I love animals. They aren't afraid to be themselves; they're 100% authentic. The 2023 Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards finalists snapped some…
There’s no question, this bear knows exactly what it's doing. Let's you know it's practiced its techniques. Very clever actually...…
These three lovelies dropped by and hung out in my tree for a while. It's their second visit. I haven't seen them fly; they just appear flattened…
Have you ever heard yourself say those words? I think most of us, at one point or another, thought something was unfair and complained about it…
As you scroll the article, Amy lays it all out with hilarious photos: "Life is coming for you"…
This advice from Anne Rice works beautifully as a pledge we can each make so that our lives, and the lives of those around us, are as full and…
Fear is the source of every problem.
If we can get down to the root of what the fear is, then we can start taking the steps to look at it…
Ever had one of those days? You know . . . a day where everything seems to go wrong. You break the coffee pot, step on a piece of glass while you'…
Mama cheetahs are usually very protective and even quite dangerous when their cubs are around. The videographer lucked out when this mama didn't…
How many of us go through life thinking about yesterday? Having regrets about things we did, shouldn't have done, or could have done differently?…
Who would have thought that a mountain of cat fur could turn into the cutest, most clever creations of cat hats, wigs, and various other…
Raise your hand if you’re one who often dwells on the past. Okay, then you’re like most people.
Raise your hand if you find yourself often…
Truffles the cat took a pledge to model glasses for kids who might be hesitant to wear them. Her coolness shows them how cool they can be too. And…
But you can’t make it drink!” This popular idiom is about control, and the fact that no one can, or should control another person. A lot of people…
When God created Adam and Eve, He said to them: I have two gifts to give you - one is to pee standing up and...
Adam, very anxious,…
Recently, a Marin County neighborhood had anti-Semitic flyers land on their doorsteps. Deciding that counter-action was warranted, a small group…
Such a sweet story about several orphaned owlets. Read about their rescue and see their wide-eyed excitement…
Who out there over the age of say, 13, hasn’t had their heart broken by someone breaking up with them? I would venture to say, no one. It happens…
When a horse starts his training, he's afraid to pull 25 pounds, when in fact he has the power to pull 9000 pounds. But he doesn't know it. He has…
There’s nothing more annoying than going through a supermarket parking lot. All you want to do is park, go in, get your Rocky Road ice cream, and…
Thank you Lens for posting and sharing how you took your amazing photos. And I love the snippet of moon history as well. You can see Lens' post…
It’s a phrase most of us have used or heard over the years and is usually combined with a statement of something that doesn’t happen often, such…
Is there a person in your life in whose presence you're not You? A person in whose presence you have to watch what you say, what you do, what you…
Forget something? Obviously...
When I was 17, I prayed for Greg Kracy to like me and ask me to the prom. Greg Kracy did neither.
When I was 21 and pregnant with my first…
Very cool, old-time style milk bottle.
While talking to my brother some years ago, he shared that November had been quite a trying month of one unfortunate event after another. First, a…
You may have read about the male bald eagle who was so eager to hatch an egg, he sat on a rock. Of course, nothing came of his efforts, but it's…
"What is it?" "That's not a biscuit." "That's not gravy." Watch as they try American biscuits and gravy, southern fried chicken, and sweet tea for…
There are so many that run through your minds, every day--too many too count. A lot of them are negative; so negative in fact, they ruin your day…
Black large jacket. Made in Indonesia.
Hildegard von Blingen pleads for mercy…
A good lesson from Dolly, she doesn't lose her temper, she uses it. And because she doesn't lose it often, when she does, people listen. Read more…
Somewhere along the way, people have gotten the idea that they’re not enough; that they’re missing a piece; and that without that piece they’re…
Being blind isn't just a physical condition that affects the eyes. In fact, there is a worse kind of blindness—ignorance, selfishness, prejudice,…
You walk into the Masquerade Ball outfitted in vibrant blue; a green, yellow, and purple Mask over your face, making you unrecognizable. You snake…
My wish is for someone to help me understand why oh why we reject, punish, and avoid people who do bad things but continue to use and buy…
Sometimes our plans just don’t work out. In fact, sometimes something so unexpected happens, it throws us completely off the track.
And…
What you say: “Everything’s fine!” What you’re thinking: I’m about to lose my job and just had a fight with my son.
What you say: “…
“Trees in winter lose their leaves. Some trees may even fall during storms, but most stand patiently and bear their fortune.
They endure…
You come home tired from work, drop your keys in a bowl, and check your phone messages. As you mindlessly listen to a host of insistent…
When I was in my mid twenties, I went to see the movie Staying Alive. At that time, John Travolta had a six-pack instead of one. The movie was…
Today is international cat day; just one more occasion to further spoil these furry creatures who get whatever they want, whenever they want. They…
Nothing better than learning a trick and receiving a tasty reward…
The Buddha asked a Shramana, "How long is the human life span?"
