Are you familiar with Giving Tuesday? For many, the Thanksgiving Holiday season has become one big shopping extravaganza. Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, and Cyber Monday have become as traditional as Turkey, football, and the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade. Don’t get me wrong. I’m not disparaging this season of shopping; it’s fun, most of the [...]
Donate Your Dollars Wisely was written by my friend Amber Foster Bouthot several years ago as a guest post for a blog I managed. That post was taken down. However, when I recently looked at the content, I became convinced that her message and advice are as important today as it was then. Amber has [...]
Yes, it's a fact, negativity adversely affects your health. For most of my adult life, I've believed one's outlook affects one's health. My unscientific observation has been that pessimistic people have more illnesses and ailments than those who see life's brighter side. Part of the difference is self-fulfilling; some of it is the harm negativity [...]
America has a love affair with its highways. Even if they’re haunted highways. Since President Dwight Eisenhower created the FHWA (Federal Highway Administration) on July 29th, 1956, we've been enamored with our interstates and roads. Many call the interstate system envisioned by President Eisenhower, the greatest public works project in history. It gave our country [...]
Volunteering your way to better health is a fact. Volunteering is good for the soul and more. I assume everyone knows this, right? When I do good things, when I volunteer and help, I feel good. And when I feel good, it must mean good things are happening to me physically and mentally, right? Everyone [...]
So, has modern messaging become a multimedia meltdown? Maybe. In my most recent in-person office job I had a landline phone. I didn't use it. I had a cell phone. Why did I need this desk phone? I seldom checked my landline messages or my cell phone voicemail. So, I've missed a few messages. You? [...]
So, good food and a good deed. I want everyone on the west side of Indy who likes Chinese food to do a good deed and enjoy some great food. Let me explain. Wednesday evening, I was driving back from the eastside after visiting an old friend. It had been a long day that began [...]
What does better mental health mean? When we hear mental health, most people think of mental illness. However, someone doesn't need a physical ailment before they can work on improving physical health, and it's the same with mental health. Everyone could benefit from improved mental health. 10 Ways to Better Mental Health 1.Reach out Stay [...]
Is it time to quit smoking? I quit smoking in 1997. It's been 25 years since I last took a drag on a Newport. At my peak, I smoked three packs a day. I survived, but there are lingering effects from my 25-plus years of tobacco use. I'm luckier than many. My lungs haven't been [...]
December 2012: It’s that time ‘o year again — New Year's resolution time. I know many of us have made resolutions we didn't follow through with; I’m certain I’m not alone. Last year, I made a very public resolution posted on my blog. Not only did I make one, but I outlined the milestones I [...]
