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…
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…
Louie's getting bundled up to go skiing in the Italian Dolomites…
Friends, be aware...are you a victim of selective price gouging, otherwise known as surveillance pricing?
Most people assume the price they see online is the same price everyone else sees. But that’s not true anymore. Companies are increasingly using…
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…
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…
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." —…
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 have a very big soft spot in my heart for homeless people, and this video broke my heart. So many people I love are hanging on by a thread and…
This story makes me happy. I love watching the cat hop like a bunny in the great outdoors...and I love his outfits. He has such a stylish wardrobe…
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…
Hypocrisy?
This new tenor is quickly becoming very popular. The tenor who didn't show up will have a hard time getting his spot back…
Philanthropy is not always about writing a check. It can be a life-altering educational experience that teaches middle schoolers about empathy,…
These days, when an accident happens, a lot of people reach for their phones to record and post, but keep driving, not wanting to get involved…
High school can be a tough time for teens. Many have self-image issues that cause them to disconnect and isolate from schoolmates who were once…
A lot of people in our country are wishing for an easier life. They're wishing for a little relief instead of having to face higher prices on…
Liquid Blenz is a company that sells a variety of herbal tonics advertised to reduce belly fat, boost libido, detox the liver, and increase…
"If you're a journalist and you don't believe in interviewing all of the major players in a story, then you're not engaged in journalism. You're…
We’re told a simple story in America: work hard, and you’ll be okay. But for millions of people, that promise has not been delivered.
This…
Back in the day, hula hoops were all the rage. Now, it looks like they're making a comeback in cardio training. So, head to your basement or attic…
Such a cute video. The horse wants to play, but the elk has a kiss he wants to deliver to the horse. Definitely, love at first sight. Nature has a…
We humans think we're superior, but we have strayed far off the mark of humanity. Too many have traded their goodness for the high of power and…
This story grabbed my heart and brought tears to my eyes. Under the most difficult circumstances, people can be amazing when they put their hearts…
On a recent visit to Trader Joe’s Market, I rounded the corner to the canned food aisle, where I saw an employee on his knees, hunched over. I…
This is a story that made me feel so good, I just had to share it. At Moss Haven Elementary in North Texas, everyone knows Ms. Trecia Crawford…
As I pulled into the Whole Foods parking lot a couple of days ago, I saw an older woman with a cane struggling with a misbehaving shopping cart…
"Gaze" is an award-winning Short Film by Farnoosh Samadi which has garnered an impressive 27 international film awards.
Samadi is an…
It’s been a mess in my neighborhood for over three months. But now, the long-awaited street replacement has finally been completed, and the…
The Hua brothers' organization HOPE helps keep outgrown clothes out of landfills while providing badly needed school uniforms to growing kids…
In his homily on Palm Sunday, Pope Leo presented Christ as "The King of Peace," and reminded the world that God “does not listen to the prayers of…
Louis has no boundaries. He illegally crosses the U.S./Canadian border daily with no remorse…
This young boy fascinates me. He's determined to prove something amazing about a butterfly's memory. Can it be passed on through DNA to future…
In the mid-1700s, American Revolutionaries were opposed to the idea of being ruled by a king. The great orators of that time evoked those passions…
With over two decades in the fitness industry, I’ve seen lots of wellness trends burst onto the scene and fade just as quickly. One of these…
This is one of those stories I had to share. Just a few days ago, the Greek government arranged a special flight to the Middle East to airlift…
The bill proposes to track every pregnancy from beginning to end, bringing us closer to the surveillance state depicted in Margaret Atwood's “The…
Since becoming part of everyday life, Artificial Intelligence evokes a variety of opinions and emotions. Some are enthused about AI for many…
In contrast to his staged, glorified descent down the golden elevator, our president signaled who he really was when he said, "I don't even wait…
AI is showing up in the news almost every day now, and it’s quickly becoming part of how we live. It can help us write, learn, organize our homes…
I once worked for a marketing firm that prided itself on creating exciting brand messages for corporate clients. The firm believed its marketing…
Zlatko is clearly in charge of the family's piano practice sessions, which ensures he gets his musically accompanied catnaps…
Last week, I had a late-afternoon break between client sessions and decided to have an early dinner at a new Mediterranean restaurant.
…
Thirteen-year-old Ryan Hulance has the right idea when it comes to spending his time wisely. Ryan has recycled over a million aluminum cans from…
Lately, I've been feeling out of sorts with the world. It's not unhappiness, it's more of a discomposure that won't lift.
Despite daily…
Nobody likes to be fooled…but it happens every day. There are lots of bad actors online who use AI to get you to believe anything but the truth…
We should all be asking ourselves some important questions today.
Why did American leaders feel the need to “obliterate” Iran again? Didn'…
Taryn Smith did something no other American woman has done. She rowed solo across the Atlantic Ocean.
In a time when women's…
Early on in my weight-lifting days, I was an avid reader of bodybuilding magazines. In an issue of Muscle and Fitness, an article discussed an…
I saw this colorful piece of street art in my neighborhood and wanted to share its joyful message with all of you.
Have a good day, and…
The real truth and nothing but the truth.
If you’re like me, there are people you love who have a tattoo, or maybe several. That’s why I felt concerned about studies showing a link between…
Signs of spring are popping up everywhere. In my yard, these cute little birds are a welcome sign that the season is changing and more birds and…
I read a story this week that has stayed with me. A man who was living on the streets walked into El Sur Street Food Co. in Little Rock and asked…
Texas State Rep. James Talarico and Stephen Colbert discuss God and Christianity in this profound interview taped during the Late Show…
Sometimes those special occasions don't go as planned. That's what happened to Simon's cat…
The San Francisco 49ers football team had a tough 2025 season due to player injuries. Hamstring and calf tears, high ankle sprains, and ligament…
This is such a sweet story. It makes you feel good all over…
I wish for all of us more calm, peace, and kindness toward others and ourselves. This includes having goodwill toward people from every walk of…
How do you feel about the nearly 400,000 immigrants who've been detained by ICE during Trump's first year back in office?
According to an…
How’s your memory? If you’re like me, you find yourself more often than you’d like trying to come up with a specific word to describe something,…
When temperatures dropped to record-breaking lows in Kentucky recently, this farm family knew what they had to do to save their new calf’s life…
Lily, a young girl and avid reader from Columbus, Ohio, apologized for biting off more than she could chew."
Her apology was tucked inside…
Those of you who are skilled in the kitchen may have known this, but it was news to me. It turns out that certain foods should never be cooked…
Economics professor and author Scott Galloway is one of the many outspoken critics of the tactics of ICE and border patrol agents in Minneapolis…
I've never believed in war. When I think of those who resort to it, I pray for them. I know power and greed nullifies their ability to think on a…
A friendly stray made up her mind that this guy exercising in the park was going to be her new dad. It didn't take much to convince him that…
The concept of truth has been trampled on, kicked in the shins, and spat on. When it's an inconvenient truth, it's been mocked and dismissed, or…
Most people I know have a very troubled heart these days. It's not just the brutality of ICE that's disturbing. It's the alarming deadness of soul…
Exactly 177 years ago, on January 23, 1849, Elizabeth Blackwell became the first woman to earn a medical degree in the United States.
She…