He replied, "A few days."
The Buddha said, "You have not yet…
These are the people who go around talking about all the bad things that are going on (i.e., the molestations, the mass shootings, the train…
“When you wish upon a star Makes no difference who you are Anything your heart desires Will come to you..."
I think…
A pretty necklace and earrings to match.
Recently, the topic of being a People Pleaser (PP) came up in a group discussion. I thought it would be an important topic to address since…
While we all know how to talk, few of us know how to communicate effectively. We either lack communications skills, or rarely communicate at all…
When super hunky, Indian actor Hrithik Roshan was born, he seemed perfect in every way. Soon enough, however, it was discovered that on his right…
Recently I watched an episode of Friends on Netflix. It was the one where Monica’s identity is stolen. She starts analyzing her credit card bills…
Smart phones have easily become the new drug of choice. Look around. If Smart phones and texting were a disease, we’d be calling it a pandemic…
I think we can all agree on the fact that we love to eat! It’s what we do, not only to keep on living, but to celebrate anything, from a…
$86,400 -- Something To Think About!
Imagine that you won the following prize in a contest: Each morning your bank would deposit $86,400…
Have you ever been on the freeway, when all of a sudden, without warning, every car starts to slow down? The fact is, we all have. The reason…
"Me, me, me, me..." https://twitter.com/Yoda4ever/…
Some years ago, a daughter and mother had a fight. Not an uncommon scenario. In this story, however, the daughter was so angry that she told her…
THE JUKE BOX SITS IN THE CORNER. It is the first thing you see when you wake up in the morning. The first thing you hear. This morning it’s…
I was talking to a friend who told me that she and her family were going on a cruise. She then proceeded to tell me that the cruise line had…
Have you ever been panning for gold? It is the oldest and simplest way to extract gold.
I see all of you as having an abundance of gold…
A few years back, I was excited to attend the launch of Gregg Hurwitz’s new novel, Don’t Look Back, at Book Carnival in the city of Orange. Gregg…
When my grandchildren were younger I would watch as they get their pictures taken before heading off to their First Day of school. I began to…
Engineers are baffled... https://…
If you immediately started thinking about that pair of boots you’ve been meaning to throw out, but keep thinking you’re going to wear one day, or…
Everyone has a "bad" event occur at some point--during the day, the week, the month, etc. But some of you allow the “bad” event, whatever it may…
Thaddeus Thomas didn't see it coming. He knew his wife had a temper, but he didn't expect to die because of it.
In May 21, 2014, Toya…
Is this thoughtful logic? Or is it just America's logic?
Have you ever noticed that the more you try to control a situation that's out of your control, the more frustrated you become? That's because you…
A while back, I was at Trader Joe's paying for my groceries. The checker, a young woman in her twenties, was making small talk. "Did you find…
When I was working on my B. A. many moons ago, my husband, Joe, got laid off. I was beside myself with worry. How would I finish with no money for…
So there are the “Beautiful” people, the “Not So Beautiful” people, and the “Less Than Not So Beautiful” people. The NSB people, and the LTNSB…
When I was in my 30’s and 40’s, I used to look up to an actor and motivational speaker named Richard Hatch. I thought he was incredible and I…
Dad gets his singing lesson…
Most of you are familiar with padded cells. You've probably seen them in a movie scene at some point. The "insane" person who's usually not really…
On Sunday morning you’re awakened by the sound of a large truck. Groggily, you look out your window and see a huge moving van. The house next door…
When I was in high school, just a sweet girl of 17, my dad let me drive the car to school. Looking back now, I seriously don’t know how we made it…
One word can sway a mind. Choose your Word. One song can soften a heart. Choose your Lyrics. One reach can touch a Soul…
Most of us want to accomplish something; do something that will make us feel successful in life. But sometimes the steps to get there seem…
When you what? When you finish school? When you get a better paying job? When you've paid off that loan? When you have a bigger house? When your…
I have a little wooden rooster that sits on a step stool in the kitchen. I’ve had it for years. Unfortunately, dogs, kids, people, mops, etc.,…
“ . . . nobody wants a phony. Nobody ever wants a counterfeit coin.” ~Paul Boynton
It’s often said that imitation is the greatest…
Recently, I switched purses to a cross-body because I was going to be doing a lot of walking and didn't want to keep adjusting the ******** my…
But does it have to be?
I’ve heard this phrase often. Someone tells me about a situation they’re in, and then follow it with, “It is what…
I don’t know of any human, animal, or thing that does not show signs of aging with the passage of time. It’s an indication of life. Of life…
