Image caption: The Los Angeles Summer Playhouse has pitched its tent in Panorama City until sometime in November. Its season opened Tuesday…
It's been awhile since my last post because I have struggled with what to write about. So much has happened in our state, our country and the…
Our daily lives and all the nonsense that fills them can blind us to the beauty that surrounds us. Granted, most of us don't live in places where…
The connection between the brain and gut is getting a lot of attention, and much is being learned about how that interconnectedness influences…
Well… I heard the news that Trump’s decided to sell off 450 federal buildings as part of his government chainsaw massacre.
A good number of…
The idea of “us and them” is a powerful illusion—one that divides, isolates, and blinds us to the truth about others and ourselves. It quashes…
This is an amazing creation. How does one's brain even work like that?
Please share if you've seen or experienced genius creations…
Apathy, defined as a lack of interest or concern, especially regarding matters of general importance, has been a shared experience among many in…
If you are going to apply for Social Security or are already receiving it, here are some things you can do to protect your money…
Conservative columnist, David Brooks, pinpoints how the elite rigged society and why it's falling apart. Listen and tell me if you agree or…
This notable quote comes from a letter Abraham Lincoln wrote to his friend, Joshua F. Speed, on Aug. 14 1855
“Our progress in degeneracy…
If you expect something to change, but you take no steps toward that change, nothing will happen. What are you willing to do?…
I just watched an interesting YouTube video regarding banks and the possible plans of the T Admin. What I heard is alarming and I wanted to pass…
I'm glad I happened upon a post of Zoe Erianna, a talented and charismatic little girl who puts smiles on many faces.
Most people would…
A lot is changing in our vast world. The butterfly effect is all over us, affecting every neighborhood, every family, even children who may see…
Image caption: Song and 'girls' are all set for Dyer Street PTA 18-act variety show Thursday and Friday at Dyer Street School auditorium…
One sweet experience like this multiplied over and over would create a miracle that we desperately need. When given the opportunity, let's be…
Today, I'd like to share a video talking about a new scam--a very sophisticated scam--attacking Gmail users. Please watch the video below so that…
On a day like today, we can only pray for wisdom and hope to laugh. This bit made me laugh. I hope it puts a smile on your face, too…
We’re all fed up with high prices, but it’s not just inflation pushing people to change their shopping habits—it’s corporate decisions, too. More…
This dude's a Republican. He's not happy. Neither am I. I'm just gonna make a pledge to fight this. Anyone wanna join?…
...but they're not. This guy nails it on the head.…
Listening to a podcast recently, I learned that many plastic cooking utensils are made from recycled electronics containing toxic chemicals…
Our country is experiencing the aggressive launch of a historic disentanglement from democratic values and crumbling of the rule of law. We should…
Now the credit card companies want proof of your citizenship!…
It’s a simple rule, a reminder to think before acting—to be sure a decision won’t cause more harm than good. But the current administration didn’t…
This week was no picnic. So many folks I know got their heads in a boil over stuff coming down the pike from Washington. Some are just plain…
Today, our prayers go out to Pope Francis who continues to battle pneumonia in both lungs.
His quote is especially notable as it echoes…
It's a good thing my local coffee shop isn't as fun as this one, or I'd always be there!…
Image caption: Civil Air Patrol cadets, teenage volunteer aviation group, receive many hours of education in different areas of aviation and…
At a recent meeting of the Quotidians, (the group of quote lovers who meet regularly to rekindle wisdom from past eras), it was decided to provide…
I’ve written about a weekly fitness class I teach, Functional Boxing, at a neighborhood seniors center. I feel privileged to have students return…
Always stay alert. Be aware of your surroundings. But most of all, pay attention to your intuitive feelings…
Enjoy a purrrrrfect day of love for yourself and others…
Like many fitness enthusiasts, protein smoothies have been part of my diet for many years. Adequate protein intake helps to maintain and build…
Unsurprisingly, many American voters including Republicans are alarmed, stunned, and fearful of the draconian, unconstitutional steps the new…
I believe the Universe speaks to us in quiet, subtle ways. Sometimes it’s a nudge to take action, other times it’s intuition gently advising us to…
Image caption: That's the purpose of the Signature Dance, Nov. 14, in Oakmont Country Club, sponsored by La Cadena Women's Club of Burbank…
Censorship is here. This is how it's going to go. Be forewarned. Be safe.…
Did you know that National Black History Month has been around since 1926? With the exception of its first two years, each year has focused on a…
So I ended up painting. Still a work in progress, but it served its purpose…
It’s possible considering Trump’s pick to head up his White House Faith Office. I wonder what’s happened to separation between church and state?…
