Transform Your Leadership: The ‘Shame on Me If I Don’t Zone” Mindfulness Approach

Transform Your Leadership: The ‘Shame on Me If I Don’t Zone” Mindfulness Approach: In leadership, we often encounter moments that demand courage—moments that push us beyond comfort into growth, clarity, and deeper human connection with those we have the privilege and responsibility to authentically serve. Mike Barnes, in his insightful video, “Transform Your Leadership: The […]
Borrowed Wisdom: How Adopting and Modifying Philosophies Can Enhance Personal Growth

Borrowed Wisdom: How Adopting and Modifying Philosophies Can Enhance Personal Growth Best-selling author Bret Davis has shared a unique perspective on personal growth in his book, Bretisms: Adopted, Borrowed and Modified Philosophies For a Life with LESS ANXIETY and MORE CONFIDENCE. The book is a treasure trove of wisdom, filled with sayings and philosophies that […]
From Lab Coats to Literary Journeys: Veterinary Technology Program Alumni Who Became Authors

Exploring a Veterinary Technology Program can open the door to a myriad of career paths, one of which surprisingly includes becoming an author. While the leap from veterinary medicine to writing might seem vast, numerous alumni have bridged this gap, harnessing their detailed knowledge and firsthand experiences to enrich their storytelling. The Unseen Bridge Between […]
Please Sir, May I Have Some More? A Guest Post by Author Joshua Elyashiv

I couldn’t scream for help. I couldn’t beg for my mother. I couldn’t even whisper the words “I’m sorry.” I had tried begging them to stop. I had tried staying silent and emotionless. I had tried showing my humanity, pain and fear. All of those encouraged the guards to beat me harder. I knew some […]
Lois P. Liggett Guest Post – Inspiration in Language

What inspired Lois P. Liggett to write Bone (& Body) Lessons: Culture, Measurement, and Language? People seek connections between past, present, and future. I was inspired to write this book to make those connections. The subject of bones is a hot topic for several reasons. Climate change is exposing the bones of our ancient relatives […]
Mr. B’s Books, Twins With Love x2 Guest Post
New children’s book “Twins With Love x2” by Mr. B’s Books (Michael Barnes) is released, the story of twin little girls and the magic of their special bond that lasts forever. Twins With Love x2 by Michael Barnes, illustrated by Blinky, is a 40-page children’s book that tells the story of twin girls who share […]
Mr. B’s Guest Post: Connection and Kindness in Happy Makes Me Happy
A new children’s book, Happy Makes Me Happy by Michael Barnes, has been released! It is an endearing story of a dog named Happy and the valuable lessons of joy and kindness he provides. Happy Makes Me Happy by Michael Barnes, illustrated by Blinky, is a 32-page children’s book that tells the charming story of […]
Mr. B’s Guest Post, Newly Released Book: Yay… It’s My First Day of School!
New children’s book Yay… It’s My First Day of School by Mr. B’s Books (Michael Barnes) is released, a joyful story of making friends, meeting teachers, and having a great first day. Another wonderful rhyming story from Mr. B about the excitement of the first day of school… Yay. The fourteen rhymes and fun illustrations […]
Does it Make a Difference? Guest Post by Thomas J. Baechle
When growing up in Cleveland, playing baseball in the street was one of our favorite summer pastimes. Most summer days or evenings would find us starting a pick-up game, usually in front of our house. One of us would toss a bat to another and the person catching it would grab it with one hand. […]
Guest Post by Paul Kiritsis, From Ancestral Lore to Spiritual Awakening: A Life Shaped by Myth and Mystery
I was born on 15th July 1979 at the Royal Women’s Hospital in Melbourne, Australia, as an incarnation of Greek stock. If the axiom “we choose our parents” is to be believed, the decisions I made before my conception are to be commended. Both my parents left Macedonia, Greece, for greener pastures in Australia in […]