Mental health
Fri, 11/15/2024

Pledge: Mental health

Pledging to do my best to stay sane...

Critters having fun
Fri, 11/15/2024

Critters having fun

Just like humans, critters take a time out of their daily activities to have some relaxation and fun. These beautiful photos caught them when they…

What's behind the TikTok addiction?
Thu, 11/14/2024

What's behind the TikTok addiction?

Many parents worry about their kids being addicted to social media, particularly TikTok. It's not by chance they spend hour after hour glued to…

Frustration cancelled
Tue, 11/12/2024

Frustration cancelled

I've been so annoyed when trying to opt out of a free trial offer or cancel a subscription or membership. Having to go through multiple steps and…

Birds of a feather
Sun, 11/10/2024

Birds of a feather

I was amused and moved by the beauty and sweetness of these beautiful creatures. Another example of Mother Nature's magnificence, joy, and love…

Focus On The Good Work You Do
Sat, 11/09/2024

Pledge: Focus On The Good Work You Do

I have a fondness for Edmund Burke, the British statesman and philosopher who said things like “Those who don’t know history are destined to…

How is this possible?
Fri, 11/08/2024

How is this possible?

Patience and precision led this artist to create the impossible. I'm still scratching my head trying to figure out how it was achieved.

Empower Yourself!
Thu, 11/07/2024

Empower Yourself!

"You should not be afraid of someone who has a library and reads many books; you should fear someone who has only one book; and he considers it…

Like many others, I wish I understood.
Wed, 11/06/2024

Wish: Like many others, I wish I understood.

After seeing this work of art and its Turkish proverb, I understand a bit more. Maybe it will help others understand a bit more about millions of…

Celebrate the holidays
Tue, 11/05/2024

Celebrate the holidays

Fri, 11/15/2024 - 5:00pm to Thu, 01/09/2025 - 11:00pm

Location

Los Angeles, CA
United States
34° 3' 17.6688" N, 118° 14' 33.5148" W
California US
Notable Quotable: The Monstrous Regiment of Women
Sun, 11/03/2024

Notable Quotable: The Monstrous Regiment of Women

John Knox was the founder of the Church of Scotland and served King Edward VI of England as a royal chaplain. He was also a rabid misogynist who…

What Matters Most To Me
Sat, 11/02/2024

What Matters Most To Me

If you’re finding it difficult to feel any calm before Tuesday’s electoral storm, it may be helpful to reflect on what truly matters to most to us…

A big hit and frighteningly fun—Happy Halloween!
Thu, 10/31/2024

A big hit and frighteningly fun—Happy Halloween!

Flashback to 1962—The "Monster Mash" single was number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart from October 20–27 just before Halloween…

God Dares Me To Be Me
Wed, 10/30/2024

God Dares Me To Be Me

A friend of mine recently suffered complications from a surgical procedure and was kept in the hospital for 6 weeks. Her condition was touch-and-…

Butterflies, Beauty, and Inspiration
Tue, 10/29/2024

Butterflies, Beauty, and Inspiration

Butterflies remind me of my childhood summers playing games with my friends and imaginary foes. For photographer Andreas Kolossa, butterflies…

Teen smoking on the decline
Mon, 10/28/2024

Teen smoking on the decline

Great news, unless you're a tobacco farmer or work for a tobacco company—the rate of teen smoking in the US has dropped to the lowest levels in 25…

Today's News
Sun, 10/27/2024

Today's News

This fun article was in my newsfeed this morning. I love reading about the latest art making its way into the world, especially art that is unique…

Adversity Is Our Teacher!
Sat, 10/26/2024

Adversity Is Our Teacher!

What?! Adversity? Our teacher? No way.

While it feels like a contraction, adversity is very much our teacher. Think about this ... what…

An American Helps Build Russia's Trojan Horse
Fri, 10/25/2024

An American Helps Build Russia's Trojan Horse

Decades ago, after receiving my bachelor’s degree in fine arts, I wrote a screenplay that centered on the cold war between the Soviet Union and…

The sacrifice to digital media
Thu, 10/24/2024

The sacrifice to digital media

The link between digital content consumption and poor mental health continues to strengthen with alarming survey results.

A recent poll…

Bottled water is better than tap...isn't it?
Wed, 10/23/2024

Bottled water is better than tap...isn't it?

