Grant Maniér doesn't see the world the way most of us do, and that's exactly what makes his art so extraordinary. Diagnosed with savant syndrome…
In the busyness of life I missed the evolution from lifespan to health span to joyspan until just the other day! Lifespan measures how long you…
America is celebrating its 250th birthday. So, it's a good time to exhibit Forsaken, a 4' x 5' acrylic on canvas I painted over the last month…
When experienced hiker Nancy Abel met Katharina Groene from Germany hiking the Pacific Crest Trail near Sultan, Washington, she tried to warn her…
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Carol Burnett and Julie Andrews have a bit of a tiff over tea…
An experiment was performed with Fox viewers. They were paid to watch another news station for a month in order to see what would happen to their…
Yesterday, my friend Colton dropped by out of the blue. He brought over a bag of donut holes to share despite his diabetes. This means he's having…
Feeling invisible is something many people have experienced at one time or another. This happens in both personal and professional…
Starting July 1, those familiar "sell by" dates will disappear from most packaged foods. California—the first state to require standardized food…
While driving to my client’s new home for a training session last week, he texted to say he was running late. Pulling up to the house, my…
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What happened when a devastating Nebraska wildfire burned a thousand square miles of ranch land?
Help came from everywhere—farmers,…
Marcus Tullius Cicero, the Roman Statesman and philosopher who lived before the birth of Christ, believed that the good of the people was the…
Brother David Steindl-Rast's retelling of this story was my inspiration.
After the crucifixion Jesus came upon two of his disciples…
This teacher would brighten anyone's day. How lucky these kids are to have her…
Ever think about what'll happen when you arrive at the pearly gates? Here's one man's experience…
Clothing companies in the US have been using PFAS, or “forever chemicals,” in many of their products, some dating back to the 1980s. While PFAS-…
I typically don't paint these types of portraits, but this one has turned out to be one of my favorites! I hope you like it as much as I do!
Bernie Sanders has introduced a significant proposal aimed at reshaping the AI industry in the United States. This plan involves a one-time 50%…
In a news cycle that thrives on conflict and division, it's refreshing to see stories that remind us how much we still have to learn from one…
Was Shakespeare ever this funny? I thinketh not…
For some, it's easy to cheer immigration arrests when they're happening somewhere else, to people we've never met. But things look different when…
All of Nature's creations have their own language and unique sounds. In this clip, the sounds and photography are amazing…
Stimulating thoughts about the natural phases, cycles and seasons have been occupying my mental real estate of late. There are phases in a…
Sitting in church one Sunday morning listening to Pastor Harold talk about our earthly father and our Heavenly Father connected me with some…
1960s Jane Taylor scoop neck black blouse. Made in California. Vintage Size 13 will fit today's size 8. Despite its age, it's comfortable,…
Beautifully made, fully lined, 100% leather jacket, size medium. Like new. Free.
It was expensive to rewrite America's history by whitewashing the truth across our national parks, museums, and landmarks. But it happened under…
Fiona Cantorna didn't think twice about diving into icy Lake Michigan to save a woman's life. Although police were on the scene, there was no…
With the deck stacked against him, 18-year-old Dylan Larson bet on himself and won, and so did his hometown…
How much inhumanity does it take before we access our humanity?…
Some people get it wrong. Some people make it right. Read the story…
I learned something about kids when I stood in a classroom of ten-year-olds as a guest speaker. During the question/answer period, the first kid…
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Anyone else annoyed by the frequent visitors who try to sell you something? The posted sign caught my eye. It seems like a fun solution to…
The woman who shot the video in this article was extremely fortunate to capture an Eurasian coot couple building their nest. Dad was bringing…
I was thinking about mine and others loss of loved ones to death when I wrote this song. Reminding myself how life is precious, fragile,…
In this short video, James Talarico explains what a real man is and what he isn't. Take a listen…
At a high school graduation in North Carolina, valedictorian Leen Hijaz stepped to the microphone and spoke her conscience.
After…
These days, it can feel like kindness is becoming harder to find in the people we're often told to look up to. Name-calling, insults, and public…
I've been watching the calendar for this one—National Donut Day. I don't know which one to choose, but I love making these tasty decisions…
We could all take a lesson from this Golden Retriever. Be sure to watch all 3 minutes. The closing is the best…
Forgiveness got unpacked on a country road. The dance is over. Here's what happened when I visited my family.
In reflection, it is no…
When I began my career in the fitness industry, strength training, cardiovascular exercise, and nutrition were in the spotlight. Years later,…
When I saw Fenix, I thought his prancing was so cute. He's a special dog, and I had to share his amazing story—in his own words 😊 Watch him bounce…
Did you ever wondered what the closest people around Trump have said about him?
