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“Art is not what you see, but what you make others see.” Edgar Degas Brigitte is Back! Resident BTSYA artist, Brigitte Jia co-hosts with...

“Some say the world will end in fire.” Robert Frost A running crown fire came rolling down the hillside toward our Lake County mountain...

“There is more hunger in the world for love and appreciation than for bread.” Mother Teresa The more we appreciate the little things in...

In The Gratitude Formula, McCarthy offers a definable, practical system that you can put to use every day to achieve success in your...

“Outside of a dog, a book is a man's best friend. Inside of a dog it's too dark to read.” Groucho Marx Dogs. Companion dogs. The best non...

If you want to be a better boss, we have the qualities, habits, and policies that you’ll want to emulate and incorporate into your work...

“You can't always measure the effects of activist work; you just have to wish and pray that the message gets through.” - Yoko Ono Joven...

A highly contagious and deadly bird virus, the dreaded Virulent Newcastle Disease has moved north from Southern California. Most...

It takes more muscles to frown than to smile. Although being a positive person may not come naturally, it is a skill that can be learned....

by Cynthia Brian “Look for helpers. You will always find those who are helping.” Mister Rogers After sowing seeds of beets, arugula,...

Traveling alone can be a rewarding and enriching experience. Even though most popular destinations are safe, it is wise to take...

“The ghostly winter silences have given way to the great spring murmur of awakening life.” Jack London It all began when I witnessed the...

Hello Spring! As if on cue, terra firma has erupted in a procession of power plants. As the soil warms and the daylight hours grow...

“The man who has no imagination has no wings.” - Muhammad Ali “Wings are not only for birds; they are also for minds. Human potential...

Spring is just around the corner, making this a great time to start thinking about sprucing up your garden. With just a little effort,...

“Volunteers don’t get paid, not because they’re worthless, but because they’re priceless.” - Sherry Anderson Volunteering and community...

by Cynthia Brian “Blossom by blossom the spring begins.” AC Shinburne Even on the darkest, dreariest, rainiest day, looking out my dining...

When you need advice, do you know where to turn? Do you have mentors that can steer you in the right direction? There’s no one size fits...

“The noblest pleasure is the joy of understanding” - Leonardo da Vinci “Do not dwell in the past, do not dream of the future, concentrate...

Have you ever received an email from a stranger with information that you felt compelled to share? Hear real world lessons imparted in an...