Based on consumer taste tests, tap water frequently scores higher than bottled water, and many brands, including Dasani and Aquafina (owned by…

Notable Quotable: Getting Back To Peace
Fri, 10/18/2024

Notable Quotable: Getting Back To Peace

War is always about power and spoils. It is never about you or me, or who we lose. It is about them, and what they gain. If you need to reconnect…

How To Keep The Peace When Your Feelings Get Hurt
Fri, 10/18/2024

How To Keep The Peace When Your Feelings Get Hurt

You never know when you’ve hurt someone’s feelings. Unless you’re mean-spirited, you’d likely be horrified to know your words were a gut punch to…

Nikon Small World Micrography Winners Exhibit
Fri, 10/18/2024

Nikon Small World Micrography Winners Exhibit

Life expresses itself in beautiful ways. In this exhibit, you’ll be convinced that the intelligence that shapes life is the greatest artist of all…

Bad news for fans of stand-up desks
Wed, 10/16/2024

Bad news for fans of stand-up desks

Long touted as a healthy alternative to sitting at a computer, stand-up desks have grown in popularity in offices and schools worldwide. However,…

Aids Food Store Cereal Drive
Tue, 10/15/2024

Aids Food Store Cereal Drive

Wed, 10/16/2024 - 10:00am to Tue, 12/31/2024 - 7:00pm

Location

590 East Willow Street
Long Beach, CA 90806
United States
33° 48' 15.0228" N, 118° 11' 6.9612" W
California US
The Project 2025 plan for ultra-processed foods
Tue, 10/15/2024

The Project 2025 plan for ultra-processed foods

The notoriety surrounding The Heritage Foundation’s “Project 2025” has been around topics like abortion rights, immigration, energy, and education…

Comical Critter Clicks
Mon, 10/14/2024

Comical Critter Clicks

We all love comedy, and there’s nothing better than getting some smiles from nature’s critters. Enjoy these fun photos!…

The consequences of "Sell by" food labeling
Fri, 10/11/2024

The consequences of "Sell by" food labeling

It's estimated that 3 million tons of food are thrown out annually which stems from confusion over "sell by" dates on food packaging. According to…

Amusement
Fri, 10/11/2024

Alpha or beta?

Whether you love cats or prefer dogs, these images make a point about who the alpha is.…

Fascinating geometrical cats
Wed, 10/09/2024

Fascinating geometrical cats

Have you seen a square cat? How about a round cat? Here's a collection of geometrical kitties that's fascinating and fun!…

News Flash
Wed, 10/09/2024

A Natural Nasal Spray Solution That Kills Viruses?

Exciting news: In a 3D model of the human nasal passage, a new drug-free nasal spray blocked and neutralized nearly 100 percent…

Rest assured, your vote is secret.
Tue, 10/08/2024

Rest assured, your vote is secret.

I found this NPR article both timely and informative, especially with the growing concerns surrounding ballot privacy in today's political climate…

Unique steps to reduce school absenteeism
Mon, 10/07/2024

Unique steps to reduce school absenteeism

School attendance numbers in the US have never been stellar, and the Pandemic made the situation far worse. To this day, absenteeism remains…

The case for female physicians
Sat, 10/05/2024

The case for female physicians

The number of female physicians in the US has steadily grown over the last 50 years. The Women Physicians Congress of the American Medical…

Without conditions or expectations
Thu, 10/03/2024

Pledge: Without conditions or expectations

Recently, a guest on a podcast said, “Acts of kindness are valid only if performed without conditions or expectations,” bringing to mind a brief…

Notable Quotable: Albert Einstein
Thu, 10/03/2024

Notable Quotable: Albert Einstein

Today’s notable quotable includes four statements from Albert Einstein, who as one of the most eminent scientists of the twentieth century brought…

How Will It End?
Tue, 10/01/2024

Wish: How Will It End?

Will she win? Will he? These seem to be the questions on everyone’s mind leading up to the election. Lots of nail biting happening.

But…

Are you dating a narcissist?
Tue, 10/01/2024

Are you dating a narcissist?

Narcissistic personality disorder is one of the most difficult disorders there is to deal with.

Living with a narcissist is like living in…

"The good news is ..."
Sun, 09/29/2024

"The good news is ..."

Conversations with people are inevitable. That is unless you live off the grid, in the middle of the woods somewhere. But most of us don't. We…

It's better to have loved and lost...
Fri, 09/27/2024

It's better to have loved and lost...

It may be a loved one who passes on or an intimate partnership that ends, but grief invariably follows as it's part of the human experience…

Los Angeles Haunted Hayride
Fri, 09/27/2024

Los Angeles Haunted Hayride

Sat, 09/28/2024 - 10:00am to Sat, 11/02/2024 - 10:00pm

Location

4730 Crystal Springs Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90027
United States
34° 7' 58.0872" N, 118° 16' 49.7964" W
California US
A dangerous hostage situation... or is it?
Fri, 09/27/2024

A dangerous hostage situation... or is it?

Glenda has taken over, and there's no escape. Her "hostage" has run out of options…

Notable Quotable: Anomymous
Fri, 09/27/2024

Notable Quotable: Anomymous

This interesting quote was found scribbled on the inside cover of an old textbook. Who penned it remains a mystery. 

