This Sudden Surge in Racism Explained
By Jeff Thomas The lives of African Americans have improved dramatically in the last 25 years. From Barack Obama to Lester Holt, African Americans have ascended to the highest offices…
Let’s Just Talk
Families Can Come Together During the Holidays By Jeff Thomas Thanksgiving is a holiday that most people can celebrate. Fortunate families flock together for a big family meal. Festive talk…
Here’s Why Corks Crumble When You Open a New Bottle of Wine
And how you can stop it. This Is Why You Should Never Store Your Wine Standing Up Keep your wine in peak condition. By Katie Frost Getty Images There’s nothing…
8 Ways to Create Conflict-free, Fun Holiday Get-Togethers
How to create peaceful family holiday gatherings. Susan Newman Ph.D. When I am trying to make sure the turkey doesn’t dry out or the potato casserole doesn’t burn, the last…
Minority candidates see both success and veiled racism
WASHINGTON (AP) — For all the many successes among candidates of color, the midterm elections also proved to some the enduring power of racism, with minority politicians’ intelligence and integrity…
Why Give Thanks?
By Neal Burton In paying homage to something that is outside us, gratitude enables us to connect with something that is not only larger than ourselves but also fundamentally good…
Tips to Help You Find the Joy in Life
Understand that happiness is not a cure for all of life’s ills. Barton Goldsmith Ph.D. Some people enjoy their lives to the fullest, but most of us can’t get there…
Sewerage & Water Board Needs Public Oversight
Homes and Businesses Flood Without It by Jeff Thomas Flying low on the radar is the ballot measure to change the composition of the Sewerage and Water Board. The beleaguered…
11 Thanksgiving “Facts” That Actually Aren’t True
Most of the traditional Thanksgiving dinner is a lie. There are a few popular Thanksgiving misconceptions It’s one of American history’s most familiar scenes: A small group of Pilgrims prepares…
3 Steps to Building Happiness
How to help your brain create shortcuts for happiness. by Tchiki Davis, Ph.D. “Have you found happiness?” Whenever I hear this question, I wonder why happiness is being treated like…