Beautiful visitors
Thu, 10/05/2023

Beautiful visitors

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…

It Isn't Fair!
Thu, 10/05/2023

It Isn't Fair!

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…

Amy Schumer warns 20-year-olds
Wed, 10/04/2023

Amy Schumer warns 20-year-olds

As you scroll the article, Amy lays it all out with hilarious photos: "Life is coming for you"…

News Flash
Sun, 10/01/2023

Something New and Beautiful

A beautiful new butterfly to admire:

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Who Hasn't Been Shaped By Sorrows?
Fri, 09/29/2023

Who Hasn't Been Shaped By Sorrows?

My laptop seems to be imbued with some mystical force that defies logic. More than once it has performed curious mind bending feats that are…

Ignore. Move on. Remember. You. Love.
Sun, 09/24/2023

Pledge: Ignore. Move on. Remember. You. Love.

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!
Sun, 09/24/2023

Fear is the Source of Every Problem!

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…

Maybe just barely there . . .
Sat, 09/23/2023

Maybe just barely there . . .

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'…

Meet my babies...
Tue, 09/19/2023

Meet my babies...

Mama cheetahs are usually very protective and even quite dangerous when their cubs are around. The videographer lucked out when this mama didn't…

She Who Rules Over Me
Tue, 09/19/2023

She Who Rules Over Me

A black cat thinks she should be living in this house. She thinks it's hers and doesn't understand why I don't allow her in. She stares at me with…

Tribal Wave Poll
Tue, 09/19/2023

Poll Request

Question: Should I tell someone I'm close to that they wear way too much cologne?

Yesterday's Light!
Mon, 09/18/2023

Yesterday's Light!

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?…

Elegant headpieces for the fashionable cat
Sun, 09/17/2023

Elegant headpieces for the fashionable cat

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…

10 Truths We All Share in Common
Fri, 09/15/2023

Pledge: 10 Truths We All Share in Common

As we head toward another divisive election cycle, I’m wondering if anyone is fed up yet. I am.

Like the Twin Towers burning to the ground…

Coastal Country Jam
Wed, 09/13/2023

Coastal Country Jam

Sat, 09/16/2023 - 12:00pm to Sun, 09/17/2023 - 10:00pm

Location

386 East Shoreline Drive
Long Beach, CA 90802
United States
33° 46' 8.4648" N, 118° 11' 32.1" W
California US
You're Missing You!
Tue, 09/12/2023

You're Missing You!

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 makes a pledge
Mon, 09/11/2023

Pledge: Truffles the cat makes a pledge

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…

"You can lead a horse to water ..."
Thu, 09/07/2023

"You can lead a horse to water ..."

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…

Kids push back on hate
Wed, 09/06/2023

Kids push back on hate

Recently, a Marin County neighborhood had anti-Semitic flyers land on their doorsteps. Deciding that counter-action was warranted, a small group…

Shock & Awe
Mon, 09/04/2023

Shock & Awe

Such a sweet story about several orphaned owlets. Read about their rescue and see their wide-eyed excitement…

When it's over ... moving on!
Sat, 09/02/2023

When it's over ... moving on!

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…

We Can Do More Than We Think We Can!
Fri, 09/01/2023

We Can Do More Than We Think We Can!

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…

Watch out for that speed bump!
Thu, 08/31/2023

Watch out for that speed bump!

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…

Wet Seal Knit Sweater
Thu, 08/31/2023

Free: Wet Seal Knit Sweater

This colorful, knit sweater is very comfortable and in excellent condition. It will keep anyone warm in cooler weather. Size medium. Free.

Old Navy Cream Knit Sweater
Thu, 08/31/2023

Free: Old Navy Cream Knit Sweater

This long knit sweater is sized extra small. It's looks new and will keep you warm. Free, as always.

Black Jacket with Red Buttons
Thu, 08/31/2023

Free: Black Jacket with Red Buttons

This attractive, vintage-looking black jacket is fitted at the waist and has great stitching detail. Cotton fabric, jean-style. Size small. Free...

Eci Knit Green Sweater
Thu, 08/31/2023

Free: Eci Knit Green Sweater

Beautiful green color, nice acrylic knit with wool pockets. Ideal for fall and springtime. Fine condition, see detail. Size small. Free.

