What to do when the world feels like it’s spinning out of contro...

November 13, 2025
out-of-control
I find it hard to cope when the world feels like it's out of control. Lately, I’ve had moments when it all just feels like too much. Maybe you have, too. The headlines keep coming, the pace of life doesn’t slow, and suddenly it feels as if the ground beneath us is tilting, shifting,...
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8 Comments · A Healing Spirit, Inspiration

What to do when the world feels like it’s spinning ou...

November 13, 2025
out-of-control
I find it hard to cope when the world feels like it's out of control. Lately, I’ve had moments when it all just feels like too much. Maybe you have, too. The...
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8 Comments · A Healing Spirit, Inspiration

Why we love the fantasy of royalty

November 10, 2025
royalty
Why Americans Love the Fantasy of Royalty It’s one of history’s little ironies: Americans broke away from monarchy, yet centuries later, we can’t seem to get...
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5 Comments · Blog, Opinion

Does America love guns more than it loves its children?

November 6, 2025
love-guns-more
Does America love guns more than it loves its children? It sure appears so. Let’s stop pretending otherwise. America’s obsession with guns isn’t just...
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6 Comments · Opinion

How to turbocharge fat loss–safely & effectively

November 3, 2025
fat-loss
Losing fat—especially as we age—isn’t as simple as it used to be. Our hormones shift, our metabolism slows, and what worked in our 30s doesn’t always work in our...
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4 Comments · Blog, Healthy Living

How to live la dolce vita–no matter where you are

October 30, 2025
la-dolce-vita
There’s a certain magic in the phrase la dolce vita—the sweet life. It conjures up images of sun-drenched Italian afternoons, slow sips of wine, conversations that...
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6 Comments · Blog, Healthy Living, Inspiration

Why the lies we tell ourselves are so dangerous

October 27, 2025
lies-we-tell
If you ask most people whether they lie, they’ll insist they don’t.  And in a way, they’re right—many of us aren’t in the habit of telling big, bold lies...
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10 Comments · Inspiration, Opinion

Three high-protein desserts that actually taste good

October 23, 2025
high-protein-dessert
If you're trying to get more protein into your day, desserts might not be the first place you look—but it's certainly a fun way to add protein! Whether you’re...
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6 Comments · Blog, Recipes

How to make a marriage work

October 21, 2025
how-to-make-a-marriage-work
We often imagine successful marriages as seamless unions—two people gliding through life in harmony But anyone who's been married for a while knows that a strong...
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Can we hold differences gently when hatred burns?

October 17, 2025
differences
Someone recently said to another, "Thank you for holding our differences with such gentleness." Thing is, I know people who feel hatred and a desire to harm others...
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4 Comments · Inspiration, Opinion

For the love of cars

October 13, 2025
love-of-cars
There’s a certain poetry in the way a car hums beneath your hands—that low, purring promise of motion and freedom. Some people say it’s just metal and rubber,...
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4 Comments · Blog, Inspiration, Travel

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