Unexpected Treasure
Happiness can be found even in dark moments, and that’s something I have found to be true in my own life. Reflecting on that idea, I developed this fictional tale about the unexpected value that […]
Health and Fitness
Health and Fitness – Awash in Horror
It’s nearly Halloween. Here’s some healthy escapist entertainment – and a story for all you goblins out there. I was taking a shower. I was all alone that evening and washing away the day’s worries, […]
Health & Fitness – Mental Wellness, Safety and Guns
Mental illness and gun violence have become big topics in the news this summer after mass shootings killed more than 30 people within a week in Gilroy, California; Dayton; and El Paso. To me, the […]
Health and Fitness – Back-to-School Season Takes Me Back
Our wellness is improved when we use our happy memories to guide us through life. Back in the day, our entire family would jump into the “paneled” station wagon in early August to go shopping […]
Health & Fitness – One Suprising Word for Suicide Prevention
By accident, I came upon a surprising word that can be used for suicide prevention. I’d like to share a healthy idea that deals with the power of this word. Some of you know that […]
Health & Fitness – Neighbors – Not Just Strangers – Deserve Our #meToo Support
During Brett Kavanaugh’s confirmation hearings for the Supreme Court in the fall, many people spoke up for sexual assault survivors. They said that we must believe them. But far too many of those same folks […]
Health and Fitness – For Presidents’ Day, a Historical Look at Leaders’ Grave Moments
I love presidential history. So I find it pretty cool that each February, I can carry over some of the passion of Valentine’s Day and add it to Presidents’ Day, when we officially celebrate Abraham […]
Health and Fitness – The Unlit Christmas Lightbulb
I put up Christmas lights all along the front of my house the weekend before Thanksgiving. It took all afternoon, but when I was done, I could see how the holiday glow brightened our little […]
Health and Fitness – The Scariest Words for Fitness
As we enter the Halloween season, I’ve got five frightening words that can scare away your healthy wellness goals. It’s easy to find yourself surrendering to their destructive powers. But stay close to me, kid. […]
Health and Fitness – The Little Lizard’s Dilemma
My friend Edwin told me a story today. He has a cleaning business, and one weekend, he was working at an office building alone. He was hot, tired, and wanted to be anyplace but at […]