Faux Brown Suede Jacket
Thu, 08/31/2023

Free: Faux Brown Suede Jacket

This jacket is in excellent condition. Faux suede front and back with ribbed knit sleeves. Perfect for fall weather. Size is 6 petite.

Like…

Silvery Blue Moon shot
Thu, 08/31/2023

Silvery Blue Moon shot

This photo was taken last night at 9:30 p.m. pacific daylight time. You can see the moon's bright reflection on my neighbor's solar panels. The…

Spectacular Super Blue Moon photos
Thu, 08/31/2023

Spectacular Super Blue Moon photos

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…

Once in a Blue Moon…
Wed, 08/30/2023

Once in a Blue Moon…

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…

Walking on Tiptoes!
Wed, 08/30/2023

Walking on Tiptoes!

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…

Oops!
Tue, 08/29/2023

Oops!

Forget something? Obviously...

Unanswered Prayers!
Tue, 08/29/2023

Unanswered Prayers!

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…

Hiland Dairy milk bottle
Mon, 08/28/2023

Free: Hiland Dairy milk bottle

Very cool, old-time style milk bottle.

Trials: The Art of Being Perfected!
Mon, 08/28/2023

Trials: The Art of Being Perfected!

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…

Male bald eagle moves from rock to chick
Fri, 08/25/2023

Male bald eagle moves from rock to chick

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…

British highschoolers try biscuits and gravy
Thu, 08/24/2023

British highschoolers try biscuits and gravy

"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…

Thoughts, Thoughts, and More Thoughts!
Thu, 08/24/2023

Thoughts, Thoughts, and More Thoughts!

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 Jacket
Thu, 08/24/2023

Free: Black Jacket

Black large jacket. Made in Indonesia.

Amusement
Tue, 08/22/2023

Meet Edgar & Fergus

The full life of two rats who bring joy and and happiness into their home…

Does Dolly Parton lose her temper?
Tue, 08/22/2023

Does Dolly Parton lose her temper?

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…

They're Your Shoes! Only You Can Fill Them!
Mon, 08/21/2023

They're Your Shoes! Only You Can Fill Them!

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…

There Are None More Blind Than...
Fri, 08/18/2023

There Are None More Blind Than...

Being blind isn't just a physical condition that affects the eyes. In fact, there is a worse kind of blindness—ignorance, selfishness, prejudice,…

A Bag of Figs
Fri, 08/18/2023

A Bag of Figs

I saw a lot of strange and amazing things growing up around the world, but one thing I rarely saw was my mother’s appreciation when presented with…

"Ring of Fire" Solar Eclipse
Thu, 08/17/2023

"Ring of Fire" Solar Eclipse

Sat, 10/14/2023 - 8:00am
The YOU Behind the Mask!
Thu, 08/17/2023

The YOU Behind the Mask!

You walk into the Masquerade Ball outfitted in vibrant blue; a green, yellow, and purple Mask over your face, making you unrecognizable. You snake…

The Unexpected Visitor!
Wed, 08/16/2023

The Unexpected Visitor!

Sometimes our plans just don’t work out. In fact, sometimes something so unexpected happens, it throws us completely off the track.

And…

The TRUTH Behind the Lie!
Tue, 08/15/2023

The TRUTH Behind the Lie!

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: “…

Like a Tree!
Mon, 08/14/2023

Like a Tree!

“Trees in winter lose their leaves. Some trees may even fall during storms, but most stand patiently and bear their fortune.

They endure…

The Suspicious Shadow
Sun, 08/13/2023

The Suspicious Shadow

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…

The Spark!
Thu, 08/10/2023

The Spark!

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…

Chromatic Saturation exhibit
Wed, 08/09/2023

Chromatic Saturation exhibit

Sat, 08/12/2023 - 4:00pm to Fri, 09/08/2023 - 5:00pm

Location

7377 Beverly Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90036
United States
34° 4' 13.296" N, 118° 20' 57.336" W
California US
Message From a 15-Year-Old Birthday Girl
Tue, 08/08/2023

Message From a 15-Year-Old Birthday Girl

Today is my birthday.

Someone special is baking a chocolate cake for me. On top of that, love keeps coming through a flurry of birthday and…

Who rules?
Tue, 08/08/2023

Who rules?

Today is international cat day; just one more occasion to further spoil these furry creatures who get whatever they want, whenever they want. They…

Smart kitty gets rewarded
Mon, 08/07/2023

Smart kitty gets rewarded

Nothing better than learning a trick and receiving a tasty reward…

The Span of Life
Mon, 08/07/2023

The Span of Life

The Buddha asked a Shramana, "How long is the human life span?"

