This is the fifth article in our series "Sharing Generosity and Creating Community Through Happy Harvester Social Events."
In this article…
You may have never heard of her, or her accomplishments and heroism, or that she was the only woman to ever be awarded the Medal of Honor. But now…
Animals always find ways to amuse us when we most need it. Here's some fun to bust your stress…
What a mess this country has gotten itself into.
Since its establishment in 1965, Medicaid has been a social benefit that ended hardships…
There are an estimated 4,300 religions in the world. And people who belong to a particular religious organization, who wholeheartedly believe its…
I've been keeping a low profile as I figure out how to navigate these stormy seas. I've been metaphorically dancing with an old term “self…
If you're like most people, you strive to be your best self. The motivation to go the "extra mile" may come from a desire to exceed others, live…
Photograph caption: Jayne Mansfield inaugurates first 'Jayne Mansfield Dream Pools' showroom at 6120 Sepulveda Blvd., Van Nuys, at special…
I captured a new heart for my collection today and was inspired to share a couple of old ones with my brand new one.
The first image was…
An estimated 800 million pounds of spinach is sold in the US annually, and why not? It’s packed with vitamins and minerals, and can benefit the…
Sometimes I forget just how good people can be, until a story like Dr. Michael Zollicoffer’s grabs my attention. Known as “Dr. Z” by his patients…
A new marketing campaign is being promoted across the country encouraging people to call their Congressional leaders to support Trump's Big…
Melissa Hortman's assassination brings to mind Adolph Hitler who said, "Brutality creates respect."
Since Trump's pronouncement to make…
When you can change something do. When you can't, accept. If you're being disrespected, get out of the way!…
Maybe it sounds silly ... "I want world peace!" If only.
My wish is for the war to stop in our country and not to start in Iran!
Who's that curled up on the floor? That's Nina, the 700-pound cow that fell in love with the woman who saved her life—now, they're inseparable. It…
Although medicine has been studied for thousands of years, scientists and researchers continue to make exciting discoveries about the human body…
She was known for her warmth and integrity. A former colleague remembered her as “a formidable public servant and a fixture of the state Capitol”—…
In September of 1982, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) first used the term AIDS to describe a new immune system disorder that was affecting…
Since the Covid pandemic, confidence in the sciences has taken a bruising in America. According to a 2023 report by the Pew Research Center, only…
Have you ever said that? Have you ever felt that you were untouchable and that "bad" things will only happen to other people? "I'm the exception…
Photograph caption: Members of the Children's Hour preview one of the fashions to be shown at their benefit tea. Model is Gretchen Coleman…
Very positive, uplifting story posted by Bootstrap. I wanted to share it with you.
When I first read Desiree Hill’s story, I was struck by her courage and drive. She didn’t just change careers, she rewrote her life. Six years ago…
We've all been there ... we have to make decision, but it's so hard we freeze like a deer in the headlights. In this video, I offer you a couple…
Longevity is a big topic these days. A Google search on the word delivers countless articles, diets, calculators, health plans, university studies…
Sand, stones, leaves, moss—whatever Mother Nature provides is all artist Jon Foreman needs to create his beautiful pieces of art. He, of course,…
The US Food and Drug Administration has issued a nationwide recall that affect 3672 bottles and 972 cartons of the drug of fluoxetine, a popular…
Don't believe everything you see or hear. Be alarmed. Watch out. Take cover. Never mind losing your mind or living in an alternate reality. This…
Love...it's the grandest, isn't it? Movies, songs, poetry, all talk about love. "It trumps hate," they say, "It conquers all," they say. Perhaps…
The image above is fake, generated with artificial intelligence (AI). It was easy enough to create with one single prompt: create a photo of Trump…
A story I read recently about a young man named Davion Only Going has stayed with me. Davion was on his own from the beginning. He was born in a…
Have you ever wondered what people mean when they lament the loss of “the American way of life”? Can anyone even define what that means? Well,…
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.
…
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…
