Unhinged!
2y ago

Unhinged!

The other day, I watched a movie called Unhinged. It was scary good. And boy, did it teach a good lesson about anger.

Imagine this …

Do you like to smile?
2y ago

Do you like to smile?

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…

Don’t trip over what’s behind you.
2y ago

Pledge: Don’t trip over what’s behind 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…

Amusement
2y ago

When mom calls...

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…

Looking for some smiles?
2y ago

Looking for some smiles?

All of these bunnies are so cute and loveable, you can't help but smile…

Unlikely best friends
2y ago

Unlikely best friends

These best pals have lots of fun together and share the sweetest friendship. Enjoy the love these two share…

Who controls who?
2y ago

Who controls who?

Yep, definitely not far from the truth. I had a good laugh…

Papi, Por Favor!
2y ago

Papi, Por Favor!

It is with great excitement that I announce the release of my novel, Papi, Por Favor! Now available on Amazon and Barnes & Noble. https…

The Need to be Right
2y ago

The Need to be Right

People need to be right. And this, my friend, is what causes an immense amount of suffering. For both sides of the fence.

Rarely, do…

The Magic of Love
2y ago

Wish: The Magic of Love

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…

Mother Teresa — Her Essential Wisdom
2y ago

Free: Mother Teresa — Her Essential Wisdom

A collection of over 100 pages of Mother Teresa quotations about subjects closest to her heart. She "reflects on the meaning of love, the…

Pretty Pearl Necklace
2y ago

Free: Pretty Pearl Necklace

Dress up any outfit with this 24" faux pearl necklace; perfect condition.

Smile, You're on Candid Camera
2y ago

Smile, You're on Candid Camera

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…

Montana Supreme Court backs teens, foils governor
2y ago

Montana Supreme Court backs teens, foils governor

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…

Change ...
2y ago

Change ...

Is there something in your life you'd like to change? For most of us, there's usually something with which we are unhappy; something that we'd…

Cat's surprise on Valentine date night
2y ago

Cat's surprise on Valentine date night

Never underestimate a cat's shenanigans even on Valentine's Day…

Baby chicks choose a cat over their parents
2y ago

Baby chicks choose a cat over their parents

These baby chicks decided to go home with the cat. Their parents are perplexed…

Cold bedrooms are better for sleeping
2y ago

Cold bedrooms are better for sleeping

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...

Take nothing for granted
2y ago

Pledge: Take nothing for granted

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…

So darn adorable
2y ago

So darn adorable

Murphy and Chippy are the most unlikely friends, but that didn't stop them from loving each other…

Full moon on the way
2y ago

Full moon on the way

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…

Can you herd ducks?
2y ago

Can you herd ducks?

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…

Reflect!
2y ago

Reflect!

We often go through our days fast and as if by rote. When we do slow down, it's usually because we're not feeling well. Maybe due to an injury,…

Beauty and the birds
2y ago

Beauty and the birds

Beautiful examples of award-winning clicks. Pick your favorite from these…

Learn How to Be More Outspoken When It Matters
2y ago

Learn How to Be More Outspoken When It Matters

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…

George Carlin: Jammin' in New York
2y ago

George Carlin: Jammin' in New York

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 man's best friend
2y ago

This man's best friend

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…

Sticks and stones
2y ago

Pledge: Sticks and stones

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…

Friday on the farm
2y ago

Friday on the farm

Cats make themselves at home wherever they are. The farm is a favorite place for this kitty with her friend.

2023 International Photography Awards
2y ago

2023 International Photography Awards

Professional, amateur, and student photographers from across the globe were honored in the 2023 International Photography Awards competition…

Don't Worry!
2y ago

Don't Worry!

Have you ever been around someone who is very anxious or fearful? Perhaps you yourself have had bouts with anxiety. In truth, at one point or…

A generous friend...
2y ago

A generous friend...

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…
2y ago

Pledge: What you do for others…

“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…

Find Happiness—Treat Yourself to Hurkle-Durkle
2y ago

Wish: Find Happiness—Treat Yourself to Hurkle-Durkle

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…

When a cat wants your attention, they'll get it...
2y ago

When a cat wants your attention, they'll get it...

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…

Your Focus!
2y ago

Your Focus!

Whatever we focus on will expand. That can go two ways--toward the positive or the negative.

I have a client who recently got new…

Amusement
2y ago

Where's my cellphone?