As we approach another…

What to say when someone's grieving
Mon, 09/23/2024

What to say when someone's grieving

Losing a loved one is never easy. In fact, it can be right down devastating. So, if someone you know has lost a special person, what do you say?…

One man’s trash…
Sat, 09/21/2024

One man’s trash…

A 500-year-old engraving by Northern Renaissance master Albrecht Dürer, once rescued from a garbage dump, is now up for auction, with an estimated…

LinkedIn is using your data to train AI models
Fri, 09/20/2024

LinkedIn is using your data to train AI models

LinkedIn is facing criticism for using user data to train AI models without users’ explicit consent. The platform is collecting information such…

Soaking in the sky
Wed, 09/18/2024

Pledge: Soaking in the sky

During the COVID lockdown, several of my gym clients asked that I train them at their homes. One of them, Chris, enjoys the convenience of home…

Discover the Magic of Your Browser's Reader Mode
Tue, 09/17/2024

Discover the Magic of Your Browser's Reader Mode

Youtropolis is always on the lookout for ways to make life easier for us all. One simple tool we'd like to share with you is Reader Mode. 

Para La Cultura
Mon, 09/16/2024

Para La Cultura

Fri, 09/20/2024 - 5:00pm to 9:00pm

Location

112 Plaza Drive
West Covina, CA 91790
United States
34° 4' 13.8468" N, 117° 55' 56.6472" W
California US
No Flamin' Hot Cheetos and Twinkies in schools?
Mon, 09/16/2024

No Flamin' Hot Cheetos and Twinkies in schools?

“The passage of this bill could cost schools and families money, limit choice and access, and create consumer confusion.” This was a stereotypical…

The One Secret To A Happy Career
Mon, 09/16/2024

The One Secret To A Happy Career

They call her Amazing Grace and compare her to the energizer bunny, and at 97 she has drive and cherishes her purpose in life. What keeps her…

Be on alert: A new QR code scam is here!
Sun, 09/15/2024

Be on alert: A new QR code scam is here!

This image is a local post from Redondo Beach CA, but this new scam involving fake QR codes has emerged at parking lot payment kiosks all over the…

A thank you letter to Trump from an immigrant
Sat, 09/14/2024

A thank you letter to Trump from an immigrant

The following is a letter to the editor written by an immigrant and published in the LA Times:

“Former President Trump, you are right. Vice…

Forget The Swifties, What Fuels MAGAmania?
Fri, 09/13/2024

Forget The Swifties, What Fuels MAGAmania?

When I read this story, I wasn’t sure if I should post it as a Newsflash, though it is newsworthy, or as useful knowledge we can all use. It…

Amusement
Fri, 09/13/2024
The Roadblocks!
Fri, 09/13/2024

The Roadblocks!

Being in the middle of an argument and maintaining your cool isn't always easy. If fact, when something triggers us, we can go from being a pretty…

A controversial plan for affordable housing
Thu, 09/12/2024

A controversial plan for affordable housing

The Neighborhood Congregational Church in Laguna Beach, CA, hopes to spread love by creating affordable housing, thanks to a new state law called…

A dog I envy
Wed, 09/11/2024

A dog I envy

One of the most popular exercises that uses nearly every muscle in the body is the squat. While it's a great exercise, many people, including…

Silent Walking: Something Old Becoming New Again
Tue, 09/10/2024

Pledge: Silent Walking: Something Old Becoming New Again

We've often had the experience of something old becoming new again--think flared jeans or bedazzled clothing. That seems to be what’s happening in…

Expectations of perfection
Tue, 09/10/2024

Wish: Expectations of perfection

My client, Kate, was standing on one leg, palms pressed together with arms extended and “sweeping” them side to side. This exercise improves…

Delay death with physical strength
Mon, 09/09/2024

Delay death with physical strength

Improved brain, heart, and bone health, and a decreased risk of injury-related falls are just a few benefits of building physical strength. Here's…

For my fellow coffee enthusiasts
Mon, 09/09/2024

For my fellow coffee enthusiasts

In all the years I've ordered coffee, never have I asked for a grande, venti, or trenta. Small, medium, and large work fine for me.

Call me…

Foto Friday
Fri, 09/06/2024

Foto Friday

It's 100 degrees here today so these “chilling” photos of Sierra de Guadarrama National Park in Spain were very refreshing as well as…

The Immortal Betty White hosts SNL
Thu, 09/05/2024

The Immortal Betty White hosts SNL

In 2010, at 88, Betty White graced the set of Saturday Night Live with her comic genius.

Laughter is the best medicine and if you need a…

Are the clothes you’re wearing killing you?
Tue, 09/03/2024

Are the clothes you’re wearing killing you?

