another news station for a month in order to see what would happen to their…
Feeling invisible is something many people have experienced at one time or another. This happens in both personal and professional…
Starting July 1, those familiar "sell by" dates will disappear from most packaged foods. California—the first state to require standardized food…
While driving to my client’s new home for a training session last week, he texted to say he was running late. Pulling up to the house, my…
What happened when a devastating Nebraska wildfire burned a thousand square miles of ranch land?
Help came from everywhere—farmers,…
Marcus Tullius Cicero, the Roman Statesman and philosopher who lived before the birth of Christ, believed that the good of the people was the…
Brother David Steindl-Rast's retelling of this story was my inspiration.
After the crucifixion Jesus came upon two of his disciples…
This teacher would brighten anyone's day. How lucky these kids are to have her…
Clothing companies in the US have been using PFAS, or “forever chemicals,” in many of their products, some dating back to the 1980s. While PFAS-…
I typically don't paint these types of portraits, but this one has turned out to be one of my favorites! I hope you like it as much as I do!
Bernie Sanders has introduced a significant proposal aimed at reshaping the AI industry in the United States. This plan involves a one-time 50%…
In a news cycle that thrives on conflict and division, it's refreshing to see stories that remind us how much we still have to learn from one…
Was Shakespeare ever this funny? I thinketh not…
For some, it's easy to cheer immigration arrests when they're happening somewhere else, to people we've never met. But things look different when…
All of Nature's creations have their own language and unique sounds. In this clip, the sounds and photography are amazing…
Stimulating thoughts about the natural phases, cycles and seasons have been occupying my mental real estate of late. There are phases in a…
Sitting in church one Sunday morning listening to Pastor Harold talk about our earthly father and our Heavenly Father connected me with some…
1960s Jane Taylor scoop neck black blouse. Made in California. Vintage Size 13 will fit today's size 8. Despite its age, it's comfortable,…
Beautifully made, fully lined, 100% leather jacket, size medium. Like new. Free.
It was expensive to rewrite America's history by whitewashing the truth across our national parks, museums, and landmarks. But it happened under…
Fiona Cantorna didn't think twice about diving into icy Lake Michigan to save a woman's life. Although police were on the scene, there was no…
With the deck stacked against him, 18-year-old Dylan Larson bet on himself and won, and so did his hometown…
How much inhumanity does it take before we access our humanity?…
Some people get it wrong. Some people make it right. Read the story…
Making friends isn't always easy. For shy pups, it's hard to feel safe and happy when there are many overly rambunctious dogs in the world…
I learned something about kids when I stood in a classroom of ten-year-olds as a guest speaker. During the question/answer period, the first kid…
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The woman who shot the video in this article was extremely fortunate to capture an Eurasian coot couple building their nest. Dad was bringing…
I was thinking about mine and others loss of loved ones to death when I wrote this song. Reminding myself how life is precious, fragile,…
In this short video, James Talarico explains what a real man is and what he isn't. Take a listen…
At a high school graduation in North Carolina, valedictorian Leen Hijaz stepped to the microphone and spoke her conscience.
After…
These days, it can feel like kindness is becoming harder to find in the people we're often told to look up to. Name-calling, insults, and public…
I've been watching the calendar for this one—National Donut Day. I don't know which one to choose, but I love making these tasty decisions…
We could all take a lesson from this Golden Retriever. Be sure to watch all 3 minutes. The closing is the best…
Forgiveness got unpacked on a country road. The dance is over. Here's what happened when I visited my family.
In reflection, it is no…
When I began my career in the fitness industry, strength training, cardiovascular exercise, and nutrition were in the spotlight. Years later,…
When I saw Fenix, I thought his prancing was so cute. He's a special dog, and I had to share his amazing story—in his own words 😊 Watch him bounce…
Did you ever wondered what the closest people around Trump have said about him?
Take a listen…
When Carol Trainor collapsed at the café she and her husband, Chad, owned, no one knew what would happen next. With Carol in the hospital and Chad…
This is a fun walk through the last 100 years of women's fashions
The power of words can lift others up or wound them. Whether it is a thoughtless reaction or an intentional verbal attack the result can be…
Life lessons and reminders about what’s truly important often come from unexpected sources. This was my experience recently while driving home…
Teachers deserve so much more goodness than they receive.
This short but sweet lesson, delivered by a very patient teacher, not only…
A man was walking down the street scrolling through his newsfeed. When he tripped, he lost his balance and fell into a freshly painted picket…
I'm sharing a few sunset photos I've taken here and there. The first one is Big Island, Hawaii. The other three were taken here in California:…
As a fitness trainer, when I think of “risky foods,” chips, crackers, cookies, and pastries come to mind. However, some foods, typically regarded…
For ten years, Shay Taylor cleaned rooms and offices at Yale New Haven Hospital, walking the same halls she’ll soon walk as a doctor.
Her…
