"Gaze" is an award-winning Short Film by Farnoosh Samadi which has garnered an impressive 27 international film awards.
Samadi is an…
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Children from the Haskell's Raskells Day Camp in North Hollywood decided to have their own 'Rights March' to support…
Me, personally, I wish you all a beautiful Easter filled with joy, peace, and happiness.
May you enjoy time with your family and friends…
Most of us have known that insurance companies have been screwing us. They have made us believe a lie--that socialized medicine, that universal…
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…
This month kicked me in the butt. But it also gave me something to ponder.
People can be rude, mindless, and undisciplined. It's just a…
In the video, the content creator explains why people are dehumanized and why. When this happens, images of the dehumanized are seen in horrible,…
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…
Wanting more feels like an addiction. The more you get, the more you want. It's an empty void that never gets filled.
But what if what we…
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…
Photograph caption: In class he gets oriented on orbital paths around the Earth that a future satellite will make.
Edward Joseph…
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…
Some sketchbook practice that I'm really happy with.
The bill proposes to track every pregnancy from beginning to end, bringing us closer to the surveillance state depicted in Margaret Atwood's “The…
Apparently, if you click the "Buy Now," button on Amanzon, versus adding it to your basket, then seeing the breakdown when you're ready to buy,…
Since becoming part of everyday life, Artificial Intelligence evokes a variety of opinions and emotions. Some are enthused about AI for many…
Reforestation work is carried on in Bouquet Canyon, near Newhall, in the Angeles National Forest by Valley scouting…
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…
Folks, what gives? Have we completely lost our marbles? Did the goose drink wine? Maybe the monkey chewed tobacco on the streetcar line? Could…
If you feel your pain is too painful, and you ignore it hoping it will vanish, think again. Any pain that isn't faced becomes more painful and…
I once worked for a marketing firm that prided itself on creating exciting brand messages for corporate clients. The firm believed its marketing…
Change is often difficult. Often we want to make changes to our live, but find it quite challenging, afraid of the discomfort. If you want change…
Russians get a glimpse of life in the San Fernando Valley - Magazine distributed in Soviet Union features pictures of…
In today's America, we can't tell whether we are being bamboozled by AI or if it's actually real. Take a look at the following short video about…
We become the people with whom we associate on a regular basis. That's why it's important to understand whether we need to spend more or less time…
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.
…
Mistakes are part of life. They're going to happen. Sometimes more than you want. But it's important to remember that the mistakes are learning…
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…
Mrs. Robert McConnell and son Robert Jr. peer into strange 14-foot cave-in in backyard of their home at 216 N. Lincoln…
I think we might all need some jumping time!…
With the way things are going, the US is seriously at risk of not having any mid-terms elections. Should that happen, we will be in even more…
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…
Are you involved with a narcissist? Have you encountered one in your life? If the answer is yes, listen to this video. The creator explains the…
We should all be asking ourselves some important questions today.
Why did American leaders feel the need to “obliterate” Iran again? Didn'…
Social media has a lot of benefits. But perhaps it's a double-edged sword. I found short video quite interesting…
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.
Photograph caption: Unidentified fireman carries smoke victim, Lois Clark, 14, to waiting vehicle that took her to Valley Receiving Hospital…
Sing high, sing low, or don't sing at all…
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…
We all go through struggles. At the time, they feel insurmountable, but one day we realize it's over and that we made it. Keep the faith!…
Here it is!!!
Your brand-new day. Didn't like yesterday? It's okay. You get to do it all over again. You have another chance. There's a…
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…
Photograph caption: Actress Meredith MacRae of Studio City, daughter of singers Gordon and Sheila MacRae, took the family Great Danes,…
Silence is golden my friends. It's been my good and constant companion during troubled times. Though keeping my mouth shut on civic affairs seems…
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…
I was recently introduced to an excerpt (about 11 minutes) from the making of In These Arms, May All Beings Be Happy by Jennifer Berezan.
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…
Do you find yourself complaining that you’re in a rut? You might be right. Take a look at what you’re doing. Are you living each day in the same…
Photograph caption: Mrs. Shirley Remebmeyer of Los Angeles clutches daughter, Karen, 4, after she saved child from possible drowning in pool…
You probably answered yes.
But on what does your happiness depend? Is it unconditional, or can you only be happy if …
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…
Photograph caption: Sun Valley women protested that cesspools are a menace and inconvenience.
Article partially reads: Ten…
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…
Wally's a warm, cuddly, super-sensitive human disguised as a retriever. Fortunately, his mom knows that and gives him lots of love. Just like my…
Ever wonder what dogs are really thinking?
You're welcome!…
Photograph caption: Debbie Reynolds selects fabrics for her originals - Summer line features colorful prints, soft pastels.
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…
The choices you make are the ones that set you on your path…
Exactly 177 years ago, on January 23, 1849, Elizabeth Blackwell became the first woman to earn a medical degree in the United States.
She…
Imagine eating some tasty mushrooms, commonly served in restaurants in the Yunnan Province of China, and suddenly seeing little people walking…
None of us has escaped the dreaded 3 AM wake-up, where, for no apparent reason, our brain leaps from slumber, and our mind is off to the races. I…
This video, at first glance, was very inspiring. As someone who works out regularly and gets inspired by others doing the same thing, I was…
If you've ever wondered what fascism is and whether that's the world in which are currently living, watch this video for a clear answer.
Barely into the new year of 2025, a firestorm swept through the city of Altadena, claiming 19 lives and destroying more than 9000 buildings…
“Those who don’t know history are condemned to repeat it.”
— George Santayana
When George Santayana published The Life of Reason…
I am psychologically traumatized, my nervous system dysregulated. In this video by Marianne Williamson, she provides some suggestions that can…
This little cowgirl knows what she's doing, and she's loving it. When you want to do something, go for it, no matter your age…
Photograph description: Mrs. Edmund G. "Pat" Brown talking with an unidentified cook, who appears to be preparing a tray of appetizers or…
