The Legend of Stinkzilla: The Bug That Shook the Kinzua Bridge
The Legend of Stinkzilla: The Bug That Shook the Kinzua Bridge

Once upon a time, in the dense, luscious forests of Pennsylvania, there lived a community of stink bugs, generally unnoticed and unremarkable, going about their modest existence[...]

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Butler Citizen 1917-08-01
Butler Citizen – Wed. Aug 1, 1917

WASHINGTON, July 31, 1917 – Behind the petticoats of a spouse acquired for the purpose of evading the draft will be no safe place for a slacker[...]

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6 best mental health advice I was ever given
May 24, 2023

If it still bothers you after 24 hours, speak up within 48 hours. Treat yourself like someone you are responsible for taking care of. A bad day[...]

Miller Street 1938 – 1951 Property Comparison
March 13, 2023

If this video doesn’t work, try viewing it onYouTube at https://www.youtube.com/embed/eIdB10v6NBA This is our house before they put the addition on in the 40s. The aerial photos[...]

Love grows by giving. The love we give away is the only love we keep. The only way to retain love is to give it away.
March 9, 2023

Author: Elbert Hubbardsource[...]

Love is Love no matter old you are, and I knew if I gave you enough time, you'd come back to me.
March 9, 2023

Author: Nicholas Sparkssource[...]

Love each other dearly always. There is scarcely anything else in the world but that: to love one another.
March 9, 2023

Author: Victor Hugosource[...]

Love of one is a piece of barbarism: for it is practised at the expense of all others. Love of God likewise.
March 9, 2023

Author: Friedrich Nietzschesource[...]

Love is my sin, and thy dear virtue hate, Hate of my sin, grounded on sinful loving,
March 9, 2023

Author: William Shakespearesource[...]

Make yourself a priority
March 9, 2023

Make yourself a priority once in a while. It’s not selfish. It’s necessary. – Karen A. Baquiran[...]

Love grows by giving.
December 20, 2022

The love we give away is the only love we keep. The only way to retain love is to give it away.[...]

Love each other dearly
December 20, 2022

Love each other dearly, always. There is scarcely anything else in the world but that: to love one another.[...]

Love is Love
December 20, 2022

Love is Love no matter old you are, and I knew if I gave you enough time, you’d come back to me.[...]

Hillbilly Wisdom
September 22, 2022

Your fences need to be horse-high, pig-tight and bull-strong. Keep skunks, bankers, and politicians at a distance. Life is simpler when you plow around the stump. A[...]

Homestead Update – Spring 2022
May 29, 2022

https://youtu.be/V4FJNgIdFyw We bought my grandmother’s house last fall. It had not been lived in for 8 years and there were a lot of things that needed done.[...]

Speak and think in positive terms.
October 8, 2019

The world is a reflection of your dominant beliefs. If you constantly focus on and complain about your problems, struggles and worries, you will perpetuate the same[...]

Redefine your definition of failure
July 7, 2018

What if, instead of seeing it as a failure when we give something a go and it doesn’t work out, we see it as a victory that[...]

Embrace a new level of uncertainty
July 6, 2018

Tony Robbins once said, “The quality of your life is in direct proportion to the amount of uncertainty you can comfortably deal with.” Too often we hold[...]

Decide to accept yourself no matter what
July 5, 2018

Love yourself on the good days — and love yourself on the bad days too. Love yourself when things go to plan, you light up the room,[...]

Give up the word ‘should’
July 4, 2018

So much of our unhappiness stems from feeling like we are not living up to the standard definition of success, the status quo, media standards and expectations[...]

Don’t mistake making a living with making a life
July 3, 2018

Take a good look at your life in all areas — are you making time for loved ones, friendships, health and wellbeing, travel, self-growth, fun and joy[...]

Be led by joy, not fear
July 2, 2018

So many people make decisions based on their fears, rather than following their intuition, interests and passions. You are a once-in-a-humankind combination of talents and quirks and[...]

Give to give, not to receive
July 1, 2018

There is something so beautiful about giving from a place of pure love, without conditions or expectations — to feel someone else’s happiness as your own. Try[...]

Open your mind to new possibilities and leave room for surprises
June 30, 2018

So much can happen in a single day — you could meet the right person, stumble across a new opportunity, come up with a life-changing idea, move[...]

Let your emotions be your guide, but not your identity
June 29, 2018

When people experience strong negative emotions like anger, jealousy or pain, they usually do one of two things — bury their emotions deep in their subconscious, or[...]

See the light in people
June 28, 2018

People may do things which frustrate, hurt or anger you, or they may have nothing in common with you at all — but you can choose to[...]

Make time to get in touch with your soul
June 27, 2018

Your soul is your eternal essence — it’s who you really are underneath the chatter of your monkey mind, the social masks you wear, and the titles[...]

Practice the art of acceptance
June 26, 2018

If you are not yet living your ideal life, make peace with this fact while you work towards your goals. If you struggle against each day, resenting[...]

Learn to open up and lean on people.
June 25, 2018

Many of us are scared of being vulnerable and authentic — of being seen for who we really are, weaknesses and all. It’s okay to be seen[...]

Treat every day as a beautiful gift
June 24, 2018

Hands up if you countdown the days until Friday? We’re wishing away more than half of our week while simultaneously lamenting that ‘life is too short’. We’re[...]

Anger isn’t worth it.
June 16, 2018

The feel-good release of anger lasts a few minutes. The repercussions last far longer. Regret, stress, and unhappiness are the byproducts of angry outbursts. Learn healthier ways[...]

Prioritize experiences
June 15, 2018

The pleasure and positive memories afforded by great experiences far outweigh material things. If you’re trying to decide between the new sofa or the family trip, take[...]

Friendships need care
June 14, 2018

One of the top five regrets of the dying is that they let their friendships fade away. Friendships need time and attention. They need to be prioritized[...]

Failure is good
June 13, 2018

We try so hard to avoid failure, but failure is the real evidence that we’ve had the courage to try. If you avoid failure, you avoid taking[...]

Fun is underrated
June 12, 2018

How much of your day is fun? Really fun? Life is short. You should enjoy it. Don’t make things serious that don’t have to be. Create more[...]

Things gather dust
June 11, 2018

Time and money spent accumulating material things will one day irritate you. You have to clean, maintain, store, and move stuff. The less stuff you have, the[...]

Your kids aren’t you
June 10, 2018

You are the vessel to bring your children into the world and their caretakers until they can care for themselves. You can teach them, love them, and[...]

Debt isn’t worth it
June 9, 2018

At the end of the day, what matters most are the people in our lives. Put them first every single day. Before work. Before the computer. Before[...]

Relationships rule
June 8, 2018

At the end of the day, what matters most are the people in our lives. Put them first every single day. Before work. Before the computer. Before[...]

