Your Lot and Parcel

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By: Benjamin Diaz

Experience Your Lot and Parcel Podcast, and learn more ways to preserve your home, family and historical landmarks by actional advice from a wide range of qualified professionals.

Skills for Lifelong Restful Sleep
Last Thursday at 10:00 AM

She helps people break free from sleep anxiety and rediscover their natural ability to sleep—without expensive gadgets, supplements, or medications. When you collaborate with her, you will learn lifelong skills that empower you to sleep well, no matter what life throws your way. Using evidence-based methods, she supports adults worldwide in letting go of constant worries about sleep, so they can enjoy deep, restorative rest each night. No gimmicks. No fads. No sprays. Just real solutions that work.

Are you ready to step off the hamster wheel of overthinking, sleep anxiety, and restless nights—and finally star...


Creative Finance Protection
Last Monday at 10:00 AM

When a seller accepts your offer, acting quickly is crucial. Their team helps you draft and submit contracts promptly, ensuring you secure the deal before the opportunity passes. Creative finance transactions involve significant legal and ethical risk mistakes and can lead to costly delays or even criminal liability. From the outset, they protect you from these pitfalls and can also help resolve issues for those who did not initially seek guidance.

They manage your entire transaction to ensure success, from pre-contract negotiations through close of escrow (COE) and beyond. Their services include:

Consulting, coordination, and...


Fostering Mutual Empathy
02/26/2026

Dr. Patel’s personal experience from an Indian heritage to living in Africa, the United Kingdom and finally moving to America at the age of 26 years, transformed her into a global citizen. As a licensed, practicing psychiatrist with over 25 years of experience working with both children and adults, she provides guidance about healthy relationships and parenting issues. She is enthusiastic about basic tenets of personal responsibility and leaving behind a positive legacy.

Between 2018 and 2020, major events profoundly shaped American life. The nation faced a surge in mass shootings at schools, nightclubs, and malls; widespread protests and race ri...


Simple Techniques to Restore Your Social Connections
02/23/2026

Veterans can reconnect, be understood, and rediscover themselves!

Have you ever wondered why others seem so connected while you feel invisible? Does civilian life sometimes want to navigate a foreign land without a guide? You are not alone and you do not have to face this journey in isolation.

The Veteran’s Guide to Overcoming Loneliness is your practical roadmap, created by Vietnam veteran and American Psychological Association member Robert Houle, Ph.D. This guide offers real-world strategies to help you reconnect with others without fear of embarrassment or being misunderstood.

Picture yourself ha...


Tips To Conquer Emotional Eating
02/19/2026

She is a 1-1 Tailored Weight-Loss Coach and solopreneur based in Staten Island, New York. With a background in teaching and education administration, she developed strong curriculum-design and leadership skills before transitioning to the strategy team of an educational nonprofit, where she sharpened their data-analysis expertise.

After losing one hundred pounds and maintaining a healthy weight for over two years, she launched her coaching practice in 2021. Her approach blends the warmth and compassion cultivated through years in education with the analytical rigor from her nonprofit work, helping clients escape negative patterns and reclaim health, food, and joy...


Let Suffering Become Your Strength
02/16/2026

 Do you struggle with chronic, painful conditions? Are you unsure of what steps to take next? Do you long to reclaim your life despite the pain? You are not alone—an estimated 1.5 billion people worldwide live with chronic pain. Pain knows no boundaries; it affects men, women, and children of all ages. It can result from accidents, illnesses, trauma, or other life events. So, how can someone continue to live well while managing pain?

Vita Oyler has faced a painful condition called RSD for over thirty-five years. In addition to RSD, she has developed other chronic conditions suc...


Uniting Bird Enthusiasts to Share the Joy of Birdwatching
02/12/2026

The Great Lakes region is home to an incredible variety of beautiful birds, and Birds of the Great Lakes is your essential guide to discovering them. This user-friendly book makes it easy to identify more than one hundred of the most common bird species that contribute to the region’s natural splendor. With a strong focus on best practices and habitat sustainability, the guide empowers readers to support conservation efforts, ensuring that birding around these precious resources remains possible for generations to come. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced birder, this sleek and compact guide is the pe...


Ready to Boost Your Career?
02/09/2026

Master Career Coach Mark Langford will guide you in discovering your true calling and making a successful transition into a fulfilling role or a profitable entrepreneurial venture. With experience spanning eight industry changes, founding three businesses, and helping over 1,000 professionals secure jobs or launch ventures aligned with their skills and interests, Mark Langford has the expertise to help you clearly define and achieve your professional goals. 

