The holidays can be joyful, but they can also be stressful. Pierre Portolano’s beautiful nature photos feel like a breath of fresh air. His…

My 12 year-old nephew, Daniel, is an exemplary student, known among teachers and staff at his elementary school for his compassion and empathy…

After seeing this work of art and its Turkish proverb, I understand a bit more. Maybe it will help others understand a bit more about millions of…

Will she win? Will he? These seem to be the questions on everyone’s mind leading up to the election. Lots of nail biting happening.

But…

We’ve all heard someone say, “They’re just wishful thinking” or “You’re just wishful thinking.” When it’s said, it’s not meant as an encouragement…

I ran across this bit of advice from an anonymous writer and thought I'd share it.

There are two kinds of persons in the world: those who…

Today’s supposed to be a celebration of our liberties, but no one seems hopeful at this moment. The big election is fast approaching and it’s hard…

My wish is that someone would be interested in allowing me to hire them to be my computer tutor to help me learn how to navigate my new Windows…

Sometimes we need to just stop and breathe

Last week was “Instructor Appreciation Week” at the seniors center where I teach my boxing class. Shortly after class started, the center’s…

We talk about how fragile life is or how some things are unthinkable and unimaginable. But thoughts like these are easy to push aside until an…

If you’ve ever had a passion or dream dashed by well-meaning critics, you’ll enjoy this performance as much as the live audience and judges did…

Musician Nick Cave on the power of small actions:

"The everyday human gesture is always a heartbeat away from the miraculous. Remember that…

My New Years wish for the Youtropolis community is to continue to support each other as we create a safe place to share.

I wish for all…

At the start of my training sessions, I ask clients how they feel and how well they slept the night before. When I asked this of Brian, my new 21-…

I wish for some kind person to take me to this restaurant where I can luxuriate in this plate of pasta. This would be one of my first holiday…

Zepp's so lucky his neighbor has a pool. I wish my mom would get a pool so I could swim and have fun pool parties like this one…

I’m not an educator, nor could I ever imagine myself toiling in that honorable profession. So I don’t write to educate children or adults.

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I think of sunflowers as the happy face flower because they always make me smile. So, when I saw this spectacular video of a trail bordered by 250…

My wish is for someone to help me understand why oh why we reject, punish, and avoid people who do bad things but continue to use and buy…

My wish is for people to pause, take a moment, in their busy day, to really notice with their eyes what lights them up and then breathe into that…

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…

Youtropolis has formed an alliance with Happy Harvesters, a grassroots movement that gleans produce from neighborhood backyard trees and donates…

I wish for people to desire to know the truth and consciously seek it out. Don’t just go to sources that tell you what you want to hear…

With humility and humble household objects, this artist creates a beautiful world out of thin air, making life brighter with each added touch of…

This quote by the Dalia Lama makes me smile, "If you think you are too small to make a difference try sleeping with a mosquito." My wish is…

You wake up and the day looks cool and refreshing, and things get off to a good start so you say it's a good day.

A bit later, things…

Last week I started watching “1923,” a new television series that tells the backstory of the Dutton family and is a prequel to Paramount’s…

It’s that time of year with New Year parties filled with good cheer. So from me to you, a wish for good tidings and a magical new year.

If…

Hate and anger have had their time and taken their toll. It's time to shake that off and welcome an attitude of gratitude and kindness. We all…

I am a man of few means. But I have a wish for any person, but especially men who suffer from guilt. You see, I know there’s lots of troubled…