It's easy to be slighted. Someone says something that is offensive and you get your feelings hurt. Keep in mind, however, that the offending words…
Photograph caption: There is one spot left on this highly organized earth of ours where children - and their parents - can escape into a…
Life can be very frustrating sometimes, especially when someone decides to throw you under the bus without provocation or justification.
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I’m a fan of happy endings, so when I heard about Valerie, a ten-pound mini dachshund that had been missing for over a year and was miraculously…
Exercise is good for us—big surprise, I know. However, referring to it as “the most potent medical intervention” is a big deal.
In…
Lately I've been thinking about how everything in life eventually disappears. One of my favorite homes while growing up in Sicily became a…
At a recent Princeton Public Schools' Board of Education meeting, nine-year-old Teddy pushed back against Robert Kennedy Jr.'s statements, "…
When it comes to health and fitness articles, there’s a recurring go-to headline you may have seen: “What happens to your body when you (article…
When Serendipity Books in Chelsea, Michigan, needed to move to a new location, owner Michelle Tuplin had a problem: 9,100 books and not enough…
Photograph caption: Mrs. Betty Cryderman finds organizing a parade has its hazards, especially when the participants include youngsters on…
Have you ever censored yourself? Not because you don't have thoughts and opinions, but because you don't trust yourself; because you don't believe…
Some of us aren’t familiar with what goes on in a casual gaming chat. Maybe some jokes or maybe make a new friend. But for one Tennessee teenager…
As a fitness trainer, I’ve worked with many middle-aged and senior women, and one of their primary goals has been to maintain healthy bone density…
Lately, I can’t shake the frustration brewing inside me. Everywhere I turn, I hear people railing against porch pirates, catalytic converter…
This is the fourth article in our series, "Sharing Generosity and Creating Community Through Happy Harvester Social Events."
In this…
If history is fixed in the past, some of those who shaped it remain powerfully present. Mary Harris “Mother” Jones is one of them.
She lost…
We all have regrets. It is said that we regret the things we didn't do more than the things we did. Do you agree?
Some of the top regrets…
In modern food history, manufacturers have created products marketed as healthy alternatives to satisfy consumer demands. However, some of these…
Last week, we asked you to take the fake news test. Today, we bring you a game to play. It's called Bad News.
Bad News is…
My friend, Ken, has been grumpy lately. His goal in life, winning the lottery, hasn't materialized yet and he's pissed off, feeling he deserves…
The FDA and CDC, in collaboration with state and local partners, are investigating illnesses in a multistate outbreak of Salmonella…
I’ve been a fitness trainer and exercise enthusiast for decades, and I’ve consumed my fair share of protein powders and various supplements. An…
No one wants to hurt all the time. But for millions of people, pain is a daily companion—often invisible and heartbreakingly persistent. It’s not…
We forget who the homeless are. This is one grandma living in her car. How many more are there? This hit me hard so I'm reposting it so my tribe can see it.
I saw this story and it made me cry. It's happening all over the country and the numbers are continuing to rise.
Our grandparents should…
Consumer Reports recently called out Kroger's, which includes Ralphs, Vons, Albertsons, and a few others, for charging customers full price on…
On May 16, 2025, Jane Fonda, delivered the commencement address to USC's Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism Class of 2025.
I dare you to not want to get up and dance!…
Photograph caption: The Beatles were impersonated for women golfers at Lakeside Golf Club luncheon by Providence High School students: Jan…
This may be my next pet…
When José Andrés immigrated to the U.S. at 21, he didn’t come with a grand plan—he came with a passion for food, a deep work ethic, and a desire…
I wish more people had the guts to tell it like it is. I wish more celebrities would face the world loud and clear as Springsteen has and say what…
The typical lifespan is anywhere from 26,000 to 28,000 days. With a few exceptions here and there, of course.
I don't know about you, but…
This is the third article in our series, "Sharing Generosity and Creating Community Through Happy Harvester Social Events."
Fake news has increasingly become a menace to democracies across the globe. As a weapon of political warfare, fake news easily and effectively…
Tariff Derangement Syndrome takes hold of Trump.
This is the second article in our series, "Sharing Generosity and Creating Community Through Happy Harvester Social Events."
In planning a…
Martin A. Makary, M.D., is a commissioner of food and drugs with the FDA, and he’s worried about “gas station heroin.” In a letter written to his…
Every day you have a new chance to make a change in your life. Staying stuck is a choice. The change could even just be a mental shift. It's up to…
Dean was alone on his cycling trip around the world when one December day in 2018, somewhere in the Bosnian mountains, he heard a tiny kitten…
You don't need to spend a fortune on self-improvement. You don't even need to spend a penny.
