Tag: Community

How a Mom With a Picnic Table and a Paintbrush Started a Community-Building Movement

Ten years ago, in central Austin, Texas, Kristin Schell painted a picnic table bright turquoise and placed it near the curb in her front yard. Then, she sat down and waited. She felt a bit crazy, but in her heart, she was hoping that by sitting outside so conspicuously, she might meet a few of…


Man Grew and Foraged 100% of His Food for an Entire Year

It’s the dream of millions of people: complete self sufficiency, growing all of their own food and never having to take a trip to the grocery store. (Video courtesy of Rob Greenfield) …


Systematic Deception | Documentary

This cutting-edge documentary brings to light a generation of manipulation by the Democratic Party. Gripping testimonials from a cross-section of black conservatives bookend evidence of intentional malfeasance within the federal government, resulting in coercion of the black vote and crumbling American dreams. This intriguing film also focuses on exposing the insidious tactics of the Democratic…


This Small Town Mississippi Bookstore Unites Not Just Bookworms, But the Whole Community

As a young child, Richard Howorth was often gifted books for Christmas from families and friends. However, his most memorable book was a giant golden volume that contained Homer’s “Iliad” and “Odyssey.” Intended as a children’s copy, it was full of wondrous illustrations, and Howorth recalls being swept away by the stories within. His elder…


Preparing for Food Shortages? Bulk Up the Pantry—but Also Your Mind, Community, and Spirit

Right now, hard times are knocking at the door of many American households. Inflation is breaking the budgets of poor and middle-class families. The cost of gasoline and groceries has mushroomed, forcing some consumers to abandon their vacation plans or change their eating habits. Broken supply chains have pushed up prices for many items, when…


Li’l Abner (1940)

The goings-on in the rural Southern community of Dogpatch, USA. Credit: Public Domain Movies – Feature Films: Cinema collection: epochcinema.com Epoch Original content: epochoriginal.com Feature Films: www.theepochtimes.com/featured-films * Click the “Save” button below the video to access it later on “My List.” Follow EpochTV on social media: Twitter: twitter.com/EpochTVus Rumble: rumble.com/c/EpochTV Truth Social: truthsocial.com/@EpochTV Gettr:…


Mother YouTube

Commentary Do you remember the “Life of Julia,” the campaign ad the Obama administration put out in 2012? It was a mix of consolation and creepiness. A girl named Julia is portrayed at several stages of her life; in every stage, the government is taking care of her—and at pretty much each stage, that’s it,…


The Health and Healing Powers of Community

There are unexpected “nutrients” in life—certain experiences and habits that give the mind and body essential support and make a marked improvement in how well we think, feel, and move as we age. Social determinants of health are aspects of everyday living that impact our health. They span from intuitive components, such as economic status,…


A Universal Language of Generosity: On Sharing Food and Love With the People of the World

The British are known for drinking tea. Got a problem? Have a cup of tea. Feeling a bit unwell? Have a cup of tea. Just popped round to a neighbor’s house to borrow a wrench? Have a cup of tea. Already drunk 37 cups today and have a painfully distended bladder? Go on, have another…


Good Neighbors Found to Be Important for Good Mental Health

Researchers from Australia have discovered through a nationally-representative survey that living in community-minded neighbourhoods can have a major impact on a person’s mental health. A survey undertaken by Australian National University (ANU) which monitored over 3000 people during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, showed that the social relationships provided within good neighbourhoods protect residents against anxiety,…