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We all know the feeling: we pick up our phones for a quick check, and suddenly, we've spent an hour immersed in a stream of distressing news. Not…
There's a new text message scam out there.
Yesterday, I received two texts within minutes of each other. The first read: "A withdrawal…
Andria made my heart smile the moment I saw his work. He’s just three and a half, but this little artist from Georgia is already creating…
This is the first article in our series, "Sharing Generosity and Creating Community Through Happy Harvester Social Events."
If you're…
Everyone enjoys the fruits of my labor…
Photograph caption: Re-enactment of a 10-mile cross country race to Beverly Hills City Hall from Los Angeles City Hall. Dave Jackson is…
"In a democracy dissent is an act of faith. Like medicine, the test of its value is not in its taste, but in its effects. To criticize one's…
Cipro is a commonly prescribed antibiotic belonging to the fluoroquinolone class. It’s used to treat conditions ranging from bacterial infections…
When you feel stressed out, it can feel very overwhelming; as if there were no way out. In times like this (which affects most of us at one time…
When we think of truck stops, we picture big rigs lined up outside, road trip souvenirs inside, and truck drivers at the counter scarfing down…
In November 1960, six-year-old Ruby Bridges stepped into history as the first Black child in America to attend an all-white school.
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When Hurricane Helene tore through the North Carolina mountains, the tiny towns of Chimney Rock and Bat Cave were left gutted with storefronts…
Photograph caption: Dick Barnett (5) of the Lakers battles for the ball with New York's Dave Budd (10). Lakers' Rudy LaRusso (35) looks on…
I've watched this video several times, and every time, tears come to my eyes. I can't help but feel the joy and love that's being shared between…
Two months before his death, and days before he was hospitalized with a viral infection, Pope Francis took time to write a letter to the Bishops…
The end of World War II ushered in many changes for America, including the baby boom, a growing middle class, and higher demand for fast and…
Negativity can consume us, especially during these tumultuous times. When you feel the surge of negative thinking, one thing you can do is address…
When I first watched Rose Tourje’s video, I knew it was a story I wanted to share. Here was this accomplished interior designer in Los Angeles—…
There’s something really moving about seeing a space built not just to give food—but to give dignity, too. At the Pratt Free Market in Baltimore,…
The other night, I broke open a fortune cookie that offered up more wisdom than anything I’d read online all week: “Be gentle with yourself. You’…
Photograph summary: When barber Bill Hertan came to North Hollywood in 1924, he settled in a quiet, peaceful community nestled in the…
If you need a reason to smile today (and don’t we all?), this delightful adventure with a troop of curious meerkats ought to do the trick. While…
Pope Francis was a rare marvel, a voice of dissent, and always fearless in speaking truth to power. He never wavered from the compassion of Christ…
Hopefully your Easter dinner was just as fun as this family dinner.…
Here's wishing you all a beautiful Easter Sunday!
This is a photo of a hedge at the edge of my property. For years, I kept it trimmed into a neat, square row—tidy, predictable, nice but a little…
Judith Roberts is Chief judge at Fort Berthold District Court: MHA Nation. In her blog post this week, she reported that a co-worker, also a judge…
While growing up in Ecuador, Italy, and Bolivia, I experienced diverse cultures, ethnicities, and social economies. As a child, it dawned on me…
Over 50 years ago, healthcare practitioners began using computed tomography, or CT scans, to detect diseases and injuries. Alarmingly, a study…
Around the world, artists are turning city walls and sidewalks into playful, powerful tributes to the magic of books. This colorful, book-inspired…
Photograph caption: Engineer Keith Settles climbs up Alfa III, the static test stand for rocket booster engines. This is the stand where the…
It’s easy to imagine ourselves on the right side of history—defying Nazis, hiding families, speaking out against injustice. But when…
Some people have a very difficult time saying no to others. And because of it, they usually end up feeling resentful and angry.
When you…
In a world where viruses can upend lives and destabilize communities, a team of researchers from the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental…
Okay, so there’s lots of doom and gloom coming out of everyone’s mouth. People’s worried about falling into a crater and never getting out. I wish…
In a 2011 survey sponsored by the American Nurses Association (ANA), nurses identified the acute and chronic effects of stress and overwork as one…
Speak Up for Justice Event Seeks a Million Courageous Voices to Defend Courts.
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Tico takes his music seriously. Watch as he rehearses his soulful rendition of REM's classic, Everybody Hurts. He sounds darn good!…
God gave you a gift of 86,400 seconds today. Have you used one to say “thank you?”
