Younited Front Pledge

Pledge: Patience and hope

Today as I watched the funeral of Jimmy Carter I couldn’t help but wonder what the future will bring. DJT will be sworn in soon and has already…

Bye bye, BMI?
1y ago

Bye bye, BMI?

I’ve written previously about the Body Mass Index, or BMI, a measurement system healthcare providers use to assess risk for health conditions…

Kids At The Playground
1y ago

Kids At The Playground

Image caption: Christie, 6, John, 3, and Paul Wilson, 8, from top, perform for photographer George Brich during playtime at Van Nuys-Sherman…

The Roads To Nowhere
1y ago

The Roads To Nowhere

In a democracy, we all have the privilege of choosing our path forward. Wealthy or not, each of us can choose between two opposite pathways. I…

Vitamin D and its potential impact on dementia
1y ago

Vitamin D and its potential impact on dementia

In 1919, it was discovered that Vitamin D cured rickets, a childhood bone disease that stunted growth and caused various orthopedic issues. In…

Clicks from the trail
1y ago

Clicks from the trail

As someone who appreciates the power of photography to reveal the unseen, I find trail cameras fascinating. These devices are like nature’s hidden…

Hecht Vault On The Long Horse
1y ago

Hecht Vault On The Long Horse

Image caption: Unusual photo by Valley Times TODAY photographer George Brich shows Polytechnic High School's brilliant gymnast Chuck Casey doing…

Repost
1y ago

Live drama-free (repost)

1/1/25

I’m reposting my “Live drama-free” pledge from a couple of years ago after having some trying experiences this year that pulled me away from living “drama-free.” I’ve been reminded how happiness can be turned upside down if you let the dramas of life take over. So, I’m re-committing to this pledge and look forward to a happy, drama-free 2025, and I wish you all a drama-free 2025 as well. Happy New Year!

Live drama-free
4y ago

Live drama-free

Recently I had to have a car repair. There’s a whole backstory surrounding the repair that involves an untruthful mechanic who I unwittingly…

Notable Quotable: What Can Jimmy Carter Teach Us?
1y ago

Notable Quotable: What Can Jimmy Carter Teach Us?

As this year came to a close, so did the long life of former President Jimmy Carter. As news media outlets challenge the merits of his presidency…

The pine cone incident
1y ago

Pledge: The pine cone incident

This week, I had an experience that reminded me that life can alter in the blink of an eye, and each day brings things to feel grateful for…

Brilliant!
1y ago

Brilliant!

Cheers to the architect who designed this. Amazing and fun too! 

I don't know who she/he is or even where this masterpiece is located. I've…

Winter at the Whitney
1y ago

Winter at the Whitney

Wed, 01/01/2025 - 10:00am to Mon, 03/31/2025 - 7:00pm

Location

99 Gansevoort Street
New York, NY 10014
United States
40° 44' 22.5168" N, 74° 0' 31.9068" W
New York US
Tribal Wave Poll
1y ago

Poll Request

Question: Should I install a motion sensor sprinkler to deter intruders from coming into my backyard?

The Lasting Impact of Kindness
1y ago

The Lasting Impact of Kindness

People won’t always remember the details of your life—the job title you held, the car you drove, or how much money you made. Those things might…

Determination opens doors to a bright future
1y ago

Determination opens doors to a bright future

A few years may have passed since Corey Patrick’s story captured hearts nationwide, but its impact remains just as powerful. The Alabama teenager…

The Nordic Way to Stop Bullying
1y ago

The Nordic Way to Stop Bullying

For years, the negative impacts of bullying weren’t given much thought and were perceived by some as a normal part of childhood. Fortunately, some…

The Universal Wonderment Of Christmas
1y ago

The Universal Wonderment Of Christmas

Image article summary: A child's face speaks the universal wonderment of Christmas. It tells a story of unquestioned love and peace. The…

The World Happiness Report is no laughing matter
1y ago

The World Happiness Report is no laughing matter

The World Happiness Report, a publication ranking countries’ happiness levels, has released its annual findings, and the US is heading in the…

Repost
1y ago

Finding Your Way Through Overwhelm (repost)

12/21/24

My tribe member, Bootstrap, posted this article, and I thought you might find it helpful...

Finding Your Way Through Overwhelm
1y ago

Finding Your Way Through Overwhelm

I know what it’s like to feel completely overwhelmed. You’re juggling work deadlines, trying to keep up with the house repairs that never end,…

Messes happen, but keep on going!
1y ago

Pledge: Messes happen, but keep on going!

We all get ourselves into messes sometimes. It’s just part of life, plain and simple. But the difference between a man and a boy is how you handle…

There's no denying it...
1y ago

There's no denying it...

No DNA test required on these two.