Fear is an illusion (mostly).
June 7, 2018

Most of the things we fear never happen. Or if they do happen, they are rarely as bad as we fear they will be. For most of[...]

Life is now.
June 6, 2018

We keeping waiting for that amazing thing to happen in the future that will be the key to our happiness. But this is it. Right now. Life[...]

Give Up Wasting Time
May 30, 2018

“The trouble is, you think you have time” — Jack Kornfield You only have this one crazy and precious life. That’s why you owe it to yourself[...]

Give Up Your Need To Be Liked
May 29, 2018

“You can be the juiciest, ripest peach in the world, and there’s still going to be people who hate peaches.” — Dita Von Teese Think of yourself[...]

Give Up The Toxic People
May 28, 2018

“Stay away from negative people. They have a problem for every solution.” — Albert Einstein People you spend the most time with add up to who you[...]

Give Up On Saying YES To Things That Don’t Support Your Goals
May 27, 2018

“He who would accomplish little must sacrifice little; he who would achieve much must sacrifice much; he who would attain highly must sacrifice greatly.” — James Allen[...]

Give Up Multi-tasking
May 26, 2018

“Most of the time multitasking is an illusion. You think you are multitasking, but in reality, you are actually wasting time switching from one task to another[...]

Give Up Your Perfectionism
May 25, 2018

Nothing will ever be perfect, no matter how much you try. Fear of failure (or even fear of success) often prevents you from taking action and putting[...]

Give Up Believing In The “Magic Bullet.”
May 24, 2018

Overnight success is a myth. Successful people know that making small continuous improvement every day will be compounded over time and give them desired results. That is[...]

Give Up The Fixed Mindset
May 23, 2018

“The future belongs to those who learn more skills and combine them in creative ways.” ― Robert Greene, Mastery People with a fixed mindset think their intelligence[...]

Give Up Your Excuses
May 22, 2018

“It’s not about the cards you’re dealt, but how you play the hand.” ― Randy Pausch, The Last Lecture Successful people know that they are responsible for[...]

Ascending Order

Take care of yourself
March 27, 2018

Take care of yourself. If you’re not healthy, it’s tough to be happy. Before you can take care of your friends and your family, you need to take care of yourself. Eat well. Exercise. Nurture your mind, body, and spirit. Your body is a temple; treat it like one. If[...]

You get what you give
March 28, 2018

You get what you give. Your outer life is a reflection of your inner life. If you think the world is a terrible place, the world is going to be a terrible place. If you think people are out to get you, people will be out to get you. But[...]

Life is like a lottery
March 29, 2018

Life is like a lottery. You receive tickets every time you try new things and meet new people. Most of these lottery tickets won’t have a pay-out, and that’s okay. But every now and then, you’ll hit the jackpot. The more you play — the more you say “yes” to[...]

Luck is no accident
March 30, 2018

Luck is no accident. What we think of as luck has almost nothing to do with randomness and almost everything to do with attitude. Lucky people watch for — and take advantage of — opportunities. They listen to their hunches. They know how to “fail forward”, making good out of[...]

Don’t try to change others
March 31, 2018

Don’t try to change others. “Attempts to change others are rarely successful, and even then are probably not completely satisfying,” Harry Browne wrote in How I Found Freedom in an Unfree World. “To accept others as they are doesn’t mean you have to give into them or put up with[...]

Don’t allow others to try to change you
April 1, 2018

Don’t allow others to try to change you. “You are free to live your life as you want…The demands and wishes of others don’t control your life. You do. You make the decisions…There are thousands of people who wouldn’t demand that you bend yourself out of shape to please them.[...]

Be impeccable with your word
April 2, 2018

Be impeccable with your word. Be honest — with yourself and others. If you promise to do something, do it. When somebody asks you a question, tell the truth. Practice what you preach. Avoid gossip.[...]

Don’t take things personally
April 3, 2018

Don’t take things personally. When people criticize you and your actions, it’s not about you — it’s about them. They can’t know what it’s like to be you and live your life. When you take things personally, you’re allowing others to control your life and your happiness. Heed the Arab[...]

Don’t make assumptions
April 4, 2018

Don’t make assumptions. The flip side of not taking things personally is to not assume you know what’s going on in other people’s heads. Don’t assume you know the motivations for their actions. Just as their reality doesn’t reflect your reality, your life is not theirs. Give people the benefit[...]

Always do your best
April 5, 2018

Always do your best. Your best varies from moment to moment. Some days in the gym, for instance, I’m able to lift heavier weights than on other days. Some days I can run faster than usual; some days, I’m slower. That’s okay. What matters most is that I give my[...]

Effort matters more than skill or talent
April 6, 2018

Effort matters more than skill or talent. Effort counts twice,Skill is talent multiplied by effort. The more you do what you’re good at, the better you get. But achievement is the product of skill multiplied by effort. Effort counts twice.[...]

Embrace the imperfections
April 7, 2018

Embrace the imperfections. If you do what is right, and you do your best, then there’s no reason to feel bad about the outcome. Nobody’s perfect. Don’t beat yourself up if you make mistakes. And don’t sweat it if other people get upset with you too. If you’re doing the[...]

There’s no single “right” way to achieve success
April 8, 2018

There’s no single “right” way to achieve success. Each of us is different. We have different goals, personalities, and experiences. We each need to find the tools and techniques that are effective for our own situations. There’s no one right way to eat, love, pray, or pay off debt. Don’t[...]

Be present in the moment
April 9, 2018

Be present in the moment. Accept life for what it is, without labels or judgment. Yield to events; don’t block them. Go with the flow. Nothing exists outside the present moment: Don’t dwell on the past or worry about the future. Improve the quality of the here and now. When[...]

Take a day off
April 9, 2018

Take a day off.[...]

Spirituality is personal
April 10, 2018

Spirituality is personal. The desire for one person (or group) to impose her (or their) beliefs on others is the source of much of this world’s strife. Believe what you want, and let others do the same. “There is no need for temples, no need for complicated philosophies. My brain[...]

Be skeptical — but keep an open mind
April 11, 2018

Be skeptical — but keep an open mind. Don’t believe everything you hear — from others and from your own internal self-talk. Practice healthy skepticism. But keep an open mind. Don’t automatically assume that everything is fake or false. Do your best to analyze the things you see and hear[...]

Just because you don’t like something doesn’t mean it’s bad
April 12, 2018

Just because you don’t like something doesn’t mean it’s bad. Pursue your passions, and let others pursue theirs. If you don’t like something, fine. Don’t make a big deal about it.[...]

You can’t prevent every possible thing from going wrong
April 13, 2018

You can’t prevent every possible thing from going wrong. Don’t even try. Instead, learn to deal effectively with minor problems. You’ll build self-confidence, which will lead to an increased willingness to take calculated risks. (Similarly, you can’t make everyone like you. It’s foolish to try.)[...]

