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Here is a definition of the word, “AMBIANCE”: the character and atmosphere of a place or situation Close your eyes and imagine this scenario:  You with a very special person in your life, soft music is playing, candles are flickering, the fireplace is emitting warmth...

There are many things, people, circumstances and events that make us feel “happy”.  For me, not one of those is having my favorite satellite radio station convert to all Holiday music for months before the holidays.  Hey, I am not Scrooge or anything and I...

I believe one of the very best movie scenes ever was in the flick, “A Few Good Men” starring Jack Nicholson and Tom Cruise.  The movie was about a Marine’s death on our Cuban military base at the hands of several other Marines and the question was whether the...

Wayne Gretzky is arguably the best hockey player ever to play the game. He had an extraordinary career and here are some of the records he set that will probably never be broken: I met Mr. Gretzky a number of years ago at a function and he was really a very nice, down...

Here is a definition of the word “ENERGY”: the strength and vitality required for sustained physical or mental activity. Unlike blood pressure, glucose or cholesterol levels that can be measured objectively, the amount of energy you feel is a subjective...

The human body with its associated organs, chemicals, hormones, biochemical reactions and all other components is fascinating on many levels.  One of the aspects of the human body that is self-protective is the capacity to generate “warning signals” prior to a...

As mentioned in previous posts, the average weight gain in American between Halloween and Nee Years is 7.4 pounds.  One of the reasons for this is Thanksgiving week and the accompanying traditional foods, drinks and desserts that are part of this holiday’s...

I was flipping the television channels the other day and stopped at the station showing the movie, “The Greatest Showman”.  The movie starred Hugh Jackman, portraying PT Barnum, the famous American showman and businessman, as well as founder of the famous “Barnum...

Football coaches talk all the time about “setting up their players for success”.  Here is what they are referring to: They devise a game plan that, as best as possible, plays into the strengths of their players and attempts to exploit the weaknesses of their...