Incorporate this simple but worthy quote by…
Take a look at these humorous wildlife photos. They're sure to brighten and lighten up your day. Do you have a favorite?…
Photograph Caption: Ambulance attendant Harry Vaughn and partner wheel critically injured Morrie Coopersmith from Dorando's Bar in Hollywood…
A special garden was built for the local wildlife in the beautiful Yorkshire Wolds of Northern England. But once the critters spotted an abandoned…
...and join Jeanine Pirro for a glass of wine on SNL!
Pirro is the 23rd Fox News host to roll up their sleeves and join Trump's farcical…
My mother was gracious, kind, and ever-thoughtful. It was a privilege to be raised by her and a joy to feel a deep love for her throughout our…
Chester was labeled "too much trouble" at the shelter, but when a new mom took him home, he was filled with joy and so was she…
“Our government teaches the whole people by its example. If the government becomes the lawbreaker, it breeds contempt for law; it invites every…
Lately I've been wondering why some people have grace and others don't.
What got me thinking this? Well, it's a bit of everything, but…
But it looks so fun...
I used to work with a couple of women who suffered from debilitating menstrual cramps and would have to stay home for a few days each month. If…
Today, I am remembering my mom and dad. Both have passed away. My dad in 2020, and my mom in 2023. I took care of both of them in the later years…
The librarian of Fort Biblio, a Youtropolis community, recently wrote an informative article called “Isometrics and Hope Molecules,” which…
Do not believe in something solely because someone has told you so, or because tradition dictates it, or because many others believe it. Discover…
Help Us Fight Hunger in Lakewood and North Long Beach!
Stamp Out Hunger food drive is this Saturday and we need YOUR help to make it a…
We all know the feeling: we pick up our phones for a quick check, and suddenly, we've spent an hour immersed in a stream of distressing news. Not…
There's a new text message scam out there.
Yesterday, I received two texts within minutes of each other. The first read: "A withdrawal…
Andria made my heart smile the moment I saw his work. He’s just three and a half, but this little artist from Georgia is already creating…
This is the first article in our series, "Sharing Generosity and Creating Community Through Happy Harvester Social Events."
If you're…
Everyone enjoys the fruits of my labor…
Photograph caption: Re-enactment of a 10-mile cross country race to Beverly Hills City Hall from Los Angeles City Hall. Dave Jackson is…
"In a democracy dissent is an act of faith. Like medicine, the test of its value is not in its taste, but in its effects. To criticize one's…
Cipro is a commonly prescribed antibiotic belonging to the fluoroquinolone class. It’s used to treat conditions ranging from bacterial infections…
When you feel stressed out, it can feel very overwhelming; as if there were no way out. In times like this (which affects most of us at one time…
When we think of truck stops, we picture big rigs lined up outside, road trip souvenirs inside, and truck drivers at the counter scarfing down…
In November 1960, six-year-old Ruby Bridges stepped into history as the first Black child in America to attend an all-white school.
When Hurricane Helene tore through the North Carolina mountains, the tiny towns of Chimney Rock and Bat Cave were left gutted with storefronts…
Photograph caption: Dick Barnett (5) of the Lakers battles for the ball with New York's Dave Budd (10). Lakers' Rudy LaRusso (35) looks on…
I've watched this video several times, and every time, tears come to my eyes. I can't help but feel the joy and love that's being shared between…
Two months before his death, and days before he was hospitalized with a viral infection, Pope Francis took time to write a letter to the Bishops…
The end of World War II ushered in many changes for America, including the baby boom, a growing middle class, and higher demand for fast and…
Negativity can consume us, especially during these tumultuous times. When you feel the surge of negative thinking, one thing you can do is address…
When I first watched Rose Tourje’s video, I knew it was a story I wanted to share. Here was this accomplished interior designer in Los Angeles—…
There’s something really moving about seeing a space built not just to give food—but to give dignity, too. At the Pratt Free Market in Baltimore,…
The other night, I broke open a fortune cookie that offered up more wisdom than anything I’d read online all week: “Be gentle with yourself. You’…
Photograph summary: When barber Bill Hertan came to North Hollywood in 1924, he settled in a quiet, peaceful community nestled in the…
If you need a reason to smile today (and don’t we all?), this delightful adventure with a troop of curious meerkats ought to do the trick. While…
Pope Francis was a rare marvel, a voice of dissent, and always fearless in speaking truth to power. He never wavered from the compassion of Christ…
Hopefully your Easter dinner was just as fun as this family dinner…
Here's wishing you all a beautiful Easter Sunday!
This is a photo of a hedge at the edge of my property. For years, I kept it trimmed into a neat, square row—tidy, predictable, nice but a little…
Judith Roberts is Chief judge at Fort Berthold District Court: MHA Nation. In her blog post this week, she reported that a co-worker, also a judge…
While growing up in Ecuador, Italy, and Bolivia, I experienced diverse cultures, ethnicities, and social economies. As a child, it dawned on me…
Over 50 years ago, healthcare practitioners began using computed tomography, or CT scans, to detect diseases and injuries. Alarmingly, a study…