Discover how to leverage your unique talents and abilities.

Craft a vision statement that reflects your true aspirations.

Identify and prioritize the industries, professions, and roles that b...


Understanding The Economic Systems That Shape Our World
02/05/2026

Few issues are more relevant today than the relationship between government and the economy. Yet, terms like socialism, fascism, and capitalism are often used by political and public figures without clear definitions or understanding. Grasping the true meaning of these systems is essential for Americans to make informed decisions about taking care of their families. In Why Socialism Struggles, economic policy expert Doug Cardell brings clarity, logic, and evidence to this contentious debate. Presented in an engaging question-and-answer format, the book simplifies complex economic concepts and addresses the most common and frequently misunderstood—questions about socialism: What is socialism, re...


Turning Challenges into Joyful Opportunities
02/02/2026

No one enjoys it when things do not go as planned, but author Stacey Campbell has mastered the art of making the best out of any situation. In her book, “Make Your Own Fun!™,” Stacey shares humorous and relatable stories that show how even unexpected twists can turn into memorable adventures.

Talk to Stacey and discover her unique approach to turning challenges into opportunities for joy and growth. She offers practical tips for finding positivity at every moment, leading to new experiences and positive outcomes.

Consider asking Stacey:

What experiences from her background in cou...


Placing Our Health Above All Else
01/29/2026

 Like many of us, prioritizing his health happened after he ended up in a hospital bed hooked up to many machines. Lying in that bed, he realized that he was in the business of keeping others healthy, but he was not taking care of his own health. Over the next five years, he interviewed doctors from all over the world, alternative health experts, scientists, and fitness specialists, and tried all kinds of health regimens. This book is packed with the information he wished he knew before he ended up in the hospital.

Sometimes when you go through n...


Your Home Can Help You Reach Your Lifestyle Goals
01/26/2026

ARE YOU FEELING stuck IN YOUR HOME?

We all want to feel comfortable in our own homes. And yet, in a recent survey, over 90% of home buyers had significant regrets about their home purchase.

Feeling stuck in your home can leave you unsettled and result in wasted time, money, and personal potential. She once felt that way, too, but through her own journey and now helping hundreds of clients, she has developed a process to help you avoid these setbacks.

HOW WELL DOES YOUR HOME SUPPORT YOUR IDEAL LIFESTYLE?

YOUR HOME...


Knowing Bible Stories Strengthens Students’ Skills in Literature
01/22/2026

Did you know top students in Texas know the Bible  even if they are not Religious?

Top students often excel due to their understanding of cultural references, and Texas teacher Tamara Berkman says a surprising factor behind their success is knowledge of the Bible. Even non-religious students benefit from recognizing biblical themes, allusions, and historical context, which enhances their performance in literature, history, and critical thinking, according to Berkman. She created the “Learn the Whole Bible ASAP” curriculum to help students quickly grasp the Bible’s storyline in just twenty short lessons to improve their understanding of literat...


The Edmund Fitzgerald, America’s Most-Mourned Shipwreck
01/19/2026

For three decades following World War II, the Great Lakes overtook Europe as the epicenter of global economic strength. The region was the beating heart of the world economy, possessing all the power and prestige Silicon Valley does today. And no ship represented the apex of the American Century better than the 729-foot-long Edmund Fitzgerald―the biggest, best, and most profitable ship on the Lakes.

But on November 10, 1975, as the “storm of the century” threw one hundred mile-per-hour winds and 50-foot waves on Lake Superior, the Mighty Fitz found itself at the worst possible place, at the worst...


One Psilocybin Dose Dramatically Reduced Depression
01/15/2026

 According to research presented at the Psychedelic Science 2025 conference in Denver, patients who had been diagnosed with major depressive disorder experienced a dramatic decrease in depression after just one dose of psilocybin (magic mushrooms). Author and psychotherapist Anjalia McGoldrick are living proof of the power of plant-based psychedelics. “

Having started her journey as a teen mother, facing significant challenges, navigating life on her own from an early age. Despite these obstacles, she has transformed adversity into a source of strength, cultivating the hope and courage necessary to break cycles of poverty, confront abuse, and realize her dreams.

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Is Human Society on The Brink of Extinction?
01/12/2026

He believes the best way to engage people in matters of science and technology, especially nonscientists, is through stories. A fascinating story that frames the technology issues in understandable terms can capture the interest of a wide audience, therefore, "100 Years to Extinction." is made palatable.

