48. Power of Laughter
John is hosting today and he's got some good news about working your abs with laughter!
May 18, 2020•7 min
Trivial Wisdom the Pod
Trivial Wisdom [ triv-ee-uhl ● wiz-duhm] - the discovery of insight in the seemingly unimportant corners of life. We're a group of friends that want to remind ourselves, and hopefully others, that there is a brighter side. We share news and stories of things working out, people making good, and general smile-inducing information. Need a quick break? Join us for a pick-me-up.
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47. Drive In Rave
Life's different for most of us, but don't let that stop you from getting your jollies. Folks around the world are getting creative about entertaining themselves and being able to get out of the house. ( video )
May 08, 2020•5 min
46. Just a Bagful of Flour
Granted there is some speculation about whether this happened, but if it did, snaps for Aamir Khan.
May 04, 2020•4 min
45. Garbage Cafe
Imagine buying your next meal with plastic waste you've collected. Now, buy a flight to India and experience in real life.
May 01, 2020•8 min
44. Sense of Touch
Is it possible to reverse paralysis? ( article ) ( detailed article )
Apr 27, 2020•8 min
43. Happy 30th, Hubble!
Today marks the 30th anniversary of the launching of the Hubble Telescope! ( images )
Apr 24, 2020•5 min
Quick Announcement 4/22/20
Trivial Wisdom the Pod will no longer be on Wednesdays for the foreseeable future. Get your feel good pick me ups on Mondays and Fridays. Thanks for listening!! :]
Apr 22, 2020•58 sec
42. Tigers, Tigers, and Tigers! Oh My!
Bit of a short episode today. The Tigers are coming back!
Apr 20, 2020•5 min
41. The Dream Maker
Disney's Cinderella said that a dream is a wish your makes which implies that we all have them. But are you pursuing your dreams? What's holding you back? Maybe nows the time to make that dream happen! ( @charlesressler ) ( website )
Apr 17, 2020•7 min
40. Powell’s Books is back!
From laying off 300 employees to hiring 100 back with full benefits just because people like to read? We’re here for it! ( Powell's Books )
Apr 13, 2020•7 min
39. It’s Alive! The Living Building
What if your house was alive? Not A.I. alive, but like grubworm alive. It’s cooler than it sounds I promise! ( article ) ( another article )
Apr 10, 2020•6 min
38. Tear Up the Yellow Brick Road
Urban planners are no longer catering to your personal vehicle and are focusing on your personage for building and recreating our cities.
Apr 08, 2020•6 min
37. Clowns Without Borders
Send in the clowns! Clowns Without Borders are bringing laughter to those who need it most around the world. ( Clowns Without Borders International )
Apr 06, 2020•5 min
36. Rub-a-dub dub
Would you believe we have not one, but two good news pieces to share about taking baths?
Apr 03, 2020•4 min
35. What an Accomplishment a Day Is
John is back with us today and he's bringing some words of encouragement! Maybe this can be your mantra throughout the day. *and unrelated, Happy April Fools Day!
Apr 01, 2020•3 min
34. The Science of Well Being
Searching for happiness? There might actually be a solution to that! ( The Happiness Lab ) ( The Science of Well-Being )
Mar 30, 2020•6 min
33. On the Road Again
Have you ever had that fantasy where you sell everything you own, quit your job, and just take to the horizon? Maybe you can learn a thing or two from this family! ( blog )
Mar 27, 2020•5 min
32. Living Building Challenge
This organisation is trying to make sure that people create buildings that give more than they take. ( Living Building Challenge )
Mar 25, 2020•7 min
31. What a "tree"-t!
We've got a great idea for your next thoughtful gift!! Hear me out. Trees! “Trees are poems that the earth writes upon the sky.” ― Khalil Gibran, Sand and Foam ( Treedom ) ( instagram )
Mar 23, 2020•6 min
30. C-19
Making the best of a bad situation. This is going to be a longer episode, but that’s a good thing! ( COVID-19 Los Angeles Mass Resource List ) ( LAUSD free meals to students ) ( Scholastic Learn from Home ) ( UHaul - Free storage for college students ) ( Baristas At Slack’s SF HQ Score Severance Packages ) ( How utility, phone, internet companies are helping ) ( Museum tours ) ( NY Met Opera ) ( Netflix Party )...
Mar 20, 2020•13 min
29. The Clean Plate Club
“Canada has a $49 billion food waste issue!” That’s a LOT of food and that’s just one country. Let’s think about that for a minute. ( B12GIVE ) ( feedingamerica.org ) ( food waste ) ( good samaritan act )...
Mar 18, 2020•8 min
28. Turning Trophies into Housing
Charles Barkley of NBA fame is one of fewer than 50 players all-time to win an NBA MVP and an Olympic Gold medal. What he has decided to do with these trophies may shock and awe you.
Mar 16, 2020•4 min
27. National Blame Someone Else Day?!
There are a lot of national days throughout the year (actually more than there are days in the year). Some are very well known and others far more obscure. Consider National Blame Someone Else Day :D ( #BlameSomeoneElseDay ) ( national day calendar )
Mar 13, 2020•5 min
26. Can I Buy You a Drink?
"Modern problems require modern solutions." Ever gotten an uneasy feeling about someone you’re on a date with? Ever have someone hit on you and then proceed to make you feel uncomfortable even after you’ve politely told them that you’re not interested? Maybe this is the solution!
Mar 11, 2020•5 min
25. Be the Change
Sometimes you don’t know what you’re capable of until you get the call. ( Be The Match )
Mar 09, 2020•6 min
24. It's Okay to be an Enabler
Kawhi Leonard of the Los Angeles Clippers worked with the team to put 18,00 backpacks in audience seats with a special note inside. ( #kawhiit ) Also, a late Happy Birthday to John of the Trivial Wisdom team.
Mar 06, 2020•5 min
23. The Giving Board
Once again, it’s proven that you don’t have to do much to make a difference. This Georgia restaurant is working as a conduit to help people help others. ( Stoney’s Family Restaurant: 389 Washington St, Clarkesville, GA 30523 )
Mar 04, 2020•5 min
22. Coincidence? I think not
You never know what’s going to come back to you in this life, or from where! Imagine losing something and being reunited with it decades later from 3800 miles away. 0_0 ( article )
Mar 02, 2020•6 min
21. Artistic Integration
I’ve just discovered that around the world, many groups and organizations have been started to help refugees acclimate through ART. Let’s chat about that! “No one puts their children in a boat unless the water is safer than the land.” — Warsan Shire ( Artisans For Hope ) ( A Little Something ) ( Agency of Artists in Exile )...
Feb 28, 2020•5 min
20. But What Will I Wear...??
From the red carpet to your average office, it's no secret that women's clothing is often under the microscope. But there might be times when it would be prudent for the focus to be elsewhere. Let's find out how MM.Lafleur is keeping the conversation on topic. ( ReadytoRun ) ( Bottomless Closet ) ( video )...
Feb 26, 2020•7 min
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