If you didn't already know, today is National Donut Day. I chose chocolate glaze to celebrate. There's still time for some special Friday fun on…
It’s no surprise this film won an Oscar for best documentary short earlier this year. It's a masterpiece, bar none, and your ticket to go on an…
A new bill that would have prevented states from outlawing hormonal birth control and intrauterine devices failed in the Senate after most…
Twelve-year-old Bruhat Somastood from St. Petersburg, Florida, made the news last week after winning the 96th Scripps National Spelling Bee…
No, we’re not talking about microdosing or doing drugs, unless you consider art to be your drug of choice.
Around the world, doctors are…
Add a little Mother Nature to your weekend by browsing these delightful…
Crows have overtaken my yard this spring. I used to have lots of finches and hummingbirds hanging out at my fountain, but this year, the crows…
Earlier this month, on May 3, Deborah Szekely turned 102. For her, it was just another day in which to express gratitude for all the good things…
The day my father passed, my mother got it in her head that all their worldly belongings should be up for grabs. “If you kids don’t want them, let…
Today, I pulled a little piece of paper from my grandma’s heart box that said, “Do something for somebody.” That simple statement could…
Recently, a mystery was solved. Since I’ve been alive and perhaps centuries before, this mystery was the subject of great debate, curiosity, and…
A Louisiana high school was in trouble. Fights were breaking out regularly. One fight was so out of control that local police had to respond. …
Once again, Mother Nature has won my heart with her creations. This time it's a kitten taking its duckling friends on a field trip to the water…
At lunchtime yesterday while making my favorite sandwich, I grabbed the bread, spread the mustard, and promptly put the mustard and sliced cheese…
You won't be able to hold back a smile, or maybe you'll even laugh out loud at the wildlife having some fun with their photographers.…
They’re Jewish. They’re Muslim. They’re orthodox Jews. They’re radical Muslims. They’re Zionists. They’re terrorists. They’re rapists. To each…
Just a few days before Christmas of 2000, a baby was bundled in a blanket and flannel shirt, put in a cardboard box, and left in the hallway of an…
This young farmer loves his animals and his animals love him. He's the pied piper on the farm. It brought me smiles and a happy heart as I read…
One morning earlier this week, I was complaining in my head about several projects that were taking longer than expected, plus some other issues…
Pretty costume bracelets, one gold and one black sparkles with gold trim. Great gift. Brand new, never worn.
Pony is definitely an unusual fashion consultant. Watch as she hilariously guides Champagne to a high-fashion ensemble…
These beautiful images by the talented Finnish photographer Joachim Munter make you feel you're right there in the forest with these beautiful…
Spoiled cat gets the full spa treatment and beyond…
…can make all the difference. Who's right and who's wrong — maybe both, maybe neither. Putting yourself in someone else's shoes can make a big…
I loved scrolling through these old photos. I've been through them several times, and they brought a big smile to my face every time. I hope you…
I have a pretty, heart-shaped ceramic box that belonged to my grandma. I call it my grandma’s heart, and it’s the keeper of notes I’ve made when I…
When I was a kid, and my mom called me to come in from playing outside, I came running. These "kids" also come running when mama calls, and it's…
Have you noticed how trendy and fashionable kindness has become? You can’t walk into a clothing store or gift shop without being met with the…
All of these bunnies are so cute and loveable, you can't help but smile…
We talk about how fragile life is or how some things are unthinkable and unimaginable. But thoughts like these are easy to push aside until an…
We often hear, and maybe have said, “I’m just one person; there’s nothing I can do.” Well, that simply isn’t true. In 1962, one woman wrote a book…
Recently, as part of our design upgrade, we made the decision to “nest” replies to comments. This means you can read comments without having to…
Question: Should I seek out volunteers on Nextdoor for an upcoming Happy Harvesters orange picking event?
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These best pals have lots of fun together and share the sweetest friendship. Enjoy the love these two share…
Some years ago, I invited an author to speak on the topic of social responsibility at a large gathering of business owners. Prior to the event, as…
Yep, definitely not far from the truth. I had a good laugh…
It’s been said that need is the mother of invention, and women have long been those mothers at the forefront of birthing new discoveries and…
Over the past years, libraries have been thought to be on their deathbed as they tried to compete with the convenience and speed of the internet…
“Lunch shaming” happens every day in school cafeterias nationwide. The victims of this shaming are children whose parents owe a nominal sum of…
A small number of fallible human beings and a set of technical controls are all that stand between now and nuclear apocalypse. —Jerry Brown…
Last week, we introduced new changes to our user interface. One important change was to simplify the design of post pages and bring all…
Between the years 1940 to 1988, there was a popular American game show called Truth or Consequences. Contestants who didn’t answer the show’s…
March is Women’s History Month, so today we celebrate Susan B. Anthony, a determined liberator who championed women’s rights and fought for women’…
A helpless, bald baby bird is found in a flower bed, and from that moment on, the bird and its rescuers' lives would magically change.