Be flexible
April 14, 2018

Be flexible. Goals are good, but single-minded devotion to a goal can often blind a person to other opportunities. And it’s a mistake to cling to one path out of sense of obligation. If you enter law school and discover you hate it, then quit. Don’t endure years of misery[...]

Be encouraging
April 15, 2018

Be encouraging. Support the creative, positive actions of others. There are a lot of people out there who want to tell others what’s wrong with their actions, why the things they want to do can’t be done. They’re quick to criticize small mistakes instead of praising the greater effort. Don’t[...]

You are the author of your own life
April 16, 2018

You are the author of your own life. Everyone has a story they want to tell you about yourself. Society tries to push a “standard narrative” on us about how life should go. Ignore these stories. If you don’t like the story you’re living, it’s up to you to change[...]

You don’t need permission
April 17, 2018

You don’t need permission. When we’re young, we wait for our parents and teachers to say it’s okay to do the things we want to do. As an adult, you don’t need permission from anybody else. Do you want to quit your job and travel the world? Do it. Do[...]

Don’t let fear guide your decision-making process
April 19, 2018

Don’t let fear guide your decision-making process. A friend once told me this , and it echoes something my accountant once told me. He says that too many people make money moves based solely on the tax repercussions. “That’s dumb,” he told me. “You should do what you want because[...]

Action cures fear
April 20, 2018

Action cures fear. Thought creates fear; action cures it. What we’re actually afraid of is the unknown. We like certainty, and choosing to do something with an uncertain outcome makes us nervous. Taking the first step can be scary, but each additional step becomes easier and easier. When you act,[...]

Action is character
April 21, 2018

Action is character. If you never did anything, you wouldn’t be anybody. Superman is a superhero because he does heroic things, not because he talks about doing them. And a writer is a writer because she writes, not because she talks about writing. What we say doesn’t matter; it’s what[...]

You’re more likely to regret the things you don’t do
April 22, 2018

You’re more likely to regret the things you don’t do than the things you do. That’s not to say you should be an inconsiderate jerk, or that you won’t regret making big mistakes. But generally speaking, you’re more likely to be sorry that you didn’t introduce yourself to the barista[...]

Give without the expectation of return
April 23, 2018

Give without the expectation of return. Help other people — even if it costs a bit of money or time. Don’t always expect a financial payoff. Don’t get offended if your effort isn’t acknowledged or appreciated. Help because it’s the right thing to do, not because you want to be[...]

When good things happen to people you know, help them celebrate
April 24, 2018

When good things happen to people you know, help them celebrate. Their success does not diminish you. Be happy when your friends and family achieve something cool. If a co-worker gets a raise, be supportive and not jealous. Approach life as if it were a win-win game. Because it is.[...]

Happy people almost never criticize
May 1, 2018

Happy people almost never criticize, says Steven Pressfield in The War of Art. “If they speak at all,” he writes, “it’s to offer encouragement.” This is true in my experience, as well. Being sarcastic and cutting doesn’t mean that you’re smarter than the people around you. Most of the time,[...]

Staying in a relationship
May 2, 2018

Staying in a relationship out of a sense of obligation or pity is not a good reason. Sometimes you really do have to walk away — from a friendship, from a family member, even from a romantic partner. Yours isn’t the only story in this world; sometimes it’s better to[...]

You have the freedom to choose how you respond
May 3, 2018

You have the freedom to choose how you respond to any event. In the classic Man’s Search for Meaning, Victor Fankl writes, “Everything can be taken from a man but one thing: the last of human freedoms — to choose one’s attitude in any given set of circumstances, to choose[...]

Focus on what you can control
May 4, 2018

You’ll be happier if you focus on efforts and attention only on the things you can control. Each of us has a large number of things about which we’re concerned: our health, our family, our friends, our jobs; world affairs, the plight of the poor, the threat of terrorism, the[...]

You can have anything you want
May 5, 2018

You can have anything you want — but you can’t have everything you want. Everything is a trade-off. You have limited resources. When you choose to spend — time, money, brainwidth — on one thing, you’re also choosing not to spend on others. Do your best to spend only on[...]

Make room for the big rocks first
May 6, 2018

Make room for the big rocks first. It’s easy to let your time and energy be sucked up by trivial errands and tasks. You find you no longer have space for the things you thought were most important. Don’t do that. Always carve out time and attention for those people[...]

Simplicity brings peace
May 7, 2018

If you want to avoid feeling overwhelmed, create margin in your life. Simplicity brings peace. Every item you own, every meeting you schedule, every email you receive — every obligation in your life carries both psychic and physical weight. As much as you can, build margin into your life so[...]

Be your own advocate
May 8, 2018

Be your own advocate. Don’t be afraid to ask what you want and what you need — especially if it’s help. Too often, we struggle in silence when we could make our lives better simply by asking a question or two. Better to look ignorant for a moment than to[...]

It’s always best to be proactive
May 9, 2018

It’s always best to be proactive. In life, there are often default options. If you don’t consciously and deliberately choose something different, you get the default. When this happens, your life shapes you instead of you shaping your life. Most people go through their entire lives in default mode. They[...]

Quality tools can make life better
May 10, 2018

Quality tools can make life better. For years, I equated low cost with smart spending. Now I know that’s not always the case. Now, I’m willing to spend to buy high-quality things when I know I’ll use them all the time. The expense is worth it because it makes working[...]

The meaning of life is the meaning you decide to give it
May 11, 2018

The meaning of life is the meaning you decide to give it. Some people are searchers. They wander through life looking for answers…but rarely find them. Others accept without question what an outside authority tells them is true. The meaning of life comes from within, from the things that you[...]

Don’t compare yourself to others
May 12, 2018

Don’t compare yourself to others. Comparing yourself to others is counter-productive. Generally one of two things happens: You either feel inferior because you’re not as good as the other person, or you feel superior because they’re not as good as you. In reality, nobody is better than anybody else. We’re[...]

You can’t get rid of a bad habit
May 13, 2018

You can’t get rid of a bad habit; you can only change it. To change your habit loop, you have to do something different when the bad habit is triggered. If you are a stress-eater, the act of eating soothes your mind. The stress was the cue (the trigger), and[...]

Positive reinforcement is powerful
May 14, 2018

Positive reinforcement is powerful. When pets perform a desired behavior — sitting, coming when called, being nice to the cats — they are rewarded. Pets learns to connect the treat with the actions we wants, and becomes more likely to offer them…even when we don’t reward her. What’s true for[...]

Create your own certainty
May 15, 2018

Create your own certainty. Don’t allow yourself to be dependent on the choices and actions of others. This philosophy is akin to the idea that you should trust, but verify[...]

