I think she's onto something…
In the 1930s, when whooping cough (pertussis) was one of the deadliest diseases for children, three women scientists stepped forward to change…
While on a recent family trip to Sacramento, we visited the California State Railroad Museum. During the tour, we learned about many pivotal…
Wily Coyote was running up and down my street for a few days. He even took over my backyard for a brief period of time. Yes, I was totally freaked…
The right to vote, the cornerstone of democracy, wasn’t always available to everyone. For much of history, women were denied this fundamental…
There are countless ways to feel love and give it. Look at the joy on this man's face.
For decades, scientists assumed that our inability to recall events from infancy, known as “infantile amnesia”, was due to the brain’s lack of…
Flowers are a favorite of mine that I just recently started practicing. Also, portraits.
Here three of my pieces. More to come.
https://youtube.com/shorts/FZRN5bjFMpg?si=Z6gmM9eqawy8Cbf9…
Photograph caption: Lightning crackles overhead during an electric storm that rolled over the Valley Thursday night. In this scene, looking…
People let you know who they are by their actions. No matter how pretty their words are, their actions are the true indicator of the person's…
As our world thrives, so do countless problems. Most of these fly under the radar, failing to make the cut by mainstream media. But often, they…
Dahud Hanid Ortiz walked into a legal office in Madrid in 2016. There, he murdered three people in cold blood. He used a hatchet to take their…
"In the middle of every difficulty, lies an opportunity." ~Albert Einstein
Problems ... they visit every household everywhere on…
When the President and his allies in Congress pulled the plug on $1.1 billion in federal funding for public media, local public radio and TV…
The cat is like, "this is all I get?"…
Over the last few years, elite fitness centers have evolved to offer comprehensive personal “wellness” assessments that include metabolic testing…
These two are best buds, and there's no separating them. Watch as they make the trip and settle into their new home…
On August 10, history was made. Jen Pawol became the first woman ever to umpire a Major League Baseball regular-season game, stepping onto the…
Artificial intelligence continues to advance beyond the expectations of Geoffrey Hinton, a 2024 Nobel Laureate in Physics who's also known as the…
Yesterday, while standing in line at a hot dog stand, there was a young couple in front of me. It might have been a first date since the girl was…
Amusing and amazing😁…
Photograph caption: Valley smashup - Eight cars tangled in this accident on the westbound Ventura Freeway at 6 a.m. today near Griffith Park…
You never know what's going to happen when you befriend an animal. When two swans decided to make their home in a stranger's backyard, it became…
Ninety years ago, in the depths of the Great Depression, President Franklin D. Roosevelt took a leap rooted in fairness and compassion.
In…
Laughter is referred to as the “best medicine,” but its effects are actually drug-like. Similar to some drugs, laughter activates the brain’s…
Have you ever thought about doing something positive in your community?
Kathy Faith saw a need to help feed others during Covid. Then she…
When Miguel was replacing parts on my dishwasher, he explained that by next year, robots will make the house calls. “I’m training my replacement…
Recently, I read about a woman hiking on a beautiful day when a huge tree limb fell and took her life instantly. No warning, no time to say…
When your job ends suddenly, so does your stability, purpose, and sense of identity. In Montgomery County, Maryland, and the greater D.C. area,…
Calmness through entertainment…
Trump has long had his heart set on winning the Nobel Peace Prize. He’s made no secret about it. But despite his claims of being a global…
What if what you've read isn't correct? Have you done your research? …
These little cubs are having a blast, and mom seems to be content to let them play. So darn cute!…
Photograph caption: Actress Meredith MacRae of Studio City, daughter of singers Gordon and Sheila MacRae, took the family Great Danes,…
This is the question many Americans are asking after learning about how new cuts to Medicaid, local hospitals, and food assistance programs will…
I thought this was interesting enough to share.
Erika Jordan, Sociologist, MFT has news for you…
August is National Wellness Month, a time when numerous articles are written on how to take better care of ourselves. Some recommendations are…
Access to fresh food is something many of us take for granted. Hopping in the car and driving to any number of local markets is our norm. Not so…
A timely quote from J.D. Salinger's book, The Catcher In The Rye, published in 1951.