I…
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Last night, we introduced some upgrades to your Youtropolis city pages. Over the next couple of months, we will continue to…
Some things cannot be explained no matter how we may try. Even with advancements in technology, a blood test cannot explain what caused one’s rare…
A collection of over 100 pages of Mother Teresa quotations about subjects closest to her heart. She "reflects on the meaning of love, the…
Dress up any outfit with this 24" faux pearl necklace; perfect condition.
When I saw these photos from a Michigan woman’s candid camera, I was amazed. She set up a photo booth that captured dozens of beautiful birds…
If you’ve ever had a passion or dream dashed by well-meaning critics, you’ll enjoy this performance as much as the live audience and judges did…
Usually, men are celebrated as heroes, so chances are 18-year-old Lily Baker had never imagined that word describing her. But when she noticed a…
In August 2023, sixteen young Montanans sued their state over climate change and emerged victorious as a judge ruled in a first-of-its-kind…
People fall for scams every day. That’s why the trend is growing and becoming more malicious.
Recently, a technology reporter who was well-…
Several days ago, a 63-year-old man died aboard an international Lufthansa flight from Hong Kong to Munich. According to witnesses, the man…
It takes courage to speak out against any powerful leader these days, but it takes a true liberator to challenge Russia’s Putin.
Alexei…
She may be old, but she's not too old to thrill the audience…
Never underestimate a cat's shenanigans even on Valentine's Day…
Being Valentine’s Day, love is on everyone’s mind. But what exactly is love? How do you know if you are loved? And have you ever wondered how well…
These baby chicks decided to go home with the cat. Their parents are perplexed…
Around the world, the U.S. Constitution underlies the aura of “exceptionalism” that continues to define America’s spirit. That sacred document not…
Almost every "How to Sleep Better" article written advises sleeping in a cold bedroom. Maybe they're right. It seems to work for this polar bear...
It’s easy to fall into full-time autopilot. Get up in the morning and do the morning rituals then consult your checklist, be it mental, on your…
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The FDA is recalling several products linked to a deadly listeria outbreak nationwide. The products are potentially…
Murphy and Chippy are the most unlikely friends, but that didn't stop them from loving each other…
It used to be that to succeed in this world you’d need to have at least one of the following good luck charms: a higher education, parents who…
Many Native American cultures call February’s full moon Snow Moon. The Cherokee called it Bone Moon due to the winter’s dwindling food supplies so…
The answer is yes if you have these four border collies working them. Listening to each whistle for direction, they easily herd the ducks through…
Beautiful examples of award-winning clicks. Pick your favorite from these…
Comedian Gabriel Iglesias helps us discern one Latino from another…
We’ve probably all been told at least once, “use your head!” The brain, of course, is presumed to be analytical and thoughtful, the be-all end-all…
Too many folks are ignoring the truth. They're looking the other way, either out of fear or feeling powerless. Not this guy. He's giving…
Sometimes, we forget to see humanity’s collective beauty. Sometimes we judge that which appears to be different, out of the norm, or not connected…
Need some laughs? George Carlin had a knack for slapping the world up along side the head with his keen observations about life's absurdities…
This sweet story about a man and his horse starts with smiles and chuckles, but takes a surprising turn that takes the relationship to a whole new…
In his State of the Union speech on January 8, 1964, President Lyndon B. Johnson declared a “war on poverty” at the urging of Martin Luther King…
In 2014, scientists showed that live viruses in Siberia buried in permafrost for thousands of years could still infect single-cell organisms…
I’m sure almost everyone has heard the old phrase, “Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me.” I think we also know that…
Cats make themselves at home wherever they are. The farm is a favorite place for this kitty with her friend.
Professional, amateur, and student photographers from across the globe were honored in the 2023 International Photography Awards competition…
If we have something we can share, let's follow this bunny's example. It can be as simple as sharing yard tools with a neighbor or the fruit from…
“What you do for others, you are doing for yourself.” When I read these words this morning, it rang a total truth. I can say with complete…
We show our love by doing things for others, giving our time, or being there when someone needs us. But much of the time, we leave doing for…
Cats have clever ways of getting attention; some subtle, some not so subtle. The kitty in this photo is a feral who's primarily fed by a very kind…
Martin Luther King, Jr. dreamed of ending injustice and poverty in America, not just for the Black man, but for all Americans. As we celebrate him…
