Smart and musical. He knows just what to do and when. Clever dog 🐶…
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…
My friend Duke's mama wishes he would stop "retrieving" everything in the house and bringing it to his bed. He's so cute though, and his mom is…
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…
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.
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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…
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…
I pledge to never give up no matter how challenging the moment is.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Many cultures around the world frequently add rosemary in the preparation of their meals, including meats, veggies, soups, and stews. It’s a…
America's democratic spirit and amazing sense of humor is what makes America great. Enjoy this fun photo display of No King protests around the…
Watching this bodycam video of an Okaloosa County, Florida, Sheriff's deputy responding to a 911 call made my day. Eeyore is so smart, and the…
I read an inspiring article about a dad who took his family camping at Yosemite National Park, and when he returned to his car, he found this…
If you're feeling depressed and overwhelmed, don't isolate …
As a fitness trainer, I’ve worked with many midlife and senior clients. Each of them has enjoyed the many benefits that come from consistent…
The Regime is saying that Saturday's No King's Day is ANTIFA and haters of America. NOT true, of course.
ANTIFA is not an organization or…
After the California Eaton Fire tore through their hillside town, neighbors returned to the Altadena Community Garden to restore their beloved…
Did you ever wonder why some people assume the worst? Here are some reasons …
Last week, Donald Trump held court with the press by staging a White House roundtable on “Antifa.”
By now, you probably know that the word…
Can you recall a time when you were doing something and it seemed to reflect the reality of your life? Little clues or nudges as words or pictures…
It didn’t used to affect me, but the last few times the clocks have changed, both forward and back, I haven’t felt quite right. For a few days…
This is the sweetest thing ever!…
After working in the fitness industry for over two decades, I’ve learned there’s a great deal we still don’t know about the body, exercise, and…
Many of us have been conditioned to believe that there are a certain amount of steps to take to be fit. Well, that may not be necessarily so. Read…
We ask a lot from teachers. They’re overworked, underpaid, and too often overlooked, yet they’re the ones shaping the kind of people our children…
Something I’ve noticed the last few years, and have heard many complain about, is longer and more frequent periods of summer-like temperatures…
While waiting in the parking lot of a local park before a client training session, a car pulled up a few yards from mine, and a man and woman got…
The Ryder Cup is considered one of the most prestigious tournaments in golf. Why, then, was Erica Stoll, wife of champion Rory McIlroy, the target…
We who live far from war have the privilege of letting conflict slip in and out of headlines and political debates. But for the children of…
Life isn't always a cakewalk. Determination is key. Try to have fun, too.
Getting ready for a trip to the Long Beach Aquarium!
There was a time in my life when nearly every weekend was spent at a nightclub. In my 20s and even into my early 30s, the crowds and thundering…
The power of words has long been an interest and a curiosity of mine.
Sometime ago I learned about the ancient Desert mothers and fathers…
A public health alert has been issued for frozen pasta meals sold at Trader Joe’s and Walmart locations for possible Listeria poisoning.
Jump in the passenger seat. Take a ride with me. I want to show you something.
Driving West on Carson St. almost to Paramount Blvd. in…
Remember that people's actions are about them. That's why it's important not to take anything personally…
Social media is oversaturated with wellness influencers, and to regard their recommendations with skepticism is wise. Extreme detoxes and cleanses…
A study published in the journal Environmental Pollution says that the many billions of face masks worn globally during the Covid pandemic now…
There's a big truth that's long been ignored. I campaigned on this truth 30 years ago. Most people couldn't hear it because they weren't ready…
If someone were to ask you to think of a popular fast-food restaurant chain, it would likely be on this list.
Among the offenders were…
In a time when hate-filled talk and actions drown out decency and goodness, the below Nextdoor post gave me comfort. The act was small, but it…
I've been to many peaceful protests in my life. But I've also lived in countries under authoritarian regimes—which we're now resembling even…
Last week, while at the gym, I glanced up at the TV monitor and witnessed a superhuman. On the screen was footage of a man sprinting on a track,…
The pandemic lockdown had wide-ranging effects on school-aged children, including increased anxiety, stress, and depression, as well as sleep…
Imagine an America where “spiritual warfare” is taught in schools,
where every community is a battlefield between divine truth and demonic…
“Campbell’s soup, it’s mmm, mmm good,” was the product’s marketing slogan for many years. What’s not so good, however, is that the Campbell’s…
Every day I wake up hoping that I've been dreaming. But no. I've actually been having nightmares. Every day is a new horror show on display. If…
Two sisters rescued this little guy and took him home to his new family. What a fun and love-filled life he's having!…
Food insecurity is growing. As jobs are lost, children getting older and requiring more food, and Social Security checks don't stretch as far,…
What if heaven is not that place we imagine? What if it’s reserved for the persecuted, abused, and dispossessed members of every society?
"The man who targeted and killed Rep Melissa Hortman of Minnesota, was a Trump supporter. The man who targeted Josh Shapiro, Trump supporter. The…
Dogs being dogs in the funniest ways…
Doctors tell us to keep moving as we age—walk, stretch, stay active. At 102, Kokichi Akuzawa has taken that advice to the absolute limit, becoming…
Chit is too funny for words. "Do it lady!"…
I watched this movie the other day, and I can only describe it as a beautiful story with a very moving ending. Miracle In The Woods was made in…
Bunny in the forest!
