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“Outside of a dog, a book is a man's best friend. Inside of a dog it's too dark to read.” Groucho Marx Dogs. Companion dogs. The best non...

If you want to be a better boss, we have the qualities, habits, and policies that you’ll want to emulate and incorporate into your work...

“You can't always measure the effects of activist work; you just have to wish and pray that the message gets through.” - Yoko Ono Joven...

A highly contagious and deadly bird virus, the dreaded Virulent Newcastle Disease has moved north from Southern California. Most...

It takes more muscles to frown than to smile. Although being a positive person may not come naturally, it is a skill that can be learned....

“We can not always build the future for our youth, but we can build our youth for the future.” Franklin Roosevelt “Mentoring is a brain...

Traveling alone can be a rewarding and enriching experience. Even though most popular destinations are safe, it is wise to take...

Have you always dreamed about writing a book? Meet a teen, Cassandra Sage Briskman who was published at age 16 and won numerous awards...

Hello Spring! As if on cue, terra firma has erupted in a procession of power plants. As the soil warms and the daylight hours grow...

“The man who has no imagination has no wings.” - Muhammad Ali “Wings are not only for birds; they are also for minds. Human potential...

Spring is just around the corner, making this a great time to start thinking about sprucing up your garden. With just a little effort,...

“Volunteers don’t get paid, not because they’re worthless, but because they’re priceless.” - Sherry Anderson Volunteering and community...

When you need advice, do you know where to turn? Do you have mentors that can steer you in the right direction? There’s no one size fits...

“The noblest pleasure is the joy of understanding” - Leonardo da Vinci “Do not dwell in the past, do not dream of the future, concentrate...

Have you ever received an email from a stranger with information that you felt compelled to share? Hear real world lessons imparted in an...

If there was one take away from the Oscars it was that truth is love! Siri and Joven host this episode of Express Yourself! with a theme...

A practice is a combination of an intention, an aspiration, and an action. Grounded in the depth and simplicity of his experience of...

If you have dieted forever and yet keep losing then regaining weight, maybe it is time to look at food as your best friend. Start...

“Becoming a Godly mother is the most important journey you will ever take”, writes Ellen Mongan, who has walked down the road of...

“There’s only one story in the world and it’s your story.” Ray Bradbury Former teen host, Asya Gonzalez returns to Express Yourself! to...