Millions of things are happening in the world right now. And no matter how much you think about them, analyze them, wish for something different,…
Is it a bird, is it a plane, no it's Betty Bromage! Betty's 97 years old, and she just broke her own Guinness World Record by wing walking on an…
Feeling overwhelmed by the sadness and sorrow in our world....October 27, 2020.
It had been a long year of uncertainty, pain, loss and…
Like me, you’ve probably never woken up feeling your best after a calorie-dense Mexican dinner that left no open real estate in your stomach. I’ve…
There are too many kids right here in California going to school hungry. That’s why I love reading about programs like this one. California’s Farm…
Sometimes, the universe gives us a clear message in the form of a metaphor. This week's news has focused on the Oval Office "showdown" between…
Most people dream about building a business worth hundreds of millions of dollars. Eddie Smith did exactly that. But when it came time to walk…
When Georgia Sen. Raphael Warnock, pastor of the Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta, was asked to respond to Vice President JD Vance’s recent…
I know faith is such a personal and maybe even private matter to some people. Thinking about my own faith as I look back over the years, it…
The way we talk to people matters. Being courteous is important. Being verbally abusive is never right. In this video, justice is done. I loved it…
Do you remember a time when your behavior disappointed you? How about when you noticed your thoughts were bringing you down? For most of my adult…
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A Pacoima priest who escaped a communist death sentence 19 years ago is celebrating his 25th year in the priesthood…
Atlanta dad Kari Arnold started taking his four-month-old daughter to the library with him. He encouraged other dads to do the same with their…
Whenever you feel insulted, you have a choice as to what to do with the intended insult. It's not necessary to take it on…
I don’t eat a lot of sweets, but I love a good ice cream. Thanks to my parents, I’ve grown fond of Trader Joe’s Coffee Bean Blast flavor.
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No one should have to spend their 80s working to pay off medical bills, especially after honoring a promise to care for the person they love. But…
Thinking is a habit. We actually "think" that the more we think, the more change we can affect. But that's not true. Think all you want, but you…
There's never been a more important time to start paying attention to what you put into your cart at the supermarket. Before grabbing that bag of…
Making any type of decision can sometimes be difficult, especially when there are many things at play. But deciding to do nothing is not in your…
Most people don't look at a car's tailpipe and see a business opportunity. Rohan Kapoor and Jack Reichert did. At just 18 years old, these two…
Escaping from the hustle and bustle of life at the river is so relaxing. It actually runs in front of our Michigan home where we get away from it…
President Trump and his administration have launched a full-blown attack against America's democracy. As November approaches, their drumbeat is…
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Unusual conditions - Student at Lankershim Elementary School, 5250 Bakman Ave., North Hollywood, looks like he could…
Ashley Brown’s family is being forced to sell their home to Georgia Power to accommodate escalating AI data center demands. Sadly, they’re not the…
Dreams. We all have them. I'm not referring to aspirational dreams, like taking a trip to China or blasting off in a spaceship to Mars. I'm…
All the circumstances behind this story are unknown. But this heartwarming clip shows us how wild animals can suffer from long-term grief after…
While on a phone call with my parents, I was telling them how I was navigating my fluctuating schedule, as many of my clients travel for the…
Most of put things off thinking that they will get easier. But if you have to do it, it's not going to get easier if you put it off. It'll just…
If you want proof that Mitch is alive, take a look at these legit photos!…
My sister and I have a long standing tradition of a late night chat every Tuesday. We take our time catching each other up on the…
Twelve-year-old Aaron Osirus saw kids carrying fidget toys at school and asked himself one simple question: "Why can't I make those?" He borrowed…
Eavesdropping today on a pair of homeless men brought me to tears. I had arrived for an appointment early so I was sitting in the car with the…
James Talarico has been the brunt of countless unfounded, crass "low-T" jokes, spread by Republican political strategists, right-leaning political…
Change can sometimes feel threatening, paralyzing us in our tracks. Unfortunately, change is the only thing that allows for growth and evolution…
Congressman Jim Himes, ranking member on the Intelligence Committee, issues an urgent warning to all Americans. Take a listen and be prepared…
Imagine going to the doctor with troubling symptoms. You’re scared, vulnerable, and relying on their expertise. Now, imagine they sugarcoat your…
When I read the article's title, “Pentagon announces testosterone screening for troops 30 and older,” I initially thought the testing would be for…
She helped rescue a crow and started receiving gifts…
Albert Thomas climbs from his truck amidst the rubble wrought when vehicle went out of control.
George Brich,…
Nearly half a century has passed since award-winning political cartoonist Ed Gamble published these editorial cartoons in the Florida Times-Union…
When “Unobsolete” was told to train her 25-year-old replacement, her reply was NO!
Let’s give Unobsolete a standing ovation for her clap…
Sometimes it feels good to express what you're feeling...unless, of course, it involves breaking the law…
If you're feeling like you have no real power in this world, let this cat teach you otherwise…
Stop trying to get validation from others in order to live your life fully. You need your own validation. That's it. That one is yours. No one can…
Most of us think of a typewriter as a relic from another era. James Cook sees it as a canvas. This London artist creates stunning portraits using…
Did raspberries, kiwis, and other red fruits originally come from outer space?
