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…
I wish I'd seen this in person. It must have been quite majestic.
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…
... vs how cats think.
A friend moved back to town who I hadn’t seen since she graduated college. She was married now and I was eager to meet Troy, her new husband. I…
Did you hear about Monday’s mass shooting in Farmington, New Mexico? It’s a small town of just over 45,000 people. Three people were killed, 6…
The other night while finishing my Chinese food, I was wondering what was in my future via my fortune cookie. Will I be going on a cruise, or…
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…
Not while papa sleeps…
See here how it's done…
You just can't trust those darned cats…
For this installment of “In conversation with…”, I sat down with my tribe member, Kym Allen, a master fitness trainer and instructor, and my…
Question: (blindfolded)
Somewhere someone is looking for exactly what you have to offer. – Louise Hay
How cool is that! You, yes you, have exactly what someone is…
Our co-founder, Mark, who makes youtropolis work smoothly and efficiently has come down with Covid. Please send him some love to help him heal…
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…
Sometimes gifts keep giving.
The first time I realized that gifts can exceed their worth or utility was during my run for Congress…
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)…
When a friend asked me what I did on Easter, I told him I spent a good part of the day helping my parents remove a big, deeply rooted Oleander…
I think this twists the brain more than the tongue in determining if there's too many "saws".
A story I heard:
A man was brushing his teeth when he saw an angel standing behind him reflected in the bathroom mirror. The angel said to…
While making my lunch the other day, I reached into the tortilla chip bag and pulled out this perfect heart-shaped chip. How amazing is that! It…
Did you play hopscotch as a kid? I can remember how easy it was to repeatedly hop on one leg without falling and faceplanting on concrete. Many…
Tonight's full moon was beautiful and sorta pink after all.
Youtropolis has formed an alliance with Happy Harvesters, a grassroots movement that gleans produce from neighborhood backyard trees and donates…
Several years ago, I frequented library book sales and antique bookstores, always arriving early and eager to find something different and…
My client, Todd lives on a private road off Sunset Boulevard in Southern California. When pulling onto his road, it’s like entering a forest with…
Tech neck is a postural and structural imbalance that has become very common with computers and especially smartphones. Not only does tech neck…
Ben is a 75-year-old client living near Aspen and has been skiing for decades. During our online training session, Ben said, “I’ve learned that…
UPDATE: On July 5, 2023, Canada's updated travel advisory to citizens traveling to the United States includes the following warning for gun…
A few years ago I was in a training session with my client, Lawrence. During a rest break between exercises, he asked me where I went to…
When I was about six or seven, my mom took her prized philodendron outside and asked me to “squirt the leaves off.” Apparently, I gave her a…
Sanatana’s “We’ll see…” post stimulated several of my “we’ll see” memories. One in particular came to mind I’d like to share. I was hired as an…
This weekend I was looking at my You Factory stats to see how much love I’d given over the last seven days.
I noticed that overall my you-…
This article discusses how insurrections on slave ships were not uncommon, and captured women often led them. Important knowledge to commemorate…
A couple of months into the Covid lockdown a former client, Diana, contacted me hoping we could begin working together again. She was in a tough…
Woman's Day has compiled a list of 25 important and not widely known facts about women's rights and achievements over the decades.
Did you…
” Trouble knocked at the door, but hearing laughter, hurried away.”—Ben Franklin
On a TV show I was watching, one of the characters said “…
This clip holds sentimental value for me. As a kid, I had a skill for memorization and I performed this Laurel and Hardy scene as a "one man act"…
This is the first in my series “In conversation with…” Some of the conversations will be with people I know well, others not so well. What they…
With humility and humble household objects, this artist creates a beautiful world out of thin air, making life brighter with each added touch of…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C-v8p223bS8
When we hear the term “wealth”, images of money and material luxuries typically come to mind. However, riches come in different forms that have…
Benny wished for a new home. He didn’t like the shelter, but no one picked him to go home with them. He waited and waited then one day he had a…
Somebody definitely spiked the punch bowl, uh-huh, uh-huh…
When a small, torn piece of paper fell out of a book I borrowed, I noticed words scribbled in ballpoint pen:
- is it true Is it…
There's a lot that can be packed into what it means to be a good person. In the context of this pledge, my intention is to be and do good for…
One of my favorite things to do is tour Youtropolis cities and discover the miracle its founder would perform if given the chance. Not only does…
As a kid growing up, I watched a lot of professional wrestling and one of the greats was Randy "Macho Man" Savage.
