Amusement
Thu, 12/05/2024

Love on a mission

I didn't roll with laughter, but this story sure touched my heart and lifted my spirits.

Captain Gregory Rice has been serving overseas…

Santa's Helpers
Tue, 12/03/2024

Santa's Helpers

Image caption: Tarzana Business and Professional Women's Club and the Egremont Mothers Club are combining forces on an 'Operation Christmas…

Become a member of the audience
Mon, 12/02/2024

Become a member of the audience

“A Member of the Audience” is a passage from the book, Stake Your Claim: Exploring the Gold Mine Within, written in the early 1950s by New Thought…

New Is Coming
Sun, 12/01/2024

New Is Coming

This is an excerpt from Maria Shriver's Sunday Paper. I found it relevant and relatable and somehow comforting. She poses some "beautiful…

This cat only tolerates special songs
Sun, 12/01/2024

This cat only tolerates special songs

It's amusing and touching—and very sweet!…

A Sunday Sermon
Sun, 12/01/2024

A Sunday Sermon

It’s Sunday. If you’re not in church but would still like to listen to an inspiring sermon, grab your cuppa, settle in, and listen to this one. It…

Look Whose Fox Is In Charge Of The Hen House
Sat, 11/30/2024

Look Whose Fox Is In Charge Of The Hen House

Putting Kash Patel in charge of the FBI shouldn’t come as news to anyone but those who still kid themselves into thinking that Trump is God’s…

Repost
Sat, 11/30/2024

Turning over a new leaf (repost)

11/30/24

Enjoy some positivity...

Turning over a new leaf
Sat, 11/30/2024

Turning over a new leaf

In a world often overshadowed by stories of waste and depletion, it's uplifting to see people and companies turning over a new leaf and coming…

Hosing off for fun
Sat, 11/30/2024

Hosing off for fun

Nothing is more heartwarming and uplifting than seeing an animal having fun doing a very human thing. Watch these elephants figure out how to use…

What food safety experts never eat
Thu, 11/28/2024

What food safety experts never eat

With the recent spread of E. Coli from onions on McDonald's burgers and the bird flu virus in raw milk, it's vitally important to know which foods…

Two Wolves
Wed, 11/27/2024

Two Wolves

It's been awhile since I read the story of Two Wolves. The origin of this parable is mixed. Some attribute the story to indigenous American…

Tribal Wave Poll
Tue, 11/26/2024

Poll Request

Question: Should I accept a dear friend's party invite when there are attendees who irritate me?

Keeping the Holidays Bright
Tue, 11/26/2024

Wish: Keeping the Holidays Bright

This year’s holiday season feels heavier than usual. The election was devastating for me—not because of who won, but because I feel common decency…

Wig hunting for Christmas
Tue, 11/26/2024

Wig hunting for Christmas

Image caption: The camera of Valley Times TODAY photographer George Brich captured this group of shoppers and spectators in a Valley…

Moved to Take Action
Sun, 11/24/2024

Wish: Moved to Take Action

My 12 year-old nephew, Daniel, is an exemplary student, known among teachers and staff at his elementary school for his compassion and empathy…

What's the difference…?
Sat, 11/23/2024

What's the difference…?

So much truth in such a few words.

Amusement
Fri, 11/22/2024

Fantastic Funnies

Fun with animals just being themselves…

Remember Grandma’s Wisdom
Thu, 11/21/2024

Pledge: Remember Grandma’s Wisdom

It started with an appliance delivery that resulted in a dropped dishwasher which I sent back. I’d spent hours on the phone with the big-box…

Tom's of Maine busted by the FDA
Thu, 11/21/2024

Tom's of Maine busted by the FDA

I've recently become more interested in chemical-free and sustainably manufactured personal care, household, and clothing products. Tom's of Maine…

Truth Claims Victory
Wed, 11/20/2024

Truth Claims Victory

I can’t lie—seeing Alex Jones taken down felt like justice finally being served. For years, he spread harmful lies and made money by hurting…

Amusement
Tue, 11/19/2024

Too cute for words

Everyone's waiting for the bride. See what happens—so adorable!…

Repost
Tue, 11/19/2024

How I'm coping with election disappointment (repost)

11/19/24

Reassuring and hopeful—I felt better after reading it.

