May 2025
My Balancing Morning Routine (and How to Create Your Own)
Years ago I shared our family’s morning routine and how I juggled toddlers, preschoolers, and crazy days. Now with teenagers in the house, my mornings have gotten a little slower. Yes, my kids still practice gymnastics in the house, and we recently added a bird to the pet menagerie, but I still have some quiet […]
Dr. Rhonda Patrick – Why Eating Fish, But Not Omega-3 Supplements, Can Help Prevent Alzheimer’s Disease
Dr. Rhonda Patrick is a scientist who has done extensive research on aging, cancer and nutrition. She has a Ph.D. in biomedical science from the University of Tennessee Health Science Center and St. Jude’s children’s ResearchHospital in Memphis TN, a bachelor’s of science degree in biochemistry/chemistry from the University of California San Diego and has […]
Homemade Baked Beans – Fresh Off The Grid
Homemade baked beans are super easy to make, use real ingredients, and taste so much better than store-bought. This recipe was developed to be made ahead of time, so you can enjoy it on your next camping trip, BBQ, or as a quick weeknight side. We love baked beans! Sweet, tangy, and smoky, they’re a […]
You Asked, We Delivered: 21 Reclining Chairs That Don’t *Look* Like Recliners
The year was 2017: Beyoncé announced her pregnancy with her twins with great fanfare. Prince Harry and Meghan Markle got engaged. Millions of people participated in Women’s Marches worldwide, protesting the election of Donald Trump and advocating for women’s rights. Emily Henderson rounded up good-looking recliner chairs. Well, eight years later, Sir and Rumi Carter […]
Photographing Niagra Falls with the Fujifilm X-T50
I’m a little embarrassed to say that this is my first blog post since June 2023. What can I say, I’ve had a lot of personal stuff and other interests take priority over writing blog posts. I’ve always been a proponent of following your heart and doing what you want at any given time in […]
10 Wake-Up Calls We Often Receive Too Late in Life
There’s a big difference between empty fatigue and gratifying exhaustion. Life is too short not to focus more on what matters most. Before you know it you will be asking, “How did it get so late so soon?” Perhaps you can already relate. So take time to reflect. Take time to realize what you want […]
May 19 Birthday Horoscope 2025-26
May 19th Birthday Horoscope 2025-2026 MORE BIRTHDAYS If Today is Your Birthday: May 19th The Year Ahead Forecast for May 2025 to May 2026 If You Were Born Today, May 19: You possess a regal manner, an exceptionally sharp intellect, and great independence. Others frequently turn to you for advice, and you make […]
Deja vu all over again
April 7, 2025 Deja vu all over again A few short years ago my blog comment section and social media were blowing up. Panic was in the air. The comments were varied, but uniformly convinced this time was different. As a theme, they ran along these lines: “JL, I love your work and have been […]
Examples And Best Practices For eLearning And HR Software
The Purpose Of A Sales Pitch What is a sales pitch? It’s a quick yet descriptive and engaging presentation of your eLearning or HR solution’s value. It is often done in under two minutes, where you have to establish your value proposition and create a deep connection with your listeners. Effective business pitches are among […]
Can a better ID system for authors, reviewers and editors reduce fraud? STM thinks so – Retraction Watch
Unverifiable researchers are a harbinger of paper mill activity. While journals have clues to identifying fake personas — lack of professional affiliation, no profile on ORCID or strings of random numbers in email addresses, to name a few — there isn’t a standard template for doing so. The International Association of Scientific, Technical, & Medical […]