Looking around at the 18 horses, one mule, and six goats, you would hardly know that most of these animals were struggling for life at one time or another. Whether Izzy, the blind horse, Fiona, who was saved from a trip to the slaughterhouse, or Cassidy, who is crippled and needs surgery to repair years…
As we watched the choir of joyful children singing Feliz Navidad, you wouldn’t know they were orphans. I had to blink back tears as they performed because I was amazed at how happy they were with so little! I wished every child in America knew how good they have it and could experience what we…
One of the most significant rites of passage for any U.S. high school senior is graduation and all of the events surrounding it. I fondly remember my senior breakfast and being handed my diploma up on stage. I remember standing next to my parents and having our photo taken with my honor cords draped around…
Yesterday the strangest thing happened. I met a friend on the beach, and against the advice of doctors and government, we embraced in a big hug. Tears came to my eyes as we squeezed each other tightly, and I didn’t want to let go. I momentarily wondered how long it would be until I feel…
Do you feel like we’re living inside of a science fiction novel? Every day there is more bad news, and let’s face it, our society loves bad news. We seem to thrive on drama, even though it’s toxic to our minds and bodies. You are not alone if you feel like this might be the…
You’ve heard the saying, “It’s a jungle out there,” well when it comes to life as plantation farmer in Costa Rica, there are no truer words. I made a new friend in El Paredon Guatemala, and he suggested I visit his aunt in Costa Rica. We chatted on Facebook, and soon I arrived at Sonia…
Recently, I posted an article about how to learn yoga and was personally attacked for suggesting that videos and books are an option. I agree they aren’t the best option. The ideal way to learn yoga is from a certified yoga instructor in person. Still, I’ll get comments asking me why an instructor needs to be certified if they’ve been teaching for over a decade and are adequately trained. It seems like someone is always picking a fight.
I also posted about the medical benefits of CBD oil, and someone started trying to argue about all the different manufacturing processes and which company is superior. It seems everyone in America has strong opinions and feels it is necessary always to share those opinions with others. I’ve traveled to over 33 countries and found that the need to argue every little point is, for the most part, an American phenomenon. Yes, people share differences of opinion worldwide, but generally in a much kinder manner. So, what is up with America’s obsession with arguing?
Those of you that engage in online dating know how frustrating it is. It’s very much like job hunting. You reach out, or respond to others with similar interests, in hopes of finding that one in a million experience that will enhance your life. Along the way, you meet all kinds of people, waste tons…
Ever since I went to the 2018 Seattle Pride Festival last weekend, I’ve been getting a lot of questions and sideways glances. Why did I go? Wasn’t I uncomfortable? Am I gay? I’m not a big fan of labels, and who I sleep with isn’t anyone’s business but my own. The fact is, you don’t…
Somewhere right now there is a little boy in an impoverished country feeling lost and forgotten. He is fortunate that he has the basics in life: shelter, food, and water; but his young life is still a struggle. He has to work long days helping his parents in the little café they own in Bali.…