That's the thinking among scientists after they discovered…
Roman Butzlaff was a heartbroken little boy. His parents had split up, and his dad moved out of state. But one day, a spark was lit in this little…
Receiving a request from a young woman in 2013 who was going through a break up challenged me to move out of my song writing comfort zone…
When the film American Me premiered in Los Angeles in 1992, director Edward James Olmos walked up to the stage to introduce his directorial debut…
Metabolic issues like diabetes and insulin resistance, as well as joint pain, inflammation, and gut imbalances, are increasingly common in Western…
If you've ever tried changing yourself, you realize how difficult that is. So you can imagine that trying to change someone else is next to…
…and it's a phishing scam, so be aware. If you receive such an email, promptly put it in your trash. It looks legit with its USPS 800 phone number…
Set up your own gym in your spare room or garage with these GHB Gymnastic Rings. Wooden gym rings with adjustable straps for exercise and…
Can every step we take generate clean energy?
As America continues to lag behind in creating green technologies to ensure a more…
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Don't try to change yourself for anyone, so that you can get someone interested in you. That is not sustainable. Instead, become yourself--the you…
For 43 days, Kelsey Pfendler woke up alone in the middle of the Pacific Ocean with one goal: keep rowing.
The 32-year-old set out to…
Today I took down a nest that had been built inside the porch light. It was amazing to see the detail and intelligence with which the nest had…
When floodwaters began swallowing roads in a small West Virginia community, Volunteer Fire Chief Mark White wasn't thinking about his own safety…
If we see people being treated unfairly, something inside of us says, This isn't right. Maybe we’ll keep our head down, or maybe we’ll step…
When things in life become challenging, it's easy to stop believing in yourself. It becomes easier to walk away in defeat.
My wish is for…
Oh, what fun this pup is having hanging ten with his dad…
They didn't like what this young father said in a text message that was critical of ICE. They chased him down and found him on vacation. They…
Surrounded by dozens of masked members of a white nationalist group, she sits alone on a Washington, D.C., Metro train. Reuters photographers…
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You don't need money to be a philanthropist. Philanthropy shows up in many forms. Here's one that's pretty awesome…
Pet lovers, have you noticed how expensive it is to take your pet to the vet these days? Senator Elizabeth Warren has noticed, and she's not happy…
There always seems to be a backstory to the birth of my music.
My inspiration for this song came in 2015 after reading Psalm 31 about God…
This is a very humorous way to differentiate between men and women!…
Things, good or bad, rarely happen over night. They build over time. So subtly it's barely noticeable. And then one day you can't believe where…
Grant Maniér doesn't see the world the way most of us do, and that's exactly what makes his art so extraordinary. Diagnosed with savant syndrome…
In the busyness of life I missed the evolution from lifespan to health span to joyspan until just the other day! Lifespan measures how long you…
America is celebrating its 250th birthday. So, it's a good time to exhibit Forsaken, a 4' x 5' acrylic on canvas I painted over the last month…
School libraries are fascinating places for children. And during the summer months a library can have a number of uses…
When experienced hiker Nancy Abel met Katharina Groene from Germany hiking the Pacific Crest Trail near Sultan, Washington, she tried to warn her…
One of the youngest justices appointed to the U.S. Supreme Court was William O. Douglas who served from 1939 to 1975. As the longest-serving…
Carol Burnett and Julie Andrews have a bit of a tiff over tea…
An experiment was performed with Fox viewers. They were paid to watch another news station for a month in order to see what would happen to their…
Feeling invisible is something many people have experienced at one time or another. This happens in both personal and professional…
Starting July 1, those familiar "sell by" dates will disappear from most packaged foods. California—the first state to require standardized food…
While driving to my client’s new home for a training session last week, he texted to say he was running late. Pulling up to the house, my…
George learns how it's done, from left, Sharon Beckman, Edith Goldstein, Peggy Miller and instructor Kaarn Alan…
As inflation continues to rise, you may wonder how much more you'll have to shell out for weekly groceries, gasoline expenses, utilities,…
In 2015, when Elvis Summers lived in South Los Angeles, he passed by the same homeless woman almost every day.
Irene "Smokie” McGhee slept…
What happened when a devastating Nebraska wildfire burned a thousand square miles of ranch land?
Help came from everywhere—farmers,…
Marcus Tullius Cicero, the Roman Statesman and philosopher who lived before the birth of Christ, believed that the good of the people was the…
Brother David Steindl-Rast's retelling of this story was my inspiration.
After the crucifixion Jesus came upon two of his disciples…
This teacher would brighten anyone's day. How lucky these kids are to have her…
This young owl was rescued from a cement mixer. He was found covered in cement and taken to Best Friends Animal Sanctuary in Kanab, Utah. There,…
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Superior General, Mother Gertrude, left, visits Mother Superior. The Valley's first Catholic retreat house for…