He claims society faces a potential 11-foot rise in sea level, more violent storms, and wildfires caused by the climate crisis. There are thirteen thousand nuclear weapons in nine countries, just a small fraction of which could destroy our civilization. Fifty percent of AI experts believe that there is a 10 percent chance...


Mastering Self-Care with Natural Medicine
01/08/2026

David has been a clinician, consultant, researcher, and educator in the field of natural medicine for over 40 years. A world-renowned speaker, author, and thought leader, David emphasizes reimagining healthcare and empowering individuals to become their own self-care experts.

As a teacher, David has taught extensively for more than twenty-five years, throughout the US, Canada and in Europe. He has been a top faculty member at The Shift Network since 2015, where over 10,000 students have taken his online courses. He pioneered and hosted The Shift Network’s most popular annual Plant Medicine Summit, which has been attended by over 300,000 pe...


Blending Families for Lasting Unity
01/05/2026

What if stepfamilies are not in the best interest of your child?

What if you as a stepparent are the real problem?

Studies show that children brought up in stepfamilies are more prone to delinquent behavior than children raised by their biological parents, a fact that is overlooked and deserves more attention to reverse this trend that contributes to unsafe communities. Yet, data also show that one of three Americans is now a stepparent, a stepchild, a stepsibling, or some other member of a stepfamily.

In The Art of Stepparenting—How to Blend Fa...


What You Don’t Know About Medicare Could Cost You!
01/01/2026

Toni has spent more than 27 years as a top sales leader in the Medicare and health insurance fields. She has also conducted “Confused about Medicare “ workshops throughout America. She took the Medicare and You handbook and put it into “people terms” so the average person could understand Medicare.

Whether Toni is consulting with a client in the office or giving a “Confused about Medicare” workshop to hundreds of people, she emphasizes her mottos: “Medicare is NOT Cookie-Cutter” and “What You Don’t Know WILL Hurt You!” Not understanding the rules and guidelines of Medicare can cause you to make costly mistake...


Exploring The Reality and Legacy of Christopher Columbus
12/29/2025

The award-winning author and historian Matthew Restall unpacks Columbus’ enduring cultural and political presence while weaving a new history of the modern world.

During a stay in Galicia, Spain, Restall was startled to encounter a local castle claiming to be Columbus’ true birthplace. Locals insisted that Columbus, an Italian by birth, was born and raised in Galicia under the name of a local lord, Pedro Álvarez de Soutomaior. Thus began an in-depth investigation into the stories swirling around Columbus six centuries after his birth.

In the years since Columbus “sailed the ocean blue in 1492,” his journey a...


A Legacy of Exceptional Gourmet Chocolates
12/25/2025

Celebrating 125 Years:

1900 – 2025

With a history of quality gourmet chocolates for over one hundred years, Gilbert Chocolates has stood the test of time as one of the best chocolate companies in Michigan. Their company history introduces John O. Gilbert, the Chocolatier who began the company in Jackson, Michigan.

Their commitment to the highest level of quality brings you traditional handmade chocolates as well as innovative, creative new chocolate blends with favorite food items. Shop their online chocolate products to have these scrumptious creations delivered to you fresh.

Experience their extensive collection of mi...


A Powerful Story of Trauma, Survival, and Identity
12/22/2025

Sara started middle school with a target on her back. Her father warned her that some of her classmates were the children of Israeli mobsters that he had exposed. As a journalist for Haaretz Daily, Ran Kislev’s relentless investigations uncovered the world of organized crime, political corruption, and other forces lurking in Israel’s shadow. This frequently put his family in jeopardy, leaving a young Sara to deal with the consequences.

As an adult, Sara struggled to understand her father’s motivations and contradictions: Why provoke dangerous criminals by publishing their names? Why defend an accused Nazi c...


The Journey of AI is Far from Over
12/18/2025

This is not another book about how machines are becoming too smart, or a lecture about how we may lose control. It is the story of how artificial intelligence was born from human longing, grief, and ambition. And it is the story of the humans who are at the forefront of this field, from Hinton to Lovelace, Turing to Altman.

Always the same: Are you scared? Should I be scared?’ We have all heard the stories and had barroom conversations. There is no point in beating around the bush. The conversation about AI can be terrifying. From th...


