Most of us have known that insurance companies have been screwing us. They have made us believe a lie--that socialized medicine, that universal…
This is a simple idea, but a smart one—bringing people from different generations together to talk, share stories, and learn from each other…
It’s been a mess in my neighborhood for over three months. But now, the long-awaited street replacement has finally been completed, and the…
The Hua brothers' organization HOPE helps keep outgrown clothes out of landfills while providing badly needed school uniforms to growing kids…
This month kicked me in the butt. But it also gave me something to ponder.
People can be rude, mindless, and undisciplined. It's just a…
In the video, the content creator explains why people are dehumanized and why. When this happens, images of the dehumanized are seen in horrible,…
In his homily on Palm Sunday, Pope Leo presented Christ as "The King of Peace," and reminded the world that God “does not listen to the prayers of…
Louis has no boundaries. He illegally crosses the U.S./Canadian border daily with no remorse…
It's easy to fantasize about winning a war, especially when the war room spins news in that direction. But those in the know see a very different…
Wanting more feels like an addiction. The more you get, the more you want. It's an empty void that never gets filled.
But what if what we…
This young boy fascinates me. He's determined to prove something amazing about a butterfly's memory. Can it be passed on through DNA to future…
In the mid-1700s, American Revolutionaries were opposed to the idea of being ruled by a king. The great orators of that time evoked those passions…
Photograph caption: In class he gets oriented on orbital paths around the Earth that a future satellite will make.
Edward Joseph…
Starting a business is no cake walk, but teen UK Harrison Nott is already building something many people only talk about. What started in his…
Jane Addams was an anomaly in a man's world. She was one of those independent, college-educated women who historians referred to as “New Women…
With over two decades in the fitness industry, I’ve seen lots of wellness trends burst onto the scene and fade just as quickly. One of these…
This is one of those stories I had to share. Just a few days ago, the Greek government arranged a special flight to the Middle East to airlift…
Elizabeth Jane Chochran didn’t set out to be a liberator. But her disdain of injustice drove her into the darker, hidden corners of life that were…
Some sketchbook practice that I'm really happy with.
The bill proposes to track every pregnancy from beginning to end, bringing us closer to the surveillance state depicted in Margaret Atwood's “The…
Apparently, if you click the "Buy Now," button on Amanzon, versus adding it to your basket, then seeing the breakdown when you're ready to buy,…
For generations, women have made contributions that shaped the world we live in; advancing medicine, building technologies we rely on every day,…
Since becoming part of everyday life, Artificial Intelligence evokes a variety of opinions and emotions. Some are enthused about AI for many…
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Reforestation work is carried on in Bouquet Canyon, near Newhall, in the Angeles National Forest by Valley scouting…
In contrast to his staged, glorified descent down the golden elevator, our president signaled who he really was when he said, "I don't even wait…
AI is showing up in the news almost every day now, and it’s quickly becoming part of how we live. It can help us write, learn, organize our homes…
Folks, what gives? Have we completely lost our marbles? Did the goose drink wine? Maybe the monkey chewed tobacco on the streetcar line? Could…
If you feel your pain is too painful, and you ignore it hoping it will vanish, think again. Any pain that isn't faced becomes more painful and…
I once worked for a marketing firm that prided itself on creating exciting brand messages for corporate clients. The firm believed its marketing…
It was just a couple of months ago that the ICE invasion of Minnesota shocked our country and the world. Fear swept through the Twin Cities as…
Change is often difficult. Often we want to make changes to our live, but find it quite challenging, afraid of the discomfort. If you want change…
An event called the “Shield of the Americas” Summit was hosted by the White House in Miami on Saturday. During the event, Trump vowed to “…
Russians get a glimpse of life in the San Fernando Valley - Magazine distributed in Soviet Union features pictures of…
In today's America, we can't tell whether we are being bamboozled by AI or if it's actually real. Take a look at the following short video about…
We become the people with whom we associate on a regular basis. That's why it's important to understand whether we need to spend more or less time…
Zlatko is clearly in charge of the family's piano practice sessions, which ensures he gets his musically accompanied catnaps…
Last week, I had a late-afternoon break between client sessions and decided to have an early dinner at a new Mediterranean restaurant.
…
Last fall, Jonathan Gavalas, 36, fell in love…
Mistakes are part of life. They're going to happen. Sometimes more than you want. But it's important to remember that the mistakes are learning…
Thirteen-year-old Ryan Hulance has the right idea when it comes to spending his time wisely. Ryan has recycled over a million aluminum cans from…
Few people have the backbone to stand up to our president. Those who do will suffer rebukes and severe consequences along with unconstitutional…
Now and then, we read about someone’s actions that are so courageous it’s almost hard to believe. This incident occurred recently in Chicago, the…
Solution for screen addiction: Being kept busy doing more productive things…
On Saturday, an air strike hit the Shajare Tayyiba all-girls elementary school in Iran, killing 168 young girls.
