Change is coming As I finalize my upcoming book on health, wellness, and fluidly aging, I've been reflecting on the risks of authors changing subjects between books.  My first book was an intimate, first-hand account of surviving a major 7.0 earthquake. As a means of coping with the shock and trauma, I felt compelled to write about my experience as a form of self-therapy. I hoped to chronicle every detail that my senses could retain in the aftermath. It was an emotional, grip

Simple ways to add nutritious food to your diet Eating enough fruits and vegetables is vital for good health, but most Americans are falling short. According to health.gov , only about one in four Americans eats the recommended amount of produce. In addition, many consume too much added sugar, sodium, and saturated fat. Making small changes can help increase fruit and veggie intake for better health and wellness. Starting the day with fruit is an easy way to boost daily consu

Stages of Bananas Ripeniing At the end of every race I’ve run, bananas are always provided for runners to refuel. But in the rush to refuel after exertion, many runners often eat them while their green and overly starchy. On rare occasions, I’ve been guilty too — when my body desperately needed electrolytes — I ate whatever fruit was available. But how many of us really know the difference between eating ripe versus unripe bananas? Have you even eaten a bright yellow or green

“Writing is a form of therapy; sometimes I wonder how all those who do not write, compose or paint can manage to escape the madness, melancholia, the panic and fear which is inherent in a human situation.” — Graham Greene Writing has been a stronghold, a lifeline pulling me from depths since childhood. Words could always heal wounds that no first aid kit could mend. In a world with chaotic tendencies, writing’s therapeutic power to reveal our shared humanity should not be ove

Today, we get a new video from P.R.O. It was inspired by the new book Quake: Horror and Hope in Haiti written by our own...

Readers of Quake will recognize Chamberlain as the fun-loving, burst of energy who provided me comfort while grieving the loss of my...