We often think of “America the Beautiful” as a patriotic anthem, something sung at sporting events or national ceremonies. But before it became…
The absolute best way to make most of every day is to cheer others up. As a member of Youtropolis, sending fun, uplifting postcards is the easiest…
Question: Should I believe the Universe (God, Spirit, Divine what I consider greater than myself) has my back?
Have you ever said no only to be pressured into changing your answer? The fact is that saying no should stand on its own without a lengthy…
Photograph caption: Ingee and Willi Schilling kiss while spinning on skates. Act is called 'Kiss Spin.' Ice Follies shows are held at the…
This notable quotable was selected for its timely wisdom. It's an excerpt from the essay, 8 Behaviors Most People Don' Realize Are Signs of a…
One magpie paid a visit to Danielle and had so much fun that he invited another. Then another and another. Soon, Danielle is best friends with…
Your mental voice can be quite annoying, always there chattering, even when you don't want it to be. What if you made an effort to quiet it?…
We said it couldn't happen in America but Trump's gestapo is everywhere attacking farmlands and packing houses up and down the coast and inland…
I admire people who don’t back down when the rug is pulled from under their feet, and Itir Cole is one of those people. She had a good job with…
I'm ashamed to admit it, but I'm prejudiced.
It's a radical thing for anyone to fess up to this, but there's liberation in coming clean…
It's often difficult to relax when the belief is that you have to constantly be doing something in order to be productive…
This pup gets very upset when he finds someone in his bed, and that someone doesn't seem to care one bit…
Titanium dioxide (TD) doesn’t sound like something you’d go out of your way to consume, yet this synthetic additive is found in approximately 11,…
Recently, I read an article in People magazine that struck a chord. It was about a young guy named Justin Boogaard. He was broke and living with…
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Ok ... I want to be this dog, feel like this dog. Maybe watching on repeat will help!…
My thoughts have been caught up in exploring how to shift the energy in my home to feel more balanced, calm and harmonious. My energy gets…
This mama loves all the farm babies; fur and feathers alike. Humans take a lesson on how to love from these farm critters…
I wish you peace. I wish you love. I wish you good health and a long purposeful life. I wish for a new dawn in America—one absent of its…
My client, Alan, is in his twenties and works for a video game company. We began working together last year, meeting at the gym three times weekly…
On this 4th of July, we enter the eve of 250 years of American Freedom. But what does this mean? How do we define freedom today? Who is entitled…
Photograph caption: Bell ringers will join in the nationwide 'Let Freedom Ring' celebration for the Fourth of July. Roscoe PTA, Sun Valley,…
Sometimes it takes just one moment to remind us of what greatness truly looks like. When a devastating explosion ripped through an apartment…
I’ve recently read some articles about Stoicism, an ancient philosophy that teaches the value of self-discipline, virtue, and rationality. To the…
Currently we are experiencing many different losses due to the state of the country, politics and the world. There is another loss that is very…
I enjoy chatting with strangers I bump into. I learn from the conversations we have, man to man. Makes no difference where they come from, how…
Photograph caption: Albert Thomas climbs from his truck amidst the rubble wrought when his vehicle went out of control.
In the…
This is the sixth article in our series, "Sharing Generosity and Creating Community Through Happy Harvester Social Events."
In this…
This is the fifth article in our series "Sharing Generosity and Creating Community Through Happy Harvester Social Events."
In this article…
You may have never heard of her, or her accomplishments and heroism, or that she was the only woman to ever be awarded the Medal of Honor. But now…
Animals always find ways to amuse us when we most need it. Here's some fun to bust your stress…
What a mess this country has gotten itself into.
Since its establishment in 1965, Medicaid has been a social benefit that ended hardships…
There are an estimated 4,300 religions in the world. And people who belong to a particular religious organization, who wholeheartedly believe its…
I've been keeping a low profile as I figure out how to navigate these stormy seas. I've been metaphorically dancing with an old term “self…
If you're like most people, you strive to be your best self. The motivation to go the "extra mile" may come from a desire to exceed others, live…
Photograph caption: Jayne Mansfield inaugurates first 'Jayne Mansfield Dream Pools' showroom at 6120 Sepulveda Blvd., Van Nuys, at special…
I captured a new heart for my collection today and was inspired to share a couple of old ones with my brand new one.
The first image was…
An estimated 800 million pounds of spinach is sold in the US annually, and why not? It’s packed with vitamins and minerals, and can benefit the…
Sometimes I forget just how good people can be, until a story like Dr. Michael Zollicoffer’s grabs my attention. Known as “Dr. Z” by his patients…
A new marketing campaign is being promoted across the country encouraging people to call their Congressional leaders to support Trump's Big…
Melissa Hortman's assassination brings to mind Adolph Hitler who said, "Brutality creates respect."
Since Trump's pronouncement to make…
When you can change something do. When you can't, accept. If you're being disrespected, get out of the way!…
I've never been much of a fan of Tulsi Gabbard. But she did the right thing in making this video. It took courage because she knows Trump will…
Maybe it sounds silly ... "I want world peace!" If only.
My wish is for the war to stop in our country and not to start in Iran!
"Don't lie to yourself. It's the only reason you're going to college."
