I have no adequate words to describe the horrific disaster Los Angeles is currently facing. The devastating fires in Los Angeles have impacted thousands of individuals, families and businesses.

Below are links to some of the organizations to which you can donate in support of those affected by the fires:

American Red Cross: Shelter, food, emotional support, and health services for displaced residents.

Los Angeles Regional Food Bank: Distributing meals and resources to wildfire survivors.

World Central Kitchen: Providing fresh meals to displaced families and first responders.

United Way of Greater Los Angeles: Supporting long-term recovery efforts and providing immediate response resources.

SAMHSA Disaster Distress Helpline: Mental health and counseling support resource.

California Fire Foundation: supporting firefighters’ families, and anyone else impacted by the fires

Anti-Recidivism Firefighter Fund: supporting incarcerated firefighters battling the Los Angeles wildfires.

Pasadena Senior Center: Providing resources and support for senior citizens affected by the Eaton fire

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Change of plans, folks. I was originally going to share with you about my recent roommate reunion & my first foray into the arena of self-driving cars but…much like my ride in the driver-less car…things took a turn outside my control. In this episode I share a bit about that instead. 

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Happy New Year, all! I hope you’ve had a lovely start to your year. So far are off to a much better start compared to last year. Here’s hoping we continue on that trajectory!

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As the sun sets here in California,

my heart is filled with gratitude and appreciation for another birthday/Christmas season with my sandwich. My dad turned 89, Linny turned 19 and we got to share another Christmas together.

Wishing all my friends celebrating, a very happy first night of Hanukkah. Blessings, love & joy to you all!

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To those who are celebrating, Merry Christmas from my sandwich to yours!

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One of the sayings that sums up the idea that there’s always gonna be stuff going on is, “Life be lifin’!”

In this episode I share about my experience last week that proved to me that’s not always the case.

It’s my hope that this cautionary tale will inspire you to make the extra effort to connect with someone been meaning to.

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Wishing you and yours a very happy holiday season!

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I spent the week before Thanksgiving in Mexico City with my Happiness School friends. My decision to go came at the last minute fueled by a desperate desire to escape my post-election funk.

It was quite fortuitous that our studies that week focused looking more closely at the ways we look at the world and the steps we can take to reframe negative perspectives.

In this episode you get to come to class with me and hear what I shared with my Happiness Friends about my decision to go to Mexico.

You will also hear from my illustrious professor, Dr. Tal Ben-Shahar, renown psychologist and pioneer in the field of Positive Psychology, best-selling author and the creator of this Happiness Studies program. I am inspired each and every time I hear him speak!

You can learn more about Dr. Ben-Shahar and our Happiness Studies program at talbenshahar.com

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Hey Sandwich Zoners! For those of you celebrating, Happy Thanksgiving! I am busy whipping up my contributions for our Thanksgiving family feast but I'll be back after the holiday to fill you in on all that's been happening--including telling g some tales from my adventure to Mexico City with my Happiness School friends.

Til then...take good care & go out and do something that brings you joy!

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To say I've really been struggling in the aftermath of the election is a ginormous understatement. I've had to really hunker down and isolate in an effort to settle my system.

Thankfully, I've got some amazing people in my life to help me talk though it. Today, you get to hear from one of them—Dea Tennancour. 

Dea is an amazing human! She and I serendipitously met in Dallas during my career exploration adventure in 2023. In a sea of about 1400 people, we met and instantaneously clicked. It was "friend at first sight". Little did I know that shortly after our chance encounter we’d find out we had an unbelievably extraordinary connection in common. 

Dea Tennancour, BSN, RN, MA is a fierce advocate for wellbeing, for learning to cultivate self-care and love as a mighty Life path to travel, especially in the times we find ourselves living in. With her extensive nursing background in community practice and end of life care, she has also practiced and studied Five Element Chinese medicine for many years. She is the founder of a new health and wellness coaching venture called Cause Wellbeing where she specializes in collaborating with and coaching folks from all walks of life, particularly those who are caregivers, those undergoing life transitions, and those simply wanting to improve their wellbeing at any stage or condition of life.

Dea's website is currently under construction but will be coming soon. In the meantime, you can reach her via email at: [email protected]

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