The joint U.S.-Israel air…
Lately, I've been feeling out of sorts with the world. It's not unhappiness, it's more of a discomposure that won't lift.
Despite daily…
Mrs. Robert McConnell and son Robert Jr. peer into strange 14-foot cave-in in backyard of their home at 216 N. Lincoln…
I think we might all need some jumping time!…
These predictions reveal a lot about Trump's motives for launching his own chaotic war in Iran.
There was also one more false prediction,…
With the way things are going, the US is seriously at risk of not having any mid-terms elections. Should that happen, we will be in even more…
Nobody likes to be fooled…but it happens every day. There are lots of bad actors online who use AI to get you to believe anything but the truth…
Are you involved with a narcissist? Have you encountered one in your life? If the answer is yes, listen to this video. The creator explains the…
We should all be asking ourselves some important questions today.
Why did American leaders feel the need to “obliterate” Iran again? Didn'…
This fun mug will put a smile on your face any time of day. Perfect for coffee, tea, or hot chocolate.
Social media has a lot of benefits. But perhaps it's a double-edged sword. I found short video quite interesting…
Taryn Smith did something no other American woman has done. She rowed solo across the Atlantic Ocean.
In a time when women's…
Early on in my weight-lifting days, I was an avid reader of bodybuilding magazines. In an issue of Muscle and Fitness, an article discussed an…
I saw this colorful piece of street art in my neighborhood and wanted to share its joyful message with all of you.
Have a good day, and…
The real truth and nothing but the truth.
If you believe that human kindness is waning, rest assured it’s still thrusting itself into life’s most difficult situations and showing up where…
Photograph caption: Unidentified fireman carries smoke victim, Lois Clark, 14, to waiting vehicle that took her to Valley Receiving Hospital…
Sing high, sing low, or don't sing at all…
If you’re like me, there are people you love who have a tattoo, or maybe several. That’s why I felt concerned about studies showing a link between…
“Every lawyer knows that hundreds of arrests are made for no other purpose than to worry, harass, annoy, disgrace socially and bring financial…
Signs of spring are popping up everywhere. In my yard, these cute little birds are a welcome sign that the season is changing and more birds and…
We all go through struggles. At the time, they feel insurmountable, but one day we realize it's over and that we made it. Keep the faith!…
Here it is!!!
Your brand-new day. Didn't like yesterday? It's okay. You get to do it all over again. You have another chance. There's a…
I read a story this week that has stayed with me. A man who was living on the streets walked into El Sur Street Food Co. in Little Rock and asked…
Texas State Rep. James Talarico and Stephen Colbert discuss God and Christianity in this profound interview taped during the Late Show…
Photograph caption: Actress Meredith MacRae of Studio City, daughter of singers Gordon and Sheila MacRae, took the family Great Danes,…
On this Presidents' Day, we share six quotes from great men who led us through challenging times.
We selected these quotes because they…
Silence is golden my friends. It's been my good and constant companion during troubled times. Though keeping my mouth shut on civic affairs seems…
Sometimes those special occasions don't go as planned. That's what happened to Simon's cat…
The San Francisco 49ers football team had a tough 2025 season due to player injuries. Hamstring and calf tears, high ankle sprains, and ligament…
This is such a sweet story. It makes you feel good all over…
I wish for all of us more calm, peace, and kindness toward others and ourselves. This includes having goodwill toward people from every walk of…
I was recently introduced to an excerpt (about 11 minutes) from the making of In These Arms, May All Beings Be Happy by Jennifer Berezan.
How do you feel about the nearly 400,000 immigrants who've been detained by ICE during Trump's first year back in office?
According to an…
I thought I'd share this post , Mental Food, by Greg Reese. It's about keeping your mind grounded during these challenging times. Enjoy!…
Do you find yourself complaining that you’re in a rut? You might be right. Take a look at what you’re doing. Are you living each day in the same…
This article made me chuckle, and I learned a thing or two. It's an unusual story about Veronika, the Austrian cow, who has scientists scratching…
Photograph caption: Mrs. Shirley Remebmeyer of Los Angeles clutches daughter, Karen, 4, after she saved child from possible drowning in pool…
As we enter another season of electioneering leading into the 2026 midterms, Stephen Richer, the former Republican Recorder of Maricopa County,…
You probably answered yes.
But on what does your happiness depend? Is it unconditional, or can you only be happy if …
How’s your memory? If you’re like me, you find yourself more often than you’d like trying to come up with a specific word to describe something,…
Shirley Raines was known to millions through her social media presence as Ms. Shirley. A beacon of light for the forgotten people of Skid…
When temperatures dropped to record-breaking lows in Kentucky recently, this farm family knew what they had to do to save their new calf’s life…
Lily, a young girl and avid reader from Columbus, Ohio, apologized for biting off more than she could chew."
Her apology was tucked inside…
Those of you who are skilled in the kitchen may have known this, but it was news to me. It turns out that certain foods should never be cooked…
Photograph caption: Sun Valley women protested that cesspools are a menace and inconvenience.
Article partially reads: Ten…
