Operation Sail 2000: The Tall Ships Visit Baltimore

Viewing a Tall Ships gathering is like getting a front-row seat at a maritime history reenactment. Beginning with ancient mariners, and continuing throughout much of the 20th century, merchants and navies plied the world’s waters aboard diverse types of boats. Tall Ships, with their impressive sail areas and large cargo holds, were the most visible […]

Interview: How to Create a Coaching Program in Less than 2 Hours

Person-Centered Language: Empowering Those with Dementia

Learn how the language we use to describe the dementia experience can be empowering to those affected by it. Originally Published on https://www.dementiasociety.org/

Be Still, My Bleeding Heart

I’m still not feeling like myself since our badass boy, Skipper, died in November. They certainly are our fur-children, no doubt. He wasn’t quite 6 when he died, and I’ll miss him forever. We have another dog, Benjamin B., the best boy ever, and I think he felt the loss too. Even though he and Skipper […]

Trump Floats List of Alternative Naming Rights Sites After Kennedy Center Setback

Internal Documents Name Multiple Alternatives By Mark M. Bello WASHINGTON, D.C. — After a federal judge ordered President Donald Trump’s name removed from the Kennedy Center, White House officials announced the creation of a new commission charged with identifying federal properties “more consistent with the Trump brand.” The commission, packed with Trump loyalists, is formally […]

Texas Tech and the Savior Complex

I want to talk about the Texas Tech quarterback situation, but not the part everyone else is covering. Brendan Sorsby, a transfer Texas Tech Quarterback, admitted to placing over 9,000 bets totaling around $90,000, including bets involving his own team. Betting on your own games has been a red line in athletics, and the NCAA […]

Fintech Meets Merchant Services: The Future of Payment Processing for Modern Businesses 

Nationwide Payment Systems  Fintech Meets Merchant Services: The Future of Payment Processing Discover how fintech is transforming merchant services into powerful financial infrastructure. Learn how modern payment systems reduce costs and improve cash flow.  Presented by Allen Kopelman, CEO — Nationwide Payment Systems-Host of B2B Vault: The Biz2Biz Podcast  AI OVERVIEW The payments industry is undergoing a massive shift. What […]

Can We Make Impact Investing as Fun as Gambling?

John Oliver’s main story a few weeks back focused on prediction markets, the fast-growing platforms that allow people to wager on the outcomes of future events. The segment was funny because John Oliver is funny. The underlying story wasn’t. Here’s the entire segment about prediction markets from his show. (As a note of caution to […]

Why Do Grandparents Have Silver in Their Hair and Gold in Their Hearts?

There’s something magical about grandparents. The moment you walk into their home, you feel it — the warmth, comfort, and the unconditional love. You smell the aroma of food that only they can cook just right, you hear stories you’ve probably heard a dozen times but still love, and you see that familiar twinkle in […]

Nomad Life in Your 50s: What It Really Costs

When Anthony and Catherine decided to sell their home, retire from their jobs, and become nomads, they weren’t just making a lifestyle change. They were making a fundamental shift in how they spent their time, energy, and money. The decision came during a season when life threw two major curveballs: Anthony needed a heart-valve replacement, […]

Migraine Awareness, Reflex Integration, and the Wisdom of the Body: Lessons from Dr. Svetlana Masgutova

As we continue our focus on Migraine Awareness Month, I find myself reflecting on the many teachers who have influenced the way I approach healing, movement, and wellness. One of those remarkable teachers is Dr. Svetlana Masgutova, whose work in reflex integration has profoundly shaped how I understand the body’s innate healing intelligence. For those […]

How to Wear a Swing Dress: 4 Rule-Breaking Ideas

Swing dresses are one of those magical wardrobe pieces that are comfortable, forgiving, and easy to wear. But I wouldn’t be surprised if many of you thought they weren’t flattering. I’m here to say that there are many ways to wear a swing dress, and you can break the rules or follow them. Quote of […]