A man in Japan made an incredible discovery while out taking pictures. It lit a fire in him and he decided to make things right.
Take a…
In today's world, women are not protected. The rapists and abusers are.
There has been a change to Title 9 that affects every woman…
We often struggle with decisions because there's a lot at stake. Clarity is often obscure. Hence, why not rushing into a decision is key to avoid…
This sweetheart donkey receives presents from his fans, and boy does he enjoy them. He can't contain his excitement.
Watching him bounce…
Young girl is daydreaming over a cup of coffee.
I've never been to Central Park, but I've seen it enough times in movies.
Here are some interesting things about the park you might enjoy…
When I hear about what has happened, and is happening to women, I feel sick. Truly. Just this week alone there has been a bombardment of things…
Many people put all their faith in words, pretty words that make them feel good. People will believe lies if told convincingly and often enough…
This song is personal to me. It is about my journey of not always trusting in Jesus and how I “Come Find Peace.”
I have come to understand…
In the preceding post, Pope Leo acknowledged that we’re living through a rapid phase of transition—a change in era where technology is set to…
This was a powerful video. So on point. Everyone should see this and take it in.
Racism needs to stop!…
Recently, I was cleaning out my attic and found an old copy of Collier's magazine dated May 18, 1935. It's in good enough shape to read despite…
Although it's still warm here in California, summer is officially behind us. Fall has arrived, and nature has its own way of marking the change…
This is the "President" of the US! Yes! Yet another name change.
This time for New Mexico.
So why is it that someone would want to…
A lot of money was on the table for Pennsylvania farmer Mervin Raudabaugh. At 86, he could have sold his 261 acres to developers reportedly…
This is a powerful message... How much is a seat at the table worth?…
I've always believed that nature is love, and whether it's seen or unseen, it's just another word for unadulterated intelligence that infuses…
Something was happening to me that I did not understand. I would awaken in the middle of the night hearing a soft whisper of words as well as a…
Do you ever wonder what goes through some people's minds? This guy, in my ever so humble opinion, is a sociopath! But justice was served! Thank…
We’ve all had a particular scent take us back in time or bring someone from our past front and center in our minds.
The other day, while at…
Most of us remember at least one teacher who made a difference. Maybe it was the teacher who stayed after school to help with math, spent their…
In recent years, it has become increasingly evident how rapidly and profoundly digitalization, artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics are…
You never know what you’ll find when you start cleaning out an apartment. Maybe an old lamp, a few forgotten dishes, or if you’re really lucky, a…
If there's one good thing about AI we can all agree on, is its power to unite us all around a common cause. In many ways, AI is like an uninvited…
When my sister gave me the words, “Then We Kept Going,” a few weeks ago a seed was planted and I knew I had to write a song. Immediately my…
James Talarico, who was interviewed by Jimmy Kimmel on YouTube tonight, quietly slayed a hideous dragon (his opponent) by quoting the bible…
At this New York convenience store, customers traded showing off their dance moves for a 20% gas discount. Their offer had a lot of takers. Makes…
Taking some time this morning to remember and think about what today is, the 25th anniversary of 9/11. I cannot begin to imagine what the families…
Anthropic researchers have quit and are now sounding a 5-fire-alarm. It is claimed that AI is "out of control" and poses a real threat to humanity…
Countless items in grocery store aisles and freezer sections have ingredient lists that are a paragraph long. These additives are either a…
Humanity, created by God in all its grandeur, is today facing a pivotal choice: either to construct a new Tower of Babel or to build the city in…
Everything is being renamed. This could be the latest!…
When Dolly Parton and Gloria Steinem passed just days apart, I wondered what their conversation might be if they ran into each other on the other…
Dogs come to the rescue, but do ducks? It doesn't seem likely, but just watch…
This is how our Dear Leader spends his nights worrying about We the People…
My mind played with what I learned after studying 2 Timothy at church. It is written, “All scripture is breathed out by God.” It became clear to…
Everyday heroes can be total strangers. Our neighbors, peers, coworkers, family members and friends. People just like you and me doing amazing…
Where you live makes a difference on how healthy or unhealthy you are. You would think that health care would be a priority. But no.
