Everyone who trains gets sore from exercise at one point or another, especially those of us who are goal-focused and will do whatever it takes in the gym to get the physique, strength, or fitness level we desire. If you fit into this group, you have no doubt experienced a great deal of muscle soreness as a result of intense […]

Earlier, I covered the question. “Why can’t I play music on my podcast?” Today, I just want to clear up another misnomer I often hear, which is “fair use.” It is usually in the form of “It’s okay if I only play 15 or 20 seconds of a song, right?” Now again, before I get into this tricky question, let […]

Communication happens all the time, even when you don’t speak. Did you know that only 7% of communication is transmitted through words? What happened to the other 93%? 38% comes from our tonality, the voice, tempo and timbre of our voice and 56% communicates through body language. So even if you’re saying, ‘I didn’t say a word!’ You could have […]

“Hey babe, come check this out,” my wife said from the backyard. When I got closer to it, I saw a small spotted creature with huge ears. The size of a medium-sized dog, but perched on spindly legs, I gazed into the eyes of the fawn peeking over the edge of the property. “Hmm,” I said, “Little fawn. Cute little […]

What is the fastest way to lose money in real estate investing? Paying too much for a property? Select bad tenants? Take adjustable rate mortgages? It is neither of these. But all of this guesswork can result from not knowing the fastest way to lose money on real estate investments. Let’s examine the steps a typical new real estate investor […]

Keeping a grievance journal is known to be beneficial for those grieving the loss of a loved one. However, for many, keeping a diary is not something that comes easily. Does this ring a bell? I would not know where to start. I don’t like to write, it’s not something that comes naturally to me. I tried it and it […]

As the trade deadline approaches, most broadcasters are naturally discussing full and possible transactions in Major League Baseball. During a game between the Toronto Blue Jays and the Minnesota Twins, the announcers had just received word that a big trade had been completed. The Orioles had traded Zack Britton to the New York Yankees, leading the television analyst to criticize […]

Modesto is a California city that has successfully combined urban living with small-town charm. Located in the San Joaquin Valley, residents enjoy activities such as rafting on the Stanislaus River and horseback riding at one of the many ranches. Food options run the gamut from four-star restaurant meals to a plethora of locally produced fruits, vegetables, and nuts. Diagnostic medical […]

The focus of this article is biblical recovery for survivors of abuse, so I must begin this new “Dangerous People” section with an explanation of what boundaries are and why they are necessary. Having clear boundaries is essential to a healthy and balanced lifestyle. A boundary is a personal property line that marks those things for which we are responsible. […]

Although the modern electrical utility industry did not begin until the late 1800s, electricity has fascinated us since our ancestors first saw lightning. The ancient Greeks discovered that rubbing amber produced an electrical charge. Electricity is a basic part of nature and is one of our most used forms of energy. It is a secondary energy source that we obtain […]