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We often hear that even a small act of kindness can make a big difference, but it’s when we witness these moments in real life that we truly understand their impact.
Thankfully for us, Instagram communities like kindakindco bring these heartwarming stories to light. Today, we’ve gathered some of their most uplifting posts, along with a few others from around the internet, that are sure to renew your faith in humanity. Keep scrolling, Pandas, and don’t forget to upvote your favorite ones.
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Lotekguy 1 year ago
Why are we seeing it here? This sort of story should be the lead on international news outlets. Maybe emphasizing coverage of good things would inspire more of them, and make the world feel less forked up.
WindySwede 1 year ago
Next years Nobel prize! This needs funding and every cou try needs this and equality (is that the word?)
Load More Replies... Fat Harry (Oi / You) 1 year ago
Yay! Such a shame this is even necessary, but kudos to her regardless.
Mimi La Souris 1 year ago
an educated youth will make a better future country, she loves her country :)
Vera Diblikova 1 year ago
b.c. an educated man will have educated sons, an educated woman will have educated daughter too, who will to have educated both, boys and girls too - so educated women guarantee more educated whole nation in future.
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LokisLilButterknife 1 year ago (edited)
A true heroine. It is truly vile in this day and age that child marriage is still a terrible issue.
Vera Diblikova 1 year ago
I don´t know the problem of child brides exactly, Europa doesn´t it yet, but in medieval times king´s sons and daughters were married als infants and a wedding was consumed in adulthood. May be some... but I donˇt hope in some cases. Mohamed wife was 9?
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Layla Layla 1 year ago
Religion exists to prevent women from keeping men in check. Religion protects pedophiles
Unemployed Panda 1 year ago
She is from Malawi, a small country in the southeast of the African continent, if anyone else was wondering.
Ben Aziza 1 year ago (edited)
She is a hero a warrior poet a gigachad! Child brides That is the singular most disgusting thing i can literally think of. I had to deal with people in my live who want to spread that concept. Because the prophet mohammed did it in the 7adith (corpus of the sayings or traditions of the Prophet Muhammad) about aisha the 9 year old girl he "married". Yeh it was probably something added by an Pedo imam. Like all the disgusting things in cults.
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A Pretty Girl <3 1 year ago
These are the kinda of people who are genuinely fearless he didn't worry about what might happen to him all that mattered was he saved those girls
Kelly H. Wilder 1 year ago
He saved 4 people...as a 16 year old. That's amazing character in this young man. Teens get a bad rap, especially teen POC, and in Mississippi of all places. This man and people like him are the hope of our future.
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LakotaWolf (she/her) 1 year ago
https://www.sunnyskyz.com/good-news/4280/Two-Teens-Praised-For-Friendship-With-Special-Needs-Classmate There's an article that's decent (and has everyone's names) but I'm not sure there's more to it than what was said above :) Three besties for life, all three who are wonderful, good-hearted people, all three of whom are great people who see no differences amongst themselves, no matter how others may view the shortest one in the photo :)
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Kindness is a language that all of us understand, irrespective of our age, race, ethnicity, religion, status, and identity. It’s a simple act that can bring comfort, joy, and a sense of belonging to others, regardless of their background or circumstances. What makes kindness even more powerful is that it’s completely free—yet its impact can be immeasurable.
With over 200k followers, the kindakindco Instagram community shows us how a small, nice gesture of kindness can brighten someone’s day and foster positive relationships. In a world where we often focus on what divides us, such posts are a reminder of our shared humanity.
#4
Beki Haigh 1 year ago
I think I must have put my sleeve in a puddle because it is rather damp.
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tee-lena 1 year ago
This is what terrifies me most. Losing my baby cuz I'm too sick to take care of her. But today. Today I was able
LakotaWolf (she/her) 1 year ago
Tybalt is keeping an eye on you and Lena from across the Rainbow Bridge. Any day that you feel extra hopeless, just close your eyes and ask him for a little strength. He'll send it <3 I lost my heart-dog, Ember, in 2010, and my best gray girl Wintressia in 2018, but they're still there. You can always still feel them and hear them, if you listen :)
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Maria Maria 1 year ago
Sometimes I feel like my faith in humanity is gone, but then l read something like this.
Socks Thecate 1 year ago
I think a lot of people are going around doing good things all the time. It's just never news or advertised.
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Robert Beveridge 1 year ago
"do you have any requests for what I should major in?" "yeah, see if you can figure out how to make these jeans last longer"
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Farnzy 1 year ago
Seriously 😭these kids will have dramatically different and significantly better lives because this man opened his heart and home to them. It's just wonderful 😭
Load More Replies... tee-lena 1 year ago
What little cuties! On another, more somber note. I'm adopted and have not seen my little brother since I was 7 years old. I'm now 48. As some know I'm not thrilled with men anymore. This is a good man and I hope his life is blessed. We need more men like this in the world. At least I hope he's as good as he seems, we need good men
SuperChicken 1 year ago
I do hope you find your little brother, tee-lena. Big hugs.
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Mimi La Souris 1 year ago
especially when you think of the costs involved in raising 5 cutties like them <3
Load More Replies... Mimi M 1 year ago
They are going to grow up to be a gorgeous family. I wish I could see a picture in 10-15 years!
SuperChicken 1 year ago
Me, too. If only there's a way to see them grow-up would be so wonderful. They're all adorable and I love the girls' tiaras.
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Ben Aziza 1 year ago
Adorable. This makes me want to be a man that adopts in the future once i start a family.
LakotaWolf (she/her) 1 year ago
As a person who was adopted at birth, thank you in advance if you choose to go down this route <3 My adoptive father was an absolutely wonderful man who made it clear to me from the get-go that I was his DAUGHTER, nothing else, 100% his daughter regardless of our lack of a genetic tie. My older sister is my adoptive parents' bio child, but my dad never treated us differently. I was NEVER ashamed to be adopted and I loved my dad immensely. When he had an accident when I was 18, I stayed living at home to help care for him without a single second thought. He was my dad - of course I'd do anything for him. So, even an adopted kid can love their adoptive dad unconditionally if he is a good dad, because he IS their "real dad". <3
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Above all, we need to practice self-compassion. This means you shouldn’t be too harsh on yourself. During difficult times, you should treat yourself with the same understanding and care that you would offer to a friend. Also, if you make a mistake or face a setback, try to avoid self-criticism. Instead, try to acknowledge your feelings and remind yourself that we struggle sometimes.
Prioritizing your well-being is an essential form of kindness. You should try to make time for activities that you enjoy. It could be anything from taking a walk in nature, reading a book, or enjoying a long bath.
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A Pretty Girl <3 1 year ago
He sounds really brave like I honestly wish I could say I think I would do the same of o was in his shoes
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Sergy Yeltsen 1 year ago
I do not understand why people denigrate those who work in these sorts of jobs. They are vital. If your boss is gone for 3 weeks, you probably won't miss them. If the cleaner is gone for a day, oh yeah, you miss them. The smile on his face is wonderful.
Luke Branwen 1 year ago
Get rid of the CEOs and the society will flourish. Get rid of the garbage men and the society will collapse. I also think that "pick up artists" and "garbage men" should switch names.
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detective miller's hat 1 year ago (edited)
When I was a nanny, one of my kids (2 years old) LOVED when the bin men came every Tuesday and Thursday, because he loved trucks. I discovered that the town recycling centre was right beside the playground, so one day I took him there instead. He was absolutely DELIGHTED seeing all the trucks driving around. After our 3rd visit there, one of the workers noticed us and took us on a tour of the recycling centre to show my kid all of the different trucks. I think it was the best day of his life.
Jayjay 1 year ago
You do need at least a 1000 bin man, custodians, builders, technicians, etc to support 1 professor. And don't be fooled by the looks of a bin man (btw cuddoos to the mother of this young lady) because one of my former clients, a bin man, became one of my best friends. He is dyslectic, but can drive the largest badass trucks to the milimeter and knows everything about how waste is being processed. I would like to send some of these climate demonstrators with him to show how the world really works.
