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“Monday 5 Things”™ ….. Productive…..

In this M5T redux refined, here are a few ways some of the worlds’ best and brightest adopted to keep their days productive.

“Monday 5 Things”™ ….. F-Bombs .....

..... this Monday morning I drop some F-Bombs that are far more uplifting, healthier, and less-likely to be autocorrected on my computer.

You Left Me For Dead On The Side of the Road. But I Hope Your Truck Is OK.

On an early Sunday morning in October of 2022, Yorlliry Moreno was the victim of a hit and run driver. As a professional triathlete, he was training on his cycle that was ‘tricked out’ with every imaginable safety device,…

“Monday 5 Things”™ ….. More More’s…..

I had the track to myself as I stepped out of the elevator onto the roof of the grandstand. I took pause to appreciate the simplicity and beauty of the moment, to center my mind, and to thank God for such a gift as this.

Lights, Camera, Freeze Frame

Delusions. Hallucinations. Words thrown around like flashes of paparazzi photos. My little “episodes” as they’ve come to be known. They weren’t delusions, at least not to me. They weren’t reality either. Although, in…

“Monday 5 Things”™ ….. Epic ....

Cleaning up some images in storage this last week took me down a long road of reminiscing over epic memories and moments that surpassed the usual or ordinary in my life. This morning’s M5T shares some epic moments that still feel larger than life.

“Monday 5 Things”™ ….. Power Moves .....

We’ve all been confronted with the good, the bad and ugly of uses of power by others. We’ve all used the good, the bad, and the ugly sides of power for ourselves. This morning’s M5T considers Power Moves that enable us to live better, love better, and to simply be better, if only for ourselves first.

“Monday 5 Things”™ ….. Marches Lentes et Amour Profond .....

This morning’s M5T is inspired by a Parisian couple, who I assume have long since passed, framed with quotes of others who have a way with words about love.

“Monday 5 Things”™ ….. One …..

As I walked through the paddocks and then took pause to sit on the pit-wall to take in the moment, this morning’s M5T took form as I mused on ‘One”.

2023 Rolex 24 Hours at Daytona

The 61st running of the Rolex 24 Hours at Daytona was another success.

“Monday 5 Things”™ ….. The Unexpected …..

An unexpected image framed this morning’s M5T with thoughts of consciously seeking and living The Unexpected.

“Monday 5 Things”™ ….. Tapestries .....

The beauty, the color, and the texture of a tapestry as seen from the front is juxtaposed by the back of a tapestry that looks disjointed, hectic, frayed, frantic and knotted. In a word, chaotic.

“Monday 5 Things”™ ….. A Man and His Dream …..

Martin Luther King, Jr., was only 39 years old when he was assassinated almost 55 years ago on the balcony outside of room 306 of the Lorraine Motel in Memphis. King spent less than 13 years campaigning for civil rights and racial equality and was arrested 30 times for his work. This morning’s M5T shares some quotes from the man who had a dream.

Quitting Is Not An Option

Jason Redman was a teenager when he decided he wanted to be a Navy SEAL. He grew up with stories of both grandfathers in World War II.…

Outfit Your Next Adventure

An early morning jog on a forgotten path runs into a day on the open water, followed by a cold brew by a smokey fire on the beach, meet Living the Dream…

Temple Day Spa + Temple Treatment Loft

At Temple Day Spa, we have cultivated a sacred space to practice the art of self worship. We provide customized facials, massages, and infrared sauna sessions to encourage our clients to be their most nurtured, relaxed selves. Indulge in a…

Evolution of a Dream

As a young girl growing up in Haiti, Sandy Duverger Odom was in awe of her beautiful aunt, who had glowing skin and taught Odom the best way to care for…

11 Self-Care Tips and Ways to Stay Healthy

No. 1: Keep those whites pearly “Make sure you’re getting two dental cleanings per year to keep your teeth and gums healthy and prevent periodontal disease – a potential cause of many medical…

Steel Magnolias

Susie Villareal Susie Villareal noticed a significant amount of swelling along her jawline- enough to cause concern and refer to her primary care physician. An ultrasound revealed a build-up of fluid, and she was treated for a possible abscess twice.…