I would like to write something about loving others, or being in love, or some Valentine’s-themed column. It is February, after all … Nope. Not going to happen. I’m writing about self-love. If you’re worried that this means I’m venturing into the realm of self-help, don’t. You see, on Super Bowl Sunday, I’ll not only
Winter is officially halfway over … what better way to celebrate than by enjoying the sweet and tart, bright and citrusy flavor of grapefruit? February is National Grapefruit Month, largely because it’s the prime of Florida grapefruit-growing season. This is the peak time to enjoy the fruit and benefit from its powerful nutrient combination. To
Who is Hedy Lamarr, and why should we care about her? A Hollywood star in the 1940s, Lamarr was better known for her dazzling beauty than her middling thespianship. You may be too young to remember her; but imagine Scarlett Johansson developing a cutting-edge cancer treatment, or Olivia Munn discovering a new planet in the
There was a 40-vehicle pile-up on U.S. 31 near Muskegon last month. Police blamed the usual suspects: speed and stupidity. “You’ve got to take it slow,” a local police chief said. “When people get on the highway and the speed limit is 70 miles an hour, people think they can drive 70.” Which is a
Welcome to 2018 and congratulations – you’ve made it through another year! In this time of renewed hope and motivation, we re-imagine our goals and purpose for living. The best way to ensure success is to give yourself every advantage. When it comes to a personal improvement, or any other kind of a plan, the
I always look forward to a brand-new year – it’s like starting over with a clean slate. But, I want to take a few moments and reflect back on my 2017. It was a challenging year in some respects, but I like to view challenges as learning experiences and opportunities for personal growth. I had many
Let me begin by stating emphatically that if there is ever a time when I cannot be located, that my whereabouts are completely unknown, know that it’s because I have escaped back to the Yorkshire Dales, and hopefully, am never to be found. The word atmospheric sounds so … pretentious. And I suppose it is,
The lovely yet formidable Marcia and I recently celebrated our 34th wedding anniversary. That sounds like a long time, but it’s really only slightly more than three decades, which, when you think about it, is only a blip in time when compared to glaciers, the stars and, you know, rocks and stuff. So, okay –
Rather than continuing the old New Year’s traditions of sipping bubbly and watching the “ball” drop, consider shaking the celebration up a bit. It’s YOUR New Year’s … make it NEW! Consider these traditions from around the world – perhaps, they will inspire you to come up with your own; make it mean something to
Not long ago, Turner Classic Movies filled my television screen with yet another showing of Lust for Life, the still-popular 1950s biopic starring Kirk Douglas. Not long after, I could tune in my radio to hear the haunting 1970s Don McLean ballad, “Vincent.” Both works explore the misunderstood genius of Vincent van Gogh, the Dutch
Every January first at midnight, there are certain things you can count on if you’re in a bar or other large, public gathering. It is inevitable that, somewhere in the room, strangers will awkwardly kiss because they are terrified of being the only people in the room with no one to kiss at midnight. Women
Happy New Year! Last year is old news, and I hope you’re not sitting and thinking about what you could have done better. That is now the past, and you have a fresh start. I want you to start thinking about how you present yourself to the world. You are a powerful individual! I want
