The United States currently has a total of 69 nuclear-powered submarines in the Navy. But. When was the first military submarine attack? To me, it seems like submarines are things of our present day.  At least, when I think of them, I see them as recent things within the past 100 years or so. But […]

I wanted to make money when I was a kid. I am the youngest of seven children, and my brothers and sisters before me all had jobs. So I approached my parents one day and asked if I could get a job. Anything. Cutting grass. Raking leaves. Or hey. What about a paper route? They

There are a lot of surprising facts about the United States that are unbelievably bizarre but true. Okay. Do you know that eagle that we see on all of our currency?  Well.  That eagle is based on an eagle named Pete, who hung out in Pennsylvania’s mint.  This, way back in the 1800s. When did

My good, good brother Ed asked me a question not too long ago. He and his husband Mark were out walking. They spotted a couple of crows. They wondered how crows know the difference between males and females.To the human eye, all crows look alike. Well. I had to know. I found out that crows

Wouldn’t you know? Most days, I feel like I am 25 years old. In my mind.There are many occasions when I think I still have my 25-year-old body. But my body is quickly reminded that it is not as strong or as agile as it used to be. Yesterday, I had my yearly eye exam

Today, here are a few things to consider for yourself. Give yourself permission to create more peace, more ease, more room to breathe, and more space to dream. Trust that your pace, your path, and your progress are right on time. Today, may we trust that everything is unfolding for our highest good. May we

June is one of those months that feels like a breath of fresh air for many people. It comes after the long, chilly winter months. And as we all know, it is the time when summer officially kicks off, and the world seems to burst into full bloom. I recently read a survey that rated

I used to have a whole laundry list of fears.  Not so much anymore.  About 20 years ago, they sort of all went away.  Most of them.  But everyone is different. Some people fear everything.  Some people fear little. Did you know that we are born with only two natural fears?  It is true.  We