Brian Droste 1 year ago
If it wasn't for the garbage men, do you know how much garbage would be laying around? The US would stink.
Louisa Spoke 1 year ago
If I’m on the street I say thank you to any cleaner, garbage person. It would be terrible without them around.
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Multa Nocte 1 year ago
OK, I may have to read the rest of these later as my eyes keep getting leaky.
glowworm2 1 year ago
The little guy's neighbors got the deer relocated somewhere safe at an IDNR licensed wildlife rehabilitation group. This story always got me though. Such as kind kid.
Colleen Glim 1 year ago
With all of the bad BS going on in the world right now, threads like this one give me hope for the future
Research shows that helping others and being nice in general can actually make us happier. A study found that people who did kind things for others every day for a week felt a noticeable increase in their happiness. This is true irrespective of whether you are kind to friends, family, strangers, or even yourself. Interestingly, just watching others being kind can also have a positive impact on your emotions.
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Fat Harry (Oi / You) 1 year ago
I disagree. If the money goes back into funding the NHS then I'm in favour. If it goes to private companies, I'm opposed. Staff should park for free, as should anyone visiting someone who is long-term sick.
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MalibuClassicMan 1 year ago
So sorry for your loss and glad you got to be with him in the end.
LakotaWolf (she/her) 1 year ago
It is an absolutely lovely name <3 If I hadn't long ago made peace with my own name (Crystal) which I hated as a child, it would be a name I'd consider choosing if I changed my name!
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JoMeBee 1 year ago
I've seen this photo many times and it still makes me tear up!!
Load More Replies... Fat Harry (Oi / You) 1 year ago
I'm absolutely convinced, and totally genuine when I say, that dogs are the greatest thing in the world.
tee-lena 1 year ago
I feel it's a tie. I love dogs. It's a running joke in my family about how much the love is that great. However, cats are right there with them. My cats are always the bestest pets you can have.
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Shark Lady 1 year ago
I wish there were therapy animals that visit the adult wards at my local hospital. I get so stressed and panicked every time I'm there. My daughter tried to smuggle one my cats in to visit me, but she got caught.
Jennifer Crowley 1 year ago
It can't hurt to ask the staff to consider starting a program. Bookmark this, or do a little Google research to share with the staff you meet.
Load More Replies... Socks Thecate 1 year ago
I used to work on a hospice unit sometimes but mainly did hospice in the community. We had a few hospice volunteer dogs who really helped people out in their final days. I know the general consensus here is that dogs are wonderful, but I've never seen them being more wonderful than on that hospice unit.
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Nerd ER Depot 1 year ago
Bikes really do bring joy to young kids. They also promote physical activity! I run a nonprofit called We Bike WV and we give free bikes to kids in need. We are fairly new, but have given away over 1000 bikes so far and have hopefully helped change some lives for the better
Brian Droste 1 year ago (edited)
Someone else probably would have yelld at the kid for not having brakes on his bike and hitting their car and denting it. Great job on the owner of the car not doing that and buying the kid a new bike.
Cooking Panda 1 year ago (edited)
😭😭😭all thesw stories are getting too much for my heart to handle. There's so much good in the world
Imagine you're out buying groceries for a party, but you are in a really bad mood. While standing in the checkout line, you notice an elderly person struggling to lift their bags. You decide to help them, and they have a big smile on their face. Their reaction instantly lifts your mood. These simple gestures can have a big impact on our well-being.
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Fat Harry (Oi / You) 1 year ago
I guess because the nastiest people shout loudest.
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D Robinson 1 year ago
I saw this story before. They actually stayed in touch, and I believe meet regularly for the holidays
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RagDollLali 1 year ago
Here's me crying on my break at work and I'm only halfway down this list 😭 y'all, I really needed this whole post today and I'm loving it ❤️❤️❤️
Colleen Glim 1 year ago
Really makes you feel like maybe humanity is not a lost cause
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Geekymummy 1 year ago
I love complimenting other women. I also try to do it in front of my daughters so they can see that women should be each other's support not competition.
Joe Reaves 1 year ago (edited)
I volunteer in a charity bookshop and I try and compliment one person per shift minimum - their purse, their hair, their outfit. And I compliment both men and women... People love it if you compliment something they chose to wear/carry because you're indirectly complimenting their taste. Also women (men not so much) love to tell you where they got it and what a bargain it was!
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Karina 1 year ago
I dont say this isnt right and i do Love it as a fellow woman. I also go out of my way to complinent guys, just because they need and deserve it too❤️
LakotaWolf (she/her) 1 year ago
Yes! I will compliment anyone, regardless of their gender. Men and non-binary people appreciate compliments too!
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Nikki Gross 1 year ago (edited)
Last winter, I went to Wal-Mart and since I was still trying to grow my hair back I had on a fuzzy zebra print bucket hat. By that point I had kind of a pixie cut, so I had to wear something to keep my head warm. I had two little old gray haired ladies stop me, compliment my hairstyle, hat and ask where I bought it. We spent 30 minutes talking, by the time I walked away I had a huge smile on my face. I generally don't care what people think of me, but having those ladies that also reminded me of Mom, take the time to be kind to me. They gave me a much needed boost in my confidence that meant so much to me.
Beak Hookage 1 year ago
I was at the cinema and told one of the employees "your hair is so nice!" She was thrilled. :D
Jennifer Crowley 1 year ago
If I see something or someone that brightens my day, I let the person know. They made my day or mood happier, and in turn they get a boost. One day I said something to a young woman about her colorful scarf and I got to witness a domino effect - each person that approached next got a compliment from the person that came before.
Uncle Schmickle 1 year ago
Yeah ... if men try to compliment women ( as was considered polite in the old days ), we get told it's sexual harassment !! What BS.
Melinda Flick 1 year ago
I complimented a mans spiffy shoes in the doctors elevator. They were sharp and shiny and looked great! His whole face lit up.
This is because kindness triggers the release of "feel-good" hormones like serotonin and dopamine, which boost our mood and create a sense of satisfaction and well-being. These hormones light up the brain's pleasure and reward centers, not just for the person receiving the kindness but also for the one giving it.
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Ben Aziza 1 year ago
Okay if you show up to a party dressed like that i would be seduced even as a heterosexual man.
DutchPanda 1 year ago
I'd wear it with pride just like this guy, although it's not my style at all.
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Admiral Graf Spee he/him 1 year ago
I haven't seen these yet but it looks like an awesome idea
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Mark Boelte 1 year ago
I am recently widowed and it is incredible how soul crushingly lonely you can get. This is a great idea.
Mary Green 1 year ago
Please also note that the cashier is sitting, because she lives in a civilized country that doesn't torture workers by forcing them to stand at their register for hours on end. It's pointless and cruel. Normalize allowing cashiers to sit.
Maria Maria 1 year ago
The Dutch are amazing. When a person dies and has nobody that will attend their funeral, the Dutch government pays to people to go to the funeral and say something nice.
Ell Bee 1 year ago
I worked through my college years as a grocery store cashier. Alway had a fondness for old folks and loved to chat with people as they came through my line. Developed quite a few friendships with customers. Sometimes my line was so much longer that the manager had to come out and move people to other, shorter lines. That's how much people appreciated a little friendly human interaction.
LakotaWolf (she/her) 1 year ago
Yes! I worked at a grocery store for two and a half years during the pandemic. I was in the vitamins/supplements department, so you can imagine I had a lot of elderly, lonely customers. I loved to stop and have a natter with them (it made MY day, too!) But my nasty department manager would get pissed at me for taking "too long" to talk to an individual customer, because I was missing out on pushing sales onto OTHER customers when I was talking to an older person who just wanted a bit of conversation. (She was an atrocious manager AND person.) I was "let go" when the store did massive layoffs, but I heard from friends who still worked there that a lot of my "regulars" would come in and ask for me. I don't think most people realize just how many other humans have NO ONE, no friends or family, and appreciate the hell out of a little conversation.
