Pierre Salinger Gives A Boring Campaign Speech
1y ago

Pierre Salinger Gives A Boring Campaign Speech

Image caption: Pierre Salinger tells students at Valley State College that the recent vote garnered by Gov. George Wallace of Alabama in the…

Persistence pays off
1y ago

Persistence pays off

Sometimes a story just stays with you—not because of the headlines or the outcome, but because of the heart behind it. That’s what happened when I…

Sunday Sound Bath: A New Way Forward
1y ago

Pledge: Sunday Sound Bath: A New Way Forward

A couple weeks ago, I pledged to post a Sunday sound bath every week where I bring you a piece of music that, hopefully, will allow you to focus…

The Lie We Live
1y ago

The Lie We Live

Most days, we’re caught in the grind—deadlines, bills, politics, the noise of daily life. It’s easy to forget we’re standing on a living,…

April's Full Moon
1y ago

April's Full Moon

Sat, 04/12/2025 - 7:30pm
From Riches To Rags
1y ago

From Riches To Rags

On October 19, 2024, The Economist cover story headline was: “America’s economy is bigger and better than ever.” It’s subtext was, “Will politics…

Correct Posture Competition
1y ago

Correct Posture Competition

Image caption: Eligible to appear in Southern California competition for 'Miss Correct Posture' in May is pretty Joyce Phillips, 18, center…

From the fire's ashes came unity
1y ago

From the fire's ashes came unity

Throughout history, wars have been fought in the name of religion, and the bloodshed continues to this day. However, a refreshing and heartening…

Negative Thinking Traps!
1y ago

Negative Thinking Traps!

It appears that negative thinking has become the default in our lives. For many of us, we are focused on all the alarming things that are…

April skies come alive
1y ago

April skies come alive

April’s night sky is putting on a show, and the full moon is taking center stage on Saturday, April 12th. Known as the Pink Moon, it’s a reminder…

Getting a little help from friends
1y ago

Getting a little help from friends

These furballs know what’s up. Doesn’t matter who (or what) you are—kindness is kindness, and love is love. We all need help and reassurance from…

Who doesn't love a bunny?
1y ago

Who doesn't love a bunny?

I had bunnies for years and they were constant entertainment. Pure joy and fun...just like in this short video.…

Sunday Sound Bath: Choosing A Holy Path Forward
1y ago

Pledge: Sunday Sound Bath: Choosing A Holy Path Forward

“Whether you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear a voice behind you, saying, ‘This is the way; walk in it.'” – Isaiah 30:21…

Farm cats at work
1y ago

Farm cats at work

I grew up on a ranch but wasn't fortunate enough to have a cat that would do my chores or drive the tractor for me. One of these cats would have…

Amusement
1y ago

Feeding The Hungry

Human kindness can be very entertaining…

Shut Your Mouth. Watch Your back. Or disappear.
1y ago

Shut Your Mouth. Watch Your back. Or disappear.

Watch these masked people grab a Fulbright scholar at Tufts University. They don’t look like ICE. They look like the Islamic Revolutionary Guard…

The Best and Brightest
1y ago

The Best and Brightest

Trump said America deserved better. So he brought in "the best and brightest" while giving the honorable and experienced the boot.

I think…

The Joy Of Shopping
1y ago

The Joy Of Shopping

Image caption: Lou Klein, of North Hills Valley Toy Town, introduces Jeri Breech, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Breech, to a new friend…

The nose knows
1y ago

The nose knows

They say a good pup knows when something smells off—and let me tell you, we do! When Kobe's nose caught a whiff of danger, he did what any smart…

Zelle scam
1y ago

Zelle scam

I just read a story about a local resident who escaped being scammed today. He received a legitimate sounding call from the “Fraud Department” of…

Are you taking meds that increase dementia risk?
1y ago

Are you taking meds that increase dementia risk?

As a fitness trainer, I work with several clients who are seniors. Their goals include building and maintaining strength, mobility, and bone…

Wet and wild... and liberating
1y ago

Wet and wild... and liberating

This artist's process has to be so liberating that she must feel like a million bucks when it's completed. No therapy needed by this artist…

At a loss ...
1y ago

At a loss ...

It seems that every new headline I read fills or listen to, fills me with more terror than the last one. I'm not at all sure how to stop the…

Sunday Sound Bath: Hymn Of The Cherubim
1y ago

Pledge: Sunday Sound Bath: Hymn Of The Cherubim

We can forgive a child who is afraid of the dark; the real tragedy of life is when men are afraid of the light. — Unknown

Many of us are…

What time is it?
1y ago

What time is it?

When it comes to cats, no matter what the clock says, it's always the same time.

Women ignore "Get back to your kitchens" chants
1y ago

Women ignore "Get back to your kitchens" chants

Welcome to El Manglito, a fishing village on Mexico’s coast, where the water’s beautiful, the mangroves stand tall, and life is good. But it wasn’…

Capturing the moment
1y ago

Capturing the moment

Last week's Blood Moon eclipse was brilliantly captured in this composition by Long Beach photographer Corey Sandler. I'm in awe of this universe…

Is This Our 9th Hour On The Cross?
1y ago

Is This Our 9th Hour On The Cross?