How I'm coping with election disappointment
Mon, 11/18/2024

How I'm coping with election disappointment

This election was a gut punch. I had high hopes for a different result, and when it didn’t go the way I’d wanted, it left me feeling angry,…

Jayne Mansfield And Baby Mariska Hargitay
Tue, 11/19/2024

Jayne Mansfield And Baby Mariska Hargitay

Image caption: Mama Jayne with Mariska surrounded by, from left, Jayne Marie, Mickey Jr., Mickey Sr. and Zoltan.

As I, George Brich,…

Heart advice from a heart surgeon
Mon, 11/18/2024

Heart advice from a heart surgeon

Dr. Jeremey London is a cardiovascular surgeon who sees plenty of damaged hearts and clogged arteries on his operating table. In this article from…

Exceptional babies
Mon, 11/18/2024

Exceptional babies

Sumatra, one of Indonesia's most pristine rainforests, is home to the endangered Sumatran tiger, a subspecies that continues to survive in the…

How I'm coping with election disappointment
Mon, 11/18/2024

How I'm coping with election disappointment

This election was a gut punch. I had high hopes for a different result, and when it didn’t go the way I’d wanted, it left me feeling angry,…

Oops. How did I not know this?
Sun, 11/17/2024

Oops. How did I not know this?

It’s the old story of buying a pig in a poke. If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. This is why Americans across the country are…

How To Avoid The Inelegant Consequences of Hate
Fri, 11/15/2024

How To Avoid The Inelegant Consequences of Hate

Hate is a heavy burden to carry, yet so many of us unknowingly clutch it tightly. It starts small—an offense that lingers, a betrayal that cuts…

Mental health
Fri, 11/15/2024

Pledge: Mental health

Pledging to do my best to stay sane...

Critters having fun
Fri, 11/15/2024

Critters having fun

Just like humans, critters take a time out of their daily activities to have some relaxation and fun. These beautiful photos caught them when they…

Actress For A Day
Thu, 11/14/2024

Actress For A Day

Image caption: She is Mrs. Betty Felbinger, Panorama City, who won a drawing at Hughes Market, 14620 Parthenia St., Panorama City, for a…

What's behind the TikTok addiction?
Thu, 11/14/2024

What's behind the TikTok addiction?

Many parents worry about their kids being addicted to social media, particularly TikTok. It's not by chance they spend hour after hour glued to…

Frustration cancelled
Tue, 11/12/2024

Frustration cancelled

I've been so annoyed when trying to opt out of a free trial offer or cancel a subscription or membership. Having to go through multiple steps and…

Wishing Well
Tue, 11/12/2024

Wish: Days of being tongue-tied

Since the election, I've been seriously tongue-tied, laying low. It's taking me some time to wrap my brain around the national situation.

Birds of a feather
Sun, 11/10/2024

Birds of a feather

I was amused and moved by the beauty and sweetness of these beautiful creatures. Another example of Mother Nature's magnificence, joy, and love…

Focus On The Good Work You Do
Sat, 11/09/2024

Pledge: Focus On The Good Work You Do

I have a fondness for Edmund Burke, the British statesman and philosopher who said things like “Those who don’t know history are destined to…

Tools in the Toolbox
Fri, 11/08/2024

Tools in the Toolbox

I often heard my husband say “to be a really good carpenter you have to have lots of tools in your toolbox so you can be prepared for what ever is…

How is this possible?
Fri, 11/08/2024

How is this possible?

Patience and precision led this artist to create the impossible. I'm still scratching my head trying to figure out how it was achieved.

District topic
Thu, 11/07/2024

How to protect your mental well-being online

Twelve-year-old Peachy Liv saw her friends suffering under the pressure and competition to get high grades, and thus, hating school. She felt…

Empower Yourself!
Thu, 11/07/2024

Empower Yourself!

"You should not be afraid of someone who has a library and reads many books; you should fear someone who has only one book; and he considers it…

Woman Paints Murals of Byzantine Iconography
Thu, 11/07/2024

Woman Paints Murals of Byzantine Iconography

Image caption: Artist Tamara Lysloff paints Byzantine-style icons at St. Innocent Eastern Orthodox Church as Father Sergei Glagolev looks on…

Like many others, I wish I understood.
Wed, 11/06/2024

Wish: Like many others, I wish I understood.