Load More Replies... Verena 1 year ago
The coffee corners do exist in several chains since ages. The "slow checkout" was a test, it was stopped in shops where people weren't interested. (I live in NL)
Isa 1 year ago
I was thinking that I never saw the slow checkout as a jumbo client. The chat corners still exist ( I hope) at hogvliet. Even the AH XL don't have them, or even the coffe machine anymore.
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Cat Chat 1 year ago
Every store should have a "checkout for the chatters". It not only provides a service for those who really do need the socialization. But keeps the other ones moving for people who don't have time to wait for the chatters. You never know if you might be holding up someone who has an illness or disability that often have short windows for shopping time, or a parent picking up medicine that they need to get home to a sick child.
Melody Barrens 1 year ago
Is it just for the elderly? Can lonely adults use it too? No? I'll just see myself to corner and rot until I'm elderly then.
Leigh James 1 year ago
If you live in the US, volunteer for a political campaign that you believe in. You will meet lots of people.
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Shari Farrar 1 year ago
With what he's got in character, he doesn't need luck. But, it's a good wish for him anyway!! I concur.
Load More Replies... D Robinson 1 year ago
Now he will know that he is stronger than his circumstances. This will give him more confidence in his ability to overcome adversity
But not every kind deed is made equal. Lara Aknin, PhD, an associate professor of psychology at Simon Fraser University in British Columbia, believes, “Giving directly to a person or proxy—for instance, donating face-to-face to a charity rather than contributing online or taking a friend out to dinner rather than sending them a meal—offers an opportunity for social connectedness that’s particularly beneficial.”
“When people give in ways that are more socially connected or relational, that seems to better unlock these emotional rewards,” she added.
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Multa Nocte 1 year ago (edited)
I'm wondering whether it's the high pollen count, maybe someone is chopping onions, or perhaps there is a large fire burning nearby, all of which might explain the moisture in my eyes.
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lisa_l_ross58 1 year ago
He will be the best employee because he genuinely wants to work there
Sergy Yeltsen 1 year ago
Ahh, such a warm smile. I would love to be served by someone like your brother.
Kerry Fletcher 1 year ago
Looking good and probably better service than the rest of the people at hd
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Bouche and Audi and Shyla, Oh My! 1 year ago
Whatever that dog was rescued from, he's living the best life ever now!
When you have a face-to-face connection, it enhances the emotional rewards of kindness, making both the giver and receiver feel more deeply valued and connected. Such meaningful interactions are usually more fulfilling than anonymous acts.
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Alex Kennedy 1 year ago
I think it’s just sweet-sweet. There are many bad things about dementia, but this isn’t one of them.
Load More Replies... Bouche and Audi and Shyla, Oh My! 1 year ago
There's another one that's sometimes in these lists. A woman visiting her mother with dementia. The mother says, "I don't remember who you are, but I remember I love you."
TurquoiseTzarina 1 year ago
Waving...Hey Bouche, Audi and Shyla! Think of you when I feed "my" feral kitties. They come a running when I open my back door in the mornings. 2 Tuxedos and one midnight...plus their CatMum!
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Kombatbunni 1 year ago
My mother would take her dog to visit my grandmother sometimes and Nan would think she was the old dog my Nan had when my mum was little.
Nikole 1 year ago
This reminds me of years ago… My grandpa had Alzheimer’s and he used to call my younger brother “Johnny”. My dad’s name is John.
Load More Replies... Angela C 1 year ago
This is sad but there's beauty to it as well... That said dementia is my greatest fear about getting older
Nykky 1 year ago
My great uncle was going through dementia too before he passed. I gave him and his family about 2 good years at the end. Music therapy is wonderful. They said that one of the last times he started to get upset, they played his favorite song, and he calmed right down and started having fun. They would reminisce, play music, what have you. They won't be here much longer people. Just forget they forgot you for a bit and go with whatever memory they're in. Otherwise, you'll make them upset, they won't know why after a while, and it just makes them more miserable.
Vonny 1 year ago
Well said & nice of you to let others know a little bit about interacting with folks who have dementia.
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LuckyL 1 year ago
EVERY single time I see this post - it makes me sooo happy. It definitely wasn't dumb
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LakotaWolf (she/her) 1 year ago
Right?! XD My dad taught me how to woodwork and do simple carpentry when I was a kid, and I was thinking back with some pride to a DVD cabinet I made for my boyfriend when I was 19, but that thing was shoddy work compared to OP's rocking chair!
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Me. Just Me. 1 year ago
And yes, it absolutely belongs to your son. That's why you never got rid of it.
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Me. Just Me. 1 year ago
We need more of this, especially in trade fields. Kids are naturally curious and need exposure to professions that might be belittled to them in the future, when they will lack the esteem to say they are interested in the field.
Matthew Currie 1 year ago
One of my fondest memories, from what is now like 70 years ago: I lived on a dirt road, and when I was about 5, the town paved it. In preparation, various machinery came by to grade and dig ditches and what not, and I was standing in the yard watchng, when the man with the backhoe motioned me over. He sat me in the seat and showed me the controls and let me run it for a moment. It was probably only about a minute in real time, but it was one of those gestures that lives on. When my kids were little, they got to operate my backhoe too!
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Montanavanna 1 year ago
I bet in 30 years this picture will hang in the office of their construction company.
Teresa Spanics 1 year ago
Those boys will be way ahead of their classmates when they start trade school to learn construction!
If these posts have inspired you, you can also start incorporating small acts of kindness into your daily life. For instance, you can start with something as basic as checking up on your neighbor. Or you can mentor the kids in your community or volunteer at any shelter near you.
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JoNo 1 year ago
My husband turns on the electric blanket on my side of the bed for me. Not quite the same level of commitment than this gentleman but I appreciate it very much.
MalibuClassicMan 1 year ago
My wife and I do this whenever it is cold also, warm bed on a cold nite sure is nice.
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wowbagger 1 year ago
My dog always does this for me, too. When I brush my teeth, he goes straight to the bedroom and jumps onto my side of the bed.
Pandarosa 1 year ago
I miss my Stella girl so badly. She was the best kitty and hot water bottle ever.
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Rick Seiden 1 year ago
I used to go to work before my wife. We live in Western NY and during the winters I would start her car to get it warmed up and brush the snow off both our cars. When she came out to go to work, her car would be clean and warm.
Lee Henderson 1 year ago
In the winter I sleep on top of an electric blanket. The cats love it and if I get too hot I can toss the regular blanket off.
Donna P Sisk 1 year ago
That is Loves. My husband is always hot and I am cold. He keeps me from getting too cold.
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Fabian Bernard 1 year ago
At my local hospital, windows cleaners wear Spiderman attires when they are cleaning the pediatric part of the building, and wave at the ill children though the windows
Susan Teter 1 year ago
At the Iowa (college) home football games, at the end of the first quarter, everyone in Kinnick stadium turns around and waves to all the kids in the University of Iowa's children's cancer treatment centers. Those kids can watch the football games and wave to everyone in the stadium!
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Teresa Spanics 1 year ago
AWW, how sweet It is simply amazing how far technology has come. In 20+ years, this will be hidden as doctors will have a safe way of implanting artificial cochlears.
At work, you can try striking up small conversations with your colleagues—ask them how their day is going or share a bit about what you're working on. Joining them for lunch is another great way to connect. When you're out and about, being thoughtful of others, like giving space to cyclists or letting drivers merge, can make a big difference in creating a more considerate environment.
Being generous can create a ripple effect and inspire others to do the same. These posts are a fantastic reminder of how impactful small acts of kindness can be. When was the last time you did something nice? How did it make you feel?
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Carrie Heaton 1 year ago
Everyone deserves a hype team. Thanks for being there!