Choose happiness.
May 17, 2018

Choose happiness. Do work and play that brings fulfillment. Spend time with people who build you up, not those who bring you (and others) down. Strip from your life the things that take time, money, and energy, but which do not bring you joy. Focus on the essentials.[...]

It’s never too late to be great
May 17, 2018

It’s never too late to be great. It takes time to achieve anything worthwhile. But just because you haven’t started yet — or haven’t reached the level your aiming for — doesn’t mean you can’t or won’t make it happen. Don’t be daunted by audacious goals. Are you fifty and[...]

Be yourself
May 18, 2018

Be yourself. Don’t waste time and energy trying to be and do what you think others want you to do and be. And most of the time, your actions trying to be what you think others want won’t make you happy. They won’t make others like you any better. Instead[...]

Give Up On The Unhealthy Lifestyle
May 19, 2018

If you want to achieve anything in life, everything starts here. First, you should take care of your health, and there are only three things you need to keep in mind: Quality Sleep Healthy Diet Physical Activity Small steps, but you will thank yourself one day.[...]

Give Up The Short-term Mindset
May 20, 2018

“You only live once, but if you do it right, once is enough.” — Mae West Successful people set long-term goals, and they know these aims are merely the result of short-term habits that they need to do every day. These healthy habits shouldn’t be something you do; they should[...]

Give Up On Playing Small
May 21, 2018

“Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people will not feel insecure around you. We are all meant to shine, as children do. It is not just in some of us; it is in everyone, and as we let our[...]

Give Up Your Excuses
May 22, 2018

“It’s not about the cards you’re dealt, but how you play the hand.” ― Randy Pausch, The Last Lecture Successful people know that they are responsible for their life, no matter their starting point, weaknesses, and past failures. Realising that you are responsible for what happens next in your life[...]

Give Up The Fixed Mindset
May 23, 2018

“The future belongs to those who learn more skills and combine them in creative ways.” ― Robert Greene, Mastery People with a fixed mindset think their intelligence or talents are pre-determined traits that cannot be changed. They also believe that talent alone leads to success — without hard work. But[...]

Give Up Believing In The “Magic Bullet.”
May 24, 2018

Overnight success is a myth. Successful people know that making small continuous improvement every day will be compounded over time and give them desired results. That is why you should plan for the future, but focus on the day that’s ahead of you, and improve just 1% every day.[...]

Give Up Your Perfectionism
May 25, 2018

Nothing will ever be perfect, no matter how much you try. Fear of failure (or even fear of success) often prevents you from taking action and putting your creation out there in the world. But a lot of opportunities will be lost if you wait for things to be right.[...]

Give Up Multi-tasking
May 26, 2018

“Most of the time multitasking is an illusion. You think you are multitasking, but in reality, you are actually wasting time switching from one task to another “ Successful people know this. That’s why they choose one thing and then beat it into submission. No matter what it is — a[...]

Give Up On Saying YES To Things That Don’t Support Your Goals
May 27, 2018

“He who would accomplish little must sacrifice little; he who would achieve much must sacrifice much; he who would attain highly must sacrifice greatly.” — James Allen Successful people know that in order to accomplish their goals, they will have to say NO to certain tasks, activities, and demands from[...]

Give Up The Toxic People
May 28, 2018

“Stay away from negative people. They have a problem for every solution.” — Albert Einstein People you spend the most time with add up to who you become. If you spend time with those who refuse to take responsibility for their life, always find excuses and blame others for the situation[...]

Give Up Your Need To Be Liked
May 29, 2018

“You can be the juiciest, ripest peach in the world, and there’s still going to be people who hate peaches.” — Dita Von Teese Think of yourself as a market niche. There will be a lot of people who like that niche, and there will be individuals who don’t. And[...]

Give Up Wasting Time
May 30, 2018

“The trouble is, you think you have time” — Jack Kornfield You only have this one crazy and precious life. That’s why you owe it to yourself to see who you can become, and how far you can go. However, to do that, you need to ditch meaningless time wasters[...]

Life is now.
June 6, 2018

We keeping waiting for that amazing thing to happen in the future that will be the key to our happiness. But this is it. Right now. Life continues to be a series of right nows. So learn to love right now, and you’ll have an amazing life.[...]

Fear is an illusion (mostly).
June 7, 2018

Most of the things we fear never happen. Or if they do happen, they are rarely as bad as we fear they will be. For most of us, fear is the worst thing that will happen to us. Reality isn’t as painful.[...]

Relationships rule
June 8, 2018

At the end of the day, what matters most are the people in our lives. Put them first every single day. Before work. Before the computer. Before your hobbies. Treat them like they are your everything. Because they are.[...]

Debt isn’t worth it
June 9, 2018

At the end of the day, what matters most are the people in our lives. Put them first every single day. Before work. Before the computer. Before your hobbies. Treat them like they are your everything. Because they are.[...]

Your kids aren’t you
June 10, 2018

You are the vessel to bring your children into the world and their caretakers until they can care for themselves. You can teach them, love them, and support them, but you can’t change them. They are unique individuals who must live their own lives and learn from their own mistakes.[...]

Things gather dust
June 11, 2018

Time and money spent accumulating material things will one day irritate you. You have to clean, maintain, store, and move stuff. The less stuff you have, the freer you are. Purchase mindfully. Simplify. Declutter your life.[...]

Fun is underrated
June 12, 2018

How much of your day is fun? Really fun? Life is short. You should enjoy it. Don’t make things serious that don’t have to be. Create more fun in your life. Don’t worry about what other people think of your fun. Just enjoy it.[...]

Failure is good
June 13, 2018

We try so hard to avoid failure, but failure is the real evidence that we’ve had the courage to try. If you avoid failure, you avoid taking action. Expect and accept that failure is part of the experience. Learn from it, grow from it, and move on.[...]

Friendships need care
June 14, 2018

One of the top five regrets of the dying is that they let their friendships fade away. Friendships need time and attention. They need to be prioritized not just in word but in deed. Nurture them like a prized garden. The payoff is so worth it.[...]

Prioritize experiences
June 15, 2018

The pleasure and positive memories afforded by great experiences far outweigh material things. If you’re trying to decide between the new sofa or the family trip, take the trip every time. Save and plan for new adventures and meaningful experiences. Don’t just dream about them — make them happen.[...]

Anger isn’t worth it.
June 16, 2018

The feel-good release of anger lasts a few minutes. The repercussions last far longer. Regret, stress, and unhappiness are the byproducts of angry outbursts. Learn healthier ways to communicate your feelings, and when anger arises, step away until it dissipates.[...]

Treat every day as a beautiful gift
June 24, 2018

Hands up if you countdown the days until Friday? We’re wishing away more than half of our week while simultaneously lamenting that ‘life is too short’. We’re saving our favourite things for ‘a special occasion’ which automatically sends a message to our mind that today will be ordinary. Make it[...]