A few nights ago, I watched the movie “Conclave.” This beautiful movie tells the story of Cardinal Thomas Lawrence who’s burdened with the…

Dr. Philip Low Has News For You
1y ago

Dr. Philip Low Has News For You

Dr. Philip Low is founder, chairman, and CEO of Neurovigil. As a teenager, he made his first scientific discovery at Harvard Medical School…

Cleopatra Premiere
1y ago

Cleopatra Premiere

Image caption: The Rex Harrisons are interviewed at Cleopatra premiere. Emcee Army Archerd, right, talks to Cleopatra star and his wife,…

Another health benefit of coffee
1y ago

Another health benefit of coffee

I’m a coffee lover, and except for water, I can’t think of another drink or food that I look forward to having daily and long for when I don’t…

Strange bedfellows
1y ago

Wish: Strange bedfellows

This odd little "family" is an inspiring example of how love can thrive despite obvious differences. I wish humans were more open to that…

Revisiting Dale Carnegie
1y ago

Revisiting Dale Carnegie

“Be wiser than other people if you can, but do not tell them so.” — Lord Chesterfield

We were all waiting for the new librarian to…

Is your bed dirtier than a toilet??
1y ago

Is your bed dirtier than a toilet??

During the winter months, I like wearing socks to bed. Cold feet make falling and staying asleep difficult, and wearing socks can positively…

News Flash
1y ago

Shame! Shame! Shame!

First, Trump ordered the removal of all photos of Blacks, Latinos, and women from the official websites and photo archives of all military…

David confronts Goliath
1y ago

David confronts Goliath

Losing a job is never just about a paycheck—it’s about identity, purpose, and the ability to care for those we love. For Benjamin Vizzachero and…

Drunk with power
1y ago

Drunk with power

Drunk with power—"consumed with notions of one's self-importance and apt to exercise authority in a domineering, arrogant, and reckless way." This…

Order, Disorder, Reorder

Order, Disorder, Reorder

These past weeks in conversations with different friends the topic of Father Richard Rohr's podcast about the Wisdom Pattern: Order, Disorder and…

A happy ending to this cat's tale
1y ago

A happy ending to this cat's tale

Many of us know the sorrow of losing a beloved pet—the ache of their absence, the helplessness of not knowing where they are. But sometimes,…

How misfortune led to a blessing
1y ago

How misfortune led to a blessing

These days, it’s easy to feel like the world is unraveling—our trust in others can feel a little prickly, and keeping to ourselves may feel safer…

Protest Against IRS
1y ago

Protest Against IRS

Photograph caption: The Rev. Paul C. R. Peterson of Burbank's First Baptist Church addresses 100 demonstrators before Internal Revenue…

An achievement the president won't boast about
1y ago

An achievement the president won't boast about

The 47th president often claims he can achieve what his predecessors were incapable of, and in this case, he's absolutely right.

A new…

A Painful New Lesson In American History
1y ago

A Painful New Lesson In American History

Late into the early morning hours, I was wide awake trying to solve an ongoing conundrum: Why do I care so much about what Donald Trump is doing…

Stars to Act in Valley
1y ago

Stars to Act in Valley

Image caption: The Los Angeles Summer Playhouse has pitched its tent in Panorama City until sometime in November. Its season opened Tuesday…

Knowledge

Living From Respect

It's been awhile since my last post because I have struggled with what to write about. So much has happened in our state, our country and the…

Mother Nature's creations
1y ago

Mother Nature's creations

Our daily lives and all the nonsense that fills them can blind us to the beauty that surrounds us. Granted, most of us don't live in places where…

Sugar cravings may be a gut feeling
1y ago

Sugar cravings may be a gut feeling

The connection between the brain and gut is getting a lot of attention, and much is being learned about how that interconnectedness influences…

Fire sale! Come one, come all!
1y ago

Wish: Fire sale! Come one, come all!

Well… I heard the news that Trump’s decided to sell off 450 federal buildings as part of his government chainsaw massacre.

A good number of…

I wish there was no "them."
1y ago

Wish: I wish there was no "them."

The idea of “us and them” is a powerful illusion—one that divides, isolates, and blinds us to the truth about others and ourselves. It quashes…

Fun with a friend
1y ago

Wish: Fun with a friend

I was kind of jealous when I saw this pup with that cute little creature. It reminded me I can have all kinds of friends too; they don't have to…

Feeling apathetic?
1y ago

Feeling apathetic?

Apathy, defined as a lack of interest or concern, especially regarding matters of general importance, has been a shared experience among many in…

Knowledge
1y ago

Social Security at Risk?

If you are going to apply for Social Security or are already receiving it, here are some things you can do to protect your money…

Knowledge
1y ago

Do Something to Change Something!

If you expect something to change, but you take no steps toward that change, nothing will happen. What are you willing to do?…

Knowledge
1y ago

Are banks in trouble?

I just watched an interesting YouTube video regarding banks and the possible plans of the T Admin. What I heard is alarming and I wanted to pass…

Could your spirit use a lift?
1y ago

Could your spirit use a lift?