Load More Replies... B 1 year ago
My son was in NICU 34 years ago & I still remember their kindness. When he was 6 we were at Disney this woman tapped me in the shoulder during a parade & said did you deliver him at St Peters? I was 1600 miles from home & ran into his nurse I gave her the biggest hug, she was so happy to see he was doing well
Fussy1 1 year ago
My husband and I would go to the NICU in 12 hour shifts to make sure one of us was always with our youngest. One particular night there was a 2 hour stretch where neither my husband or I were able to be there. This was the very first time she was ever without one of us and I was a complete mess as I drove to the hospital. After signing in and washing up, I nearly lost my mind when I found her osolette empty and didn't see her night nurse Sarah anywhere. I just knew something terrible had happened! I quickly asked one of other nurses what had happened and she gave me a gentle hug and said, "Come with me mom, someone was having trouble settling tonight." She walked me to the little staff break room and I saw Sarah sitting in a recliner reading, not yet noticing the little bump zipped up in her hoodie sleeping soundly. Sarah explained that 'Little Miss' wasn't happy in her bed, so she 'packed her up' and brought on break with her. I don't think our NICU angel could have loved our baby more if she were her own.
Fat Harry (Oi / You) 1 year ago
Today, baby Simon accomplished: 1. First burp. 2. Rolled over. 3. Brokered peace between Israel and Hamas. 4. Pooped himself.
Bouche and Audi and Shyla, Oh My! 1 year ago
For a desperately ill baby, pooping himself could well be an accomplishment worthy of pride.
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Bunny Flop 1 year ago (edited)
As such a baby long time ago myself, I remember my mom told me that my nurse kept telling them, that I’m a fighter and I will go far in life and my parents don’t have to worry. Maybe this nurse has no idea, but her words not only encouraged my parents, but I often thought of them when being in a very challenging situation in life and I kept going because even as a 6.5 month old baby there was someone who believed I would make it- and I did. This can literally change the whole life of this family! Thank you, only the kindest of souls can do that, and may you be blessed with everything great in life for what you do❤️
Des Williams 1 year ago
All 3 of my babies were in the NICU and that would have made my day. Thank you for your kindness!
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Auntriarch 1 year ago
My best friend has just started treatment, I was already growing my hair for Little Princess Trust, but it turns out it would take too long to get the wig made from my hair, so we're going out to buy her one next week.
Colleen Glim 1 year ago
I never liked wigs. They always creeped me out. So when I lost all my hair due to chemo, I decided I was going to own it. Anyone who had an issue with my bald head could feel free to not look
S Bow 1 year ago
Same, and my dear husband called me his beautiful baldylocks lol
Load More Replies... Not-a-Clue (she/her) 1 year ago
If I ever need a wig, I hope my husband does this for me. He has the most gorgeous thick hair, that always looks in amazing condition, while mine is thin & wispy. However, I hope he gets to keep it, as it probably looks better on him.
LakotaWolf (she/her) 1 year ago
I think that if this situation ever arose, your husband would feel that his hair would look even BETTER on you than it would on him <3
Load More Replies... MalibuClassicMan 1 year ago
Man what a special moment for both, and it looks so good on her too, happy ending I hope she is beating her cancer.
Robin DJW 1 year ago
Twice over my long years I've cut off my long hair and sent it to Locks of Love to be made into wigs for cancer patients. It's a painless way to make a valuable gift when you don't have money to give. Folks with long hair that is your natural color, I challenge you to do this at least once. The donation will do so much good for someone, and I promise you will feel good about yourself for doing it.
Jude Laskowski 1 year ago
One of my former co-workers had beautiful hair that grew so fast, so she would donate it for wigs for cancer patients.
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LakotaWolf (she/her) 1 year ago
Magenta, I can only imagine how you must feel, but I can (sadly) tell you that it seems somewhat rare that one gets along well with one's siblings. My older sister is one of the most abusive people in my life (first place goes to my mom, who abused me in every possible way one can be abused, all through my childhood.) My sister is a terrible, cruel, mean person, the definition of a toxic narcissist (all learned at our mom's knee.) I'm 42 and she is 48 and she is STILL a horrible person to me. She hasn't tried to hit me in a few years, because I made it clear I wouldn't just take it like I used to, but she's verbally abusive to me every single day. I LOVE her, but I do not LIKE her. (I'm not sure she loves OR likes me.) I'd rescue her from a house fire, I'd beat up anyone who attacked her, but I'm not sure I'd be at her bedside if she was on her deathbed, if that makes sense. I myself have had lifelong fantasies of a sibling whom I actually got along with. It sucks either way. <3
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JuniorCJ82 1 year ago
That might be the first time I've ever seen that word used as an adverb.
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Ellinor 1 year ago
I wish there was something like that at my high school... When I was 13 I was bullied, things were messy at my mother's home... One day in sports class I cried because the day prior I had testified against my father in court, and was punished by my teacher who said I lied about everything just to not participate. He was an a*s and I hope he rot in Tartarus.
MalibuClassicMan 1 year ago
WOW, do not see that everyday; what a Great teacher with a lot of heart
Frazzled Mama 1 year ago
My son's teacher sent home this exact same message last year! I absolutely loved it. Definitely put my mind at ease as a parent.
Shelby Richeson 1 year ago
This one means a lot to me... I WISH there was something like this when i was in school. But I wish instead of my parents using it, which they rarely would have, /I/ could tell them to handle me with care.
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EmAdoresHerKats🇮🇪🇩🇿🇵🇸 1 year ago
Is he really? You wouldn't think that about him
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Beak Hookage 1 year ago
I met him once too! Really nice man. Instead of bringing up Back to the Future, I mentioned an obscure adventure game called Toonstruck, in which he played the main character (live action against a cartoon backgrop). Oh, and I mentioned The Pagemaster as well. I've got a promotional still from that movie with his signature on it!
Geekymummy 1 year ago
I met Christopher Lloyd at a Star Trek convention. He was a bit dismissive and seemed to be counting the minutes until he could leave. Glad he looks happier to meet this guy.
pemdas927 1 year ago
I'm so sorry to hear that. I was there, too and that wasn't the feeling I got. He lit up when I brought up Goin' South.
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Lee 1 year ago
I like the thought of a r****d or mental challenged person becoming God, like such a leap in character.
Janine Hunt-Jackson 1 year ago
Why downvote this? The individual didn't actually write the "forbidden" word. Which, by the way simply refers to slowing down. My brother had Down 'Syndrome and I think it was a good description. He was a great kid & man, worked until he got Alzheimer's Disease, and was loved by friends and family.
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Fat Harry (Oi / You) 1 year ago
I presume by "vet" they mean "veteran"? In the UK "vet" is usually short for "veterinarian".
Kristal 1 year ago
Vet is short for both, it just depends the context to figure out which one is being talked about.
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B 1 year ago
This is great but should be normal. No one should feel less than because they have a service dog. My husband was self counsouis when he got his because he felt like it advertised he was disabled. Way to go Lowes! when we bring his dog there everyone is super kind
Tiff G 1 year ago
I hope they've been to enough good places (i.e. places that treat service doggos like the rockstars they are) that he doesn't worry aboot that anymore!
Load More Replies... detective miller's hat 1 year ago
Honestly if I went into a shop and saw that one of the employees was being assisted by a dog, I would specifically want help from that employee.
Bouche and Audi and Shyla, Oh My! 1 year ago
It's nice to hear something positive about Lowe's.
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xolitaire 1 year ago
And now I am imagining him in a beekeeper outfit, happily narrating the goings on in his bee hives
Garrett Miller 1 year ago
And he married his own granddaughter. Straight up woody allened her.
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Verena 1 year ago
A surprising lot of children do that. Sadly the boys face a lot of not so very nice comments during the months it takes to grow the necessary length. Especially conservative adults need to shut up when seeing a boy with long hair. No matter if it is their choice for themselves or the good cause.
somnomania (she/her, queer) 1 year ago
very, very important! people of all shapes and colors can get cancer, and i'm sure that, as with donated hair care products, the human hair wigs for cancer patients are likely INCREDIBLY skewed by donations from white people.
Annie 1973 1 year ago
Dang. After I lost my hair due to the treatment I was taking it took 4 years for it to grow again and even then it was only 4 inches long. Sadly I had a relapse and now on that same treatment and I'm bald again
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Fat Harry (Oi / You) 1 year ago
This is true! If I lift my hands in the air and say "WALKIES!" they start jumping up and down, but if I lift my hands in the air and say *anything* they start jumping up and down. They don't know what's going on, they're just excited. And on that note, I think I need to go hug them.
