Optimism

Me? Talk to myself? Why, yes I do. It's called self-talk. We do it all the time. Self-talk is the endless stream of unspoken thoughts that run through our head. Positive thinking often starts with self-talk. These automatic thoughts can be positive or negative. More often then not, these thoughts start out less than positive. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). And that's the key. To challenge these less than positive thoughts. Mayo Clinic Positive thinking: Stop negative sel

In 2010, the last print version of Encyclopedia Britannica was released. It's amazing the legacy of Encyclopedia Britannica. I remember my Grandparents owning an eloquent set of encyclopedias in a nice display case. The New York Times After 244 Years, Encyclopedia Britannica Stops the Presses

Inspirational songs are powerful anthems of resilience and empowerment designed to help brighten your mood. The music spans all genres, generations, and geography. Celes 56 Most Inspirational Songs Of All Time

Reclaiming and Championing Your Inner Child. One of my favorite books in the personal transformation genre. The book talks about healing our wounded inner child. Homecoming by John Bradshaw

Who doesn't want to wear a slab of cheese on their head right? Here in Wisconsin, the foam cheesehead is proudly worn by many. Content below courtesy https://onmilwaukee.com A Chicago insult we embraced: 10 things you need to know about cheeseheads By Jimmy Carlton Sportswriter Published Nov 24, 2015 at 4:53 PM It’s an image broadcast to millions every time the Packers play football. It’s a yellow hat worn by fans, celebrities, politicians and American military members. It

The Breakfast Club is a coming-of-age story. It was written, directed, and produced by John Hughes. Don't You (Forget About Me). The Breakfast Club was mainly filmed at the abandoned Maine North High School in Des Plaines, Illinois. American Film Institute AFI Movie Club: THE BREAKFAST CLUB

Directed by Sidney Lumet. Some of the loves in my life include Paul Newman, and stories about redemption. In the movie "The Verdict," Paul Newman plays Frank Galvin, a failing lawyer, who has spiraled into the darkness of the drink. Don't worry my friends. This is a redemption story. ‘The Verdict’: Sidney Lumet and David Mamet’s Masterpiece as a Blend of a Courtroom Drama and a Personal Redemption Story

It's probably both easier, and more difficult to be a grandparent. At one end, grandparents have parenting experience under their belt, so they have learned from their mistakes. And now will apply what they have learned with their grandchildren. On the other end, the pressure is on, because there are no parenting mulligans left. Later in their life, I had the honor of getting to know my grandparents. With their wisdom and grace, they tried to steer me back into calmer waters.

Grit has been in publication for over 140 years. In 1882, Grit started out as a newspaper. It's now a bi-monthly magazine. It's amazing that Grit is still going strong after 140 years. Hands-on Heritage Sunday Grit: A Newspaper Legacy

Much to my surprise, I discovered that MAD Magazine is still in existence. Alfred E Neuman is a friend. A good friend somehow. His misaligned features and casual indifference gives me strength to pause. The New Yorker A World Without Mad Magazine

A quick, uplifting snapshot of this week’s most positive news: wildlife rebounded, medical breakthroughs advanced, and communities showed remarkable kindness. (Content below courtesy of AI) 🌍 Global & Environmental Wins Papua New Guinea’s new ocean sanctuary — The country established a protected marine area the size of the UK, safeguarding over 77,000 square miles of ocean. Europe’s rivers flowed more freely — Restoration efforts removed barriers and improved ecosystems acro

Underground of the Inspired. Welcome to Underground of the Inspired. The Home of Empathy and Kindness. Its all about being artistic, creative and imaginative! Words and poetry have the ability to spark the imagination and give meaning to our lives through its symbolism and influential expressions. Classic poetry with great readings from the works of Christina Rossetti, Sara Teasdale, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, and many others, hopefully you'll find something here that you e