Learn to open up and lean on people.
June 25, 2018

Many of us are scared of being vulnerable and authentic — of being seen for who we really are, weaknesses and all. It’s okay to be seen without all the pretences; without all your social masks. By opening up and being your true self, and asking for help when you[...]

Practice the art of acceptance
June 26, 2018

If you are not yet living your ideal life, make peace with this fact while you work towards your goals. If you struggle against each day, resenting each task you need to complete, it will drain all of your precious energy leaving nothing left in the tank to go after[...]

Make time to get in touch with your soul
June 27, 2018

Your soul is your eternal essence — it’s who you really are underneath the chatter of your monkey mind, the social masks you wear, and the titles and roles you hold. Get in touch with your soul each week through meditation, writing a journal, spending time in nature, or making[...]

See the light in people
June 28, 2018

People may do things which frustrate, hurt or anger you, or they may have nothing in common with you at all — but you can choose to see beyond these external factors and focus on the common humanity and mortality you both share. You are both souls in human bodies[...]

Let your emotions be your guide, but not your identity
June 29, 2018

When people experience strong negative emotions like anger, jealousy or pain, they usually do one of two things — bury their emotions deep in their subconscious, or get so caught up in their emotions that they are consumed by them and adopt them as part of their ongoing identity. Neither[...]

Open your mind to new possibilities and leave room for surprises
June 30, 2018

So much can happen in a single day — you could meet the right person, stumble across a new opportunity, come up with a life-changing idea, move jobs, move houses or move countries. While it’s worthwhile clarifying your desires and making plans, keep a little room in your heart and[...]

Give to give, not to receive
July 1, 2018

There is something so beautiful about giving from a place of pure love, without conditions or expectations — to feel someone else’s happiness as your own. Try to give more without seeking anything in return, and notice how the positive feelings you experience from seeing someone else’s joy and comfort[...]

Be led by joy, not fear
July 2, 2018

So many people make decisions based on their fears, rather than following their intuition, interests and passions. You are a once-in-a-humankind combination of talents and quirks and there will never again be anyone like you. When you make decisions based on what you enjoy and what feels right with your[...]

Don’t mistake making a living with making a life
July 3, 2018

Take a good look at your life in all areas — are you making time for loved ones, friendships, health and wellbeing, travel, self-growth, fun and joy outside of work? If your answer is no, you may need to reassess your priorities and set new boundaries to create a fulfilling[...]

Give up the word ‘should’
July 4, 2018

So much of our unhappiness stems from feeling like we are not living up to the standard definition of success, the status quo, media standards and expectations — or that life and other people are not living up to our expectations of how things should be. If we let go of preconceived[...]

Decide to accept yourself no matter what
July 5, 2018

Love yourself on the good days — and love yourself on the bad days too. Love yourself when things go to plan, you light up the room, and kick all of your goals — and love yourself when you make mistakes, succumb to bad habits, and let your fears get[...]

Embrace a new level of uncertainty
July 6, 2018

Tony Robbins once said, “The quality of your life is in direct proportion to the amount of uncertainty you can comfortably deal with.” Too often we hold ourselves back from taking risks, going after our dreams and creating the life we want to live, because we don’t know exactly how[...]

Redefine your definition of failure
July 7, 2018

What if, instead of seeing it as a failure when we give something a go and it doesn’t work out, we see it as a victory that we tried in the first place? Perhaps the word failure would be more aptly used in situations where we don’t attempt things at[...]

Speak and think in positive terms.
October 8, 2019

The world is a reflection of your dominant beliefs. If you constantly focus on and complain about your problems, struggles and worries, you will perpetuate the same circumstances over and over again. If you start to shift your focus towards the more positive aspects of your life and all of[...]

Homestead Update – Spring 2022
May 29, 2022

https://youtu.be/V4FJNgIdFyw We bought my grandmother’s house last fall. It had not been lived in for 8 years and there were a lot of things that needed done. Over the winter, we worked on getting things all put away from the move, but have tackled no other major projects yet. We[...]

Hillbilly Wisdom
September 22, 2022

Your fences need to be horse-high, pig-tight and bull-strong. Keep skunks, bankers, and politicians at a distance. Life is simpler when you plow around the stump. A bumble bee is considerably faster than a John Deere tractor. Words that soak into your ears are whispered, not yelled. The best sermons[...]

Love is Love
December 20, 2022

Love is Love no matter old you are, and I knew if I gave you enough time, you’d come back to me.[...]

Love each other dearly
December 20, 2022

Love each other dearly, always. There is scarcely anything else in the world but that: to love one another.[...]

Love grows by giving.
December 20, 2022

The love we give away is the only love we keep. The only way to retain love is to give it away.[...]

Make yourself a priority
March 9, 2023

Make yourself a priority once in a while. It’s not selfish. It’s necessary. – Karen A. Baquiran[...]

Love is my sin, and thy dear virtue hate, Hate of my sin, grounded on sinful loving,
March 9, 2023

Author: William Shakespearesource[...]

Love of one is a piece of barbarism: for it is practised at the expense of all others. Love of God likewise.
March 9, 2023

Author: Friedrich Nietzschesource[...]

Love each other dearly always. There is scarcely anything else in the world but that: to love one another.
March 9, 2023

Author: Victor Hugosource[...]

Love is Love no matter old you are, and I knew if I gave you enough time, you'd come back to me.
March 9, 2023

Author: Nicholas Sparkssource[...]

Love grows by giving. The love we give away is the only love we keep. The only way to retain love is to give it away.
March 9, 2023

Author: Elbert Hubbardsource[...]

Miller Street 1938 – 1951 Property Comparison
March 13, 2023

If this video doesn’t work, try viewing it onYouTube at https://www.youtube.com/embed/eIdB10v6NBA This is our house before they put the addition on in the 40s. The aerial photos are blurry, but I colorized them a bit to help. My grandparents purchased the property in 1958. There appears to be a 2-3 out-buildings[...]

6 best mental health advice I was ever given
May 24, 2023

If it still bothers you after 24 hours, speak up within 48 hours. Treat yourself like someone you are responsible for taking care of. A bad day doesn’t mean a bad life. The critical judge in your head does not tell the truth, and it does not have your best[...]

Butler Citizen 1917-08-01
Butler Citizen – Wed. Aug 1, 1917

WASHINGTON, July 31, 1917 – Behind the petticoats of a spouse acquired for the purpose of evading the draft will be no safe place for a slacker to hide. The young men who have thronged to marriage license offices since June 20th in the fond hope that the government would[...]

02
Dec
The Legend of Stinkzilla: The Bug That Shook the Kinzua Bridge
The Legend of Stinkzilla: The Bug That Shook the Kinzua Bridge

Once upon a time, in the dense, luscious forests of Pennsylvania, there lived a community of stink bugs, generally unnoticed and unremarkable, going about their modest existence in the underbrush. But among these ordinary insects, there vibrated a tale so fantastical, it left the woodland whispering it through the ages.[...]