Daya Meyer 1 year ago
Sometimes I get very excited about one of my dogs' toys. I Play with it, hide it from her and just have fun with it. When she comes and gets curious, I hide it again. Then she tries to get it back and we playfully fight for it. After a short fight I lose the toy to her and she comes for cuddles and belly scratches.
LakotaWolf (she/her) 1 year ago
When I'm taking my puppy outside at midnight for the last bathroom trip of the day, I hold up the roll of poop bags and go "OMG LOOK, POOP BAGS!!" at him, and he gets SUPER excited and starts doing spins in his crate XD But then again, he gets similarly excited if I go up to him and start dancing, or singing, or pretty much doing anything. XD We don't deserve dogs.
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Lolly 1 year ago
When I was 17 I had an ectopic pregnancy. Wasn't on good terms with my mum so she wasn't there. I accidentally knocked my canula and I could feel it and it turned out this was the trigger for the tears that just wouldn't stop. Nurses couldn't stop me and no family around, the nurse actually asked me why I was crying. The woman opposite me was in with adhesions and was older than me I'd say late 20s early 30s. After about 5 minutes the poor woman got up doubled over in pain and pulled her drip stand over to my bed and got in at the side of me and just lay with me gor about an hour while I cried then quietly went back to her own bed. I didn't ask her name just what was wrong with her and I remember nothing as I was on a morphine drip and in a lot of pain all I know is she had dark hair. I think about this stranger now and again and hope she got all the happiness in life she deserved ❤️
Bouche and Audi and Shyla, Oh My! 1 year ago
When I was in prison, I was suffering from several things at once, including severe constipation. I was put in the "hospital" ward, in a room with two other women. One had stage 4 pancreatic cancer, among other truly severe things. Mrs. Miller weighed about 50 pounds, was completely bedridden, and could very seldom force herself to eat even a few bites. This woman, dying in incredible pain, saw me huddled in my chair, holding my stomach. She asked me if I were okay. I felt so very humbled. There's good news to report on Mrs. Miller. She was trying with everything in her to survive until her compassionate release came through. She wanted to die with her family. A few weeks later, I was well enough to move back to my normal floor. Later I saw Mrs. Miller's roommate, who told me she lived long enough to get home.
Pandarosa 1 year ago
You write so well Shyla, I'm so pleased for Mrs. Miller.
Load More Replies... Geekymummy 1 year ago (edited)
I am trying to teach this to my own children and have been trying to teach this to 15 years worth of classes I've taught. I hope the ripple effect has been good for humanity.
Alexandra 1 year ago
And this is why it's so important to be kind, to just say hello, to compliment someone or to just smile at someone. Your small action can save someone's life, someone's sanity, makes someone be seen when they feel they're invisible.
Teresa Spanics 1 year ago
I remember years ago this dear lady smiled at me and I smiled back. I have no idea who she was.
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Bgray450 1 year ago
I did transports for a domestic violence shelter a few years ago. I took a client, a young woman who was struggling with PTSD and addiction, to a bus stop at a gas station. She asked me if I had a cigarette and talked about how nervous she was to be changing her life. I never smoked, but gave her $20 and a blessing. When I told my boss about it she was angry, telling me "What if she buys d***s or alcohol with that money and she ends up r*ped or in jail tonight? It'll be your fault!" Fast forward 5 years, I'm in line at a food box distribution center and the young woman taking my information squeals "Becky? OMG!" She said that my small action had renewed her faith in the kindness of people, and it had inspired her to stay sober, and that she was happy and living a great life!
Jude Laskowski 1 year ago
I'm over 70, and I still remember a lady in my neighborhood in NYC who was a survivor of the camps during the Holocaust. She was a widow with a son, and she would find free things to do for some of us in the neighborhood. Our parents just had to give us subway fare and pack a sandwich for lunch. One trip was a free tour of a cruise ship. I was about 6 or 7, and I thought she was wonderful.
Beak Hookage 1 year ago
A homeless guy asked me for a light. I didn't have one, but asked him to wait and went into the nearest convenience store and bought him a lighter. The guy started crying and said "you saved my life!" Now he waves whenever he sees me.
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Pittsburgh rare 1 year ago
I taught literacy to adults for a little while. Only job that made me cry,coming home at night, because of how unfair life had been to them. I respect the hell out of each one of them.
Alberto Cevallos 1 year ago
This is why I shouldn't read this kind of stuff at work. Do you have a Kleenex? Por esto no leo estas cosas en mi oficina... necesito un pañuelo..
Bouche and Audi and Shyla, Oh My! 1 year ago
This one I haven't seen in awhile. It's good to be reminded.
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Jane Jayne Jain Jeign Jein 1 year ago
What a wonderful boss that she let them all go together, knowing that she would have a hard day without them.
Tiff G 1 year ago
The boss *might* be a dude. I'm actually imagining a cute little raisin of a man who sees his staff as his own kids/grandkids. 😍
Load More Replies... MalibuClassicMan 1 year ago
I had rather eat here than go to the concert, what a great person you were
Amy Manning 1 year ago
If I saw this, I'd be so tempted to eat my food real quick then hop in to wait and bus tables for them as a thank you for being so kind to their staff!
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JoMeBee 1 year ago
Wish I knew where he lived. I have a bunch of old coolers I just can't throw into a landfill so they sit in my basement...
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Ok this is a great idea!!! I actually take care of alot of strays and have gained trust by some of them. One I named Rambo came by to introduce her new baby. I try and trap them amd take them to get fixed and release them back. I worry when some if them don't show up for dinner.
Sue Knerl 1 year ago
And he's using straw, which is the stuff you want to use to fill the coolers. It keeps the cats warm and doesn't hold moisture.
Sue User 1 year ago
I stopped at a hatchery to buy straw. When i told them what it wss for, they gave it to me free.
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somnomania (she/her, queer) 1 year ago
pretty simple to do, you can find instructions anywhere online, and they help so much!
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Magenta Blu 1 year ago
I wonder if true love happens in modern times.. it seems something only grandparents lived through
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Me 1 year ago
My kids got their big beds yesterday and it hurt a little realizing that I will not sit in front of their baby beds, holding their hands and trying not to hurt my back while falling asleep in a completely weird position.
funkybluegirl (she/her) 1 year ago
Congratulations and condolences. ! That's a big milestone! 💙
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Ellie Vanille 1 year ago
This reminds me of another BP post where it said something about how one day you may play outside with your friends for the last time without knowing it.
LakotaWolf (she/her) 1 year ago
I remember speaking with my dad the morning of his accident with absolutely no premonition or even the CONCEPT in my head that I could be hearing his voice for the last time. Now I tell even my friends that I love them.
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My daughter and I recently shared a futon in my Mom's room at hospice care. Cuddling my 38 year old baby was such a major comfort. There's no way I could pick her up and carry her, but a cuddle is always available when you need it most
Mimi La Souris 1 year ago
One day, it’s the last time we give them food, blow on their belly or lift them in our arms and we don’t know.
Steve Robert 1 year ago
And after throwing out your back, you said now I know why I stopped doing that!
MCA 1 year ago
I think about this all the time. Also, the last time they sat in my lap for a bedtime story or our nighttime prayers, or wouldn’t let me leave their bed after being tucked in and held onto me so I wouldn’t escape until they fell asleep, or followed me around everywhere. So many things that I will never forget but are sadly distant memories. ☹️
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FoxEcoLimaIndiaCharlieIndiAlfa 1 year ago
Wonder why they didn't bother to fix that piece if trim or gutter that's hanging on for dear life, on the overhang of the front door? 🤔
FoxEcoLimaIndiaCharlieIndiAlfa 1 year ago
🎶 Started from the bottom, now we're here. 🎶
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Joshua David 1 year ago
I love this. He deserves every bit of the jar and more. This is why I'm always nice to everyone. Even adults who act like a$$hats.