The Legendary Career of Carole King
12/15/2025

Carole King’s extraordinary career has defined American popular music for more than half a century. Born in New York City in 1942, she shaped the soundtrack of 1960s teen culture with such songs as “Will You Love Me Tomorrow,” one of many Brill Building classics she wrote with her first husband, Gerry Goffin. She was a leading figure in the singer-songwriter movement of the 1970s, with dozens of Billboards Hot 100 hits and music awards—her 1971 album Tapestry won a record four Grammys. Yet she struggled to reconcile her fame with her roles as a wife and mother and retreated to the b...


Supporting Working Parents Strengthens the Workplace
12/11/2025

Did you know about 80% of employees will become parents at some point in their careers, but many do not feel supported? A third do not even think they will return to work after parental leave. And of those who do, many leave within a year. Regardless of the path they choose, one thing is clear: A lot of parents feel that starting a family has at least temporarily derailed their career.

Therefore, companies need most: resilience, empathy, focus, crisis management, and a long-view perspective. Their book invites leaders to reimagine working parents not as a liability but...


Mastering Persuasion with Harmony
12/08/2025

Him and his wife live on a picturesque 150 acres at the base of Cardigan Mountain in New Hampshire. In the winter, he often skis to his cabin office to introspectively write.

He teaches how to persuade parents, children, and audiences of all sizes and to disagree without anger. Rhetoric lets us make choices together without wanting to kill each other. It inoculates us from evil manipulation. And it makes everything (advertising, movies, the persuasive wildlife in our backyard) endlessly interesting.

Rhetoric once sat at the center of elite education. Alexander the Great, Shakespeare, and Martin...


The Latest Advances in Autism Science
12/04/2025

She collaborates with parents whose children have autism. She is a Yale University trained scientist, medical strategist, and autism parent. She knew something was wrong with her daughter. She just had this intuition. Her daughter was developing but there was just something not right. She had a nagging feeling and everyone kept telling her to ignore it and that everything was fine, but she ignored herself and that is what she gets really mad about.

She got an autism diagnosis, and it was devastating. She was upset with her daughter. But she was really upset at herself...


A Stark Reality Check on Humanity
12/01/2025

Doug Fifer is a retired Alaskan police officer who specialized in crime scene analysis, deviant sexual crimes, hostage negotiations, and various special assignments throughout his twenty-five-year career. As a highly decorated investigator, Doug has negotiated with serial killers, solved homicides, and worked on real-life cases that will shock you to the core.

This is not your run-of-the-mill true crime; it is straight from the source, an author-led journey into how far some will go to achieve their sexually freakish desires. You have never read a book like this one; it is a cringeworthy reality check on humanity...


An Engaging Student Learning Environment
11/27/2025

 In the 1960s and 1970s-when many communities resisted school integration and schools held low expectations for working-class kids and constricted teachers' autonomy-educators and students at a multiracial public high school in California collaborated to achieve something remarkable: they created a cohesive community that gave students a powerful sense of belonging.

Over its 25-year life, the student leaders of Sunnyvale High School collaborated with visionary staff to reduce violence, broaden, and enrich the curriculum to include US Black history and Mexican American literature, and increase girls' access to sports. Working together, they fostered a collective sense of pride, p...


21st Century Math, Redefined for Students
11/24/2025

As a Mathematician, Businessman, and Teacher, he knows the importance of a good math education and the positive effect it can have on one’s life and career path.

His life's Mission is to show you how to give your child an "Optimal 21st Century Math Education."

To achieve this goal for each student, Triad Math has created math programs for post-elementary middle and high school students, homeschool students, adult learners, industry, and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) students.

Triad Math’s programs are dramatically different in pedagogy, content, and delivery. Their prog...


Extraordinary Tools for Breaking Marketing Records
11/20/2025

She was the youngest marketer to be selected to manage an entire Apple sales channel. This was due to her success with the marketing projects that she did for Porsche, Whole Foods, Target, and Disney. ⁠At Apple she broke a marketing record set by Steve Jobs (doubling sales for an entire Apple sales channel in one year, without increasing the marketing budget by even $1).

After earning her MBA at IE Business School, she grew an international fashion company by more than 4200% in just 9 weeks.

She is the only marketer to achieve all of that and th...


Helping Communities When Disaster Strikes
11/17/2025

A veteran of Desert Storm, Larry Agee retired from the military and sought to apply his skills in civilian life. After volunteering with an international disaster charity’s response team, Larry was inspired to start his own charity and co-founded Disaster Aid USA in 2010. Over the past eleven years, Larry has served as Disaster Aid USA’s Executive Director and committed countless hours to the organization in a variety of capacities from managing coordination and transportation to raising funds. Larry’s entire family is involved with the organization, which demonstrates this leader’s commitment towards raising his own children to serve...