21
Dec

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Give Up On Saying YES To Things That Don’t Support Your Goals
May 27, 2018

“He who would accomplish little must sacrifice little; he who would achieve much must sacrifice much; he who would attain highly must sacrifice greatly.” — James Allen Successful people know that in order to accomplish[...]

Give Up Believing In The “Magic Bullet.”
May 24, 2018

Overnight success is a myth. Successful people know that making small continuous improvement every day will be compounded over time and give them desired results. That is why you should plan for the future, but[...]

Don’t mistake making a living with making a life
July 3, 2018

Take a good look at your life in all areas — are you making time for loved ones, friendships, health and wellbeing, travel, self-growth, fun and joy outside of work? If your answer is no,[...]

Learn to open up and lean on people.
June 25, 2018

Many of us are scared of being vulnerable and authentic — of being seen for who we really are, weaknesses and all. It’s okay to be seen without all the pretences; without all your social[...]

Give Up Your Excuses
May 22, 2018

“It’s not about the cards you’re dealt, but how you play the hand.” ― Randy Pausch, The Last Lecture Successful people know that they are responsible for their life, no matter their starting point, weaknesses,[...]

You can’t get rid of a bad habit
May 13, 2018

You can’t get rid of a bad habit; you can only change it. To change your habit loop, you have to do something different when the bad habit is triggered. If you are a stress-eater,[...]

Don’t compare yourself to others
May 12, 2018

Don’t compare yourself to others. Comparing yourself to others is counter-productive. Generally one of two things happens: You either feel inferior because you’re not as good as the other person, or you feel superior because[...]

Prioritize experiences
June 15, 2018

The pleasure and positive memories afforded by great experiences far outweigh material things. If you’re trying to decide between the new sofa or the family trip, take the trip every time. Save and plan for[...]

Embrace the imperfections
April 7, 2018

Embrace the imperfections. If you do what is right, and you do your best, then there’s no reason to feel bad about the outcome. Nobody’s perfect. Don’t beat yourself up if you make mistakes. And[...]

The meaning of life is the meaning you decide to give it
May 11, 2018

The meaning of life is the meaning you decide to give it. Some people are searchers. They wander through life looking for answers…but rarely find them. Others accept without question what an outside authority tells[...]

Be your own advocate
May 8, 2018

Be your own advocate. Don’t be afraid to ask what you want and what you need — especially if it’s help. Too often, we struggle in silence when we could make our lives better simply[...]

You can have anything you want
May 5, 2018

You can have anything you want — but you can’t have everything you want. Everything is a trade-off. You have limited resources. When you choose to spend — time, money, brainwidth — on one thing,[...]

Positive reinforcement is powerful
May 14, 2018

Positive reinforcement is powerful. When pets perform a desired behavior — sitting, coming when called, being nice to the cats — they are rewarded. Pets learns to connect the treat with the actions we wants,[...]

Love is my sin, and thy dear virtue hate, Hate of my sin, grounded on sinful loving,
March 9, 2023

Author: William Shakespearesource[...]

Happy people almost never criticize
May 1, 2018

Happy people almost never criticize, says Steven Pressfield in The War of Art. “If they speak at all,” he writes, “it’s to offer encouragement.” This is true in my experience, as well. Being sarcastic and[...]

Give Up Multi-tasking
May 26, 2018

“Most of the time multitasking is an illusion. You think you are multitasking, but in reality, you are actually wasting time switching from one task to another “ Successful people know this. That’s why they choose[...]

Fear is an illusion (mostly).
June 7, 2018

Most of the things we fear never happen. Or if they do happen, they are rarely as bad as we fear they will be. For most of us, fear is the worst thing that will[...]

Redefine your definition of failure
July 7, 2018

What if, instead of seeing it as a failure when we give something a go and it doesn’t work out, we see it as a victory that we tried in the first place? Perhaps the[...]

Always do your best
April 5, 2018

Always do your best. Your best varies from moment to moment. Some days in the gym, for instance, I’m able to lift heavier weights than on other days. Some days I can run faster than[...]

Love of one is a piece of barbarism: for it is practised at the expense of all others. Love of God likewise.
March 9, 2023

Author: Friedrich Nietzschesource[...]

Love grows by giving. The love we give away is the only love we keep. The only way to retain love is to give it away.
March 9, 2023

Author: Elbert Hubbardsource[...]

Be yourself
May 18, 2018

Be yourself. Don’t waste time and energy trying to be and do what you think others want you to do and be. And most of the time, your actions trying to be what you think[...]

Don’t let fear guide your decision-making process
April 19, 2018

Don’t let fear guide your decision-making process. A friend once told me this , and it echoes something my accountant once told me. He says that too many people make money moves based solely on[...]

Create your own certainty
May 15, 2018

Create your own certainty. Don’t allow yourself to be dependent on the choices and actions of others. This philosophy is akin to the idea that you should trust, but verify[...]

The Legend of Stinkzilla: The Bug That Shook the Kinzua Bridge
The Legend of Stinkzilla: The Bug That Shook the Kinzua Bridge

Once upon a time, in the dense, luscious forests of Pennsylvania, there lived a community of stink bugs, generally unnoticed and unremarkable, going about their modest existence in the underbrush. But among these ordinary insects,[...]

21
Dec
Don’t try to change others
March 31, 2018

Don’t try to change others. “Attempts to change others are rarely successful, and even then are probably not completely satisfying,” Harry Browne wrote in How I Found Freedom in an Unfree World. “To accept others[...]

Decide to accept yourself no matter what
July 5, 2018

Love yourself on the good days — and love yourself on the bad days too. Love yourself when things go to plan, you light up the room, and kick all of your goals — and[...]

Be flexible
April 14, 2018

Be flexible. Goals are good, but single-minded devotion to a goal can often blind a person to other opportunities. And it’s a mistake to cling to one path out of sense of obligation. If you[...]

Don’t allow others to try to change you
April 1, 2018

Don’t allow others to try to change you. “You are free to live your life as you want…The demands and wishes of others don’t control your life. You do. You make the decisions…There are thousands[...]

It’s always best to be proactive
May 9, 2018

It’s always best to be proactive. In life, there are often default options. If you don’t consciously and deliberately choose something different, you get the default. When this happens, your life shapes you instead of[...]

Love is Love
December 20, 2022

Love is Love no matter old you are, and I knew if I gave you enough time, you’d come back to me.[...]

Luck is no accident
March 30, 2018

Luck is no accident. What we think of as luck has almost nothing to do with randomness and almost everything to do with attitude. Lucky people watch for — and take advantage of — opportunities.[...]

Action is character
April 21, 2018

Action is character. If you never did anything, you wouldn’t be anybody. Superman is a superhero because he does heroic things, not because he talks about doing them. And a writer is a writer because[...]

