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Anyone else annoyed by the frequent visitors who try to sell you something? The posted sign caught my eye. It seems like a fun solution to…
The woman who shot the video in this article was extremely fortunate to capture an Eurasian coot couple building their nest. Dad was bringing…
I was thinking about mine and others loss of loved ones to death when I wrote this song. Reminding myself how life is precious, fragile,…
In this short video, James Talarico explains what a real man is and what he isn't. Take a listen…
At a high school graduation in North Carolina, valedictorian Leen Hijaz stepped to the microphone and spoke her conscience.
After…
These days, it can feel like kindness is becoming harder to find in the people we're often told to look up to. Name-calling, insults, and public…
I've been watching the calendar for this one—National Donut Day. I don't know which one to choose, but I love making these tasty decisions…
We could all take a lesson from this Golden Retriever. Be sure to watch all 3 minutes. The closing is the best…
Forgiveness got unpacked on a country road. The dance is over. Here's what happened when I visited my family.
In reflection, it is no…
When I began my career in the fitness industry, strength training, cardiovascular exercise, and nutrition were in the spotlight. Years later,…
When I saw Fenix, I thought his prancing was so cute. He's a special dog, and I had to share his amazing story—in his own words 😊 Watch him bounce…
Did you ever wondered what the closest people around Trump have said about him?
Take a listen…
When Carol Trainor collapsed at the café she and her husband, Chad, owned, no one knew what would happen next. With Carol in the hospital and Chad…
This is a fun walk through the last 100 years of women's fashions
The power of words can lift others up or wound them. Whether it is a thoughtless reaction or an intentional verbal attack the result can be…
Good morning. Today, I'm sharing an opinion I read in an old book. This piece is written by a retired judge. His name is Henry H. Curran and the…
Life lessons and reminders about what’s truly important often come from unexpected sources. This was my experience recently while driving home…
I was in the produce department at the market the other day, and couldn’t help but notice 2 women who were having a rather animated conversation…
I think this is a very cute and sweet video. But I wonder why people are willing to go to such elaborate lengths to treat cats like royalty and…
Teachers deserve so much more goodness than they receive.
This short but sweet lesson, delivered by a very patient teacher, not only…
There are moments in life when the practical thing says “no,” but the heart says something else entirely. This story is about two men who never…
I wrote this song about a family member who lost their way and was struggling for a long time!…
As boys grow into men, something often changes between fathers and sons. The love is still there, but affection can become harder to show…
A man was walking down the street scrolling through his newsfeed. When he tripped, he lost his balance and fell into a freshly painted picket…
I'm sharing a few sunset photos I've taken here and there. The first one is Big Island, Hawaii. The other three were taken here in California:…
As a fitness trainer, when I think of “risky foods,” chips, crackers, cookies, and pastries come to mind. However, some foods, typically regarded…
For ten years, Shay Taylor cleaned rooms and offices at Yale New Haven Hospital, walking the same halls she’ll soon walk as a doctor.
Her…
When the daily tasks of life consume us, we miss the call to something beautiful, eventful, and nurturing— grace .
Grace is always calling…
What Christopher Bradshaw and the team at Dreaming Out Loud built in Washington DC really got to me. In a neighborhood where people have gone…
As a daughter who suffered through two parents dying and benefiting from Hospice care, I understand how important palliative care is for people in…
The hantavirus outbreak, which began on a Dutch cruise ship and was first reported to the World Health Organization on May 2, has left 3 people…
Youtropolis invites you to participate in a backyard harvest. Youtropolis is partnering with Happy Harvesters to pick a neighborhood orange tree…
French musician Plumes serenades the animal kingdom. He said that recues are his favorites. Here he's singing to rescued bunnies…
The US-China delegation might as well have crawled up into a treehouse outfitted with a "NO GIRLS ALLOWED" warning sign nailed to its door. But,…
Watching this well-crafted short video feels like stepping into a slower world where there's no hustle and bustle. Take a few moments of quiet…
Everything about the Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agency (ICE) has stirred controversy since beginning its aggressive arrest and…
As I read this story, the words blurred due to fighting back tears. I had read other accounts of the brutish, inexcusable treatment of people held…
This man was asked why he hated Trump. Here is his answer…
Have you taken a look at celebrities lately? They are all looking the same. Observe their mouths, their eyes, their noses. It's like they all…
Louie's getting bundled up to go skiing in the Italian Dolomites…
Millions of people are faced with a choice to forgive someone, a situation an event...or not. I can imagine this community has some readers that…
Most people assume the price they see online is the same price everyone else sees. But that’s not true anymore. Companies are increasingly using…
Question: Should I let a pair of cheerful finches continue to build their nest inside of my front porch light?
A man recently died in a manner none of us would want, like something out of a horror movie.