Finding Your Way Through Overwhelm
1y ago

Finding Your Way Through Overwhelm

I know what it’s like to feel completely overwhelmed. You’re juggling work deadlines, trying to keep up with the house repairs that never end,…

To Sir With Love
1y ago

Wish: To Sir With Love

At a news conference announcing the indictment of Luigi Mangione, NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch displayed outrage at those cheering the CEO’s…

News Flash
1y ago

A Lifelong Liberator of Hearts – Emma Patterson

Emma Patterson’s story is deeply moving, not only for her immense kindness but also for her selflessness and love throughout her life. Over the…

Woman's knit gloves
1y ago

Free: Woman's knit gloves

Keep your hands warm with these brown, black, and beige patterned knit gloves; will fit a woman with small to medium sized hands.

What will Santa give me?
1y ago

What will Santa give me?

Image caption: Twin sisters Nina and Tina and other children surround Santa Claus as he gets ready to hand out gifts. The event is an annual…

Escape to Mexico
1y ago

Escape to Mexico

A Bizarro replay that's spot on.

A Trailblazer and an Inspiration
1y ago

A Trailblazer and an Inspiration

Katya Echazarreta’s story is one of courage, determination, and an unrelenting drive to overcome obstacles. From her early days as a young girl in…

Hilarious and adorable
1y ago

Hilarious and adorable

Will this duo master the challenge of self control?…

Peace during the holidays
1y ago

Wish: Peace during the holidays

The holidays can be joyful, but they can also be stressful. Pierre Portolano’s beautiful nature photos feel like a breath of fresh air. His…

Liberator in Action - Scott Dixon
1y ago

Liberator in Action - Scott Dixon

Scott Dixon didn’t hesitate. When he saw the pickup truck veer across the lane and plunge into the flood channel, his instincts and years of…

Tribal Wave Poll
1y ago

Blindfolded Poll Request

Question: (blindfolded)

Sharing The Spirit Of Christmas
1y ago

Sharing The Spirit Of Christmas

Image caption: Burbank couples load American gifts for needy Mexican children. Jack and Margaret, left, and Jim and Pat get ready for trip…

Amusement
1y ago

A bunny surprise

This is a sweet story, and you'll never guess the ending. I'll bet you'll be surprised…

The President's ban on deadly chemicals
1y ago

The President's ban on deadly chemicals

A Biden administration program known as “Cancer Moonshot” is an initiative working toward the elimination of all cancers. A step toward reaching…

The Pitchforks Are Coming Out
1y ago

The Pitchforks Are Coming Out

Ten years ago, self-described plutocrat, Nick Hanauer, published a memo in Politico to “My Fellow Zillionnaires” entitled, The Pitchforks Are…

We’ve gone bananas. How exactly did this happen?
1y ago

We’ve gone bananas. How exactly did this happen?

In 2019, Maurizio Cattelan taped a banana to a gallery wall and unveiled it to the art world. He titled this work “Comedian” and included three…

Repost
1y ago

Moved to Take Action (repost)

12/6/24

Read about this brave twelve-year-old who took a stand against LGBTQ bullying in his school...

Moved to Take Action
1y ago

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…

Vintage Christmas ornament
1y ago

Free: Vintage Christmas ornament

Cute little firehouse dog Christmas ornament. Vintage design, R.F.D. America by Lowell Davis.

Pay attention!
1y ago

Pay attention!

Note your thoughts and feelings when they arise. Pay attention to those that make you look for a distraction, such as overeating, overspending,…

Schwarzenegger's greatest work?
1y ago

Schwarzenegger's greatest work?

Arnold is known as the greatest bodybuilder and Hollywood action star ever, a California governor, and a spokesperson for the Special Olympics,…

Watch A Liberator In Action
1y ago

Watch A Liberator In Action

Sometimes, people ask me, "What's a liberator? What does that really mean?" The short video below is one way to answer this question.

Amusement
1y ago

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
1y ago

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
1y ago

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

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
1y ago

This cat only tolerates special songs

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

A Sunday Sermon
1y ago

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
1y ago

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
1y ago

Turning over a new leaf (repost)

11/30/24

Enjoy some positivity...

Turning over a new leaf
1y ago

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
1y ago

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
1y ago

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

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
1y ago

Poll Request

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

Keeping the Holidays Bright
1y ago

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
1y ago

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
1y ago

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…?
1y ago

What's the difference…?

So much truth in such a few words.

Amusement
1y ago

Fantastic Funnies

Fun with animals just being themselves…

Remember Grandma’s Wisdom
1y ago

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
1y ago

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
1y ago

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
1y ago

Too cute for words

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

Repost
1y ago

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
1y ago

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
1y ago

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
1y ago

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
1y ago

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
1y ago

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?
1y ago

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
1y ago

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
1y ago

Pledge: Mental health

Pledging to do my best to stay sane...

Critters having fun
1y ago

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
1y ago

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?
1y ago

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
1y ago

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
1y ago

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
1y ago

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…

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