I'm glad I happened upon a post of Zoe Erianna, a talented and charismatic little girl who puts smiles on many faces.

Most people would…

We're So Glad We're Girls
1y ago

We're So Glad We're Girls

Image caption: Song and 'girls' are all set for Dyer Street PTA 18-act variety show Thursday and Friday at Dyer Street School auditorium…

News Flash
1y ago

A little bit of heart news

One sweet experience like this multiplied over and over would create a miracle that we desperately need. When given the opportunity, let's be…

Knowledge
1y ago

Gmail Scam

Today, I'd like to share a video talking about a new scam--a very sophisticated scam--attacking Gmail users. Please watch the video below so that…

Census Taker vs. Old Lady
1y ago

Census Taker vs. Old Lady

On a day like today, we can only pray for wisdom and hope to laugh. This bit made me laugh. I hope it puts a smile on your face, too…

Buy Nothing Day
1y ago

Buy Nothing Day

Fri, 02/28/2025 - 12:00am to 11:30pm
Our wallets have power
1y ago

Our wallets have power

We’re all fed up with high prices, but it’s not just inflation pushing people to change their shopping habits—it’s corporate decisions, too. More…

This needs to stop.
1y ago

Pledge: This needs to stop.

This dude's a Republican. He's not happy. Neither am I. I'm just gonna make a pledge to fight this. Anyone wanna join?…

The kitchen, a toxic metropolis
1y ago

The kitchen, a toxic metropolis

Listening to a podcast recently, I learned that many plastic cooking utensils are made from recycled electronics containing toxic chemicals…

The Purge of the Deep State
1y ago

The Purge of the Deep State

Our country is experiencing the aggressive launch of a historic disentanglement from democratic values and crumbling of the rule of law. We should…

Knowledge
1y ago

Wells Fargo Sends Out Letter!

Now the credit card companies want proof of your citizenship!…

"Measure twice, cut once."
1y ago

"Measure twice, cut once."

It’s a simple rule, a reminder to think before acting—to be sure a decision won’t cause more harm than good. But the current administration didn’t…

They traded Woke for Woes
1y ago

They traded Woke for Woes

This week was no picnic. So many folks I know got their heads in a boil over stuff coming down the pike from Washington. Some are just plain…

Amusement
1y ago

Coffee house fun

It's a good thing my local coffee shop isn't as fun as this one, or I'd always be there!…

How Teens Can Learn Aviation
1y ago

How Teens Can Learn Aviation

Image caption: Civil Air Patrol cadets, teenage volunteer aviation group, receive many hours of education in different areas of aviation and…

Thoughts To Ponder
1y ago

Thoughts To Ponder

At a recent meeting of the Quotidians, (the group of quote lovers who meet regularly to rekindle wisdom from past eras), it was decided to provide…

Jet Fuel
1y ago

Pledge: Jet Fuel

I’ve written about a weekly fitness class I teach, Functional Boxing, at a neighborhood seniors center. I feel privileged to have students return…

Lost and found
1y ago

Lost and found

Oakley was lost in the wilds in Greenville County, South Carolina, but after five long months, she was rescued and returned to her home. There…

Cautionary Tale!
1y ago

Cautionary Tale!

Always stay alert. Be aware of your surroundings. But most of all, pay attention to your intuitive feelings…

Wishing Well
1y ago

Wish: Happy Valentine's Day Wish

Enjoy a purrrrrfect day of love for yourself and others…

Wishing Well
1y ago

Wish: Be my Valentine, please...

I love cookies and treats—and you ❤️❤️❤️…

Bad news for fans of protein smoothies?
1y ago

Bad news for fans of protein smoothies?

Like many fitness enthusiasts, protein smoothies have been part of my diet for many years. Adequate protein intake helps to maintain and build…

Living the wild sled dog dream
1y ago

Living the wild sled dog dream

While I’m curled up in my warm, cushy bed, my distant Czech cousins are out there, racing through the freezing Eagle Mountain range with their…

Dollars For Scholars
1y ago

Dollars For Scholars

Image caption: That's the purpose of the Signature Dance, Nov. 14, in Oakmont Country Club, sponsored by La Cadena Women's Club of Burbank…

The Bird Flu Is Spreading
1y ago

The Bird Flu Is Spreading

Censorship is here. This is how it's going to go. Be forewarned. Be safe.…

Are we on the Titanic?
1y ago

Are we on the Titanic?

So I ended up painting. Still a work in progress, but it served its purpose…

News Flash
1y ago

Will the January 6 grounds be declared holy?

It’s possible considering Trump’s pick to head up his White House Faith Office. I wonder what’s happened to separation between church and state?…

You are worthy!
1y ago

You are worthy!

Remember ... your value does not decrease based on someone's inability to see your worth. You might not feel worthy, you might not think you are…

The surprise of "his" life
1y ago

The surprise of "his" life

Imagine that you’re curious to learn more about your family tree, and as millions have done, send a saliva sample to an ancestry company. However…

Orange juice industry in crisis
1y ago

Orange juice industry in crisis

Florida’s orange growers and the orange juice industry have a problem, and it’s called Huanglongbing, or HLB. An incurable bacterial disease…

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