This…
The Trump regime is working on eradicating the history of the United States. They don't want us not to know, because with an uneducated population…
Andrew Kirby was eating alone in his South Carolina high school cafeteria when he was invited to join a group of students at their table. And it…
Has anyone noticed that a lot of people are talking about their spirit "guides" these days? This may reflect a trend to latch onto something more…
We are living through a global trauma. Never did I believe that everything good and right would have been dismantled, destroyed, people murdered…
From time to time, we all need kindness from someone else to get us over life's barriers. Watch as a baby gets the helping arms it needs to escape…
This skit really made me smile! I hope it does you too!…
I was at my river sanctuary watching a thunderstorm building. It was complete with thunder, lightening, rain and cumulus clouds. It was so…
Happy Sunday!
Something good is blossoming in American churches. As political parties squabble over how federal dollars should be spent, a…
I was recently going through some photos and found one from my ninth birthday party. At that stage, birthdays are something to look forward to…
This put a smile on my face. Butter is a cat. Since having been rescued from a shelter, Butter's been buttered up with countless dinners served…
Principal Rob Burnside didn't know one of his students was homeless. As circumstances unfolded, Rob saw an opportunity to help and took a chance…
I am! 🙄 Take the test and find out if you are!…
Yayoi Kusama died in Tokyo on August 14. She was 97 years old.
“She continued to paint until her final days, never setting aside her brush…
If you are, be aware that there are problems. There have been a lot of recalls.
Where is the beef coming from? Argentina? China? Is it…
This Golden Retriever proves that a mom's love can look like something we can't imagine…
A lot of us take normal, everyday things, such as walking into our homes, for granted. But what if you couldn't just get out of your car and walk…
Thinking about how I learn daily the ways I have been blessed by God's grace these words came to mind.
I have learned I am forgiven, I…
Been practicing my love of watercolor art!
I’ve written before about the fitness class I teach at a neighborhood seniors’ center, and how rewarding it’s been for me. Hearing from attendees…
It's scary to perform on stage in front of your schoolmates, but Samuel had a talent, and he had the courage to share it. Despite his mother's…
Recently I heard these words...”then I kept going.” They struck a chord that rang true in my life. What do we do when the life we know collapses?…
I've been thinking a lot about thriving -vs- surviving in our upside down world. More specifically how to thrive in spite of all the chaos,…
This is a beautiful piece of photography capturing nature at work. Watching these penguin chicks hesitate before taking the leap is pretty amazing…
We are living through a devastating time of disruption and change. The world is at war in seen and unseen ways while technology slowly replaces us…
A lot of kids love dinosaurs, but most outgrow that “passion.” But not Anderson Taylor. At just 9 years old, he opened his own natural history…
Paying attention to your internal dialogue listening to a loved one, or anyone really, may prove very informative. As I understand there are at…
One question I am frequently asked when I teach a stress management class is, “What is a quick effective way to return to calm when I feel…
From The Ashes to The Light is about my personal transformation
Reflecting on my life recently and feeling deep gratitude that Jesus is my…
In his book, The Greatest Thing In The World , Henry Drummond wrote about Love as being the ultimate measure of a true Christian. He understood…
When I was a teenager, summer meant hanging out with friends, going swimming, riding my bike, and enjoying as much free time as possible.
…
If you weren't in a part of the world that experienced the solar eclipse on August 12, you can watch the actual footage here. Pretty amazing!…
This looks like so much fun, and he makes it look so easy. I'd like to try that!…
It's always good to have a friend to come to your rescue. Poor little Chucky needed a helping paw from Jessie. Best friends forever. I love happy…
I have several fitness coaching clients who live in an upscale apartment building. In the 3 years I’ve been going there, I’ve become acquainted…
More often than we know, we all get too busy with life. The day's end comes and we wonder why so little got done. We tell ourselves we don't have…
Stories about people who see a need and decide to do something about it always grab my attention. And Bill Magnusson did something pretty…
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…
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…
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.
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…
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…
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…