After seeing this work of art and its Turkish proverb, I understand a bit more. Maybe it will help others understand a bit more about millions of…

Celebrate the holidays
Tue, 11/05/2024

Celebrate the holidays

Fri, 11/15/2024 - 5:00pm to Thu, 01/09/2025 - 11:00pm

Location

Los Angeles, CA
United States
34° 3' 17.6688" N, 118° 14' 33.5148" W
California US
Notable Quotable: The Monstrous Regiment of Women
Sun, 11/03/2024

Notable Quotable: The Monstrous Regiment of Women

John Knox was the founder of the Church of Scotland and served King Edward VI of England as a royal chaplain. He was also a rabid misogynist who…

What Matters Most To Me
Sat, 11/02/2024

What Matters Most To Me

If you’re finding it difficult to feel any calm before Tuesday’s electoral storm, it may be helpful to reflect on what truly matters most to us…

A big hit and frighteningly fun—Happy Halloween!
Thu, 10/31/2024

A big hit and frighteningly fun—Happy Halloween!

Flashback to 1962—The "Monster Mash" single was number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart from October 20–27 just before Halloween…

Repost
Thu, 10/31/2024

Move into a more positive world (repost)

10/31/24

You are safe here...

Move into a more positive world
Wed, 12/07/2022

Move into a more positive world

It’s been said that everything in the world has its positive and negative side. On the up side, social media brought us a new way to socialize,…

God Dares Me To Be Me
Wed, 10/30/2024

God Dares Me To Be Me

A friend of mine recently suffered complications from a surgical procedure and was kept in the hospital for 6 weeks. Her condition was touch-and-…

Ouch!
Tue, 10/29/2024

Ouch!

Image caption: Tin Woodman John Polick winches with pain as his mother tightens the string holding his tin funnel cap.

Historical…

Butterflies, Beauty, and Inspiration
Tue, 10/29/2024

Butterflies, Beauty, and Inspiration

Butterflies remind me of my childhood summers playing games with my friends and imaginary foes. For photographer Andreas Kolossa, butterflies…

Teen smoking on the decline
Mon, 10/28/2024

Teen smoking on the decline

Great news, unless you're a tobacco farmer or work for a tobacco company—the rate of teen smoking in the US has dropped to the lowest levels in 25…

Today's News
Sun, 10/27/2024

Today's News

This fun article was in my newsfeed this morning. I love reading about the latest art making its way into the world, especially art that is unique…

Adversity Is Our Teacher!
Sat, 10/26/2024

Adversity Is Our Teacher!

What?! Adversity? Our teacher? No way.

While it feels like a contraction, adversity is very much our teacher. Think about this ... what…

An American Helps Build Russia's Trojan Horse
Fri, 10/25/2024

An American Helps Build Russia's Trojan Horse

Decades ago, after receiving my bachelor’s degree in fine arts, I wrote a screenplay that centered on the cold war between the Soviet Union and…

The sacrifice to digital media
Thu, 10/24/2024

The sacrifice to digital media

The link between digital content consumption and poor mental health continues to strengthen with alarming survey results.

A recent poll…

Game Night 1963
Wed, 10/23/2024

Game Night 1963

Image caption: Dave Wright explains game strategy to Jan and Bruce Carpenter, and wife Wendy.

Valley Times article summary:…

Bottled water is better than tap...isn't it?
Wed, 10/23/2024

Bottled water is better than tap...isn't it?

Based on consumer taste tests, tap water frequently scores higher than bottled water, and many brands, including Dasani and Aquafina (owned by…

A philanthropic heart is a gift to the world
Tue, 10/22/2024

A philanthropic heart is a gift to the world

Kevin Ellis Jr.'s act of generosity at just 9 years old reveals that true philanthropy doesn’t require wealth—just a caring heart. When Ellis Jr…

Notable Quotable: Getting Back To Peace
Fri, 10/18/2024

Notable Quotable: Getting Back To Peace

War is always about power and spoils. It is never about you or me, or who we lose. It is about them, and what they gain. If you need to reconnect…

How To Keep The Peace When Your Feelings Get Hurt
Fri, 10/18/2024

How To Keep The Peace When Your Feelings Get Hurt

You never know when you’ve hurt someone’s feelings. Unless you’re mean-spirited, you’d likely be horrified to know your words were a gut punch to…

Nikon Small World Micrography Winners Exhibit
Fri, 10/18/2024

Nikon Small World Micrography Winners Exhibit

Life expresses itself in beautiful ways. In this exhibit, you’ll be convinced that the intelligence that shapes life is the greatest artist of all…

Bad news for fans of stand-up desks
Wed, 10/16/2024

Bad news for fans of stand-up desks

Long touted as a healthy alternative to sitting at a computer, stand-up desks have grown in popularity in offices and schools worldwide. However,…

