Wet Seal Knit Sweater
3y ago

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
3y ago

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
3y ago

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
3y ago

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
3y ago

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.

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Silvery Blue Moon shot
3y ago

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
3y ago

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…
3y ago

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!
3y ago

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!
3y ago

Oops!

Forget something? Obviously...

Unanswered Prayers!
3y ago

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
3y ago

Free: Hiland Dairy milk bottle

Very cool, old-time style milk bottle.

Trials: The Art of Being Perfected!
3y ago

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
3y ago

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
3y ago

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!
3y ago

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
3y ago

Free: Black Jacket

Black large jacket. Made in Indonesia.

Amusement
3y ago

Meet Edgar & Fergus

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

Does Dolly Parton lose her temper?
3y ago

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!
3y ago

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...
3y ago

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
3y ago

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
3y ago

"Ring of Fire" Solar Eclipse

Sat, 10/14/2023 - 8:00am
The YOU Behind the Mask!
3y ago

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!
3y ago

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!
3y ago

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!
3y ago

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
3y ago

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!
3y ago

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
3y ago

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
3y ago

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?
3y ago

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
3y ago

Smart kitty gets rewarded

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

The Span of Life
3y ago

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!
3y ago

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!
3y ago

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
3y ago

Free: Pendant & Earrings

A pretty necklace and earrings to match.

The Servant
3y ago

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!
3y ago

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
3y ago

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
3y ago

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!
3y ago

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!
3y ago

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)
3y ago

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!
3y ago

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…

The Last Words...
3y ago

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!
3y ago

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!"
3y ago

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!
3y ago

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
3y ago

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!
3y ago

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!
3y ago

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?
3y ago

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?!
3y ago

Hey fellas, what happened?!

Engineers are baffled... https://…

The Clutter in Your Closet!
3y ago

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!
3y ago

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
3y ago

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!
3y ago

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!
3y ago

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…

Someone Wants What You Have!
3y ago

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!
3y ago

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!
3y ago

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?
3y ago

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…

Amusement
3y ago

Maliya schools her dad

Dad gets his singing lesson…

PADDED CELL, Patient #777 - Vacate Immediately!
3y ago

PADDED CELL, Patient #777 - Vacate Immediately!

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…

Meet Your New Neighbor, MR. FEAR RAEF!
3y ago

Meet Your New Neighbor, MR. FEAR RAEF!

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…

Lost in a Fog!
3y ago

Lost in a Fog!

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…

News Flash
3y ago

One...

One word can sway a mind. Choose your Word. One song can soften a heart. Choose your Lyrics. One reach can touch a Soul…

Consistent Small Acts = Success!
3y ago

Consistent Small Acts = Success!

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…

"One day, when I__________, I'll__________."
3y ago

"One day, when I__________, I'll__________."

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…

The Rooster Teaches Me Humility!
3y ago

The Rooster Teaches Me Humility!

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.,…

Imitation...the greatest form of flattery?
3y ago

Imitation...the greatest form of flattery?

“ . . . nobody wants a phony. Nobody ever wants a counterfeit coin.” ~Paul Boynton

It’s often said that imitation is the greatest…

Be Like a Detective!
3y ago

Be Like a Detective!

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…

"It is what it is!
3y ago

"It is what it is!

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…

Signs of Aging...
3y ago

Signs of Aging...

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…

Long Beach 2023 Career Fair
3y ago

Long Beach 2023 Career Fair

Tue, 06/13/2023 - 10:00am

Location

4321 Atlantic Avenue
Long Beach, CA 90807
United States
33° 49' 42.1176" N, 118° 10' 56.46" W
California US
Invest in Yourself: Give!
3y ago

Invest in Yourself: Give!

Do you want to feel happy, full of joy, satisfied? It’s quite simple—GIVE!

There’s nothing more uplifting than Giving, providing support…

Just An Illusion...
3y ago

Just An Illusion...

Illusions! They seem so real, don't they? That's why you believe them. That's why magicians can captivate and hold an audience's attention. They…

If Worrying Were a Currency, You'd All Be Rich!
3y ago

If Worrying Were a Currency, You'd All Be Rich!

You all do it! Worry, that is. You all entertain those thoughts, images, or emotions, usually negative in nature, about some potential catastrophe…

If Only We Could All Be Like Starlings!
3y ago

If Only We Could All Be Like Starlings!

Scrolling through YouTube, I happened to see a video of the starling murmuration. I was enthralled, amazed, in awe, that anything like that was…

"I'll Start on Monday..."
3y ago

"I'll Start on Monday..."

“I’m going to write my paper, on Monday.” “I’m going to start my diet, on Monday.” “I’m going to quit smoking, on Monday.” “I…

"I Want My Money Back! This Coffee is Too Sweet!"
3y ago

"I Want My Money Back! This Coffee is Too Sweet!"

A while back, I was talking to a friend of mine who’d been working a food truck at a golf tournament. They were the only truck around where anyone…

"I Love You!"
3y ago

"I Love You!"

The three most important words to say! The three hardest words to say! The three words most taken for granted! The three…

"I have a feeling I should..."
3y ago

"I have a feeling I should..."

Has that ever happened to you? Where a feeling rushes over you like some kind of warning? It does to everyone. You're about to say or do something…

Long Beach Career Fair
3y ago

Long Beach Career Fair

Wed, 08/02/2023 - 9:30am to 1:00pm

Location

701 West Ocean Boulevard
Long Beach, CA 90831
United States
33° 46' 4.1412" N, 118° 11' 57.8436" W
California US
Free fresh fruit and vegetables
3y ago

Free fresh fruit and vegetables

Fri, 06/09/2023 - 6:00am to 8:00am

Location

1919 East Compton Boulevard
Compton, CA 90221
United States
33° 53' 35.754" N, 118° 12' 14.4" W
California US
Hurry, Hurry Catch That Thief! (II)
3y ago

Hurry, Hurry Catch That Thief! (II)

The Stolen Lap Top, Part II

We made our way to the gate, all the while my eyes scanning the airport. A part of me was still hopeful I’d…

Hurry, Hurry, Catch That Thief!
3y ago

Hurry, Hurry, Catch That Thief!

The Stolen Laptop, Part I

Several years back, I went to South Carolina with my son and grandson to visit family. Because I wanted to be…

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