Family rescues freezing calf
7d ago

Family rescues freezing calf

When temperatures dropped to record-breaking lows in Kentucky recently, this farm family knew what they had to do to save their new calf’s life…

Good things are happening
2mo ago

Good things are happening

I always love to share stories that uplift me, especially when it’s about people doing something positive for each other. This story could be a…

Street Art Speaks Out
2mo ago

Street Art Speaks Out

I appreciate street art—it can stop you in your tracks and shake up your thinking, which I find exciting. I enjoyed these fun, heartfelt, and…

News Flash
3mo ago

Eeyore, the dog who saved grandma

Watching this bodycam video of an Okaloosa County, Florida, Sheriff's deputy responding to a 911 call made my day. Eeyore is so smart, and the…

A few simple words of encouragement
3mo ago

A few simple words of encouragement

I read an inspiring article about a dad who took his family camping at Yosemite National Park, and when he returned to his car, he found this…

Altadena is growing again
4mo ago

Altadena is growing again

After the California Eaton Fire tore through their hillside town, neighbors returned to the Altadena Community Garden to restore their beloved…

Agent of change
4mo ago

Agent of change

We ask a lot from teachers. They’re overworked, underpaid, and too often overlooked, yet they’re the ones shaping the kind of people our children…

Remember the children
4mo ago

Remember the children

We who live far from war have the privilege of letting conflict slip in and out of headlines and political debates. But for the children of…

Good Samaritans among us
4mo ago

Good Samaritans among us

In a time when hate-filled talk and actions drown out decency and goodness, the below Nextdoor post gave me comfort. The act was small, but it…

The art of time and patience
8mo ago

The art of time and patience

Sand, stones, leaves, moss—whatever Mother Nature provides is all artist Jon Foreman needs to create his beautiful pieces of art. He, of course,…

Searching for a family
8mo ago

Searching for a family

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…

A happy ending
8mo ago

A happy ending

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…

"I have autism and I'm not broken."
8mo ago

"I have autism and I'm not broken."

At a recent  Princeton Public Schools' Board of Education meeting, nine-year-old Teddy pushed back against Robert Kennedy Jr.'s statements, "…

Grocery giant overcharging customers
8mo ago

Grocery giant overcharging customers

Consumer Reports recently called out Kroger's, which includes Ralphs, Vons, Albertsons, and a few others, for charging customers full price on…

Artists pay tribute to books
10mo ago

Artists pay tribute to books

Around the world, artists are turning city walls and sidewalks into playful, powerful tributes to the magic of books. This colorful, book-inspired…

The Lie We Live
10mo ago

The Lie We Live

Most days, we’re caught in the grind—deadlines, bills, politics, the noise of daily life. It’s easy to forget we’re standing on a living,…

April skies come alive
10mo ago

April skies come alive

April’s night sky is putting on a show, and the full moon is taking center stage on Saturday, April 12th. Known as the Pink Moon, it’s a reminder…

Zelle scam
10mo ago

Zelle scam

I just read a story about a local resident who escaped being scammed today. He received a legitimate sounding call from the “Fraud Department” of…

Women ignore "Get back to your kitchens" chants
10mo ago

Women ignore "Get back to your kitchens" chants

Welcome to El Manglito, a fishing village on Mexico’s coast, where the water’s beautiful, the mangroves stand tall, and life is good. But it wasn’…

Capturing the moment
10mo ago

Capturing the moment

Last week's Blood Moon eclipse was brilliantly captured in this composition by Long Beach photographer Corey Sandler. I'm in awe of this universe…

David confronts Goliath
11mo ago

David confronts Goliath

Losing a job is never just about a paycheck—it’s about identity, purpose, and the ability to care for those we love. For Benjamin Vizzachero and…

A happy ending to this cat's tale
11mo ago

A happy ending to this cat's tale

Many of us know the sorrow of losing a beloved pet—the ache of their absence, the helplessness of not knowing where they are. But sometimes,…

How misfortune led to a blessing
11mo ago

How misfortune led to a blessing

These days, it’s easy to feel like the world is unraveling—our trust in others can feel a little prickly, and keeping to ourselves may feel safer…

Mother Nature's creations
11mo ago

Mother Nature's creations

Our daily lives and all the nonsense that fills them can blind us to the beauty that surrounds us. Granted, most of us don't live in places where…

News Flash
11mo ago

A little bit of heart news

One sweet experience like this multiplied over and over would create a miracle that we desperately need. When given the opportunity, let's be…

Our wallets have power
11mo ago

Our wallets have power

We’re all fed up with high prices, but it’s not just inflation pushing people to change their shopping habits—it’s corporate decisions, too. More…

"Measure twice, cut once."
11mo ago

"Measure twice, cut once."

It’s a simple rule, a reminder to think before acting—to be sure a decision won’t cause more harm than good. But the current administration didn’t…

Loving his neighbors
1y ago

Loving his neighbors

Three months after Hurricane Helene tore through North Carolina, the destruction still weighs heavily on the small community of Bat Cave. The once…

It's photo Friday
1y ago

It's photo Friday

There’s something magical about wildlife photography—the way it brings the untamed beauty of nature right to our fingertips. Ayush Singh has…

California cracks down on bank junk fees
1y ago

California cracks down on bank junk fees

This new California law builds on the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) recent rule targeting “junk fees,” taking a step further to protect…

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…

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…

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…

What's the difference…?
1y ago

What's the difference…?

