How to Handle the Bad Days in the New Year

Bad days happen, even to people who write newsletters and articles on how to handle bad days. It’s what qualifies me to even write them, I suppose. Bad days come with the times. Post-holiday blues are a thing, and combined with the fact that January is, statistically, the worst month of my life in aggregate, […]

Whose Dreams Are You Dreaming?

There is a rich landscape of possibility in the world today, in the Western world of opportunity. In the panorama of the media, you can read about how people are catapulting themselves to fame, fortune, and also having a substantial impact for good on the world. You too may want to reach those heights. Maybe […]

Exit This Way

I didn’t want to die. I didn’t want to exit this life via domestic violence. The abuse was getting worse and I had to commit to saving myself. My parent’s deaths from cancer had given me strength. My inability to cope with physical, emotional and sexual abuse whilst grieving, forced me to take action. There […]

Word Origin Comics: Why Things Peter Out

The Wisdom of the Peters “Intelligent or not, we all make mistakes and perhaps the intelligent mistakes are the worst, because so much careful thought has gone into them.” — Peter Ustinov Tynan: Are you afraid of dying? O’Toole: Petrified. Tynan: Why? O’Toole: Because there’s no future in it. Tynan: When did you last think […]

STEM Wars: Can the Force Awaken Change for More Women in Science?

It took less than a month for Star Wars: The Force Awakens to smash through the record books. The latest edition of the beloved epic series surpassed the $1.56 billion earnings mark and became the top-grossing film in North America. With all eyes on when (not if) the film will take over the No. 1 […]

This Man Donated Part Of His Liver To A Stranger. Now They’re Getting Married

Despite some post-op setbacks, both parties are now healthy and doing well.  “No regrets,” Chris told ABC7 WLS. “I would do it again if I had to.” In December 2015, after thinking about it for several months, Chris decided to pop the question to Heather. He planned a romantic evening in Chicago, including dinner at The […]

Diversity Programs Are Failing Minorities. Here’s A Better Way

Indeed, by some measures, the business world’s diversity situation is actually getting worse. The percentage of African-American men who hold board seats has actually fallen over the past decade, according to a recent survey. When the CEO of TJX Companies steps down this month, there will be only 20 female CEOs on the SP 500.  […]

20 Signs You’re Dehydrated — And What To Do About It

Dehydration is no picnic. It can cause bad moods, headaches and, in severe cases, forces your heart to work overtime. There are straightforward reasons a person may become dehydrated; not drinking enough water or neglecting to properly fuel during a workout on a hot day are common culprits. But there are other, less well-known causes, like diabetes, prescription medications […]