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Stevie Nicks Donates $3M to USC in Honor of Longtime Doctor Who Helped Keep Her Voice 'Healthy' During Years of Touring Stevie Nicks made a large donation to USC's Keck School of Medicine to honor her longtime ENT specialist Dr. Joseph Sugerman. The legendary singer-songwriter's donation completed the $3 million goal for the institution's endowed chair in honor of Dr. Joseph Sugerman.

Happy Pride, Beloved! 🏳️‍🌈

Every June, we celebrate the entire month as LGBTQ+ Pride Month. This is a time that commemorates years of struggle for civil rights and the ongoing pursuit of equal justice under the laws here in the United States and in various parts of the world. It is a time full of joy, visibility, celebration, and joining together at the various intersections of our lives.

This year for Pride we are focusing on the theme Play it Proud. This year’s theme emphasizes our joy in our community, in our communal worship of the Divine, in our gratitude for unconditional love, and in our collective expression of who we fully and freely are.

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Happy Pride Month! 🌈💜

This month, we celebrate the beauty of being authentically yourself, the courage to live your truth, and the power of a community built on love, acceptance, and belonging.

Pride is a celebration of who you are and a reminder that your story matters. You are worthy of love, dignity, and joy—not just this month, but every day of the year.

So shine brightly, stand proudly, and know that you are deeply loved exactly as you are. Believe out loud! 🌈

Music is one of the strongest tools for early brain growth. Children learn best through sound, rhythm, and movement, and these experiences build important pathways in the developing mind. Music supports thinking skills long before homework can make a difference.

Researchers found that even one year of music lessons can raise a child’s IQ in a meaningful way. The combination of rhythm, listening, and coordination activates many parts of the brain at the same time. This activity strengthens memory, focus, and problem solving.

When children clap, sing, or explore simple instruments, their brain becomes more flexible. These moments train attention and pattern recognition, which help with reading and learning later. Music also supports emotional growth by giving children a safe way to express feelings.

Parents may think music is only a hobby, but science shows it is a powerful form of training. It teaches timing, patience, and listening, skills that shape strong thinking habits. These lessons help the brain grow in ways that worksheets cannot.

Offering music in daily life, even through simple songs or steady beats, supports healthy development. With time and practice, children gain confidence and sharper thinking, showing how deeply music guides the mind during early growth.

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God’s love is unconditional.

It isn’t earned by perfection.
It isn’t limited by mistakes.
It doesn’t disappear when life gets messy.

God’s love meets you exactly where you are—with grace, compassion, and open arms. No matter what you’ve been through or what you’re carrying today, never forget this: you are deeply loved, fully known, and never alone.