Full moon on the way
Mon, 02/05/2024

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?
Sun, 02/04/2024

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!
Fri, 02/02/2024

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
Fri, 02/02/2024

Beauty and the birds

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

How To Tell Latinos Apart
Thu, 02/01/2024

How To Tell Latinos Apart

Comedian Gabriel Iglesias helps us discern one Latino from another…

This man's best friend
Mon, 01/29/2024

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
Sat, 01/27/2024

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
Fri, 01/26/2024

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
Fri, 01/26/2024

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!
Fri, 01/26/2024

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...
Wed, 01/24/2024

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…
Tue, 01/23/2024

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
Mon, 01/22/2024

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…

Knowledge
Fri, 01/19/2024
When a cat wants your attention, they'll get it...
Wed, 01/17/2024

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!
Tue, 01/16/2024

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
Sun, 01/14/2024

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...
Sat, 01/13/2024

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...
Thu, 01/11/2024

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…

Don't ask for the moon if you have the stars
Wed, 01/10/2024

Don't ask for the moon if you have the stars

Sometimes things aren’t what you think they are. But you’re just so sure of yourself. You know you’re right, but no one agrees with you. That can…

Mini Waffle Maker
Tue, 01/09/2024

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!!!
Mon, 01/08/2024

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!
Sun, 01/07/2024

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...
Sat, 01/06/2024

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!
Tue, 01/02/2024

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…

This Is My Song
Sat, 12/30/2023

Pledge: This Is My Song

Whenever Freddi spoke of his ranch in Quelitán, Mexico, his face lit up and his aura brightened. The ranch had horses he loved to ride, the skies…

Booklovers Heaven
Sat, 12/30/2023

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
Sat, 12/30/2023

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
Sat, 12/30/2023

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
Sat, 12/30/2023

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…

50 Fun Tweets About Cats and Dogs
Thu, 12/28/2023

50 Fun Tweets About Cats and Dogs

Time for a little levity. Huffpost curated some hilarious tweets about cats and dogs. I'm sharing their amusement ride because everyone can use…

May All Good Wishes Come True
Sun, 12/24/2023

Pledge: May All Good Wishes Come True

I’ve never been a religious person, despite being conceived in “Concepción” (a city in Chile named for the Immaculate Conception), then born in “…

New Year's Eve Long Beach Waterfront Fireworks
Sun, 12/24/2023

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!
Sat, 12/23/2023

Cat people beware!

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

Robocall law with no teeth…
Fri, 12/22/2023

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!
Thu, 12/21/2023

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
Wed, 12/20/2023

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…

I Can't Make You Love Me
Sun, 12/17/2023

Pledge: I Can't Make You Love Me

At the age of 19, after becoming bored with Los Angeles City College, I went on an extended journey with my brother, visiting our parents in Rio…

Be thankful for the turkeys in your life: Part 2
Fri, 12/15/2023

Be thankful for the turkeys in your life: Part 2

A couple weeks back or more, I posted a lesson on being thankful for the turkeys in your life. This is chapter two, the final bit of the story…

The cat's tale
Thu, 12/14/2023

The cat's tale

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

It started with scribbling on the walls...
Wed, 12/13/2023

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
Tue, 12/12/2023

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!
Tue, 12/12/2023

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…

Go Light Your World
Sun, 12/10/2023

Pledge: Go Light Your World

The International Federation of Journalists reported that 94 journalists have been killed so far in 2023, and almost 400 others have been…

Quick may be enticing, but you might be sorry...
Sat, 12/09/2023

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
Thu, 12/07/2023

Fun in the snow

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

Just Being!
Wed, 12/06/2023

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…

Panis Angelicus
Sun, 12/03/2023

Pledge: Panis Angelicus

Abba John the Dwarf, an ordained monastic priest who lived between 340 and 403, is known today as one of the great desert fathers for his wise…

Wildlife snaps that touch your heart
Thu, 11/30/2023

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…

Don't mess with Dolly!
Thu, 11/30/2023

Don't mess with Dolly!