He replied, "A few days."

The Buddha said, "You have not yet…

The Sky is Falling...The Sky is Falling!
Fri, 08/04/2023

The Sky is Falling...The Sky is Falling!

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…

The Side-effects of Wishing!
Thu, 08/03/2023

The Side-effects of Wishing!

“When you wish upon a star Makes no difference who you are Anything your heart desires Will come to you..."

I think…

Pendant & Earrings
Thu, 08/03/2023

Free: Pendant & Earrings

A pretty necklace and earrings to match.

The Servant
Wed, 08/02/2023

The Servant

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…

The Rise and Fall of Communication!
Tue, 08/01/2023

The Rise and Fall of Communication!

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…

Knowledge
Mon, 07/31/2023

The Power of Acceptance!

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…

Knowledge
Sun, 07/30/2023

The Other You!

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: The New Drug of Choice!
Sat, 07/29/2023

Smart Phones: The New Drug of Choice!

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…

The Microwave VS the Oven!
Fri, 07/28/2023

The Microwave VS the Oven!

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…

The Magical Bank Metaphor (Dr. Claire Milligan)
Thu, 07/27/2023

The Magical Bank Metaphor (Dr. Claire Milligan)

$86,400 -- Something To Think About!

Imagine that you won the following prize in a contest: Each morning your bank would deposit $86,400…

The Lookie-Loo!
Wed, 07/26/2023

The Lookie-Loo!

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…

Pawing attention
Tue, 07/25/2023
The Last Words...
Tue, 07/25/2023

The Last Words...

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!
Mon, 07/24/2023

The Juke Box!

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…

The Good "Mistake!"
Sun, 07/23/2023

The Good "Mistake!"

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…

The Gold Nugget!
Sat, 07/22/2023

The Gold Nugget!

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…

No Safe Place to Land
Thu, 07/20/2023

No Safe Place to Land

Sometimes you can’t close your eyes. You can’t look away. You get fixated on what you see, and when you close your eyes after a long day at work,…

The Gift of Misfortune!
Thu, 07/20/2023

The Gift of Misfortune!

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…

The First Day!
Mon, 07/17/2023

The First Day!

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…

What's the Value of Your Property?
Fri, 07/14/2023

What's the Value of Your Property?

While we were first conceiving Youtropolis, I imagined a safe haven where anyone could receive their own deed of land just for signing up. How…

Hey fellas, what happened?!
Thu, 07/13/2023

Hey fellas, what happened?!

Engineers are baffled... https://

News Flash
Tue, 07/11/2023

Something Undeniably True

Lately, I’ve been reading all the featured stories on liberators on Youtropolis News and I always come away feeling uplifted. Not uplifted like…

The Clutter in Your Closet!
Fri, 07/07/2023

The Clutter in Your Closet!

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…

The "Bad" Event!
Wed, 07/05/2023

The "Bad" Event!

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…

Loving the Spirit of Liberty
Wed, 07/05/2023

Pledge: Loving the Spirit of Liberty

Americans have been celebrating Independence Day for 247 years. In our earliest years as a new nation, those who framed our Constitution, wise as…

Patience is the Key!
Mon, 07/03/2023

Patience is the Key!

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…

Stop Trying to Control the Uncontrollable!
Fri, 06/30/2023

Stop Trying to Control the Uncontrollable!

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…

Old Joe's Beetling Shop Collectible
Wed, 06/28/2023

Free: Old Joe's Beetling Shop Collectible

Old Joe's Beetling Shop is a collectible that came out in 1993 as part of a Christmas Collection series from the David Winter Cottages collection…

Thanks are in order
Wed, 06/28/2023

Pledge: Thanks are in order

A lesson struck a chord with me today. “Take what I need not what I want” by Present Valley got me appreciating what life gives me, simple as it…

Someone Wants What You Have!
Mon, 06/26/2023

Someone Wants What You Have!

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…

Shake, Rattle, and Roll!
Sun, 06/25/2023

Shake, Rattle, and Roll!

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…

Self-Confidence is the New Sexy!
Sat, 06/24/2023

Self-Confidence is the New Sexy!

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…

Pedestal! What Pedestal?
Thu, 06/22/2023

Pedestal! What Pedestal?

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…

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