TurquoiseTzarina 1 year ago
And I have tears in mine. He has such a sweet face...
Load More Replies... Janine Hunt-Jackson 1 year ago
What a lovely idea and what a nice kid. One never knows what home is like; he sure doesn't look like an entitled brat!
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Fat Harry (Oi / You) 1 year ago
I think this is brilliant because I know that if I attempted it it would go completely awry!
Mary Brizendine 1 year ago
Yeah, I would never have figured out the right poses, much less in the right order.
Load More Replies... Auntriarch 1 year ago
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highwaycrossingfrog 1 year ago
The fact that this piece of wonderfulness is currently at the bottom of the list says it all about the quality of all these posts. Fantastic
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Alice Landers 1 year ago
So sweet ! Where I live a knitting shop gives yarn to people to make these type hats . This fundraiser they call "chemo caps".People make them and they are donated back for cancer patients.
BookFanatic 1 year ago (edited)
I received one of these hats. Thank you, everyone who knits them, from the bottom of my heart.
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Catherine Hutt 1 year ago
I used to knit bags full of mittens (toddler to adult sizes) every year out of my leftover and donated yarn, which I brought to our local Community Cares centre. Now my hands are too crippled by arthritis and neuropathy to do much knitting, and those mittens are what I miss most!
Frazzled Mama 1 year ago
I love this lady! And also...gotta say, those are crocheted, not knitted.
GirlFriday 1 year ago
I work with a group of ladies that crochet hats and scarves for children who need winter gear. This year I joined them and I have busted my stash and made 16 scarves and 28 hats so far.
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LakotaWolf (she/her) 1 year ago
My childhood dog was absolutely my best friend through my entire childhood XD There's not many photos of me WITHOUT Split in them as well. I remember when I found out that I was adopted (I was 7 and had gone snooping in my parents' rolltop desk and had found some papers and a photo) my mom was sobbing, trying to explain what "being adopted" meant and how it didn't mean I wasn't a real family member. I remember sitting there, unperturbed, and said suddenly, "So, I'm adopted, like how we adopted Split?" My mother didn't really want to equate out my adoption to adopting a pet, but she said yes, basically the same concept. I said "Neat!" and was perfectly happy, because Split was totally a family member to me and absolutely was my big sis XD
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Alex Luiz 1 year ago
This comment reminds me of how I felt about our dogs when I was a kid- I saw them as other 'people' in the family,not pets, until... well, quite late really. Like, I assumed they had complex thoughts and opinions but they just didn't express them verbally.
LakotaWolf (she/her) 1 year ago
But they do. They DO have thoughts and opinions, they just can't speak XD There was a recent study where MRIs/CAT scans were done on dogs' brains and it was shown that us speaking to them activates the same areas of the brain that receiving a treat does. And studies have shown that they "understand" us when we talk to them - not literally, as they do not speak English/human language, but they can pick up on a LOT more of our emotions/intentions than we ever thought they did. So we're encouraged to speak to our pets normally/conversationally, heck, even tell them about your day and how you feel. They pick up on it. And they absolutely DO have complex thoughts, complex feelings, and definite opinions. I have two cats and guarantee they're FILLED with opinions XD And my older dog (German Shepherd x Kuchi Dog mix) is half livestock guardian dog and he is SMART. He is intelligent enough to know what I want him to do and stubborn enough to defy me when he knows he can get away with it. XD
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Fat Harry (Oi / You) 1 year ago
I think that's the thing about dogs - they're more than just pets, they're very much part of the family.
Saphyre Fyre 1 year ago
Not just dogs. I have 4 cats...a furdaughter, her actual son my furgrandson, and 2 other males unrelated, my fursons.
Load More Replies... TribbleThinking 1 year ago
Every now and again, I am thrilled and humbled and howling with laughter by a new point of view. If we ever meet, Little One, you have an auntie tribble who owes you an ice cream sundae at Fortnums.
Cindi Antrobus 1 year ago
When my daughter was little we were out to lunch with some coworkers of mine and they asked her if she had any siblings and she said yes. We got a crazy look like why aren't they here too. I looked at her and asked her who she thought her siblings were and she said Buddy and Leia. She was referring to our cat and dog as we had said they were her furry siblings as a joke.
Lady Lestrange 1 year ago
She just forgot the fact that the dog is a pet and rather considered it as a member.
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Alberto Cevallos 1 year ago
Yes, keep looking, I will too, there's still hope for booth
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Magenta Blu 1 year ago
Finding love twice in a lifetime. Maybe I will find it.. once .. someday...
The Chronic Insomniac 1 year ago
Well I am decades younger and just as widowed. I hope there is someone out there for me as well!
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LakotaWolf (she/her) 1 year ago
I had a really bad migraine the other day (phantom smells, aura, the whole nine yards) and I couldn't make it any further than the couch before I had to lay down. My younger cat, Preacher, instantly leaped onto the couch and laid down on my legs and started purring. He's not normally a snuggle-boy and even when he does feel affectionate, he prefers my boyfriend to me. But he knew right away that I felt absolutely dreadful and that a warm, purring "weighted blanket" would make me feel better <3 IMG_8588-6...e6576d.jpg 
Fabian Bernard 1 year ago
Our does that when someone at home is sad or sick, even with family member she never usually sits on ( young daughters) If they fight each other, she just slips between them meowing something probably in the words of " stop shouting at each other now and make peace'' in cat language 😁
dee renwick 1 year ago
I had my second cancer surgery and retired to the sofa.My precious rescue Staffordshire Bull Terrier cuddled onto my lap and refused to move, especially handy when I decided that everyone was treating me like an invalid so tried to get up and rearrange furniture
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Amity 1 year ago
more /as/ a dog than like one. (and yes, I understand the pun)
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mysterious(he/they, maybe?) 1 year ago
Also, unlike other animals, they can't carry rabies. Their body temperature is too low for the disease to survive in them.
MalibuClassicMan 1 year ago
Just don't understand why they like playing in the road so much; very bad for them!!
troufaki13 1 year ago
Same with cockroaches. They're very useful but they get so much hate! I don't like them either, I just don't kill them 😕
Saphyre Fyre 1 year ago
When they take up residence among humans, they can become vehicles for spreading diseases as they scuttle about the home, feeding on waste, trash, and food, and leaving germs and droppings in their wake. You like this, troufaki??
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FoxEcoLimaIndiaCharlieIndiAlfa 1 year ago
If that were to go to auction, I'm sure it would fetch a pretty penny.
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MalibuClassicMan 1 year ago
Kid got an imagination no doubt, bet he had a blast doing that, know I would have too.
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Freya the Wanderer 1 year ago
I would hardly call that bus driver "friggin" if he returned that young lady's precious lovey. More like "blessed" or "wonderful."
Upstaged75 1 year ago
Oh god, not the lovey! My kid used to freak out when his was just in the washing machine. :)
FoxEcoLimaIndiaCharlieIndiAlfa 1 year ago
I would say that bus driver is way more than just a decent human.
Kangaroo 1 year ago
I googled it and it’s kinda both - a baby blanket with a stuffed animal head and arms/legs/tail :)
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LakotaWolf (she/her) 1 year ago
He is! LOOK at that tortie's face in the first photo! He is absolutely HER hero for those perfect chin/cheek scratches he's giving her XD
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LakotaWolf (she/her) 1 year ago
@ the commenters who assume this photo was taken in a country with OSHA: a gentle reminder - not every single person lives in America, and not every single country is America. And how about we just appreciate the goodness in this man for wearing the wings his daughter made for him, and the goodness in his daughter for making them and knowing her daddy would be protected by the magic of her fairy wings?
Ace 1 year ago
Killjoy. And why would you assume they were metal anyway? Quite unlikely, I'd have thought, as they were made by his young daughter.
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Geekymummy 1 year ago
My dad always picked out the colour for my mum before leaving. I remember taking her to her appointment 2 days after he died. Neither of us could decide on a colour.
