A man in Japan made an incredible discovery while out taking pictures. It lit a fire in him and he decided to make things right.
Take a…
In today's world, women are not protected. The rapists and abusers are.
There has been a change to Title 9 that affects every woman…
There are a lot of things we could use more of these days. More kindness comes to mind. More people willing to stop bad actors, and hurtful,…
We often struggle with decisions because there's a lot at stake. Clarity is often obscure. Hence, why not rushing into a decision is key to avoid…
Before you buy something you need, take a look around your house first.
You might already have something that will work.
Need…
This sweetheart donkey receives presents from his fans, and boy does he enjoy them. He can't contain his excitement.
Watching him bounce…
Young girl is daydreaming over a cup of coffee.
I've never been to Central Park, but I've seen it enough times in movies.
Here are some interesting things about the park you might enjoy…
When I hear about what has happened, and is happening to women, I feel sick. Truly. Just this week alone there has been a bombardment of things…
Over the weekend, I went to a funeral where old friends and former classmates gathered. I hadn't seen some folks since high school. Others, I'd…
Savings Grace is about finding simple ways to spend a little less, make a little extra, and get more out of the money you already have.
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Many people put all their faith in words, pretty words that make them feel good. People will believe lies if told convincingly and often enough…
This song is personal to me. It is about my journey of not always trusting in Jesus and how I “Come Find Peace.”
I have come to understand…
In the preceding post, Pope Leo acknowledged that we’re living through a rapid phase of transition—a change in era where technology is set to…
This was a powerful video. So on point. Everyone should see this and take it in.
Racism needs to stop!…
Recently, I was cleaning out my attic and found an old copy of Collier's magazine dated May 18, 1935. It's in good enough shape to read despite…
Although it's still warm here in California, summer is officially behind us. Fall has arrived, and nature has its own way of marking the change…
This is the "President" of the US! Yes! Yet another name change.
This time for New Mexico.
So why is it that someone would want to…
With just six weeks to go before the November election, the Republican Party's battle shriek is louder than ever: If Democrats win, communism…
A lot of money was on the table for Pennsylvania farmer Mervin Raudabaugh. At 86, he could have sold his 261 acres to developers reportedly…
This is a powerful message... How much is a seat at the table worth?…
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Gordon and Sheila MacRae pose with a Grammy at the 4th annual Grammy Awards ceremony held on May…
I've always believed that nature is love, and whether it's seen or unseen, it's just another word for unadulterated intelligence that infuses…
Something was happening to me that I did not understand. I would awaken in the middle of the night hearing a soft whisper of words as well as a…
Do you ever wonder what goes through some people's minds? This guy, in my ever so humble opinion, is a sociopath! But justice was served! Thank…
We’ve all had a particular scent take us back in time or bring someone from our past front and center in our minds.
The other day, while at…
Most of us remember at least one teacher who made a difference. Maybe it was the teacher who stayed after school to help with math, spent their…
In recent years, it has become increasingly evident how rapidly and profoundly digitalization, artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics are…
American rapper Macklemore was forced off Ed Sheeran's Loop Tour on Monday for expressing solidarity with the people living in Gaza and the West…
What will your legacy be? To help you answer that question, here is a thought to ponder from the poet Ella Wheeler Wilcox:
"We flatter…
You never know what you’ll find when you start cleaning out an apartment. Maybe an old lamp, a few forgotten dishes, or if you’re really lucky, a…
If there's one good thing about AI we can all agree on, is its power to unite us all around a common cause. In many ways, AI is like an uninvited…
When my sister gave me the words, “Then We Kept Going,” a few weeks ago a seed was planted and I knew I had to write a song. Immediately my…
James Talarico, who was interviewed by Jimmy Kimmel on YouTube tonight, quietly slayed a hideous dragon (his opponent) by quoting the bible…
Fire Inspector Bill Roeder nails a 'No Smoking' sign to side of telephone pole on Mulholland Drive…
At this New York convenience store, customers traded showing off their dance moves for a 20% gas discount. Their offer had a lot of takers. Makes…
Taking some time this morning to remember and think about what today is, the 25th anniversary of 9/11. I cannot begin to imagine what the families…
Today, in remembrance of 9/11, we're sharing the eloquent thoughts of Katie Tur who reflects on her memories of that tragic day.
"By all…
Anthropic researchers have quit and are now sounding a 5-fire-alarm. It is claimed that AI is "out of control" and poses a real threat to humanity…
Gloria Steinem didn’t set out to be a feminist icon or liberator. She was a reporter who wanted to tell the truth about what she saw and…
Countless items in grocery store aisles and freezer sections have ingredient lists that are a paragraph long. These additives are either a…
Good article telling the story of how Panda Express owners care for their employees. We don't see that in business very much these days.
There’s something to be said for building a business on your own terms.