– William Arthur Ward
As the world changes…
Evolving Plot Points Toward Trump’s Third Term:
1. Silence opposing points of view through coercion techniques
2. Send death threats…
We all see the heaviness in the world right now—the cruelty, the confusion, the deep fear so many are carrying. But we also see the people who are…
“Patriotism is not 'my country right or wrong'; patriotism means loving the ideals for which America stands and having the courage to speak up…
The Clean Air Act, enacted in 1970, was one of the country’s first and most impactful environmental laws. Its regulatory measures were pivotal in…
Image caption: Pierre Salinger tells students at Valley State College that the recent vote garnered by Gov. George Wallace of Alabama in the…
April is National Library Month—and there’s never been a better time to shout out and cheer on the heroes behind the shelves. Libraries are sacred…
Sometimes a story just stays with you—not because of the headlines or the outcome, but because of the heart behind it. That’s what happened when I…
A couple weeks ago, I pledged to post a Sunday sound bath every week where I bring you a piece of music that, hopefully, will allow you to focus…
Most days, we’re caught in the grind—deadlines, bills, politics, the noise of daily life. It’s easy to forget we’re standing on a living,…
On October 19, 2024, The Economist cover story headline was: “America’s economy is bigger and better than ever.” It’s subtext was, “Will politics…
Image caption: Eligible to appear in Southern California competition for 'Miss Correct Posture' in May is pretty Joyce Phillips, 18, center…
Throughout history, wars have been fought in the name of religion, and the bloodshed continues to this day. However, a refreshing and heartening…
It appears that negative thinking has become the default in our lives. For many of us, we are focused on all the alarming things that are…
“As an artist I have always tried to be faithful to my vision of life, and I have frequently been in conflict with those who wanted me to paint…
April’s night sky is putting on a show, and the full moon is taking center stage on Saturday, April 12th. Known as the Pink Moon, it’s a reminder…
I had bunnies for years and they were constant entertainment. Pure joy and fun...just like in this short video.…
Respect, kindness, and acceptance are under attack in public schools. In a Meridian, Idaho middle school classroom, a simple sign declaring “…
“Whether you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear a voice behind you, saying, ‘This is the way; walk in it.'” – Isaiah 30:21…
I grew up on a ranch but wasn't fortunate enough to have a cat that would do my chores or drive the tractor for me. One of these cats would have…
Check your refrigerator or freezer to see if you’ve purchased any of the following liquid egg products produced on March 12 and 13, 2025. These…
Human kindness can be very entertaining…
Watch these masked people grab a Fulbright scholar at Tufts University. They don’t look like ICE. They look like the Islamic Revolutionary Guard…
Trump said America deserved better. So he brought in "the best and brightest" while giving the honorable and experienced the boot.
I think…
Image caption: Lou Klein, of North Hills Valley Toy Town, introduces Jeri Breech, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Breech, to a new friend…
Throughout the history of the U.S. armed forces, women have stepped forward with courage, skill, and determination, often without recognition or…
I just read a story about a local resident who escaped being scammed today. He received a legitimate sounding call from the “Fraud Department” of…
As a fitness trainer, I work with several clients who are seniors. Their goals include building and maintaining strength, mobility, and bone…
This artist's process has to be so liberating that she must feel like a million bucks when it's completed. No therapy needed by this artist…
It seems that every new headline I read fills or listen to, fills me with more terror than the last one. I'm not at all sure how to stop the…
We can forgive a child who is afraid of the dark; the real tragedy of life is when men are afraid of the light. — Unknown
Many of us are…
When it comes to cats, no matter what the clock says, it's always the same time.
Today’s Notable Quotable is part of an interview with Mark O’Malley, former head of US Social Security Administration and former Governor of…
Welcome to El Manglito, a fishing village on Mexico’s coast, where the water’s beautiful, the mangroves stand tall, and life is good. But it wasn’…
Last week's Blood Moon eclipse was brilliantly captured in this composition by Long Beach photographer Corey Sandler. I'm in awe of this universe…
A few nights ago, I watched the movie “Conclave.” This beautiful movie tells the story of Cardinal Thomas Lawrence who’s burdened with the…
Dr. Philip Low is founder, chairman, and CEO of Neurovigil. As a teenager, he made his first scientific discovery at Harvard Medical School…
I saw this posted on different social sites and thought I'd share it here:
A father says to his son, "You graduated with honors, so here…
Image caption: The Rex Harrisons are interviewed at Cleopatra premiere. Emcee Army Archerd, right, talks to Cleopatra star and his wife,…
They call and claim to be a U.S. Marshall or police officer. They say you missed jury duty and it’s urgent to pay a fine. Don’t believe it. It’s…
Science has always been shaped by brilliant minds—both male and female—yet, today, one may no longer be able to find the word “women” on any…
I’m a coffee lover, and except for water, I can’t think of another drink or food that I look forward to having daily and long for when I don’t…
This odd little "family" is an inspiring example of how love can thrive despite obvious differences. I wish humans were more open to that…
“Be wiser than other people if you can, but do not tell them so.” — Lord Chesterfield
We were all waiting for the new librarian to…
During the winter months, I like wearing socks to bed. Cold feet make falling and staying asleep difficult, and wearing socks can positively…