Take a listen…
When Carol Trainor collapsed at the café she and her husband, Chad, owned, no one knew what would happen next. With Carol in the hospital and Chad…
This is a fun walk through the last 100 years of women's fashions
The power of words can lift others up or wound them. Whether it is a thoughtless reaction or an intentional verbal attack the result can be…
Good morning. Today, I'm sharing an opinion I read in an old book. This piece is written by a retired judge. His name is Henry H. Curran and the…
Life lessons and reminders about what’s truly important often come from unexpected sources. This was my experience recently while driving home…
I was in the produce department at the market the other day, and couldn’t help but notice 2 women who were having a rather animated conversation…
Teachers deserve so much more goodness than they receive.
This short but sweet lesson, delivered by a very patient teacher, not only…
I wrote this song about a family member who lost their way and was struggling for a long time!…
A man was walking down the street scrolling through his newsfeed. When he tripped, he lost his balance and fell into a freshly painted picket…
I'm sharing a few sunset photos I've taken here and there. The first one is Big Island, Hawaii. The other three were taken here in California:…
As a fitness trainer, when I think of “risky foods,” chips, crackers, cookies, and pastries come to mind. However, some foods, typically regarded…
For ten years, Shay Taylor cleaned rooms and offices at Yale New Haven Hospital, walking the same halls she’ll soon walk as a doctor.
Her…
When the daily tasks of life consume us, we miss the call to something beautiful, eventful, and nurturing— grace .
Grace is always calling…
What Christopher Bradshaw and the team at Dreaming Out Loud built in Washington DC really got to me. In a neighborhood where people have gone…
As a daughter who suffered through two parents dying and benefiting from Hospice care, I understand how important palliative care is for people in…
The hantavirus outbreak, which began on a Dutch cruise ship and was first reported to the World Health Organization on May 2, has left 3 people…
Youtropolis invites you to participate in a backyard harvest. Youtropolis is partnering with Happy Harvesters to pick a neighborhood orange tree…
French musician Plumes serenades the animal kingdom. He said that recues are his favorites. Here he's singing to rescued bunnies…
The US-China delegation might as well have crawled up into a treehouse outfitted with a "NO GIRLS ALLOWED" warning sign nailed to its door. But,…
Watching this well-crafted short video feels like stepping into a slower world where there's no hustle and bustle. Take a few moments of quiet…
Everything about the Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agency (ICE) has stirred controversy since beginning its aggressive arrest and…
As I read this story, the words blurred due to fighting back tears. I had read other accounts of the brutish, inexcusable treatment of people held…
This man was asked why he hated Trump. Here is his answer…
Have you taken a look at celebrities lately? They are all looking the same. Observe their mouths, their eyes, their noses. It's like they all…
Louie's getting bundled up to go skiing in the Italian Dolomites…
Millions of people are faced with a choice to forgive someone, a situation an event...or not. I can imagine this community has some readers that…
Question: Should I let a pair of cheerful finches continue to build their nest inside of my front porch light?
A man recently died in a manner none of us would want, like something out of a horror movie.
The 78-year-old, who had nasal polyps and…
When things happen to us, it's easy to judge it good or bad. The truth is that we don't really know. We have no way of knowing the outcome of the…
Young and old alike are struggling to make ends meet, achieve the American dream, or keep their heads above water. Their stories aren't regional…
This dad and his "baby" are having an easy going day at the park…
The weekend's behind us, and hump day's not quite here, so I figured everyone could use a laugh with this old geezer's comedy routine…
Have you ever found yourself giving and not receiving in return?Perhaps you've been left frustrated and wondering, "Did I do something wrong?" Or…
Over the years, I've taken pics of flowers that caught my attention. Here are a few. By the way, I don't pretend to be a photographer. These are…
"Be content with what you have; rejoice in the way things are. When you realize there is nothing lacking, the whole world belongs to you." —…
The world is full of toxic people. Maybe you know someone in whose presence you feel extreme unease every time you're with them. On the surface,…
Three quick-thinking first graders jumped into action and saved their teacher's life. Quite a story!…
Yesterday, King Charles' finely crafted speech aimed to calm tensions between our two nations and restore our long-held bonds of friendship…
Ben is deaf and has other special needs. When his parents dropped him off at school, they had no idea how isolated he was and were devastated when…
This story's about Richard Pulley, a 78-year-old retiree who was DoorDashing to pay for his wife’s medications.
After seeing him on their…
I think most of us agree that teachers don’t have it easy. It’s long hours, a lot of pressure, and not nearly enough pay. But still, some are…
"77 million people overlooked rape, sexual assault, felonies, infidelities, insurrection, dinner with white supremacists, insulting soldiers,…
I just saw this and it's actually shocking. When you really pay close attention to what the dress says, it's spine-chilling. https://www…