When you start a company with your own money, your own time, and…
Everything is being renamed. This could be the latest!…
When Dolly Parton and Gloria Steinem passed just days apart, I wondered what their conversation might be if they ran into each other on the other…
Wright State University student, Pierre Damas Bel, was coming up in the world. High school was behind him. There, he garnered attention for his…
This is how our Dear Leader spends his nights worrying about We the People…
My mind played with what I learned after studying 2 Timothy at church. It is written, “All scripture is breathed out by God.” It became clear to…
Everyday heroes can be total strangers. Our neighbors, peers, coworkers, family members and friends. People just like you and me doing amazing…
Where you live makes a difference on how healthy or unhealthy you are. You would think that health care would be a priority. But no.
This…
The Trump regime is working on eradicating the history of the United States. They don't want us not to know, because with an uneducated population…
Andrew Kirby was eating alone in his South Carolina high school cafeteria when he was invited to join a group of students at their table. And it…
So where is everybody on this horribly sad subject? I truly can’t take one side or the other. Obviously, she shouldn’t be let free, but…
Has anyone noticed that a lot of people are talking about their spirit "guides" these days? This may reflect a trend to latch onto something more…
We are living through a global trauma. Never did I believe that everything good and right would have been dismantled, destroyed, people murdered…
When good people come together to share a sentiment of love through singing, it hits you right in the heart. Listen here:…
From time to time, we all need kindness from someone else to get us over life's barriers. Watch as a baby gets the helping arms it needs to escape…
This skit really made me smile! I hope it does you too!…
I was at my river sanctuary watching a thunderstorm building. It was complete with thunder, lightening, rain and cumulus clouds. It was so…
Today we're sharing a heartfelt essay from former GOP congressman Adam Kinzinger. In a few words, he memorializes Dolly Parton by summarizing the…
Happy Sunday!
Something good is blossoming in American churches. As political parties squabble over how federal dollars should be spent, a…
I was recently going through some photos and found one from my ninth birthday party. At that stage, birthdays are something to look forward to…
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California Women's Cavalry practices drill formations at Pickwick Stables in Burbank. Adept in…
This put a smile on my face. Butter is a cat. Since having been rescued from a shelter, Butter's been buttered up with countless dinners served…
Principal Rob Burnside didn't know one of his students was homeless. As circumstances unfolded, Rob saw an opportunity to help and took a chance…
I am! 🙄 Take the test and find out if you are!…
Yayoi Kusama died in Tokyo on August 14. She was 97 years old.
“She continued to paint until her final days, never setting aside her brush…
If you are, be aware that there are problems. There have been a lot of recalls.
Where is the beef coming from? Argentina? China? Is it…
A lot of us take normal, everyday things, such as walking into our homes, for granted. But what if you couldn't just get out of your car and walk…
Thinking about how I learn daily the ways I have been blessed by God's grace these words came to mind.
I have learned I am forgiven, I…
Been practicing my love of watercolor art!
Today, we remember Dolly Parton, a remarkable human being who left the world a kinder place while uplifting us all with her iconic songs, her…
Nancy Kassebaum, the former Republican Kansas senator known for her independence and voting across both sides of the aisle, passed last week,…
I’ve written before about the fitness class I teach at a neighborhood seniors’ center, and how rewarding it’s been for me. Hearing from attendees…
It's scary to perform on stage in front of your schoolmates, but Samuel had a talent, and he had the courage to share it. Despite his mother's…
Recently I heard these words...”then I kept going.” They struck a chord that rang true in my life. What do we do when the life we know collapses?…
I've been thinking a lot about thriving -vs- surviving in our upside down world. More specifically how to thrive in spite of all the chaos,…
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A Burbank woman sales representative in the aerospace industry thinks that far too few members of her sex are…
This is a beautiful piece of photography capturing nature at work. Watching these penguin chicks hesitate before taking the leap is pretty amazing…
I have an old book that comes to mind every so often. I don't know how I came by it, but when it comes to mind, I know there will be a few words…
Christian Bale is one of Hollywood’s biggest stars, known for playing Batman and for his Oscar-winning performance in The Fighter. But one…
We are living through a devastating time of disruption and change. The world is at war in seen and unseen ways while technology slowly replaces us…
A lot of kids love dinosaurs, but most outgrow that “passion.” But not Anderson Taylor. At just 9 years old, he opened his own natural history…
Paying attention to your internal dialogue listening to a loved one, or anyone really, may prove very informative. As I understand there are at…
One question I am frequently asked when I teach a stress management class is, “What is a quick effective way to return to calm when I feel…
From The Ashes to The Light is about my personal transformation
Reflecting on my life recently and feeling deep gratitude that Jesus is my…
In his book, The Greatest Thing In The World , Henry Drummond wrote about Love as being the ultimate measure of a true Christian. He understood…
When I was a teenager, summer meant hanging out with friends, going swimming, riding my bike, and enjoying as much free time as possible.
If you weren't in a part of the world that experienced the solar eclipse on August 12, you can watch the actual footage here. Pretty amazing!…
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"And I'm 9 months old and I'm telling poundman Russell Sowers, 1109 Scott Rd., Burbank, that I'm looking for someone…
