Something I’ve noticed the last few years, and have heard many complain about, is longer and more frequent periods of summer-like temperatures…
If only this was simple to put into action. https…
Today’s quote is an excerpt from the article What It Means To Survive, by Sarah Jaffe, published in The Progressive on October 3, 2025. The…
While waiting in the parking lot of a local park before a client training session, a car pulled up a few yards from mine, and a man and woman got…
Photograph caption: Members of the Purple Heart Veterans Organization decorated a symbolic memorial at Court Freedom, Forest Lawn Memorial…
Friends-keep the pressure on Schumer and and your State Senators.
Senator Chris Murphy just sent out this report from the Senate Floor: He…
The Ryder Cup is considered one of the most prestigious tournaments in golf. Why, then, was Erica Stoll, wife of champion Rory McIlroy, the target…
We who live far from war have the privilege of letting conflict slip in and out of headlines and political debates. But for the children of…
Life isn't always a cakewalk. Determination is key. Try to have fun, too.
Getting ready for a trip to the Long Beach Aquarium!
There was a time in my life when nearly every weekend was spent at a nightclub. In my 20s and even into my early 30s, the crowds and thundering…
The power of words has long been an interest and a curiosity of mine.
Sometime ago I learned about the ancient Desert mothers and fathers…
A public health alert has been issued for frozen pasta meals sold at Trader Joe’s and Walmart locations for possible Listeria poisoning.
…
Jump in the passenger seat. Take a ride with me. I want to show you something.
Driving West on Carson St. almost to Paramount Blvd. in…
“In any other country, if federal agents fired upon journalists and protesters when unprovoked, what would we call it? If federal agents marched…
Remember that people's actions are about them. That's why it's important not to take anything personally…
Love vs hate summarized…
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…