Have you ever been looking for your glasses only to find them on your head? Wanda Sykes has a similar experience with her cellphone, and it's a…

You can't resist...
2y ago

You can't resist...

These wildlife photos are some of the cutest ever. You just can't help but smile and say, aww. Take a break from your busy, stressful day and lift…

Ban Baby Ban...
2y ago

Ban Baby Ban...

One of my favorite authors, Ann Patchett, recently announced that two of her books, The Patron Saint of Liars and Bel Canto, were banned by the…

Mini Waffle Maker
2y ago

Free: Mini Waffle Maker

4" non-stick cooking surface waffle maker. Perfect for travel, dorm rooms, or when you want just one small waffle. Never used.

Problems!!!
2y ago

Problems!!!

We all have our share of problems. And we normally consider them a bad thing. But are they always? A problem may be a way of waking us up out of a…

Don't be a victim of smishing!
2y ago

Don't be a victim of smishing!

Bad actors seem to have no problem finding unending ways to scam us. The one being talked about a lot recently is “smishing.” Never heard of it?…

A cat and a rooster take a hike...
2y ago

A cat and a rooster take a hike...

The cutest cat takes its rooster pal on an adventure. You can tell that they're close friends who adore each other…

Time to Clear Things Out!
2y ago

Time to Clear Things Out!

It's the New Year. Hard to believe that 2023 is now gone forever. And what a year it was.

But it's over now. Time now to focus on the new…

Booklovers Heaven
2y ago

Booklovers Heaven

Sat, 02/03/2024 - 10:00am to Sun, 02/04/2024 - 4:00pm

Location

300 East Green Street
Pasadena, CA 91101
United States
34° 8' 47.7852" N, 118° 8' 20.76" W
California US
11-Year-Old Boy with Autism Fails School Exams
2y ago

11-Year-Old Boy with Autism Fails School Exams

Eleven-year-old Ben Twist has autism. When he failed his SAT exams, his teacher, Ruth Clarkson, could have told him in a variety of ways that he…

Steve Madden Luggage
2y ago

Free: Steve Madden Luggage

Diamond Collection, 11"x17"x28." Made from durable ABS + PC material designed for maximum protection. 8-wheel spinner system provides stability…

Pretty hand-painted pitcher
2y ago

Free: Pretty hand-painted pitcher

This very pretty pitcher can be used for serving tea, coffee, water, or hot chocolate. It would also make a distinctive flower vase. It's an…

New Year's Eve Long Beach Waterfront Fireworks
2y ago

New Year's Eve Long Beach Waterfront Fireworks

Sun, 12/31/2023 - 9:00pm

Location

Long Beach, CA
United States
California US
Cat people beware!
2y ago

Cat people beware!

Your cat may have a lot more planned than just climbing the Christmas tree...

Robocall law with no teeth…
2y ago

Robocall law with no teeth…

There are very few things that people agree on these days, but there is one thing we all hate — robocalls. They are annoying, intrusive, and…

Just this once!
2y ago

Just this once!

Have you ever said those words?

These are dangerous words when it compromises your moral code and integrity.

It might seem easy to…

Love comes in all sizes and shapes
2y ago

Love comes in all sizes and shapes

She's cared for him since he was a baby at the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center. Their love is so heartwarming…

The cat's tale
2y ago

The cat's tale

And now we know all there is to know...

It started with scribbling on the walls...
2y ago

It started with scribbling on the walls...

As parents, we try to teach our children right from wrong, good manners, and accepted behavior. A child scribbling on the walls of the family’s…

David Winter's Tom's Yard Cottage
2y ago

Free: David Winter's Tom's Yard Cottage

Popular collectible David Winters Cottage Tom's Yard D1011 /5000 Enesco Hand Made Village; hand painted in England. It includes the cottage,…

A Positive Outlook!
2y ago

A Positive Outlook!

Do you want to be happy? Do you want to achieve great things? I think most of us would answer yes. Wouldn't you? But many of you are not happy…

Quick may be enticing, but you might be sorry...
2y ago

Quick may be enticing, but you might be sorry...

You’re online and a new gadget catches your eye. You grab your phone and get all the specs from the supplied QR code. Quick and easy, right? What…

Amusement
2y ago

Fun in the snow

This big guy is having some winter fun. https://

Just Being!
2y ago

Just Being!

