Site Moderator Reader1810 Posted November 6, 2018 Site Moderator Share Posted November 6, 2018 Donut shop patrons buy out shop early every day, so owner can close shop to visit his ailing wife. https://www.ocregister.com/2018/10/30/a-sweet-gesture-seal-beach-community-buys-in-bulk-to-help-doughnut-shop-owner-spend-time-with-ailing-wife/?fbclid=IwAR0Z8rz5VKxNatgUgzKViHzqX7t0gUsLB52YNJgs9yz4T2T21Jn1O2-3_cM 1 2 Link to comment
Defiance19 Posted November 11, 2018 Share Posted November 11, 2018 In a time when the country and its citizens seem to be at odds with each other, it is always heartwarming to come across a story which makes you never want to stop believing in humankind. I do not live in Brooklyn NY, but I’m there often enough that I feel like part of the landscape. There is a supermarket a few shops away from a favourite lunch/brunch spot. Outside, used to sit two homeless men ringing their cups for spare change. When my niece was in utero, one said to her mom as she gave him a dollar, “I hope you’re reading to the little one. It’s never to early to start.” She is weeks from 3 now, with a 6month old baby sister. He was right of course, and I was amused until I found out that he encouraged everyone to read a book. The kids didn’t know much about him, but here is the little I was told. He had been a fixture in front of the supermarket, for as long as they could remember. The Church across the street sheltered him and his friend. You didn’t have to give him money. A meal, a bottle of juice, fruit, water, clothing; anything was accepted and he always thanked you politely and profusely, and always, always reminded you to read a book. He was taken care of and had gained the affection of many. As often as I visited Brooklyn, I became accustomed to his presence like a true local. Yesterday, he wasn’t there, but his friend was. I jokingly asked for him, and was told he had passed on. I didn’t expect to feel so sad at the news, but then, a bright spot. The community had erected this plaque in his honour. Found out that many in the community chipped in to give him a good send off. They felt like they had lost a friend, because they knew him. I imagine they knew his story. I only know that his friend is Wendell, and that they had been best friends. It is enough to know they had people who looked out for them. Who cared enough to leave a reminder of him, for all of us, to perhaps smile in his memory. And on a cold and blustery New York day, that warmed me up like nothing else. 5 Link to comment
Site Moderator Reader1810 Posted November 11, 2018 Site Moderator Share Posted November 11, 2018 @Defiance19 What a truly wonderful “story” you have shared for us to read. You carry the torch well, my friend. this. 2 1 Link to comment
Defiance19 Posted November 11, 2018 Share Posted November 11, 2018 (edited) 37 minutes ago, Reader1810 said: @Defiance19 What a truly wonderful “story” you have shared for us to read. You carry the torch well, my friend. this. Thanks Reader...xo I didn’t realise you couldn’t see his name on the plaque. Derrick McGlashen Friend of the neighborhood.. Edited November 11, 2018 by Defiance19 2 Link to comment
Site Moderator Reader1810 Posted November 17, 2018 Site Moderator Share Posted November 17, 2018 Aww... https://www.ctvnews.ca/video?playlistId=1.4181295 Link to comment
Site Moderator drpaladin Posted January 27, 2019 Site Moderator Share Posted January 27, 2019 The story of three year old Casey Hathaway is a real good news story. He endured freezing temperatures, rain, and says he hung out with a bear. He is a "tough little fella." https://www.wral.com/he-s-a-tough-little-fella-says-relative-who-was-caring-for-casey-hathaway-when-he-disappeared/18150186/ 2 1 Link to comment
Timothy M. Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 Hi @Graeme you might like this sports story, even if it's cricket and not football. https://www.bbc.com/sport/cricket/47217002 1 Link to comment
CarlHoliday Posted March 28, 2019 Share Posted March 28, 2019 An interesting article about a gay man in Cairo and all that he goes thru to get out alive. https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2019/04/01/egyptian-refugee 1 Link to comment
Site Moderator Reader1810 Posted March 28, 2019 Site Moderator Share Posted March 28, 2019 22 minutes ago, CarlHoliday said: An interesting article about a gay man in Cairo and all that he goes thru to get out alive. https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2019/04/01/egyptian-refugee Ive only read a bit of the article so far, but am I am hooked. I lookrward to finishing it tonight. Thanks for posting it, Carl. Link to comment
Site Moderator drpaladin Posted April 29, 2019 Site Moderator Share Posted April 29, 2019 Cole Favro, an 18 year old born with cystic fibrosis, went old school viral with a note in the window of his room at Golisano Children's Hospital. Send Pizza. https://bobbybones.iheart.com/featured/bobby-bones/content/2019-04-26-tmsg-teen-receives-pizzas-in-hospital-after-writing-send-pizza-on-window/ 1 1 1 Link to comment
Site Moderator Reader1810 Posted June 16, 2019 Site Moderator Share Posted June 16, 2019 Been a while since we’ve had an entry in this thread. Hope this video works... https://www.cbsnews.com/live/video/20190615005154-a-colorado-middle-school-teacher-becomes-more-than-a-mentor-for-one-of-his-students/ 2 1 Link to comment
Defiance19 Posted July 10, 2019 Share Posted July 10, 2019 This was so wonderful.. https://amp.cnn.com/cnn/2019/07/09/us/jack-higgins-autism-silent-graduation-trnd/index.html?__twitter_impression=true 4 Link to comment
