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.
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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…
I have several fitness coaching clients who live in an upscale apartment building. In the 3 years I’ve been going there, I’ve become acquainted…
More often than we know, we all get too busy with life. The day's end comes and we wonder why so little got done. We tell ourselves we don't have…
Stories about people who see a need and decide to do something about it always grab my attention. And Bill Magnusson did something pretty…
Millions of things are happening in the world right now. And no matter how much you think about them, analyze them, wish for something different,…
Is it a bird, is it a plane, no it's Betty Bromage! Betty's 97 years old, and she just broke her own Guinness World Record by wing walking on an…
Feeling overwhelmed by the sadness and sorrow in our world....October 27, 2020.
It had been a long year of uncertainty, pain, loss and…
Like me, you’ve probably never woken up feeling your best after a calorie-dense Mexican dinner that left no open real estate in your stomach. I’ve…
There are too many kids right here in California going to school hungry. That’s why I love reading about programs like this one. California’s Farm…
Sometimes, the universe gives us a clear message in the form of a metaphor. This week's news has focused on the Oval Office "showdown" between…
Most people dream about building a business worth hundreds of millions of dollars. Eddie Smith did exactly that. But when it came time to walk…
When Georgia Sen. Raphael Warnock, pastor of the Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta, was asked to respond to Vice President JD Vance’s recent…
I know faith is such a personal and maybe even private matter to some people. Thinking about my own faith as I look back over the years, it…
The way we talk to people matters. Being courteous is important. Being verbally abusive is never right. In this video, justice is done. I loved it…
Do you remember a time when your behavior disappointed you? How about when you noticed your thoughts were bringing you down? For most of my adult…
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A Pacoima priest who escaped a communist death sentence 19 years ago is celebrating his 25th year in the priesthood…
Atlanta dad Kari Arnold started taking his four-month-old daughter to the library with him. He encouraged other dads to do the same with their…
Whenever you feel insulted, you have a choice as to what to do with the intended insult. It's not necessary to take it on…
I don’t eat a lot of sweets, but I love a good ice cream. Thanks to my parents, I’ve grown fond of Trader Joe’s Coffee Bean Blast flavor.
I'll try to keep this simple and as brief as necessary.
Lately I've seen loads of horse**** from influencers who aspire to be "the best…
No one should have to spend their 80s working to pay off medical bills, especially after honoring a promise to care for the person they love. But…
Thinking is a habit. We actually "think" that the more we think, the more change we can affect. But that's not true. Think all you want, but you…
There's never been a more important time to start paying attention to what you put into your cart at the supermarket. Before grabbing that bag of…
Making any type of decision can sometimes be difficult, especially when there are many things at play. But deciding to do nothing is not in your…
Most people don't look at a car's tailpipe and see a business opportunity. Rohan Kapoor and Jack Reichert did. At just 18 years old, these two…
Escaping from the hustle and bustle of life at the river is so relaxing. It actually runs in front of our Michigan home where we get away from it…
President Trump and his administration have launched a full-blown attack against America's democracy. As November approaches, their drumbeat is…
Unusual conditions - Student at Lankershim Elementary School, 5250 Bakman Ave., North Hollywood, looks like he could…
Ashley Brown’s family is being forced to sell their home to Georgia Power to accommodate escalating AI data center demands. Sadly, they’re not the…
Dreams. We all have them. I'm not referring to aspirational dreams, like taking a trip to China or blasting off in a spaceship to Mars. I'm…
All the circumstances behind this story are unknown. But this heartwarming clip shows us how wild animals can suffer from long-term grief after…
While on a phone call with my parents, I was telling them how I was navigating my fluctuating schedule, as many of my clients travel for the…
Most of put things off thinking that they will get easier. But if you have to do it, it's not going to get easier if you put it off. It'll just…
If you want proof that Mitch is alive, take a look at these legit photos!…
My sister and I have a long standing tradition of a late night chat every Tuesday. We take our time catching each other up on the…
Twelve-year-old Aaron Osirus saw kids carrying fidget toys at school and asked himself one simple question: "Why can't I make those?" He borrowed…
