Sept/Oct 2024

College taught me more life lessons than I would have ever thought possible, but it is soccer that crystallized them. AYSO, Region 14 in West Torrance is the first established organization of youth soccer in the United States. Thousands of children have come through registration, picked up their uniforms, and stepped out onto the school…

As the vibrant colors of fall emerge and the air begins to cool, our body and mind undergo a transition that can affect our overall well-being. This season is a crucial time to focus on holistic wellness, particularly in boosting immunity, staying active, and getting good sleep. By embracing these interconnected aspects of health, we…

Dear Grayce, How can I have a healthy relationship with my partner who strongly supports a political candidate, specifically in the 2024 election in America, while I hold differing political views? Navigating and maintaining a healthy relationship with a partner who supports a different political candidate, especially during a heated election season like 2024, can…

There is something that screams to me! It tastes so bitter. Why is it that people with disabilities get so much hate? I have seen so much BS. Be it with my friends or myself. It has to stop! Imagine that you see a post to a person with a disability that says, “You are…

A few years ago, just before I left for Hawaii, my 77-year-old friend told me about her recently purchased spot massager and suggested I buy one to take on my trip. Since stress goes to my back, I thought good idea, and asked her for the link. The next day, our conversation went like this:…

Arnold Knodel, my dad, grew up on a North Dakota farm back when tractors were replacing horses. My grandfather made the switch before I was born. Farming was probably easier, but I bet it was sad not to have horses anymore.   My parents were working their own farm when my brother and I were…

The Olympic Flame is now extinguished until next time. Athletes, parents, coaches, trainers, celebrities, TV personalities and viewers like you and me have gone back to our version of normalcy. For a few weeks, we escaped to the competition, listened to stories about athletes we were meeting for the first time and our familiar favorites.…