Things gather dust
June 11, 2018

Time and money spent accumulating material things will one day irritate you. You have to clean, maintain, store, and move stuff. The less stuff you have, the freer you are. Purchase mindfully. Simplify. Declutter your[...]

Hillbilly Wisdom
September 22, 2022

Your fences need to be horse-high, pig-tight and bull-strong. Keep skunks, bankers, and politicians at a distance. Life is simpler when you plow around the stump. A bumble bee is considerably faster than a John[...]

Speak and think in positive terms.
October 8, 2019

The world is a reflection of your dominant beliefs. If you constantly focus on and complain about your problems, struggles and worries, you will perpetuate the same circumstances over and over again. If you start[...]

6 best mental health advice I was ever given
May 24, 2023

If it still bothers you after 24 hours, speak up within 48 hours. Treat yourself like someone you are responsible for taking care of. A bad day doesn’t mean a bad life. The critical judge[...]

Relationships rule
June 8, 2018

At the end of the day, what matters most are the people in our lives. Put them first every single day. Before work. Before the computer. Before your hobbies. Treat them like they are your[...]

Be skeptical — but keep an open mind
April 11, 2018

Be skeptical — but keep an open mind. Don’t believe everything you hear — from others and from your own internal self-talk. Practice healthy skepticism. But keep an open mind. Don’t automatically assume that everything[...]

Life is now.
June 6, 2018

We keeping waiting for that amazing thing to happen in the future that will be the key to our happiness. But this is it. Right now. Life continues to be a series of right nows.[...]

Love is Love no matter old you are, and I knew if I gave you enough time, you'd come back to me.
March 9, 2023

Author: Nicholas Sparkssource[...]

Embrace a new level of uncertainty
July 6, 2018

Tony Robbins once said, “The quality of your life is in direct proportion to the amount of uncertainty you can comfortably deal with.” Too often we hold ourselves back from taking risks, going after our[...]

Quality tools can make life better
May 10, 2018

Quality tools can make life better. For years, I equated low cost with smart spending. Now I know that’s not always the case. Now, I’m willing to spend to buy high-quality things when I know[...]

Give Up The Fixed Mindset
May 23, 2018

“The future belongs to those who learn more skills and combine them in creative ways.” ― Robert Greene, Mastery People with a fixed mindset think their intelligence or talents are pre-determined traits that cannot be[...]

Butler Citizen 1917-08-01
Butler Citizen – Wed. Aug 1, 1917

WASHINGTON, July 31, 1917 – Behind the petticoats of a spouse acquired for the purpose of evading the draft will be no safe place for a slacker to hide. The young men who have thronged[...]

02
Dec
You don’t need permission
April 17, 2018

You don’t need permission. When we’re young, we wait for our parents and teachers to say it’s okay to do the things we want to do. As an adult, you don’t need permission from anybody[...]

Be present in the moment
April 9, 2018

Be present in the moment. Accept life for what it is, without labels or judgment. Yield to events; don’t block them. Go with the flow. Nothing exists outside the present moment: Don’t dwell on the[...]

Life is like a lottery
March 29, 2018

Life is like a lottery. You receive tickets every time you try new things and meet new people. Most of these lottery tickets won’t have a pay-out, and that’s okay. But every now and then,[...]

Homestead Update – Spring 2022
May 29, 2022

https://youtu.be/V4FJNgIdFyw We bought my grandmother’s house last fall. It had not been lived in for 8 years and there were a lot of things that needed done. Over the winter, we worked on getting things[...]

There’s no single “right” way to achieve success
April 8, 2018

There’s no single “right” way to achieve success. Each of us is different. We have different goals, personalities, and experiences. We each need to find the tools and techniques that are effective for our own[...]

Treat every day as a beautiful gift
June 24, 2018

Hands up if you countdown the days until Friday? We’re wishing away more than half of our week while simultaneously lamenting that ‘life is too short’. We’re saving our favourite things for ‘a special occasion’[...]

Anger isn’t worth it.
June 16, 2018

The feel-good release of anger lasts a few minutes. The repercussions last far longer. Regret, stress, and unhappiness are the byproducts of angry outbursts. Learn healthier ways to communicate your feelings, and when anger arises,[...]

Let your emotions be your guide, but not your identity
June 29, 2018

When people experience strong negative emotions like anger, jealousy or pain, they usually do one of two things — bury their emotions deep in their subconscious, or get so caught up in their emotions that[...]

Debt isn’t worth it
June 9, 2018

At the end of the day, what matters most are the people in our lives. Put them first every single day. Before work. Before the computer. Before your hobbies. Treat them like they are your[...]

Just because you don’t like something doesn’t mean it’s bad
April 12, 2018

Just because you don’t like something doesn’t mean it’s bad. Pursue your passions, and let others pursue theirs. If you don’t like something, fine. Don’t make a big deal about it.[...]

Give Up Your Need To Be Liked
May 29, 2018

“You can be the juiciest, ripest peach in the world, and there’s still going to be people who hate peaches.” — Dita Von Teese Think of yourself as a market niche. There will be a[...]

Friendships need care
June 14, 2018

One of the top five regrets of the dying is that they let their friendships fade away. Friendships need time and attention. They need to be prioritized not just in word but in deed. Nurture[...]

Focus on what you can control
May 4, 2018

You’ll be happier if you focus on efforts and attention only on the things you can control. Each of us has a large number of things about which we’re concerned: our health, our family, our[...]

Practice the art of acceptance
June 26, 2018

If you are not yet living your ideal life, make peace with this fact while you work towards your goals. If you struggle against each day, resenting each task you need to complete, it will[...]

When good things happen to people you know, help them celebrate
April 24, 2018

When good things happen to people you know, help them celebrate. Their success does not diminish you. Be happy when your friends and family achieve something cool. If a co-worker gets a raise, be supportive[...]

Give Up On Playing Small
May 21, 2018

“Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people will not feel insecure around you. We are all meant to shine, as children do. It is[...]

You have the freedom to choose how you respond
May 3, 2018

You have the freedom to choose how you respond to any event. In the classic Man’s Search for Meaning, Victor Fankl writes, “Everything can be taken from a man but one thing: the last of[...]

Love each other dearly always. There is scarcely anything else in the world but that: to love one another.
March 9, 2023

Author: Victor Hugosource[...]

Love each other dearly
December 20, 2022

Love each other dearly, always. There is scarcely anything else in the world but that: to love one another.[...]

You can’t prevent every possible thing from going wrong
April 13, 2018

You can’t prevent every possible thing from going wrong. Don’t even try. Instead, learn to deal effectively with minor problems. You’ll build self-confidence, which will lead to an increased willingness to take calculated risks. (Similarly,[...]