Who's that curled up on the floor? That's Nina, the 700-pound cow that fell in love with the woman who saved her life—now, they're inseparable. It…
Although medicine has been studied for thousands of years, scientists and researchers continue to make exciting discoveries about the human body…
She was known for her warmth and integrity. A former colleague remembered her as “a formidable public servant and a fixture of the state Capitol”—…
In September of 1982, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) first used the term AIDS to describe a new immune system disorder that was affecting…
Since the Covid pandemic, confidence in the sciences has taken a bruising in America. According to a 2023 report by the Pew Research Center, only…
Have you ever said that? Have you ever felt that you were untouchable and that "bad" things will only happen to other people? "I'm the exception…
Photograph caption: Members of the Children's Hour preview one of the fashions to be shown at their benefit tea. Model is Gretchen Coleman…
Very positive, uplifting story posted by Bootstrap. I wanted to share it with you.
When I first read Desiree Hill’s story, I was struck by her courage and drive. She didn’t just change careers, she rewrote her life. Six years ago…
We've all been there ... we have to make decision, but it's so hard we freeze like a deer in the headlights. In this video, I offer you a couple…
Longevity is a big topic these days. A Google search on the word delivers countless articles, diets, calculators, health plans, university studies…
Sand, stones, leaves, moss—whatever Mother Nature provides is all artist Jon Foreman needs to create his beautiful pieces of art. He, of course,…
The US Food and Drug Administration has issued a nationwide recall that affect 3672 bottles and 972 cartons of the drug of fluoxetine, a popular…
Don't believe everything you see or hear. Be alarmed. Watch out. Take cover. Never mind losing your mind or living in an alternate reality. This…
Love...it's the grandest, isn't it? Movies, songs, poetry, all talk about love. "It trumps hate," they say, "It conquers all," they say. Perhaps…
The image above is fake, generated with artificial intelligence (AI). It was easy enough to create with one single prompt: create a photo of Trump…
A story I read recently about a young man named Davion Only Going has stayed with me. Davion was on his own from the beginning. He was born in a…
Have you ever wondered what people mean when they lament the loss of “the American way of life”? Can anyone even define what that means? Well,…
It's easy to be slighted. Someone says something that is offensive and you get your feelings hurt. Keep in mind, however, that the offending words…
Photograph caption: There is one spot left on this highly organized earth of ours where children - and their parents - can escape into a…
Life can be very frustrating sometimes, especially when someone decides to throw you under the bus without provocation or justification.
I’m a fan of happy endings, so when I heard about Valerie, a ten-pound mini dachshund that had been missing for over a year and was miraculously…
Exercise is good for us—big surprise, I know. However, referring to it as “the most potent medical intervention” is a big deal.
In…
Lately I've been thinking about how everything in life eventually disappears. One of my favorite homes while growing up in Sicily became a…
At a recent Princeton Public Schools' Board of Education meeting, nine-year-old Teddy pushed back against Robert Kennedy Jr.'s statements, "…
When it comes to health and fitness articles, there’s a recurring go-to headline you may have seen: “What happens to your body when you (article…
When Serendipity Books in Chelsea, Michigan, needed to move to a new location, owner Michelle Tuplin had a problem: 9,100 books and not enough…
Photograph caption: Mrs. Betty Cryderman finds organizing a parade has its hazards, especially when the participants include youngsters on…
Have you ever censored yourself? Not because you don't have thoughts and opinions, but because you don't trust yourself; because you don't believe…
Some of us aren’t familiar with what goes on in a casual gaming chat. Maybe some jokes or maybe make a new friend. But for one Tennessee teenager…
As a fitness trainer, I’ve worked with many middle-aged and senior women, and one of their primary goals has been to maintain healthy bone density…
Lately, I can’t shake the frustration brewing inside me. Everywhere I turn, I hear people railing against porch pirates, catalytic converter…
This is the fourth article in our series, "Sharing Generosity and Creating Community Through Happy Harvester Social Events."
If history is fixed in the past, some of those who shaped it remain powerfully present. Mary Harris “Mother” Jones is one of them.
She lost…
We all have regrets. It is said that we regret the things we didn't do more than the things we did. Do you agree?
Some of the top regrets…
In modern food history, manufacturers have created products marketed as healthy alternatives to satisfy consumer demands. However, some of these…
Last week, we asked you to take the fake news test. Today, we bring you a game to play. It's called Bad News.
Bad News is…
My friend, Ken, has been grumpy lately. His goal in life, winning the lottery, hasn't materialized yet and he's pissed off, feeling he deserves…
The FDA and CDC, in collaboration with state and local partners, are investigating illnesses in a multistate outbreak of Salmonella…
I’ve been a fitness trainer and exercise enthusiast for decades, and I’ve consumed my fair share of protein powders and various supplements. An…
No one wants to hurt all the time. But for millions of people, pain is a daily companion—often invisible and heartbreakingly persistent. It’s not…
We forget who the homeless are. This is one grandma living in her car. How many more are there? This hit me hard so I'm reposting it so my tribe can see it.
I saw this story and it made me cry. It's happening all over the country and the numbers are continuing to rise.
Our grandparents should…