Raye Montague overcame racism, sexism, and a segregated school system to become the first person to design a ship by computer. Denied entry to…
How high is your AQI? Knowing your local Air Quality Index is a powerful first step toward protecting yourself and loved ones from the dangers of…
Our country’s history has its darker chapters—moments when fear eclipsed fairness, and power was used not to serve the people, but to silence them…
Often, we dread challenges that come our way. And usually it's for a good reason. Challenges typically arise that are quite tough and turn our…
Photograph caption: Demonstrators are, from left, James Farmer, Miss Rita Moreno, Anthony Franciosa, Mrs. Franciosa, and Mrs. Marnesba…
In 1948, the World Health Organization redefined the term “health” as “a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being and not merely…
By now, everyone’s heard of the frightening dangers of artificial intelligence. But recently, one family decided to turn the tables and use it to…
Growing up in an underserved neighborhood is like walking a tightrope. No matter how hard you try, trouble always feels just a step away. But,…
Not long after smartphones and tablets hit the market, questions began to arise about their impact on the brain. The 2012 documentary "Digital…
If we happen to be lucky enough to be one of the very few, what is this treasure we must hang on to?
Perhaps, if we were allowed to visit a…
It turns out it’s personal. It’s not just about all those others. The thief is in your house, taking your things. Even the un-woke are waking up…
I stopped at the market a while back to pick up a couple of things. As I headed toward the checkout, I was grateful to see just one woman in line…
Photograph caption: David Main, 2 1/2, adopted son of Mr. and Mrs. Herschel Main of Sylmar, recites the pledge of allegiance for his mother…
Today, I wanted to discuss feelings of guilt. This is a tough emotion with which to deal. If you're a good person, it can really weigh you down…
Chaos in relationships happen little by little. The relationship simmers before it boils. And by the time it boils, the damage is severe and…
Have you ever wondered who loves you? Have you questioned who has your back? Or who might show up for you in times of need?
This is a…
This isn't a funny amusement, but it's certainly a heartwarming and uplifting one. This little otter named Leia is about the cutest thing I've…
I wish for all the concentration camps now open and housing migrants to be destroyed and all people released!
Watch this video from Homeless Valley...
Newsflash: Joe Rogan encourages Texas Dem. State Rep. James Talarico to run for president!!!😲…
Terrible, unimaginable things are happening in our country today. We accept that these horrors happen elsewhere, but not in America. Or so we…
Years ago, I attended a workshop for fitness trainers led by a sleep psychologist who taught at the University of California, Los Angeles. Several…
As ICE agents search for more Mexicans to take out of our country, highly-skilled Mexican divers continue to search for US victims in the swift…
Doesn't matter who wins...this video is pure entertainment…
It's either my way or the highway!
Do you suffer from black and white thinking? This is when you see things in extreme. There is no room…
Photograph caption: Raging fire forced hundreds of residents to flee homes during night.
Article summary: Shifting winds today…
So many of us have someone we love who’s facing vision loss—an aging parent with macular degeneration, a friend navigating glaucoma, a neighbor…
We do a lot of things, say a lot of things, often without too much forethought. But what if started to dig deeper as to why we do the things we do…
There is some good in this world, and it's worth fighting for, said the author J.R.R. Tolkien.
But who should fight for it, and above all…
As a kid, I was pretty shy. When new people would come over to my parents’, I would hide out in my room until my mom would make me come out and…
We often think of “America the Beautiful” as a patriotic anthem, something sung at sporting events or national ceremonies. But before it became…
The absolute best way to make most of every day is to cheer others up. As a member of Youtropolis, sending fun, uplifting postcards is the easiest…
Question: Should I believe the Universe (God, Spirit, Divine what I consider greater than myself) has my back?
Have you ever said no only to be pressured into changing your answer? The fact is that saying no should stand on its own without a lengthy…
Photograph caption: Ingee and Willi Schilling kiss while spinning on skates. Act is called 'Kiss Spin.' Ice Follies shows are held at the…
This notable quotable was selected for its timely wisdom. It's an excerpt from the essay, 8 Behaviors Most People Don' Realize Are Signs of a…
One magpie paid a visit to Danielle and had so much fun that he invited another. Then another and another. Soon, Danielle is best friends with…
Your mental voice can be quite annoying, always there chattering, even when you don't want it to be. What if you made an effort to quiet it?…
We said it couldn't happen in America but Trump's gestapo is everywhere attacking farmlands and packing houses up and down the coast and inland…
I admire people who don’t back down when the rug is pulled from under their feet, and Itir Cole is one of those people. She had a good job with…
I'm ashamed to admit it, but I'm prejudiced.
It's a radical thing for anyone to fess up to this, but there's liberation in coming clean…
It's often difficult to relax when the belief is that you have to constantly be doing something in order to be productive…
This pup gets very upset when he finds someone in his bed, and that someone doesn't seem to care one bit…
Titanium dioxide (TD) doesn’t sound like something you’d go out of your way to consume, yet this synthetic additive is found in approximately 11,…