Did you know that 60% of our clothes are made of plastic? Fabrics made of plastic, such as acrylic, polyester, and nylon, are ubiquitous in our…

How to make your smartphone more secure
Mon, 09/02/2024

How to make your smartphone more secure

Recently, I've received text messages like, "Hi, this is Vivian from Dynamic Job Recruiting. Are you looking for high-paying work?" and the…

Don't Be a Chaser!
Mon, 09/02/2024

Don't Be a Chaser!

Are you a chaser? Not a chaser of goals and dreams, but a chaser of people?

I want to take this time to remind you that you are unique and…

Notable Quotable: Free Market Economy
Tue, 08/27/2024

Notable Quotable: Free Market Economy

A strong social safety net is the lifeblood of every thriving economy. Those who enjoy the most basic financial stability also create market…

Yes, there is a purpose to life, if you choose it.
Mon, 08/26/2024

Yes, there is a purpose to life, if you choose it.

Now that both parties enjoyed their convention, undecideds are faced with an existential choice. If they believe there’s a purpose to life, their…

Dolphin mega-pod—truly amazing!
Sun, 08/25/2024

Dolphin mega-pod—truly amazing!

This mega-pod of at least 1,500 dolphins stretched out for almost a mile. It'll take your breath away in a way only nature can do. Read details…

A warning for quilters...
Sat, 08/24/2024

A warning for quilters...

The results may not be what you'd hoped for...

Eyes on the Road Exhibit
Fri, 08/23/2024

Eyes on the Road Exhibit

Fri, 08/23/2024 - 12:00pm to Fri, 11/01/2024 - 12:00am

Location

6060 Wilshire Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90036
United States
34° 3' 43.2864" N, 118° 21' 40.9068" W
California US
VP Debate: Sarah Palin and Joe Biden - SNL
Thu, 08/22/2024

VP Debate: Sarah Palin and Joe Biden - SNL

Politics is a ferris wheel. Whether you're high up or down low in this cycle, here's an old SNL opening that's an entertaining throwback to what…

Make the Promise of America a Practice for America
Thu, 08/22/2024

Make the Promise of America a Practice for America

I believe in prayer.

Some of us aren’t powerful or moneyed enough to change the outcome of an election. Some of us aren’t influential…

Super Blue Moon
Sat, 08/17/2024

Super Blue Moon

Mon, 08/19/2024 - 8:30pm
Great news for prescription drug customers
Sat, 08/17/2024

Great news for prescription drug customers

When a news report mentions "closed-door negotiations in Washington," images of nefarious dealings between monolithic corporations and…

Wishful thinking
Thu, 08/15/2024

Wish: Wishful thinking

We’ve all heard someone say, “They’re just wishful thinking” or “You’re just wishful thinking.” When it’s said, it’s not meant as an encouragement…

Laughter on takeoff
Wed, 08/14/2024

Laughter on takeoff

The comedian flight attendant in the background got this trip off to a hilarious start…

Hit the breaks for energy, focus, and health
Wed, 08/14/2024

Hit the breaks for energy, focus, and health

Who among us hasn’t experienced waves of drowsiness and low energy while sitting through a lecture or at a computer screen?

To keep their…

Liberation In History: Pioneer June Alameida
Wed, 08/14/2024

Liberation In History: Pioneer June Alameida

The CDC is reporting very high levels of COVID-19 in over half of the United States. According to their report, the pandemic is now endemic year-…

Where the closed heart leads
Tue, 08/13/2024

Where the closed heart leads

Novelist and literary scholar C.S. Lewis on the risk of love:

"There is no safe investment. To love at all is to be vulnerable. Love…

The Road to El Dorado
Sat, 08/10/2024

Free: The Road to El Dorado

Dust off your VHS machine and get your family together for a night of fun! From DreamWorks Pictures, this classic vhs is still in its original…

Family man donates heart to his brother-in-law
Sat, 08/10/2024

Family man donates heart to his brother-in-law

There are currently over 103,000 people on the National Transplant Waitlist. "Directed donation" is when a family knows a person on the Waitlist…

Hunger doesn't take a summer break.
Wed, 08/07/2024

Hunger doesn't take a summer break.

Samantha Figueroa, food operations manager for Caroline County Public Schools in Virginia, oversees an expanded summer meal program, distributing…

The Benefit of Shifting Your Focus!
Mon, 08/05/2024

The Benefit of Shifting Your Focus!

In the Netflix movie, Work It, senior high schooler Quinn, is obsessed. Obsessed with attending Duke University! There is no other option. Period…

Women with Wrenches
Mon, 08/05/2024

Women with Wrenches

A 2013 study found that mechanics quoted women higher prices if they appeared uninformed about their cars. Smog shop owner and mechanic Angie…

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