Chelsea Handler tells it like it is in this down to earth, unguarded message that socks it to whoever knocked Dolly's performance and cheerleader…

Total Solar Eclipse
Wed, 11/29/2023

Total Solar Eclipse

Mon, 04/08/2024 - 11:00am
Yes/No!
Tue, 11/28/2023

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!
Mon, 11/27/2023

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-…

Be thankful for the turkeys in your life
Sun, 11/26/2023

Be thankful for the turkeys in your life

Sometimes holidays create sticky problems. My family is scattered out of state, so good people take pity on me and invite me to celebrate holiday…

Amazing Grace
Sat, 11/25/2023

Pledge: Amazing Grace

This week, through the grace of God and the powers of negotiation, we’ve seen the first release of women, children, and men held captive by Hamas…

Jobs, not jail
Fri, 11/24/2023

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…

Smart & Final Boycott
Mon, 11/20/2023

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…

Crossing The Bar
Sun, 11/19/2023

Pledge: Crossing The Bar

Last night on YouTube, I was watching a medical doctor describe her own deadly kayaking accident, detailing the death she experienced before…

4-day work week gets a thumbs up from the boss
Sat, 11/18/2023

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!
Fri, 11/17/2023

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
Thu, 11/16/2023

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
Wed, 11/15/2023

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!
Mon, 11/13/2023

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…

Songbird
Sun, 11/12/2023

Pledge: Songbird

Watching television this weekend has made me feel like I’m living in parallel universes.

In one universe, there’s a cacophony of holiday…

Peace!
Tue, 11/07/2023

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.

Prayer Of The Children
Sun, 11/05/2023

Pledge: Prayer Of The Children

As part of my “Listening For Peace” music series, last week’s pledge spoke of our innate need for peace and comfort in the terrifying absence of…

Something New!
Thu, 11/02/2023

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…

Dia De Muertos & The Kindness Of A Mexican Family
Thu, 11/02/2023

Dia De Muertos & The Kindness Of A Mexican Family

Earlier this week, Evanger shared some interesting history about El Dia De Muertos, the traditional Mexican two-day celebration where spirits of…

 Synthetic turf no longer the drought fix darling
Wed, 11/01/2023

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!
Tue, 10/31/2023

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,…

In The Arms Of An Angel
Sun, 10/29/2023

Pledge: In The Arms Of An Angel

In last Sunday’s pledge, Listening for Peace, I pledged to share a piece of music every Sunday through the end of the holiday season. Some pieces…

This child's emotional intelligence
Thu, 10/26/2023

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…

Who Do You Belong To?
Thu, 10/26/2023

Who Do You Belong To?

To understand my question, you could ask yourself “who do I love?” If more than one, you could prioritize your list by focusing on the single one…

Listening For Peace
Sun, 10/22/2023

Pledge: Listening For Peace

When Youtropolis was conceived, we envisioned a new land of opportunity with its own social safety net where people could help other people feel a…

California resurrects cursive
Fri, 10/20/2023

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
Wed, 10/18/2023

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
Mon, 10/16/2023

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
Mon, 10/16/2023

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
When Love Fails
Sat, 10/14/2023

When Love Fails

Love is always a choice. To be kind, respectful, and humane.

Neutrality is also a choice. To do nothing, say nothing, simply bear witness…

Will We All Lose Our Humanity?
Fri, 10/13/2023

Will We All Lose Our Humanity?

What enables one to go so irreparably dark within, corrupted, marred, their heart so disfigured with terminal hatred that every bit of humanity is…

Acrobatic cat stops a New York Yankees game
Wed, 10/11/2023

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 😀😀😀…

Caught in the act of being funny
Sun, 10/08/2023

Caught in the act of being funny

I love animals. They aren't afraid to be themselves; they're 100% authentic. The 2023 Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards finalists snapped some…

Peace of mind in a closet
Sat, 10/07/2023

Peace of mind in a closet

When was the last time you felt fully at peace? I’m talking about the kind of peace that fills you and settles you down the way a pot roast does,…

Cloudspotting with the Cloud Appreciation Society
Sat, 10/07/2023

Cloudspotting with the Cloud Appreciation Society

Mon, 10/16/2023 - 6:30pm

Location

630 West 5th Street
Los Angeles, CA 90071
United States
34° 3' 9.7524" N, 118° 15' 21.24" W
California US
Getting into the swing of it
Fri, 10/06/2023

Getting into the swing of it

There’s no question, this bear knows exactly what it's doing. Let's you know it's practiced its techniques. Very clever actually...…

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