Action cures fear
April 20, 2018

Action cures fear. Thought creates fear; action cures it. What we’re actually afraid of is the unknown. We like certainty, and choosing to do something with an uncertain outcome makes us nervous. Taking the first[...]

Your kids aren’t you
June 10, 2018

You are the vessel to bring your children into the world and their caretakers until they can care for themselves. You can teach them, love them, and support them, but you can’t change them. They[...]

Give Up Wasting Time
May 30, 2018

“The trouble is, you think you have time” — Jack Kornfield You only have this one crazy and precious life. That’s why you owe it to yourself to see who you can become, and how[...]

Make room for the big rocks first
May 6, 2018

Make room for the big rocks first. It’s easy to let your time and energy be sucked up by trivial errands and tasks. You find you no longer have space for the things you thought[...]

Give up the word ‘should’
July 4, 2018

So much of our unhappiness stems from feeling like we are not living up to the standard definition of success, the status quo, media standards and expectations — or that life and other people are not living[...]

Give to give, not to receive
July 1, 2018

There is something so beautiful about giving from a place of pure love, without conditions or expectations — to feel someone else’s happiness as your own. Try to give more without seeking anything in return,[...]

You get what you give
March 28, 2018

You get what you give. Your outer life is a reflection of your inner life. If you think the world is a terrible place, the world is going to be a terrible place. If you[...]

Give Up The Toxic People
May 28, 2018

“Stay away from negative people. They have a problem for every solution.” — Albert Einstein People you spend the most time with add up to who you become. If you spend time with those who refuse[...]

Give Up On The Unhealthy Lifestyle
May 19, 2018

If you want to achieve anything in life, everything starts here. First, you should take care of your health, and there are only three things you need to keep in mind: Quality Sleep Healthy Diet[...]

Be encouraging
April 15, 2018

Be encouraging. Support the creative, positive actions of others. There are a lot of people out there who want to tell others what’s wrong with their actions, why the things they want to do can’t[...]

Make time to get in touch with your soul
June 27, 2018

Your soul is your eternal essence — it’s who you really are underneath the chatter of your monkey mind, the social masks you wear, and the titles and roles you hold. Get in touch with[...]

You are the author of your own life
April 16, 2018

You are the author of your own life. Everyone has a story they want to tell you about yourself. Society tries to push a “standard narrative” on us about how life should go. Ignore these[...]

Be impeccable with your word
April 2, 2018

Be impeccable with your word. Be honest — with yourself and others. If you promise to do something, do it. When somebody asks you a question, tell the truth. Practice what you preach. Avoid gossip.[...]

Make yourself a priority
March 9, 2023

Make yourself a priority once in a while. It’s not selfish. It’s necessary. – Karen A. Baquiran[...]

It’s never too late to be great
May 17, 2018

It’s never too late to be great. It takes time to achieve anything worthwhile. But just because you haven’t started yet — or haven’t reached the level your aiming for — doesn’t mean you can’t[...]

Staying in a relationship
May 2, 2018

Staying in a relationship out of a sense of obligation or pity is not a good reason. Sometimes you really do have to walk away — from a friendship, from a family member, even from[...]

Spirituality is personal
April 10, 2018

Spirituality is personal. The desire for one person (or group) to impose her (or their) beliefs on others is the source of much of this world’s strife. Believe what you want, and let others do[...]

Miller Street 1938 – 1951 Property Comparison
March 13, 2023

If this video doesn’t work, try viewing it onYouTube at https://www.youtube.com/embed/eIdB10v6NBA This is our house before they put the addition on in the 40s. The aerial photos are blurry, but I colorized them a bit[...]

Be led by joy, not fear
July 2, 2018

So many people make decisions based on their fears, rather than following their intuition, interests and passions. You are a once-in-a-humankind combination of talents and quirks and there will never again be anyone like you.[...]

Give Up Your Perfectionism
May 25, 2018

Nothing will ever be perfect, no matter how much you try. Fear of failure (or even fear of success) often prevents you from taking action and putting your creation out there in the world. But[...]

Don’t take things personally
April 3, 2018

Don’t take things personally. When people criticize you and your actions, it’s not about you — it’s about them. They can’t know what it’s like to be you and live your life. When you take[...]

Take a day off
April 9, 2018

Take a day off.[...]

Open your mind to new possibilities and leave room for surprises
June 30, 2018

So much can happen in a single day — you could meet the right person, stumble across a new opportunity, come up with a life-changing idea, move jobs, move houses or move countries. While it’s[...]

Choose happiness.
May 17, 2018

Choose happiness. Do work and play that brings fulfillment. Spend time with people who build you up, not those who bring you (and others) down. Strip from your life the things that take time, money,[...]

Effort matters more than skill or talent
April 6, 2018

Effort matters more than skill or talent. Effort counts twice,Skill is talent multiplied by effort. The more you do what you’re good at, the better you get. But achievement is the product of skill multiplied[...]

Love grows by giving.
December 20, 2022

The love we give away is the only love we keep. The only way to retain love is to give it away.[...]

Failure is good
June 13, 2018

We try so hard to avoid failure, but failure is the real evidence that we’ve had the courage to try. If you avoid failure, you avoid taking action. Expect and accept that failure is part[...]

Give without the expectation of return
April 23, 2018

Give without the expectation of return. Help other people — even if it costs a bit of money or time. Don’t always expect a financial payoff. Don’t get offended if your effort isn’t acknowledged or[...]

Don’t make assumptions
April 4, 2018

Don’t make assumptions. The flip side of not taking things personally is to not assume you know what’s going on in other people’s heads. Don’t assume you know the motivations for their actions. Just as[...]

Give Up The Short-term Mindset
May 20, 2018

“You only live once, but if you do it right, once is enough.” — Mae West Successful people set long-term goals, and they know these aims are merely the result of short-term habits that they[...]

See the light in people
June 28, 2018

People may do things which frustrate, hurt or anger you, or they may have nothing in common with you at all — but you can choose to see beyond these external factors and focus on[...]

Take care of yourself
March 27, 2018

Take care of yourself. If you’re not healthy, it’s tough to be happy. Before you can take care of your friends and your family, you need to take care of yourself. Eat well. Exercise. Nurture[...]

Simplicity brings peace
May 7, 2018

If you want to avoid feeling overwhelmed, create margin in your life. Simplicity brings peace. Every item you own, every meeting you schedule, every email you receive — every obligation in your life carries both[...]

Fun is underrated
June 12, 2018

How much of your day is fun? Really fun? Life is short. You should enjoy it. Don’t make things serious that don’t have to be. Create more fun in your life. Don’t worry about what[...]

You’re more likely to regret the things you don’t do
April 22, 2018

You’re more likely to regret the things you don’t do than the things you do. That’s not to say you should be an inconsiderate jerk, or that you won’t regret making big mistakes. But generally[...]