So much truth in such a few words.

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…

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…

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…

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…

How is this possible?
1y ago

How is this possible?

Patience and precision led this artist to create the impossible. I'm still scratching my head trying to figure out how it was achieved.

Butterflies, Beauty, and Inspiration
1y ago

Butterflies, Beauty, and Inspiration

Butterflies remind me of my childhood summers playing games with my friends and imaginary foes. For photographer Andreas Kolossa, butterflies…

Rest assured, your vote is secret.
1y ago

Rest assured, your vote is secret.

I found this NPR article both timely and informative, especially with the growing concerns surrounding ballot privacy in today's political climate…

One man’s trash…
1y ago

One man’s trash…

A 500-year-old engraving by Northern Renaissance master Albrecht Dürer, once rescued from a garbage dump, is now up for auction, with an estimated…

LinkedIn is using your data to train AI models
1y ago

LinkedIn is using your data to train AI models

LinkedIn is facing criticism for using user data to train AI models without users’ explicit consent. The platform is collecting information such…

Be on alert: A new QR code scam is here!
1y ago

Be on alert: A new QR code scam is here!

This image is a local post from Redondo Beach CA, but this new scam involving fake QR codes has emerged at parking lot payment kiosks all over the…

Foto Friday
1y ago

Foto Friday

It's 100 degrees here today so these “chilling” photos of Sierra de Guadarrama National Park in Spain were very refreshing as well as…

Dolphin mega-pod—truly amazing!
1y ago

Dolphin mega-pod—truly amazing!

This mega-pod of at least 1,500 dolphins stretched out for almost a mile. It'll take your breath away in a way only nature can do. Read details…

Hunger doesn't take a summer break.
1y ago

Hunger doesn't take a summer break.

Samantha Figueroa, food operations manager for Caroline County Public Schools in Virginia, oversees an expanded summer meal program, distributing…

Urban Photography Awards 2024
1y ago

Urban Photography Awards 2024

Stunning photos from locations new to me. Faces, scenes, and life captured—telling a story with one click. All are winners. The above image is…

Black & White Landscapes That Will Amaze You
1y ago

Black & White Landscapes That Will Amaze You

Frank Tischer's black-and-white nature photography captures the essence of landscapes with rich contrasts and striking compositions. His images…

Amazing drawings
1y ago

Amazing drawings

I had a chance yesterday morning to do some browsing for art and found these very cool ink drawings. The artist's name is Margo and she has…

Rams are tackling Los Angeles schools' absenteeism
1y ago

Rams are tackling Los Angeles schools' absenteeism

When kids don’t have clean clothes to wear to school, many of them don’t go. That’s what’s been discovered as a contributing issue to the Los…

The simple Truth
1y ago

The simple Truth

There’s art that hangs over your living room couch, and then there’s art that pokes and provokes our minds. This series from John Holcroft will…

National Donut Day!
1y ago

National Donut Day!

If you didn't already know, today is National Donut Day. I chose chocolate glaze to celebrate. There's still time for some special Friday fun on…

A genuine winner
1y ago

A genuine winner

Twelve-year-old Bruhat Somastood from St. Petersburg, Florida, made the news last week after winning the 96th Scripps National Spelling Bee…

Check out the wildlife
1y ago

Check out the wildlife

Add a little Mother Nature to your weekend by browsing these delightful…

News Flash
1y ago

Dad’s on Duty

A Louisiana high school was in trouble. Fights were breaking out regularly. One fight was so out of control that local police had to respond. …

Do you believe in miracles?
1y ago

Do you believe in miracles?

Just a few days before Christmas of 2000, a baby was bundled in a blanket and flannel shirt, put in a cardboard box, and left in the hallway of an…

Friday on the Farm
1y ago

Friday on the Farm

This young farmer loves his animals and his animals love him. He's the pied piper on the farm. It brought me smiles and a happy heart as I read…

Step into the wild
1y ago

Step into the wild

These beautiful images by the talented Finnish photographer Joachim Munter make you feel you're right there in the forest with these beautiful…

Smile, You're on Candid Camera
1y ago

Smile, You're on Candid Camera

When I saw these photos from a Michigan woman’s candid camera, I was amazed. She set up a photo booth that captured dozens of beautiful birds…

Montana Supreme Court backs teens, foils governor
2y ago

Montana Supreme Court backs teens, foils governor

In August 2023, sixteen young Montanans sued their state over climate change and emerged victorious as a judge ruled in a first-of-its-kind…

Full moon on the way
2y ago

Full moon on the way

Many Native American cultures call February’s full moon Snow Moon. The Cherokee called it Bone Moon due to the winter’s dwindling food supplies so…

Beauty and the birds
2y ago

Beauty and the birds

Beautiful examples of award-winning clicks. Pick your favorite from these…

News Flash
2y ago

A happy ending

Trapped in his body, unable to communicate for years, Martin Pistorius finally escapes his living nightmare. See his story and celebrate the…

2023 International Photography Awards
2y ago

2023 International Photography Awards

Professional, amateur, and student photographers from across the globe were honored in the 2023 International Photography Awards competition…

When a cat wants your attention, they'll get it...
2y ago

When a cat wants your attention, they'll get it...