Your Legal and Financial Obligation Before Marriage
11/13/2025

Her own experience as first a divorce lawyer and then a divorce mediator, combined with self-assessment tests, California Marriage License Handbook is a groundbreaking reality check about the legal and financial obligations people accept, often unwittingly, when they agree to legally join their life with someone else until death or divorce court do they part.

After 10 years of slogging through divorce courts for clients, the author turned to actual problem solving to help people not just dissolve their marriage but even try to retain it whenever possible. To that end, California Marriage License Handbook explains the confusing...


Mediterranean Recipes That Slow Down Aging
11/10/2025

She grew up in an Italian American home where food was fresh, simple, and a family experience — and the lifestyle was Mediterranean. Decades later, that way of living still shapes the choices she makes and what she does every day.

With over 30 years of firsthand experience in fitness and nutrition (and a  reputation as a good Italian cook!), she has long been a self-declared “health nut” and one who believes enjoyment and "nourishing" can absolutely share the same table.

She became a certified wellness coach to share the Mediterranean foods and styles that she is enthusi...


Principles That Help You Succeed in Business
11/06/2025

Fran Tabor has a small business owner with Survivor's Attitude.

She wrote the Kindle top 10 Live Abundantly! 50 Business Lessons from the Bible.

Also wrote Shhhh! It is a Secret. How to Compete against Walmart & the Internet, available in audio & print, Female Small business owner since 1978, went from 20,000/yr to over $1,000,000/yr since 2003.

My business has survived divorce, uninsured cancer, embezzlements, recessions, rapidly changing demographics -- and continues to grow.

In addition to other books, she wrote Sci Fi epic To Own Two Suns and Montana romance Eagle Rock.

The...


Preparations For Dying Well
11/03/2025

 He is an exceptional physician who has spent a lifetime attempting to facilitate communication between patients and their doctors and patients and their families. He has authored a brilliant book summarizing his life’s experience regarding preparations for dying well. This book is necessary for anyone who has loved ones who may be grappling with this issue. It is a masterpiece, says Philip W. Gold, M.D.

Library of Congress Council of Scholars, Former Investigator in the Intramural Research Program of the NIMH.

It has been over 50 years of medical practice and teaching for understanding wha...


The State of Porn Addiction in Today’s World
10/30/2025

Prior to admitting his addiction, Joshua was a prominent magazine publisher, award-winning journalist, film festival founder, and politician in central Maine. Early on, he recognized recovery was far more than just quitting the negative behavior of his addiction. It was about answering the questions: "Why did I become an addict, how did that make me the person I am today, what must I do to become the person I was truly born to be?"

In 2017, Joshua launched ThatCornCoach.com. He has also contributed articles about recovery to TheFix.com and Recovery Today magazine.

His most...


The Real Science Behind the Decimation of The Dinosaur
10/27/2025

The story behind Dr. Gerta Keller’s world-shattering scientific discovery that dinosaur extinction was NOT caused by asteroid impact, but rather by volcanic eruptions on the Indian peninsula, a discovery that highlights today’s existential threat of greenhouse gasses and climate change and one that sparked an all-out war waged by the scientific establishment.

Part scientific detective story, part personal odyssey, The Last Extinction is the definitive account of a radical theory that has reshaped how we understand our planet’s past and, as we face the possibility of a sixth extinction, how we might survive its future...


Inspiring Connections Through Daily Humor
10/23/2025

After a successful career in film, television, and journalism in Washington, DC, Bill made a career change, becoming a successful financial advisor in the Midwest. In this new role, he tried using this then-new thing called email to stay connected with his widespread staff. To get them to regularly check their mail, he started sending out a "Thought for the Day." And it worked even better than he expected. Clients learned about the daily email and asked to be included on the list, and it just kept growing.

For over 20 years, Bill Williams has been spreading joy...


A Family’s Hidden Holocaust History
10/20/2025

 In this captivating memoir, the author embarks on a deeply personal journey to uncover her family's hidden history during the Holocaust while pursuing Austrian citizenship. As Austria opens the door to reparation citizenship for descendants of those victimized by the Nazi and Austrofascist regimes, Anne digs through fragments of family stories and documents to trace her Austrian and Czechoslovakian roots. Through her search, she pieces together the story her ancestors withheld from their children after World War II, while reflecting on identity, migration, and heritage.

Navigating the bureaucratic process of gaining citizenship, this journey becomes much more t...