The 78-year-old, who had nasal polyps and…
When things happen to us, it's easy to judge it good or bad. The truth is that we don't really know. We have no way of knowing the outcome of the…
Young and old alike are struggling to make ends meet, achieve the American dream, or keep their heads above water. Their stories aren't regional…
This dad and his "baby" are having an easy going day at the park…
The weekend's behind us, and hump day's not quite here, so I figured everyone could use a laugh with this old geezer's comedy routine…
Have you ever found yourself giving and not receiving in return?Perhaps you've been left frustrated and wondering, "Did I do something wrong?" Or…
Over the years, I've taken pics of flowers that caught my attention. Here are a few. By the way, I don't pretend to be a photographer. These are…
"Be content with what you have; rejoice in the way things are. When you realize there is nothing lacking, the whole world belongs to you." —…
The world is full of toxic people. Maybe you know someone in whose presence you feel extreme unease every time you're with them. On the surface,…
Three quick-thinking first graders jumped into action and saved their teacher's life. Quite a story!…
Yesterday, King Charles' finely crafted speech aimed to calm tensions between our two nations and restore our long-held bonds of friendship…
Ben is deaf and has other special needs. When his parents dropped him off at school, they had no idea how isolated he was and were devastated when…
This story's about Richard Pulley, a 78-year-old retiree who was DoorDashing to pay for his wife’s medications.
After seeing him on their…
I have a very big soft spot in my heart for homeless people, and this video broke my heart. So many people I love are hanging on by a thread and…
This story makes me happy. I love watching the cat hop like a bunny in the great outdoors...and I love his outfits. He has such a stylish wardrobe…
I think most of us agree that teachers don’t have it easy. It’s long hours, a lot of pressure, and not nearly enough pay. But still, some are…
"77 million people overlooked rape, sexual assault, felonies, infidelities, insurrection, dinner with white supremacists, insulting soldiers,…
I just saw this and it's actually shocking. When you really pay close attention to what the dress says, it's spine-chilling. https://www…
In these times, we all need a little laugh. I hope you find this as amusing as I did…
Hypocrisy?
This new tenor is quickly becoming very popular. The tenor who didn't show up will have a hard time getting his spot back…
Philanthropy is not always about writing a check. It can be a life-altering educational experience that teaches middle schoolers about empathy,…
These days, when an accident happens, a lot of people reach for their phones to record and post, but keep driving, not wanting to get involved…
Some good news today. NPR received a combined gift of $113 million.…
High school can be a tough time for teens. Many have self-image issues that cause them to disconnect and isolate from schoolmates who were once…
A lot of people in our country are wishing for an easier life. They're wishing for a little relief instead of having to face higher prices on…
Liquid Blenz is a company that sells a variety of herbal tonics advertised to reduce belly fat, boost libido, detox the liver, and increase…
"If you're a journalist and you don't believe in interviewing all of the major players in a story, then you're not engaged in journalism. You're…
We’re told a simple story in America: work hard, and you’ll be okay. But for millions of people, that promise has not been delivered.
This…
Back in the day, hula hoops were all the rage. Now, it looks like they're making a comeback in cardio training. So, head to your basement or attic…
Such a cute video. The horse wants to play, but the elk has a kiss he wants to deliver to the horse. Definitely, love at first sight. Nature has a…
We humans think we're superior, but we have strayed far off the mark of humanity. Too many have traded their goodness for the high of power and…
This story grabbed my heart and brought tears to my eyes. Under the most difficult circumstances, people can be amazing when they put their hearts…
I'm making a pledge today to accept the entirety of my past, good or bad or bland, and bless it every day since it brought me to where I am today…
On a recent visit to Trader Joe’s Market, I rounded the corner to the canned food aisle, where I saw an employee on his knees, hunched over. I…
Try these when you need to let off some steam…
This is a story that made me feel so good, I just had to share it. At Moss Haven Elementary in North Texas, everyone knows Ms. Trecia Crawford…
I continue to look for solace, sanity and something sacred to comfort and sustain me during these times. Maybe you do too.
This piece…
As I pulled into the Whole Foods parking lot a couple of days ago, I saw an older woman with a cane struggling with a misbehaving shopping cart…
"Gaze" is an award-winning Short Film by Farnoosh Samadi which has garnered an impressive 27 international film awards.
Samadi is an…
Me, personally, I wish you all a beautiful Easter filled with joy, peace, and happiness.
May you enjoy time with your family and friends…
Most of us have known that insurance companies have been screwing us. They have made us believe a lie--that socialized medicine, that universal…
This is a simple idea, but a smart one—bringing people from different generations together to talk, share stories, and learn from each other…
It’s been a mess in my neighborhood for over three months. But now, the long-awaited street replacement has finally been completed, and the…
The Hua brothers' organization HOPE helps keep outgrown clothes out of landfills while providing badly needed school uniforms to growing kids…