Last month, one of Elon Musk’s rockets blew up minutes after launching, casting its debris across the Caribbean and creating mass chaos as air…
Remember ... your value does not decrease based on someone's inability to see your worth. You might not feel worthy, you might not think you are…
Imagine that you’re curious to learn more about your family tree, and as millions have done, send a saliva sample to an ancestry company. However…
Florida’s orange growers and the orange juice industry have a problem, and it’s called Huanglongbing, or HLB. An incurable bacterial disease…
No one is completely wrong all of the time. Nor is anyone entirely correct all of the time. Can anyone actually discern the whole truth and…
Tonight the Quotidians, a group of like minded quote-lovers, took up the words of one of the world’s most prolific speakers—Winston Churchill, the…
We often aim to accumulate more and more stuff thinking that it will make us happier, our lives more richer. But does it really? Or does it just…
Polysorbate 80, guar gum, carboxymethylcellulose, and carrageenan aren’t words heard in everyday life, but depending on your diet, you may be…
Image caption: Bruce Fossler, right, a 12-year-old champion bubble blower, shows Bobby Papenguth, 10, left, how an expert blows prize-…
In his post on X about USAID, Elon Musk bragged about feeding the Agency into “the wood chipper” instead of using that time to go to “some great…
Diversity. Equity. Inclusion. Recently, I’ve been stuck on these three simple words which are, according to our president, enemies of the state…
Acknowledge that the thoughts in your mind (about 60,000 per day) aren't facts. Just because you have a thought, doesn't make it true. Observe…
As Americans come to grips with the stunning change in ideals and values imposed on our nation, many despair what the future will bring.
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Many people in our country are already suffering—before the budget slashing kicks them in the gut. The immigrants among them are now pushed onto…
It is naturally hard to let go of or give up something that feels good, that helps us tap into our inner joy. We want to hold on to it as long as…
Question: Should I call this a "democracy" when Republican leaders are coerced into complying with Trump 100%?
Image caption: Exuberant Beatle enthusiasts proudly display souvenirs and art work.
Fans of The Beatles wait outside El Portal Theater in…
Have you ever been certain of something only to find out that you were wrong? Well, what if you were to ask yourself, "Am I sure?" Maybe if you…
Kathy Faith is the founder of Happy Harvesters, an organization that harvests backyard fruit trees and donates their bounty to food pantries…
Starting your own Happy Harvesters community is a fun way to bring family and friends together to put more joy into the world.
The…
These cute babies weren't discouraged by their lack of success on their first try. They just kept at it. See what happens…
Three months after Hurricane Helene tore through North Carolina, the destruction still weighs heavily on the small community of Bat Cave. The once…
Don't be afraid to be yourself. Be afraid not to. You don't deserve to be someone else's double!…
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This is the new video for my book! Enjoy! Oh ... and get yourself a copy!…
Image caption: North Hollywood football players roar in practice. Linemen are Martin Goldhaber, left, Bill Cumpanas, John Gonska.
Yesterday, President Trump rescinded 76 of the Biden administration’s executive orders. According to the new order, “The previous administration…
I don't know about you all, but this has been an extremely sad and disappointing day for me.
The country is now in the hands of someone…
It was a typical Friday evening on Interstate 10 in Los Angeles. Traffic was bumper-to-bumper, moving intermittently at 5 miles per hour. I needed…
In the streets of Gaza, there’s a jubilant expectation of a return to normalcy. In Israel, as in the U.S., families of those kidnapped are on pins…
Seeing these babies frolic in their safe playground gave me a big smile. So darn cute! Here's the short article and video; enjoy!…
Image summary: Northridge youth reportedly menaced child with screwdriver, then kidnapped two women. The man held a screwdriver in the girl'…
This is an interesting article I read with regards to how our brain perceived information. Maybe it's not our fault, after all, but our brain's!…
As a lifelong Californian, I’ve seen my fair share of wildfire seasons, but in recent years, the scale has been cataclysmic. Over the past few…
Today’s Notable Quotable is from Ruth Ben-Ghiat, Professor of History and Italian Studies at New York University. She writes about the threats to…
Findings from a global analysis in Nature Medicine have found that sugary drink consumption is responsible for millions of new diabetes and heart…
There’s something magical about wildlife photography—the way it brings the untamed beauty of nature right to our fingertips. Ayush Singh has…
We are in the midst of a climate war, though no one will call it that. Its battlefield is your backyard, the local church, a neighborhood school,…
This new California law builds on the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) recent rule targeting “junk fees,” taking a step further to protect…
