One of the greatest things I have learned about life is this:

We choose the attitudes we take toward circumstances.

Human beings can change who they are by simply changing what happens in the inner man.

You may choose to be grumpy today, or you can choose to be happy and optimistic. Read the full article…»

For any international traveler and adventure seeker there is one name more than any other that conjures up images of a really exotic travel.

From the Pyramids of Egypt to the Wine Lands of the Cape there is no continent so rich with spectacular variety as Africa.

This is the land of the Mountains of the Moon, famous Sahara Desert, of the Central African snow caps and Kilimanjaro.

It is the source of the Nile, thundering hooves, palm fringed coastlines, the home of the open plains, jostling dhows and exotic islands.

Africa is definitely a book that once opened can never be closed.

It is a very exotic travel destination that creeps under your skin, and if you visit it only once, you will be compelled to return. Read the full article…»

Many women are afraid of their first mammogram, but there is no need to worry about anything.

By taking a few minutes each day for a week preceding the exam and doing the following exercises, you will be totally prepared for the test.

And best of all, you can do these simple exercises right in and around your home.

Exercise #1:

Open your refrigerator door and insert one breast in door. Read the full article…»

“Thank you” is the most powerful thing you can say.

The more you say “thank you”, the better somebody feels.

And that somebody is YOU!

There are few things you can do to boost your mood over the long term: then get into the habit of saying “thank you”. Read the full article…»

When you think about preparing for early retirement, you likely think about gaining financial independence, building wealth, following certain retirement strategies - making sure your finances are in order.

But there are definitely other equally important aspects to consider as you redefine your life and look forward to your new future.

Prepare yourself for a happy, healthy and fulfilling future retirement with these simple tips: Read the full article…»

A husband asks his wife,

“You never argue when I get mad at you.

How do you always control your anger?”

“I clean the toilet,” she replies.

“How does that help?” he asks.  Read the full article…»

What legacy do you want to leave behind?

I know, the dog needs feeding, the house is a mess, and there is a fun show you want to watch tonight.

Daily life is so full that we don’t often step back to see, if we are even heading in the direction we want to go in. Read the full article…»

A kiss is one of the most beautiful expressions of love.

A kiss is the shortest distance between two people, and a part of any love relationship.

Real magic happens during our first kiss, and it’s always unforgettable.

Is not this true?

They say that the word “kiss” comes from the old English word “cyssan”. Read the full article…»

The European Commission recently announced an agreement where English will be the official language of the European Union rather than German which was the other possibility.

As part of the negotiations, the British Government conceded that English spelling had some room for improvement and has accepted a 5 year phase-in plan that would become known as “European English”. Read the full article…»

When you are feeling gloomy and someone comes up to you to give you a hug, it could really lift your spirit.

Is not that true?

But did you know that there are also health benefits to hugging?

Recent studies show that hugging actually causes the release of a certain hormone called oxytocin.

That hormone has been proven to help: Read the full article…»

Would you say that maintaining a healthy lifestyle is quite important to you?

Are you always looking for more information on longevity, healthy living, fitness and what not?

The topic of our discussion today is unwanted facial and body hair.

Just imagine not having to deal with the expense, tedium, frequency and pain of constantly getting rid of it.

Imagine a laser beam of light that can get rid of all your unwanted hair, and keep it away for ever or at least a long time. Read the full article…»

One fellow was talking to his buddy about his wife, “I have no clue what to get my wife for her 40th birthday.

She has pretty much everything.

She’s got a great job and can afford to buy herself anything her little heart desires: she’s got a lot of jewelery, a nice convertible car, beautiful clothes – you name it!

I am stumped!” Read the full article…»

Quick! What do happiness and success have in common? 

Both are a matter of perspective.  

This point is well expressed in an article I once read in “The Toastmaster” magazine.  

A teenager sat next to Albert Einstein at a public gathering.  

The teenager asked Einstein what he did for a living.  

He replied that he studied physics. Read the full article…»