Cats have clever ways of getting attention; some subtle, some not so subtle. The kitty in this photo is a feral who's primarily fed by a very kind…

You can't resist...
2y ago

You can't resist...

These wildlife photos are some of the cutest ever. You just can't help but smile and say, aww. Take a break from your busy, stressful day and lift…

Ban Baby Ban...
2y ago

Ban Baby Ban...

One of my favorite authors, Ann Patchett, recently announced that two of her books, The Patron Saint of Liars and Bel Canto, were banned by the…

Don't be a victim of smishing!
2y ago

Don't be a victim of smishing!

Bad actors seem to have no problem finding unending ways to scam us. The one being talked about a lot recently is “smishing.” Never heard of it?…

Robocall law with no teeth…
2y ago

Robocall law with no teeth…

There are very few things that people agree on these days, but there is one thing we all hate — robocalls. They are annoying, intrusive, and…

It started with scribbling on the walls...
2y ago

It started with scribbling on the walls...

As parents, we try to teach our children right from wrong, good manners, and accepted behavior. A child scribbling on the walls of the family’s…

Quick may be enticing, but you might be sorry...
2y ago

Quick may be enticing, but you might be sorry...

You’re online and a new gadget catches your eye. You grab your phone and get all the specs from the supplied QR code. Quick and easy, right? What…

Wildlife snaps that touch your heart
2y ago

Wildlife snaps that touch your heart

There are some really awesome entries for this year's Wildlife Photographer of the Year People’s Choice Award. These talented photographers remind…

Jobs, not jail
2y ago

Jobs, not jail

Salinas California Superior Court Judge John Phillips was troubled by the number of youth offenders that came before him. Many cases involved…

Smart & Final Boycott
2y ago

Smart & Final Boycott

While out shopping a few days ago, I was handed a flyer (pictured above) by a picketer outside Smart & Final. It seems a few months ago over…

4-day work week gets a thumbs up from the boss
2y ago

4-day work week gets a thumbs up from the boss

Advanced RV's CEO Mike Neundorfer says he first heard about the four-day workweek for five days’ pay two years ago. The idea resonated enough for…

 Synthetic turf no longer the drought fix darling
2y ago

Synthetic turf no longer the drought fix darling

It seems there are environmental issues with synthetic turf that were overlooked when it was originally touted as the drought-friendly lawn…

California resurrects cursive
2y ago

California resurrects cursive

On Monday, October 16, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a new bill requiring California schools to teach cursive handwriting to elementary students from…

Caught in the act of being funny
2y ago

Caught in the act of being funny

I love animals. They aren't afraid to be themselves; they're 100% authentic. The 2023 Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards finalists snapped some…

Beautiful visitors
2y ago

Beautiful visitors

These three lovelies dropped by and hung out in my tree for a while. It's their second visit. I haven't seen them fly; they just appear flattened…

Best advice ever received
2y ago

Best advice ever received

After sharing their life advice from Dear Life Kit experts, NPR asked their audience to share the best advice they'd ever received. I thought it…

Meet my babies...
2y ago

Meet my babies...

Mama cheetahs are usually very protective and even quite dangerous when their cubs are around. The videographer lucked out when this mama didn't…

Elegant headpieces for the fashionable cat
2y ago

Elegant headpieces for the fashionable cat

Who would have thought that a mountain of cat fur could turn into the cutest, most clever creations of cat hats, wigs, and various other…

Kids push back on hate
2y ago

Kids push back on hate

Recently, a Marin County neighborhood had anti-Semitic flyers land on their doorsteps. Deciding that counter-action was warranted, a small group…

Shock & Awe
2y ago

Shock & Awe

Such a sweet story about several orphaned owlets. Read about their rescue and see their wide-eyed excitement…

My moon shot
2y ago

My moon shot

It was fun tracking the moon last night. I live in Long Beach, CA, and the moon wasn't visible at 7:30 pm, so I periodically went outside to watch…

Spectacular Super Blue Moon photos
2y ago

Spectacular Super Blue Moon photos

Thank you Lens for posting and sharing how you took your amazing photos. And I love the snippet of moon history as well. You can see Lens' post…

Once in a Blue Moon…
2y ago

Once in a Blue Moon…

It’s a phrase most of us have used or heard over the years and is usually combined with a statement of something that doesn’t happen often, such…

Male bald eagle moves from rock to chick
2y ago

Male bald eagle moves from rock to chick

You may have read about the male bald eagle who was so eager to hatch an egg, he sat on a rock. Of course, nothing came of his efforts, but it's…

Does Dolly Parton lose her temper?
2y ago

Does Dolly Parton lose her temper?

A good lesson from Dolly, she doesn't lose her temper, she uses it. And because she doesn't lose it often, when she does, people listen. Read more…

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