As a guest on the…
I’m often looking for something I’ve missed or overlooked when it comes to expressing gratitude. Today, I ran across a couple of Hawaiian shirts…
Get ready; it's time to barbeque! Over 125 best recipes for both charcoal and gas grills.
Though rejected by and estranged from his mother, a man learns to lovingly embrace the "bare reality" of who he is at his core. Regarding himself…
In this clip from Laurel and Hardy's movie, The Flying Deuces, Oliver Hardy has had his heart broken, and Stan Laurel's attempts to console and…
Question: Should I stick with the physician that my new insurance has assigned to me?
I am so blown away by this woman. At 91, she has an activity level that makes me look like I'm standing still and is capable of physical feats…
Taking a few minutes at the end of each day to write down and think about what I have to be grateful for sounds like a good use of my time and an…
I was moved by this poem, written by Tyre Nichols' sister. Simple, honest, heartbreaking. I heard it today and thought I'd share.
I’m just…
...there was Nancy Sinatra…
The classic comedy duo who never shied away from a dance floor take on Billie Jean…
The American Heart Association created a checklist for good heart health that it called Life's Simple 7. The list included:
Eat better;…
A number of years ago, as part of a comprehensive physical fitness assessment, I had some metabolic testing done. This was when I learned that I…
I could probably count on one hand the number of people I know who are consistently satisfied with their sleep quality and quantity.
This…
Some of you will remember the tagline "Fly the Friendly Skies". The care and attention that a Delta flight attendant gave to a very nervous…
A South Carolina woman born with cerebral palsy was predicted by doctors to not reach the age of one. Defying the odds, she just celebrated her…
Years ago when I was eleven years old, I was given a sage piece of advice I’ve never forgotten. It followed a family gathering that nearly came to…
Back in my day (cue the rocking chair sound effect) Ticketmaster had outlets in record stores and the best way to get high-demand concert tickets…
When faced with "having to" do something, it can stir up feelings of resentment, obligation, burden, and not having autonomy. It's possible…
The longest scientific study on happiness ever conducted (84 years worth of research) has revealed the key to fulfillment and life satisfaction…
Though the topic of self-care gets more press these days and is extremely important to practice, many have a tough time identifying things to do…
I've never eaten at Chik-fil-A, but I like one of their recent commercials. It showcases an employee who writes short messages of kindness on…
Whether you think it's coincidence or destiny, this article showcases ten chance meetings between people that monumentally impacted our…
Being forced into extended isolation due to Covid has made it difficult for many people to find the will to reestablish friendships and personal…
A 2021 study demonstrated how just four seconds of 100% effort exercise (six total minutes weekly) improved cardiovascular function and anaerobic…
One of my favorite recipes is this easy and quick pasta dish. From prep to dining table it takes no more than a half hour and makes four delicious…
Yet another study concludes that one of the most effective ways to reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety is acts of kindness.
Three…
Fewer people smoking, early detection, and improved screening methods are among the reasons for a steady decline in US cancer deaths. The survival…
A study in the journal Science Advances found that just nine percent of the globe's 6.3 billion metric tons of plastic waste has been recycled. If…
Wikipedia defines a hobby as an activity that is done for enjoyment, typically during one's leisure time. While picking up a hobby isn't something…
This great article details ways to shift one's perspective when it comes to adopting an exercise habit. Less emphasis is placed on changing…