Kitt Posted July 10, 2019 Share Posted July 10, 2019 When one of our autistic students aged out of the system that was paying for his riding, instead of saying he could not ride because of money issues we threw him a "graduation". We used the deaf peoples clap(sorry if that term is politically incorrect but I have no idea what they call it now.) Hold both hands in the air and turn them back and forth quickly, like a fast "royal wave". 1 3 Link to comment
Site Moderator Reader1810 Posted July 10, 2019 Site Moderator Share Posted July 10, 2019 23 minutes ago, Kitt said: When one of our autistic students aged out of the system that was paying for his riding, instead of saying he could not ride because of money issues we threw him a "graduation". We used the deaf peoples clap(sorry if that term is politically incorrect but I have no idea what they call it now.) Hold both hands in the air and turn them back and forth quickly, like a fast "royal wave". There was a woman on stage who was doing that wave, though I didn’t know that’s what she was doing. Kitt, thanks to you, now I know. 4 Link to comment
Defiance19 Posted August 16, 2019 Share Posted August 16, 2019 Teachers are special people.... https://dfw.cbslocal.com/2019/08/15/30-year-old-texan-special-needs-junior-high-teacher/ 4 Link to comment
Carlos Hazday Posted August 16, 2019 Share Posted August 16, 2019 59 minutes ago, Defiance19 said: Teachers are special people.... https://dfw.cbslocal.com/2019/08/15/30-year-old-texan-special-needs-junior-high-teacher/ My kind of story... 1 2 Link to comment
Daddydavek Posted August 16, 2019 Share Posted August 16, 2019 10 minutes ago, Carlos Hazday said: My kind of story... Mine too! Thanks @Defiance19 for sharing! 1 2 Link to comment
Site Moderator Reader1810 Posted October 17, 2019 Site Moderator Share Posted October 17, 2019 Just heard about this on the radio, so went searching for an article that explains it all. It’s pretty awesome, imo. There are videos online, too. https://www.boredpanda.com/border-collies-summer-olivia-das-seeds-francisca-torres-forest-fire-chile/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=organic 1 Link to comment
Site Moderator drpaladin Posted October 18, 2019 Site Moderator Share Posted October 18, 2019 On 10/17/2019 at 10:41 AM, Reader1810 said: Just heard about this on the radio, so went searching for an article that explains it all. It’s pretty awesome, imo. There are videos online, too. https://www.boredpanda.com/border-collies-summer-olivia-das-seeds-francisca-torres-forest-fire-chile/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=organic An innovative solution to a huge problem. Good to run off some of the boundless energy border collies are imbued with too. 1 Link to comment
Site Moderator Reader1810 Posted December 18, 2019 Site Moderator Share Posted December 18, 2019 Young man sits in economy so an elderly woman can have his first-class seat. What a Gent! https://www.foxnews.com/travel/plane-passenger-first-class-seat-woman 2 Link to comment
Site Administrator Popular Post wildone Posted December 24, 2019 Site Administrator Popular Post Share Posted December 24, 2019 You know, sometimes something happens and it makes you say WOW. This appeared last night on a national broadcast of a hockey game between periods. What immediately caught my attention is that my best friends oldest son played with the youngest boy, Oasiz, last year. Watching him play, although smaller than most others, you knew the skill and drive was something special. All four are drafted and playing in the WHL, a Junior A league of semi pro athletes that is one of the main feeder leagues to the NHL. Yes, it is hockey, but a real feel good story 1 5 Link to comment
Thorn Wilde Posted December 24, 2019 Share Posted December 24, 2019 21 hours ago, wildone said: You know, sometimes something happens and it makes you say WOW. This appeared last night on a national broadcast of a hockey game between periods. What immediately caught my attention is that my best friends oldest son played with the youngest boy, Oasiz, last year. Watching him play, although smaller than most others, you knew the skill and drive was something special. All four are drafted and playing in the WHL, a Junior A league of semi pro athletes that is one of the main feeder leagues to the NHL. Yes, it is hockey, but a real feel good story That's a really sweet story! ❤️ Spoiler What's up with those names, though? 2 Link to comment
Site Moderator Reader1810 Posted December 30, 2019 Site Moderator Share Posted December 30, 2019 Gavin’s Christmas list wish granted by local engineer. https://fox17.com/news/local/clarksville-boy-without-hands-is-gifted-a-3d-printed-pair 2 Link to comment
Puppilull Posted January 6, 2020 Share Posted January 6, 2020 Maybe not spectacular or wrenching the heartstrings completely, but I found Mathilda, a young trans woman, to be brave role model. Even today, even in Sweden, it isn't an easy decision to be open and out. It's in Swedish, but your devices can perhaps help you translate. https://www.aftonbladet.se/nyheter/a/50QlMX/mathilda-25-foddes-i-fel-kropp--nu-bryter-hon-tystnaden 1 Link to comment
Site Moderator Reader1810 Posted January 6, 2020 Site Moderator Share Posted January 6, 2020 5 hours ago, Puppilull said: Maybe not spectacular or wrenching the heartstrings completely, but I found Mathilda, a young trans woman, to be brave role model. Even today, even in Sweden, it isn't an easy decision to be open and out. It's in Swedish, but your devices can perhaps help you translate. https://www.aftonbladet.se/nyheter/a/50QlMX/mathilda-25-foddes-i-fel-kropp--nu-bryter-hon-tystnaden It did, thank you. Link to comment
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