Improved brain, heart, and bone health, and a decreased risk of injury-related falls are just a few benefits of building physical strength. Here's…
UnBearable difficulty…
In all the years I've ordered coffee, never have I asked for a grande, venti, or trenta. Small, medium, and large work fine for me.
Call me…
Image caption: Prospectors guild hat symbolizes annual 'Bucks for Bonnets' benefit.
Committee members from left are Mmes. Windeguth…
It's 100 degrees here today so these “chilling” photos of Sierra de Guadarrama National Park in Spain were very refreshing as well as…
In 2010, at 88, Betty White graced the set of Saturday Night Live with her comic genius.
Laughter is the best medicine and if you need a…
Teaching is often hailed as one of the most noble professions, yet the reality for many educators is far from ideal. Overworked, underpaid, and…
Did you know that 60% of our clothes are made of plastic? Fabrics made of plastic, such as acrylic, polyester, and nylon, are ubiquitous in our…
Image caption: Valley youngsters this summer are able to go to their elementary schools for some very painless 'education'—puppet and…
Recently, I've received text messages like, "Hi, this is Vivian from Dynamic Job Recruiting. Are you looking for high-paying work?" and the…
Are you a chaser? Not a chaser of goals and dreams, but a chaser of people?
I want to take this time to remind you that you are unique and…
A strong social safety net is the lifeblood of every thriving economy. Those who enjoy the most basic financial stability also create market…
Maximina Hernández Reyes, an immigrant from Oaxaca, Mexico, found herself struggling to adjust to life in Oregon. Her world changed when she…
Now that both parties enjoyed their convention, undecideds are faced with an existential choice. If they believe there’s a purpose to life, their…
Image caption: On its way to a new home, Chatsworth Community Church is being moved from 10051 Topanga Canyon Blvd. to Oakwood Memorial Park…
This mega-pod of at least 1,500 dolphins stretched out for almost a mile. It'll take your breath away in a way only nature can do. Read details…
The results may not be what you'd hoped for...
Politics is a ferris wheel. Whether you're high up or down low in this cycle, here's an old SNL opening that's an entertaining throwback to what…
I believe in prayer.
Some of us aren’t powerful or moneyed enough to change the outcome of an election. Some of us aren’t influential…
Victoria Ou and Justin Huang, two 17-year-olds from Woodlands, Texas, created an innovative device that uses ultrasonic waves to remove…
Image caption: Seen here are Lew R. Wasserman, MCA president, left, and Ernest Henderson III, president of Sheraton Corp., at a press…
When a news report mentions "closed-door negotiations in Washington," images of nefarious dealings between monolithic corporations and…
Cool as a cucumber interviewing the biggest names in football, 11-year-old Jeremiah Fennell stole the show at 2024's Super Bowl LVIII…
We’ve all heard someone say, “They’re just wishful thinking” or “You’re just wishful thinking.” When it’s said, it’s not meant as an encouragement…
Lots of claims and accusations about this lately. Here's what you need to know…
The comedian flight attendant in the background got this trip off to a hilarious start…
Who among us hasn’t experienced waves of drowsiness and low energy while sitting through a lecture or at a computer screen?
To keep their…
The CDC is reporting very high levels of COVID-19 in over half of the United States. According to their report, the pandemic is now endemic year-…
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Novelist and literary scholar C.S. Lewis on the risk of love:
"There is no safe investment. To love at all is to be vulnerable. Love…
A Denzel Washington classic.
Creative, simple, and cheap; how cool is that! These mover and shaker teens have devised an idea for auto and wildlife safety that Audi is…
I'm guessing I am not the only one right now who has at least one friend experiencing challenges from physical, mental, emotional, financial,…
Dust off your VHS machine and get your family together for a night of fun! From DreamWorks Pictures, this classic vhs is still in its original…
There are currently over 103,000 people on the National Transplant Waitlist. "Directed donation" is when a family knows a person on the Waitlist…
Samantha Figueroa, food operations manager for Caroline County Public Schools in Virginia, oversees an expanded summer meal program, distributing…
In the Netflix movie, Work It, senior high schooler Quinn, is obsessed. Obsessed with attending Duke University! There is no other option. Period…
A 2013 study found that mechanics quoted women higher prices if they appeared uninformed about their cars. Smog shop owner and mechanic Angie…
A 15-year study has revealed that portions of our brains grow larger during the warm summer months. Scientists theorize barometric pressure (the…
This is a question researchers have been trying to answer since the days of ancient Greece. As someone who rarely remembers dreams, I envied…
In that moment, I saw a little miracle drop of water that gave me love...
