Research reveals that traumatic experiences disproportionately affect minority and low-income youth, including witnessing or being the target of…
I've complained about ants taking over my kitchen after a rain on many occasions, but I was stunned to read about their genius capabilities…
Do you ever feel like the world is growing more shallow? Less grounded in reality? More focused on trivialities, banalities, memes, and emojis? If…
I'm reposting this because it's a message of love that works every day if you work it.
Mama cheetahs are usually very protective and even quite dangerous when their cubs are around. The videographer lucked out when this mama didn't…
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…
Question: Should I tell someone I'm close to that they wear way too much cologne?
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?…
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…
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…
In this article, psychology professor Jen Cole Wright discusses something we all have in common to varying degrees—self-centeredness. She talks…
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…
Yesterday, as we remembered 9/11, news stations replayed the tragedy in living color, featuring the scars inflicted by politically motivated…
A few weeks ago, my stomach grumbled with hunger, and turkey chili with rice was the antidote. I poured the ingredients into a glass container and…
If people could change one thing in their lives to feel happier, what might it be? A researcher conducted a study over the course of decades to…
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…
I think of sunflowers as the happy face flower because they always make me smile. So, when I saw this spectacular video of a trail bordered by 250…
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…
When God created Adam and Eve, He said to them: I have two gifts to give you - one is to pee standing up and...
Adam, very anxious,…
Today’s notable quotable comes from Henry Ward Beecher, a brother to Harriet Beecher Stowe who was the author of Uncle Toms’ Cabin. Like…
Recently, a Marin County neighborhood had anti-Semitic flyers land on their doorsteps. Deciding that counter-action was warranted, a small group…
Such a sweet story about several orphaned owlets. Read about their rescue and see their wide-eyed excitement…
It seems that wherever we are, be it in our car, out shopping, or nestled in the comfort of our cozy bed scrolling through social media, someone…
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…
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…
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…
This colorful, knit sweater is very comfortable and in excellent condition. It will keep anyone warm in cooler weather. Size medium. Free.
This long knit sweater is sized extra small. It's looks new and will keep you warm. Free, as always.
This attractive, vintage-looking black jacket is fitted at the waist and has great stitching detail. Cotton fabric, jean-style. Size small. Free...
As a teen, my favorite band was Duran Duran, and I still have some of their rare 12" singles on vinyl. When it was revealed last year that their…
Beautiful green color, nice acrylic knit with wool pockets. Ideal for fall and springtime. Fine condition, see detail. Size small. Free.
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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Ruth Rathblott was born without a left hand. Her well-meaning parents raised her as completely normal, but as a result, Ruth says, "I didn't have…
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…
It was fun tracking the moon last night. I live in Long Beach, CA, and the moon wasn't visible at 7:30 pm, so I periodically went outside to watch…
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…
The first photo was taken with my Samsung Galaxy S Ultra at 100x zoom. Because the Moon doesn't have an active geology, this photo would have…
My camera made the moon look almost like the sun. It wasn’t this bright in reality, but there was significantly more visible detail and “fullness…
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…
Throughout our lives we are apt to make lifelong mistakes that can easily be avoided. By continuing to make them, we set ourselves up for painful…
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…
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From the author of Like Water for Chocolate, Laura Esquivel.
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…
Very cool, old-time style milk bottle.
Pretty little vase. Could make a nice gift.
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…
Today's notable quotable comes from the book Rewriting the Rules of the American Economy, written by Joseph E. Stiglitz, winner of the…
It's funny how something will pop in your head out of the blue, sometimes things you'd long forgotten about.
I don't know why, but "Coffee…
Lawyer Julie Yip-Williams, who was born blind, on the paradoxes of life:
"I do not have the answer to the question of why, at least not now…
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…
"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…
Tim is a client I’ve been working with for more than 20 years. Before Covid, we were in the gym three days a week, and now we train at his home…
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 large jacket. Made in Indonesia.
Antibiotic resistance claims more than 1.2 millions lives a year. But scientists recently put their genius to work and grew a powerful new…
Hildegard von Blingen pleads for mercy…
The full life of two rats who bring joy and and happiness into their home…
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…
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…
Can trees take in the negative energy you're holding onto and put it to good use while offering you positive energy in exchange? Studies suggest,…
Traci Schubert Barrett was part of a small group that started HGTV. In this article, she acknowledges all the good that came with helping…
Being blind isn't just a physical condition that affects the eyes. In fact, there is a worse kind of blindness—ignorance, selfishness, prejudice,…
Obesogens may be a new term to you, but we've known about them for quite some time. They're chemicals that are all around us, and they disrupt…
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…
You walk into the Masquerade Ball outfitted in vibrant blue; a green, yellow, and purple Mask over your face, making you unrecognizable. You snake…
My wish is for someone to help me understand why oh why we reject, punish, and avoid people who do bad things but continue to use and buy…
It’s not often that people find a new purpose in life at the age of 95, but Dolores Spangler surprised even her family. Today, you’ll find her…
Sometimes our plans just don’t work out. In fact, sometimes something so unexpected happens, it throws us completely off the track.
And…
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: “…
We have just witnessed a stunning victory in a landmark climate trial brought against the state of Montana by sixteen young people age 5 to 22 who…
I clearly remember when I'd been working out for a couple of years when a supplement hit the market that everyone in the gym was talking about—…
While meditating a couple of weeks ago, Chris came to mind. The last time I saw him in person was when we were 12, graduating from the sixth grade…
“Trees in winter lose their leaves. Some trees may even fall during storms, but most stand patiently and bear their fortune.
They endure…
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…
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…
Nasa has discovered a question mark beaming back at us. They are trying to understand what it means. There are theories. While they speculate,…
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…
Today is international cat day; just one more occasion to further spoil these furry creatures who get whatever they want, whenever they want. They…
A couple of months ago on the local news, I learned about a website called Missing Money, an online directory of people who are owed money that…
Nothing better than learning a trick and receiving a tasty reward…
The Buddha asked a Shramana, "How long is the human life span?"
He replied, "A few days."
The Buddha said, "You have not yet…
When it comes to weight loss, one of the many recommended strategies is mindful eating. Done consistently, mindful eating can help people maintain…
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…
“When you wish upon a star Makes no difference who you are Anything your heart desires Will come to you..."
I think…