Pittsburgh rare 1 year ago (edited)
It was a good spirited joke on how well she looked, l'm sure
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Auntriarch 1 year ago
I bought a 70s stainless steel serving dish to take a pie to a party because it was cheaper than tinfoil disposable. I still have it because everyone returns it religiously, apparently it's "too nice" to re thrift or keep. Best 75p I've ever spent!
EmAdoresHerKats🇮🇪🇩🇿🇵🇸 1 year ago
I am always amazed at the stuff you get in charity shops. The quality is great and so cheap. I'd be lost without them
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LakotaWolf (she/her) 1 year ago
This isn't a "humble brag", as some other panda below me claimed. This is simply a reminder that people never forget how you make them feel. Be kind to others when you can be.
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Kristal 1 year ago (edited)
Well now I need to know where his house is so I can show up in a cat onesie with a pumpkin candy bag on Halloween
LakotaWolf (she/her) 1 year ago
I'll join you! XD (Attached is me last year at Halloween. I was 41 at the time, lol.) IMG_2144-6...bc8de4.jpg 
Kangaroo 1 year ago
I live in an apartment complex with outside-facing doors, but no one ever trick-or-treats here :(
Sue User 1 year ago (edited)
I live rural and there are only 4 houses within walking distance, two would have to cross a highway. So no trick or treaters. 😥
Load More Replies... Montanavanna 1 year ago
A house near ours a few Halloween holidays ago had an extra bowl with mini bottles of booze in it for the grown ups.
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cerinamroth 1 year ago
There was an Islamophobic attack on a falafel place near where I used to live and I gave a EUR 20 tip on a EUR 5 order (all I could afford at the time) to help with the window.
ZuriLovesYou 1 year ago (edited)
I wish I had so much money that I could just give some away without worrying about my finances.
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Multa Nocte 1 year ago
What a very kind thing to do - the poor dog really needed it, plus he got some additional companionship.
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Magenta Blu 1 year ago
Why do kids transform into unrecognizable versions of themselves when they finish through school? Schools and teachers should not crush kid's natural kindness
LakotaWolf (she/her) 1 year ago
It's not always school or the teachers. Sometimes it's the other kids being bullies/teasing them. Sometimes it's the parents. In my case, it was a combination. Luckily while I am nowhere near the hope-filled, happy kid I was, I'm not unkind, at least XD
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The Other Guest 1 year ago
Um, if the seeds sprouted, you need to clean up after your dog a little more often and/or a little more thoroughly. Just sayin'...
whiterabbit 1 year ago
They probably live in the country. We've had dogs that would only poop in the field or woods, not in the yard. Not all of them did this but even if they pooped in our yard we could quickly scoop it up with a shovel and toss it out into the field.
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Marie BellaDonna 1 year ago
I still have a teddy bear very much like this myself. I've had her over 40 years, since I was just a toddler, myself. Last year I purchased a smaller, like-new version for the nostalgia. I think maybe I'll give the "new" one to my first grandchild, too. (If my son should choose to have children of his own one day. But he's only 15 right now, so I'm not rushing that, lol!)
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Here's Chace, my beloved German Shepherd plushie that I got when I was 5. I'm 42 now and I still have Chace (that's how I thought "Chase" was spelled when I was 5, lol.) He gets pride of place in my room. He is a 1986 Dakin brand plushie, and I've been able to find pristine copies of him on eBay over the years and have purchased several. At first I thought I was going to cannibalize one to do a "nose transplant" on Chace, but decided he is perfect the way he is. So now I have a small collection of pristine Chace clones XD chace-66c3...fa472e.jpg 
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SweetCheesySpaghetti 1 year ago
I love this. If I ever mention wanting to try something, my mother will send it to me. Every time. Last gift she sent me was a meat tenderizer because i was facetiming her while using a rubber mallet to flatten my pork chops!!! My mom is truly a treasure.
LakotaWolf (she/her) 1 year ago
I'm 42 and I still get wolf-themed gifts every holiday/birthday. I will HAPPILY take all the wolf socks and wolf shirts and wolf towels, yes indeed XD
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Boris Long-Johnson 1 year ago
Isn’t that a secret? Never ask a lady her age - or even the age of her bush no matter how spectacular it may be.
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Anaïs Grobin 1 year ago (edited)
I have a rhododendron next to my house that was planted by my grandmother in 1968. We used to trim it back every summer, but we haven't trimmed it since 2021. It's now taller than the house and there are two different varieties of sparrows nesting in it
Fenchurch 1 year ago
Planted, not grew from seed. Newsflash the plants you see in the garden centres are already a few years old!
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HeavyMetalHeart 1 year ago
Some towns go rubber duck races on rivers and there can be hundreds of them. I’m guessing that’s the case in this town and he finds some of the stray ones that washed up?
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The Other Guest 1 year ago
We had baked potatoes for lunch! Also apparently today (Aug 19) is National Potato Day in the US.
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At the Forestry's visitor's centre we do each year on 27th December a special gnome-day. We have a gnome-path children can walk and explore nature between easter and halloween, they get an activity bag and refreshment bag. 2018 we decided to open once during winter season, so people being tired of their house full of family could do something cheap and fun. Huge success, and the connection with this entry is: We only offer easy fruit and vegs next to tea, coffee, fruit juices, water, because everybody is full with sweets already. Never heard a complaint, neither adults nor children. The raided happily the citrus, banana, carrot, tomato ... buffet.
Sara Frazer 1 year ago
A couple years ago I started to run low on candy, so (while a little tipsy) I started adding random things from the pantry. A child picked a miso soup packet 😹 but leaving my porch he turned to his friend and said "It's a Japanese candy, I think like pop rocks.." I always wonder if he just opened it and dumped it in his mouth...
BookFanatic 1 year ago
If I had tricker or treaters come to my house, I would totally do this.
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Myoviridae 1 year ago
My Mema used to make my dresses and skirts/culottes when I was young. I got to pick out all the material and buttons. Today, I might be shamed for being too poor to wear the latest fashion, but at the time I felt fantastic!
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LakotaWolf (she/her) 1 year ago
Gives me hope that maybe it's not too late to finish my own education!! My dad had an accident when I was 18 and I had to quit college to help take care of him (we took care of him at home.) I'd started college at 14 (thanks, mom /s) so I'd finished my Associate's degree (English/Creative Writing) by the time I was 18, but I never got my BA/higher degree. I'm 42 now; my dad died three years ago, 21 years after his accident. I wanted to be an author or a geologist. Might be a bit late for me to be a geologist at this point, but maybe I can finish school and get my BA in English, at least. It's just... a little scary and intimidating to think about going back after two decades...
RagDollLali 1 year ago
Lakota, I teach at a college level culinary institute. I have had students ranging from 18 to 80 over the past few years. Right now in one of my classes I have no less than 5 students all over the age of 50, and let me tell you how proud it makes me. Those are also usually the best students because they really take it seriously and study hard. If you choose to do it just know that you got this, and your teachers will be behind you 100% because it's never to old to achieve an education of any kind! 💗💗💗
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Caroline Fraser 1 year ago
My boys used to befriend the ‘new kid’. I’d pick them up from school and get introduced the the new guy and they were always so excited.
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Verena 1 year ago
Many dogs were bred for pulling carts, e.g. the Rottweilers for pulling the carts for travelling knife and scissor sharpeners
FoxEcoLimaIndiaCharlieIndiAlfa 1 year ago (edited)
I love Rottweilers and want to get one as a service dog. I have found a few organizations that train your own personal dog (not all personal dogs are eligible) to provide whatever services are needed. I personally am a disabled veteran and am eligible for a service dog to help with some of my symptoms of my disabilities. I'm holding off until I'm a little more financially better off, because they are quite the extra expense, especially with the cost of everything else, at the moment. I can't wait to get my amazing Rottie.
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Me. Just Me. 1 year ago
If the dog follows me to my car, he/she might be coming home with me as well.
LakotaWolf (she/her) 1 year ago
Those are Newfoundlands, not Labradors :)
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LakotaWolf (she/her) 1 year ago
What a GORGEOUS orange boy. He looks like he is well cared-for <3
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Freya the Wanderer 1 year ago
In my family there are a couple stories about young members doing this.