Aids Food Store Cereal Drive
Tue, 10/15/2024

Aids Food Store Cereal Drive

Wed, 10/16/2024 - 10:00am to Tue, 12/31/2024 - 7:00pm

Location

590 East Willow Street
Long Beach, CA 90806
United States
33° 48' 15.0228" N, 118° 11' 6.9612" W
California US
The Project 2025 plan for ultra-processed foods
Tue, 10/15/2024

The Project 2025 plan for ultra-processed foods

The notoriety surrounding The Heritage Foundation’s “Project 2025” has been around topics like abortion rights, immigration, energy, and education…

The Best-Hatted Woman
Mon, 10/14/2024

The Best-Hatted Woman

Image caption: Dressed in her Easter outfit, Mrs. Wood displays plaque from the Millinery Institute of America Inc. and the Valley Times…

"The best day of the year"
Mon, 10/14/2024

"The best day of the year"

Ralph Waldo Emerson said, "Write it on your heart that every day is the best day in the year. He is rich who owns the day, and no one owns the day…

Comical Critter Clicks
Mon, 10/14/2024

Comical Critter Clicks

We all love comedy, and there’s nothing better than getting some smiles from nature’s critters. Enjoy these fun photos!…

The consequences of "Sell by" food labeling
Fri, 10/11/2024

The consequences of "Sell by" food labeling

It's estimated that 3 million tons of food are thrown out annually which stems from confusion over "sell by" dates on food packaging. According to…

Amusement
Fri, 10/11/2024

Alpha or beta?

Whether you love cats or prefer dogs, these images make a point about who the alpha is.…

Fascinating geometrical cats
Wed, 10/09/2024

Fascinating geometrical cats

Have you seen a square cat? How about a round cat? Here's a collection of geometrical kitties that's fascinating and fun!…

News Flash
Wed, 10/09/2024

A Natural Nasal Spray Solution That Kills Viruses?

Exciting news: In a 3D model of the human nasal passage, a new drug-free nasal spray blocked and neutralized nearly 100 percent…

Rest assured, your vote is secret.
Tue, 10/08/2024

Rest assured, your vote is secret.

I found this NPR article both timely and informative, especially with the growing concerns surrounding ballot privacy in today's political climate…

Unique steps to reduce school absenteeism
Mon, 10/07/2024

Unique steps to reduce school absenteeism

School attendance numbers in the US have never been stellar, and the Pandemic made the situation far worse. To this day, absenteeism remains…

The case for female physicians
Sat, 10/05/2024

The case for female physicians

The number of female physicians in the US has steadily grown over the last 50 years. The Women Physicians Congress of the American Medical…

A return to normalcy, please
Fri, 10/04/2024

Wish: A return to normalcy, please

I have a simple wish.

I believe in my country. Nitpick at the flaws all you like, but if the world were a dance club, I’d want to dance…

Without conditions or expectations
Thu, 10/03/2024

Pledge: Without conditions or expectations

Recently, a guest on a podcast said, “Acts of kindness are valid only if performed without conditions or expectations,” bringing to mind a brief…

Notable Quotable: Albert Einstein
Thu, 10/03/2024

Notable Quotable: Albert Einstein

Today’s notable quotable includes four statements from Albert Einstein, who as one of the most eminent scientists of the twentieth century brought…

How Will It End?
Tue, 10/01/2024

Wish: How Will It End?

Will she win? Will he? These seem to be the questions on everyone’s mind leading up to the election. Lots of nail biting happening.

But…

Are you dating a narcissist?
Tue, 10/01/2024

Are you dating a narcissist?

Narcissistic personality disorder is one of the most difficult disorders there is to deal with.

Living with a narcissist is like living in…

"The good news is ..."
Sun, 09/29/2024

"The good news is ..."

Conversations with people are inevitable. That is unless you live off the grid, in the middle of the woods somewhere. But most of us don't. We…

Newhall Fire 1962
Fri, 09/27/2024

Newhall Fire 1962

Image caption: Speeding ambulance rushes to scene of Newhall-Placerita fire to lend assistance as Mrs. Leo Campbell, who fled her endangered…

It's better to have loved and lost...
Fri, 09/27/2024

It's better to have loved and lost...

It may be a loved one who passes on or an intimate partnership that ends, but grief invariably follows as it's part of the human experience…

Los Angeles Haunted Hayride
Fri, 09/27/2024

Los Angeles Haunted Hayride

Sat, 09/28/2024 - 10:00am to Sat, 11/02/2024 - 10:00pm

Location

4730 Crystal Springs Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90027
United States
34° 7' 58.0872" N, 118° 16' 49.7964" W
California US

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