…However, there comes a point in time when we can no longer let TV, radio, newspapers and social media permeate our days and nights. In order to maintain our sanity in a world where we are bombarded 24/7, it’s okay to turn it off and continue to make our way through our own days. It’s okay to seek your own peace of mind. To focus on what’s good. On what’s best for our health, and those around us.

I’m not saying to stick your head in the sand, nonetheless, you have to find a happy medium. To be aware, but not to be consumed. To find sanctuary, while still remaining knowledgeable. You could call it escaping, and that’s okay. The human mind was never made to cope with the world of 2025, where every day we are force fed with negativity and lies, and made to hate our brothers, because turmoil makes great bedfellows for politicians…

They say that animals can bring about great change in people. Research on human-animal interactions is still relatively new. Some studies have shown positive health effects. Interacting with animals has been shown to decrease levels of cortisol (a stress-related hormone) and lower blood pressure. Other studies have found that animals can reduce loneliness, increase feelings of social support, and boost your mood….

In essence, it’s the little guy who has the burden of proof. You get accused/sued, and it winds up that money comes out of your pocket if you choose to fight back. This is what’s occurring on YouTube. Many remove the videos from their content instead of disputing the claim. The vast majority don’t have the time and/or the financial means to defend themselves. Giving up appears to be their only means of recourse. It’s a massive win for their accusers, and it’s why it occurs so frequently…

Thankfully, I grew up in Detroit when the “spirit of radio” was wild and free. First off, Motown ruled the airways. Rich melodies and intricate harmonies. Tons of soul, baby. Plus, my parents exposed me to 40’s and 50’s tunes, along with Broadway and musical showcases.

When I graduated beyond the walls of AM radio, I stumbled across FM and discovered a station with a staggering playlist. That station? WABX! They played an eclectic blend of rock, folk, blues, and progressive music. I was exposed to a plethora of sound waves. Lucky me. It’s a far cry to what they play today….