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In 2014, I was in PA helping my son settle into a new apartment. I drove to the local Wal-Mart and bought a whole bunch of cleaning essentials including a mop. I returned to the apartment and eagerly started with my cleaning. Upon unwrapping the packaging; I set out to use the mop. It seemed simple enough; but, I desperately wrangled with the mop. I couldn’t for the life of me get it hooked together. After about an hour struggle, I grabbed my phone and punched in “O-Cedar Fast ‘N Easy Mop Disassembled and Reassembled”. I was positive that I was not alone in this battle. My hope was that some wonderful genius might have posted a How to because I was truly stumped. And behold this video appeared.

https://youtu.be/08bl2x-fIHY Watch “O-Cedar Fast ‘N Easy Mop Disassembled and Reassembled” on YouTube Honestly, I had to watch it several times to actually get it; but, in the end it worked. I truly was thrilled that this young man, Alexander Wolfe posted a solution to my problem. This was my first introduction to YouTube. My daughter had spent countless hours each week watching hair and makeup videos on YouTube through her preteen and teenage years. She actually learned so much from them. Her makeup application is awe-inspiring. It further inspired her to attend cosmetology school. She is now a successful hair stylist.

Since then, I have discovered another wonderful soul that has also come to my rescue. My son told me to check out Yoga by Adriene.

https://www.youtube.com/user/yogawithadriene I had never done Yoga before, so I was willing to try it at home to avoid public humiliation. I have to say it truly has changed my life. For years, I had been suffering with a constant struggle of back pain. My doctor’s mantra was ‘build your core it will strengthen your back’. So, I was walking, swimming, and doing weight training. I was building my core; but, I was still having the discomfort in my lower back. So, I tried a few of Adriene’s videos, she has gobs of them and I like her quirky sense of humor and ease. At the start of 2017 she posted REVOLUTION 31-days of Yoga. I did it and continued all through 2017. It not only helps make me free of back pain, it builds my strength, keeps me fit and flexible. More importantly, it has provided me with a tool that has improved not only my posture, breathing, concentration and the ability to relax my mind and expand my thoughts. If you have any desire to give Yoga a try, I recommend her newest 30 day TRUE series.

I have a 7 yr-old great nephew, Ethan who wants to become a You Tube star. We videotaped him installing a light. It is adorable. Here is a small bit.

Have you made some joyful discoveries on You Tube? I hope so.