How many of you find time for just being? Just being and doing nothing? I know that for me personally, taking time for just being is a struggle…

Wildlife snaps that touch your heart
2y ago

Wildlife snaps that touch your heart

There are some really awesome entries for this year's Wildlife Photographer of the Year People’s Choice Award. These talented photographers remind…

Total Solar Eclipse
2y ago

Total Solar Eclipse

Mon, 04/08/2024 - 11:00am
Yes/No!
2y ago

Yes/No!

There are two words that require more forethought than any other words, and that's "Yes" and "No." These words may seem simple and insignificant,…

Your Worst Enemy!
2y ago

Your Worst Enemy!

We typically believe that our enemies are out there in the world waiting to strike. Be it the checker at the grocery store, a neighbor, a co-…

Jobs, not jail
2y ago

Jobs, not jail

Salinas California Superior Court Judge John Phillips was troubled by the number of youth offenders that came before him. Many cases involved…

Welcome to heaven
2y ago

Welcome to heaven

I wasn't sure if this should be categorized as a lesson learned:) or amusement, but I'm always entertained when humorists make light of any of…

Smart & Final Boycott
2y ago

Smart & Final Boycott

While out shopping a few days ago, I was handed a flyer (pictured above) by a picketer outside Smart & Final. It seems a few months ago over…

4-day work week gets a thumbs up from the boss
2y ago

4-day work week gets a thumbs up from the boss

Advanced RV's CEO Mike Neundorfer says he first heard about the four-day workweek for five days’ pay two years ago. The idea resonated enough for…

Respond, Don't React!
2y ago

Respond, Don't React!

Have you noticed that in a great number of situations, differences of opinions, or things that tend to surprise you negatively, your tendency is…

34th Annual Mariachi Festival
2y ago

34th Annual Mariachi Festival

Sun, 11/19/2023 - 9:00am to 10:00pm

Location

1831 1st Street
Los Angeles, CA 90033
United States
34° 3' 1.4796" N, 118° 12' 43.02" W
California US
Festival of Lights at the Mission Inn
2y ago

Festival of Lights at the Mission Inn

Sat, 11/18/2023 - 5:00pm to Sun, 01/07/2024 - 11:00pm

Location

3649 Mission Inn Avenue
Riverside, CA 92501
United States
33° 59' 28.2516" N, 117° 22' 14.664" W
California US
Feelings Are Not Facts!
2y ago

Feelings Are Not Facts!

You put a lot of credence on your emotions and feelings. You believe that all of your emotions and feelings are based on fact. In truth, most of…

Peace!
2y ago

Wish: Peace!

My wish is for the war in the middle east to stop! There has been so much unnecessary loss already. My heart is crying.

Something New!
2y ago

Something New!

While in South Carolina visiting my brothers, I had the chance to visit with my talented sister-in-law, Lee Ann. She can make or cook just about…

 Synthetic turf no longer the drought fix darling
2y ago

Synthetic turf no longer the drought fix darling

It seems there are environmental issues with synthetic turf that were overlooked when it was originally touted as the drought-friendly lawn…

Let it go!
2y ago

Let it go!

It is quite enticing to believe that if you worry over a situation long enough; that if you put all your time and energy into a certain problem,…

This child's emotional intelligence
2y ago

Wish: This child's emotional intelligence

This video hit me straight in the heart. If this little one knows how we should treat each other and can state it so simply, what's wrong with the…

California resurrects cursive
2y ago

California resurrects cursive

On Monday, October 16, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a new bill requiring California schools to teach cursive handwriting to elementary students from…

How an "only" dog plays catch
2y ago

How an "only" dog plays catch

This video reminds me of when I was a kid playing catch with myself. As an only child, I used to throw the ball in the air and catch it for hours…

Oktoberfest Fun
2y ago

Oktoberfest Fun

Sat, 10/21/2023 - 10:00am

Location

17723 Chatsworth Street
Los Angeles, CA 91344
United States
34° 16' 39.5328" N, 118° 30' 1.692" W
California US
Spooky Science
2y ago

Spooky Science

Tue, 10/17/2023 - 10:00am to Tue, 10/31/2023 - 5:00pm

Location

11800 Foothill Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 91342
United States
34° 18' 28.3572" N, 118° 25' 44.544" W
California US
Acrobatic cat stops a New York Yankees game
2y ago

Acrobatic cat stops a New York Yankees game

This frisky cat had security practically doing flips to get it off the field. The players and fans loved it 😀😀😀…

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