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Susie Elle 1 year ago
When my mom was undergoing chemo she called me up one day and asked 'do you have any more of those maymays? They're so funny'
BookFanatic 1 year ago
Mine called them Mee-mees. Had a hard time keeping a straight face.
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mysterious(he/they, maybe?) 1 year ago
I've got a little skeleton that stays on display year round. Right now he's wearing a homemade sunhat (half a plastic egg and cardboard) and eventually he'll have a Santa hat and scarf. His name is Robert.
LakotaWolf (she/her) 1 year ago
Yes!! I had one of those extra-large ceramic jack-o-lanterns that I named Peanut. One year, I decided Peanut was going to stay on the porch all year round. I put little hats/costumes on him for each holiday - rabbit-ears for Easter, a knitted turkey hat for Thanksgiving, etc. I did this for over a decade, and then two years ago I accidentally shattered Peanut when I opened the trash bin and the lid flipped over too fast and hit him. I was devastated :( I have some skeleton dogs that I put up every year for Halloween and I am seriously considering turning one into my new Peanut ;)
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kay s. 1 year ago
a house that i pass by pretty regularly has this skeleton and it changes every time i see it (about once a week). a couple of months ago, i noticed a for sale sign in the front yard, with mr. skeleton diligently hammering it into the ground. a couple of weeks after that, the sign was gone and things started disappearing from the front porch (flags, pots of plants, etc). last week, mr. skeleton was gone and the entire house looked vacant. i hope he's doing well at his new place.
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the_avenging_knight (her/she) 1 year ago
I bet she had a pretty smug look on her face when she handed it to you!
Kristal 1 year ago
Yes, I clearly see it stuffed with pocket lint. Looks like the lint catcher in a dryer ...
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D Robinson 1 year ago
I'm planning on doing this for all the times my gf makes me smile this year, and then in a year, I will read them to her, and propose...8/19/25
LakotaWolf (she/her) 1 year ago
Good luck!! I can tell you how much she will remember that and how it will delight her. Just... don't propose in public. Trust me XD
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Mia Black 1 year ago
I do something similar. Because I wouldn't do it only for myself and my friends are like this too, I contact them every Sunday and collect their answers about something good that week (and have to answer myself off course). A bit strange at first but can open your eyes too the week and good things. It can shift your focus a little and it's a tool now against depression (not that mighty but worth it)
Dee 1 year ago
Most days, even the ‘bad ones’ are a mixed bag. It’s really easy to focus on the annoying/painful things however with intention and practice we can notice the good things too. On a more pedantic note, the suggestion is to find a good thing for the week so even if there’s a bad day odds it won’t last all week.
Load More Replies... Mia Black 1 year ago
I started with small things like the coffee on Sunday morning. It's a small thing but it's a good thing. Do it with friends like I do. I ask them weekly (or if I forget they now ask me as well) and it helps to shift the focus a little and be more aware of small goods things one can be grateful for. Me and some friends also thought it's hard to find food stuff but after awhile we saw more good than just the coffee on Sundays. We opened our eyes, we gave ourselves ideas what could be nice and did it (making components to others and watch them smile, looking close to a flower and realising how beautiful it is or even making a little contest who finds the best flower, game night, pizza treat...). I am still very depressed but looking more at god stuff reconnects the wires in our brain to be more attentive to good stuff and feeling a little better
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Glenn Cuneo 1 year ago
My wife and I have been doing this for 35 years. During the year we put stuff in a metal box-- receipts for dinners out, ticket receipts for concerts, birthday cards, etc.... On new years eve we pull the box out and look at everything and talk about the past year. That old stuff goes into a big manilla envelope and then into a tub. We have three tubs filled with envelops now.
LakotaWolf (she/her) 1 year ago
I used to do this with movie tickets from the movies my boyfriend and I went to when we first started dating (23 years ago.) I was sad to find out how FAST the printing on the tickets faded, though, even though I stored them in a closed metal box!
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Lupita Nyong'heaux 1 year ago
kinda looks like South Carolina's Williams-Brice Stadium in Columbia.
LakotaWolf (she/her) 1 year ago
You would be correct, friend :) https://www.wistv.com/story/38406247/sc-man-proves-youre-not-a-real-gamecocks-fan-unless-you-build-the-football-stadium-out-of-legos/
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LakotaWolf (she/her) 1 year ago
Girls too! Even when the "girl" in question is 42... haha. I often tell people I have the sense of humor of a 13-year-old boy XD
Load More Replies... CT 1 year ago
When my nephews had their "poop" talk period, I started talking to them even more about poop. I showed them books about the human body, explained digestion, watched the cartoon "The Magic School Bus" about the digestive system, videos about dung beetles, videos about houses made of dried dung, etc. It got to the point where my nephews said "can we stop talking about poop please" 🤣
Load More Replies... The Other Guest 1 year ago
You'll always get a better picture if you can get the person to laugh
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Sky Render 1 year ago
Kids often remind us like this that beauty standards are entirely arbitrary.
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cerinamroth 1 year ago
Well, a bit is useful. Just in moderation, like everything in life!
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Myoviridae 1 year ago
Some universities also have a food pantry. They get regular donations from local grocery stores. But one thing they always need is spices! Every time I go to the grocery store, I pick up some spices and spice mixes, because spices help everything taste better!
Marie BellaDonna 1 year ago
WOW, my local food pantry never gave out anything like that!! That's awesome!!
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Birb 1 year ago
So are you also Alexandria knight? From a lot of posts before? Because i saw this one already.
Mimi La Souris 1 year ago
BP is eco-friendly, they often recycle their content
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Multa Nocte 1 year ago
I just made a comment in another article about how negative Bored Panda was getting recently, and then you put out this article. Thanks so much! We need the positivity!
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Douglas Tucker 1 year ago
I believe that "Good and Great Things" that we humans do should be more shared with everyone in our short time here on earth. Reading about a dumbazz doing cruel and totally unproductive things seems to always take up more reading or screen time I suppose. Lastly, the comments here were sincere, delightful and a gauge of one definitely understanding good stuff we all can try to do. Thank you commenters.
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I think this is the first BP article where I upvoted every damn one.
Multa Nocte 1 year ago
I just made a comment in another article about how negative Bored Panda was getting recently, and then you put out this article. Thanks so much! We need the positivity!
highwaycrossingfrog 1 year ago
Sometimes there are days that are just full on negativity in every article
Load More Replies... Lily Langtry 1 year ago
Lately it seems like for every one funny/uplifting post here there are ten posts about personal disputes and conflict. I was going to delete my account and not come to Bored Panda anymore as I've realized it negatively affects my attitude about humans if I read those posts. Life is tough these days and if I'm going to indulge in a little distraction I best find more encouraging stuff. Even just reading the titles of most of the posts I feel a bit depressed. I just thought I'd look at this one last post 'for the road' and it reminded me why I loved Bored Panda to begin with. I hope BP will see all these comments and maybe reflect on why they're choosing to promote all the doom and gloom scenarios so much.
Multa Nocte 1 year ago
I agree. Some people seem to thrive on articles about malicious compliance and AITA and "How many people do you wish you could kill if you could get away with it" and "Tell me the worst, disgusting and/or embarrassing thing that ever happened to you that is guaranteed to make others cringe" articles. And if you dare to comment (in the Comments section, no less) and give asked-for feedback about the content, you have commenters make ugly comments about you shutting up and going elsewhere because they apparently live for negative content and how dare you make comments in the Comments section.
Load More Replies... Douglas Tucker 1 year ago
I believe that "Good and Great Things" that we humans do should be more shared with everyone in our short time here on earth. Reading about a dumbazz doing cruel and totally unproductive things seems to always take up more reading or screen time I suppose. Lastly, the comments here were sincere, delightful and a gauge of one definitely understanding good stuff we all can try to do. Thank you commenters.
Salty_Sasquatch 1 year ago
I think this is the first BP article where I upvoted every damn one.
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