I pledge to pay attention to the moment. Too often I find my mind rehashing things from the past; woulda, shoulda, coulda. Or jumping to the…
Facebook’s parent company Meta will pay Texas $1.4 billion to settle a lawsuit that accused the company of using facial recognition technology…
A photo essay by French photographer Robin Tutenges takes us on a journey through war torn Ukrainian communities where youth find solidarity and…
I’ve received two of these texts so far. Since I don’t live in the Bay Area, I knew it was fake and deleted it. But for those who may have…
We often recognize an insult when we hear it, right? When they are blatant, yes we do. For example, someone says, "You're a terrible singer. Don't…
In elementary school, we were taught how the moon's gravitational pull impacts our oceans' tides. Many scientists are now investigating if and how…
Stunning photos from locations new to me. Faces, scenes, and life captured—telling a story with one click. All are winners. The above image is…
I ran across this bit of advice from an anonymous writer and thought I'd share it.
There are two kinds of persons in the world: those who…
Pioneering photojournalist, George Brich, captured many of the most iconic moments of the 20th century for the Associated Press. Establishing his…
When we hear about environmental factors that negatively affect our health, microplastics and PFAS (forever chemicals) get a lot of press…
"Childless cat ladies" may not be the" real problem with the USA. It might just be those "crazy cat men" who choose to stay home and cuddle with…
Here are some brilliant, innovative ideas from cities around the world. Have you seen a genius idea, or better yet, had a genius idea of your own…
It's estimated about 1% of the world's population stutters, though about 5% of children go through a period of stuttering. A summer camp at…
When I hear the term philanthropist, giving money to worthy causes comes to my mind. However, since most of us don't have bundles of money to gift…
Whether you’re outspoken or not, you are a dissenter. Even if you politely bite your tongue as all the loudmouths in the room battle it out, your…
Does anyone else feel like we've stepped into a time warp?
Recently, I watched a movie called Mine on Netflix. The film is about two soldiers on a mission in the desert. A very hot, hot desert where…
Bizarro creator, Dan Piraro, cracks me up with his sardonic humor. Not everyone appreciates that sort of wit, but for those of you who do, enjoy...
We're all getting an earful of everything that's wrong with far too little being said about what's right. People are still being good, kind, and…
This sign encourages us to take nothing for granted and feel grateful, making ourselves available to beauty and positivity.
The assassination attempt on the former president is the latest high-profile shooting committed by a young man. The list of such incidents…
Lately, I’ve been feeling overwhelmed by the political and social unrest around us. The surge in hate language and violence among opposing…
This will be hard to beat...
Bromine, Red 40, propylparaben, and BHT are just a few of the common additives in popular foods in the US but are banned or highly restricted in…
My client, Caleb, has recently been increasing his vegetable and water intake and told me he’s proud of those changes. I commended him and asked…
Frank Tischer's black-and-white nature photography captures the essence of landscapes with rich contrasts and striking compositions. His images…
There’s no shortage of benevolence in this world. Whether you see it in the man who rescues a hummingbird, a six-year-old who sells lemonade to…
When everything in the world seems to be going wrong, I find solace in the simple act of working in my yard. This space, with its greenery and…
Just coming off a few months of recovering from a broken ankle and once again being able to hit the sidewalk each morning...I am beyond grateful…
Clearly replacing the screen of my patio door is not in my skill set! I'm just not “that girl.” So I've been on a search for a year to find…
When Melanie Harper lost her wedding ring in a bin at a local recycling center, she didn't expect to see it again. Finding it would be a classic "…
Today’s supposed to be a celebration of our liberties, but no one seems hopeful at this moment. The big election is fast approaching and it’s hard…
Nope, take a closer look... and listen—you might be surprised…
Aside from tasting great, consuming olive oil brings a host of well-documented health benefits. However, the health and production of olives…
July 1, 2024, is the other date which will now “live in infamy”. That it is this close to celebrating our national day of independence leaves us…
I had a chance yesterday morning to do some browsing for art and found these very cool ink drawings. The artist's name is Margo and she has…
By now, unless you're a baby, you've noticed that you never have a day off from your thoughts. They're constant. They literally don't allow you to…
Well, take a look at this funny, crazy cat. She may be weird, but she's very loveable…
40" Sharp LC-40LE830U TV in very good working condition. Due to its age, apps are no longer supported. Good for watching cable or network programs…
"The universe is intentional, always bending in the direction of the next best thing, the miracle, the healing, the repairing of the wound. But by…
Hot In The City, Heat Wave, and Here Comes The Sun are just a few song titles that come to mind when I hear about the scorching temperatures much…
A little humor to get you through the rest of your week. A word of caution: the music is annoying so I turned off the sound…
