Social media is oversaturated with wellness influencers, and to regard their recommendations with skepticism is wise. Extreme detoxes and cleanses…
Photograph caption: "Dino, pet iguana of Steven May, 12, of North Hollywood, perches on top of his master's head. Steven takes Dino wherever…
A study published in the journal Environmental Pollution says that the many billions of face masks worn globally during the Covid pandemic now…
There's a big truth that's long been ignored. I campaigned on this truth 30 years ago. Most people couldn't hear it because they weren't ready…
If someone were to ask you to think of a popular fast-food restaurant chain, it would likely be on this list.
Among the offenders were…
In a time when hate-filled talk and actions drown out decency and goodness, the below Nextdoor post gave me comfort. The act was small, but it…
I've been to many peaceful protests in my life. But I've also lived in countries under authoritarian regimes—which we're now resembling even…
Last week, while at the gym, I glanced up at the TV monitor and witnessed a superhuman. On the screen was footage of a man sprinting on a track,…
The pandemic lockdown had wide-ranging effects on school-aged children, including increased anxiety, stress, and depression, as well as sleep…
Imagine an America where “spiritual warfare” is taught in schools,
where every community is a battlefield between divine truth and demonic…
Some questions to think about:
What kind of government is serving US today?
If you think its end goal is freedom, what new freedoms…
“Campbell’s soup, it’s mmm, mmm good,” was the product’s marketing slogan for many years. What’s not so good, however, is that the Campbell’s…
Every day I wake up hoping that I've been dreaming. But no. I've actually been having nightmares. Every day is a new horror show on display. If…
Everywhere we look, children’s programs are being slashed—health, food, education, care. The cuts are staggering, and the message to families has…
Photograph caption: Collectors - The Deutsch twins, Kathy, left, and Karen, deposit money they have collected for Epilepsy fund. Girls…
Dear President Trump,
Last night, I had a dream and I thought I should alert you.
In the dream, you and I were kicked back in the…
The Trump administration has cut to the bone all federal programs dedicated to combating human trafficking and child exploitation.
“The…
Thirty five years ago today, my dad, my hero, died. Yes, I was definitely a daddy’s girl. Since he died in September, I was dreading my first…
Two sisters rescued this little guy and took him home to his new family. What a fun and love-filled life he's having!…
Almost daily, we hear about unsuspecting people being conned in one way or another. But when a scammer tried to trick her grandfather out of two…
Food insecurity is growing. As jobs are lost, children getting older and requiring more food, and Social Security checks don't stretch as far,…
What if heaven is not that place we imagine? What if it’s reserved for the persecuted, abused, and dispossessed members of every society?
…
"The man who targeted and killed Rep Melissa Hortman of Minnesota, was a Trump supporter. The man who targeted Josh Shapiro, Trump supporter. The…
A friend sent this to me, I found it quite thought provoking.
Christ lived in solidarity with the poor, touched the untouchable, comforted…
Are people smarter than birds—maybe yes, maybe no. This crow is darned smart. I'd hire him to be my lead problem solver…
Doctors tell us to keep moving as we age—walk, stretch, stay active. At 102, Kokichi Akuzawa has taken that advice to the absolute limit, becoming…
Chit is too funny for words. "Do it lady!"…
I watched this movie the other day, and I can only describe it as a beautiful story with a very moving ending. Miracle In The Woods was made in…
Photograph article partially reads: "The Los Angeles County Museum has all the appearance and many of the features of a fashionable, rather…
Bunny in the forest!
Vase with three roses. Working on getting my roses to look like roses!
It's hard to stay calm sometimes when an argument is being instigated, but being calm is what gives you your power…
Grandparents have always played a key role in children’s lives. They’re a constant source of unconditional love, wisdom, and stories from lives…
Before we can wrap our heads around the tragedy of Charlie Kirk’s assassination,
before we can pray for his family, or imagine the…
I’ve been reading about schools putting the brakes on student cell phone use. The Los Angeles Unified School District is rolling out a ban, and…
For six former members of the Philadelphia Phillies baseball team, “America’s favorite pastime,” as the game is sometimes referred to, may have…
In America, there can only be two explanations for the collapse of democracy and its migration toward a “democratic” dictatorship.
Last…
Attitude is everything, and Marlin has plenty of it. His motto is "If you can do it, so can I."…
I was recently listening to a podcast, and the topic of discussion was the “loneliness epidemic”—a phrase used by public health experts to…
Photograph caption: Mother Nature? - View of projected 17 1/2 acre Busch Gardens, lying west and south of Anheuser-Busch Inc., 15800 Roscoe…
We all have core beliefs ... core beliefs by which we live our lives. Examples of core beliefs might include: I believe in justice for all, It's…
Robots are taking over everything, and Melania is in charge! See her explain the excitement we're in for here:…
When I went to the grocery store, I didn't plan on doing this, but I just started telling strangers when I noticed something wonderful about them…
Fun creativity!
When you least expect it, love happens. That's what happened to Bertha the bunny. This one gave me a big smile 😍…
The world didn’t need a nuclear war. It got a Trojan Horse that will destroy us instead.
Completed: the transfer of wealth to the ultra-…
Fun watercolor to soothe my soul!
How can something be painfully heartbreaking and deeply heartwarming at the same time?
This question came to mind after viewing Christiane…
Photograph article partially reads: "'Women are going to go for helicopter flying in a big way,' says Mrs. Lauretta Foy of Van Nuys. Mrs…
I wish everyone would treat their fellow human beings with this level of concern and kindness. The reward would be endless…
Recently, the leader of our beleaguered republic expressed doubt about his place in heaven, “I want to try and get to heaven…if I can get to…
Rarely does a day go by that an article about protein doesn’t pop up in my news feed, and for good reason. Decades ago, when I joined a gym and…
Be sure to expand the video to full screen for the most cuteness
Border agents arrest 2 firefighters battling Washington state’s largest blaze. Another horrific, sad day in America…
God put rainbows in the sky. But Florida’s governor is demanding cities remove them from their streets or risk losing millions in funding. …
Sixteen-year-old Shania Muhammad is in the classroom, not as a student, but as a teacher. The youngest full-time teacher in America, Shania has…
Imagine having a filter in your brain--a filter from which you look out and see the world and people in a certain way. Now, imagine that everyone…
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…
