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This Instagram Account Shares Uplifting News From Around The World So You Can See All The Good There Is (50 Posts)
The world can seem like a messed up place. Especially if we look at it through the mainstream media. But it can also be beautiful. We just need to remind ourselves of that every once in a while.
Enter the Instagram account 'Good News Dog.' It regularly fetches uplifting moments from around the globe for the 1.4 million people that follow it, giving them one reason to smile after another.
Think of it as a good boy who gets up early in the morning to bring you the newspaper. Only instead of your coffee table, the fella leaves it on your social media feed. And instead of the fearmongering articles, there's a picture of a woman who just knit a bag of hats for a shelter. Or another one showing thousands of Berliners greeting Ukrainian refugees with signs, offering a place to stay.
Continue scrolling to explore this wholesome corner of the internet through Bored Panda's hand-picked selection of its best posts.
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KJ 3 years ago
Small acts of kindness can go a long way, we never know when someone could use a wee boost.
Cold Contagious 3 years ago
And everything aligned in the universe to give this guy something that he needed, and touching the heart of another.
Andy Acceber 3 years ago
My spouse once ordered Thai food after googling the name of the restaurant. Turns out, there's another Thai restaurant 2,500 miles away with the same name. The first Google result was that one, which led to a hilariously awkward phone call when the mistake was realized and we had to call to cancel. After we explained the mix-up, the staff were very kind about it, and we all laughed.
Sue Denham 3 years ago
This is an act of kindness that goes two ways; the kindness of the gift of food and the kindness of the recipient for explaining how the gift has made a difference. This is how to people.
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Today a lady and her husband came into our Home Depot and told us that the insurance company might not pay for their little boy’s walker, so they went on the internet and found plans to make one out of PVC pipe. My store manager heard about this and went over to them and said, "We got this."
We started putting it together and told the family to go and enjoy ice cream and come back in an hour. Other associates started jumping in and when the family came back it was done. Everyone was crying to see Logan walk around with the biggest smile on his face.
When the family tried to pay us, we said "No way, this one is on us."
What a wonderful act of kindness!
Fat Harry 3 years ago
What a world we live in where someone in the wealthiest country on Earth can't get a piece of medical equipment for their child because insurance won't cover it. Healthcare should be a right.
Wilko Lunenburg 3 years ago
It no longer is the wealthiest country in the world. Just a miniscule minority is financialy wealthy, but everyone is poor. Guns are considered more important than health, safety, decency, education and equality.
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JustJackie 3 years ago
Let's force women to give birth. Then when that bundle of joy is here, let's make it really difficult for them to be able to care for their child like they want. Make it difficult for them to get basic needs, healthcare, education, food... If they happen to have a child whith special needs, that's all on them. No extra help. When the time comes for them to go to school...don't do anything about gun control. Force women to have children that might no even live past 18...It's not just women being punished, it's their children too. It's heartbreaking. Why is someone's right to carry arms, more important than the lives these guns can take?
Tinykame 3 years ago
Well they aren't "prolife" as they claim. They are pro birth only. Then
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Not A Panda 3 years ago
It's a lovely story, but it's presented as a feel-good story instead of an example of the dystopian nightmare that is US health"care".
Kelli Lindsay Boone 3 years ago
Yeah, this reminds me of that headline from last year or so "seven year old sells cookies to pay off his fellow students school lunch debt" (or something to that effect). Child labor to pay off child debt, aaahhhh America!!
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Iifa A. 3 years ago
Great manager, great team. But damn it this is not kindness, this extremely awful that a child is left without walker and parents come up with alternative solutions. If women are forced to give birth the least a country can do is healthcare up to 18yr covered + free/affordable daycare + Hot food with veg/fruit... Great people working in store, parents are doing amazing not giving up and finding solutions, bad bad country to be living in, constantly relying on kindness and creativity.
SydneyGirl 3 years ago
Denying that cute little munchkin the ability to walk is just heartbreaking. Shame on you America. Thank goodness for individual Americans
Lewis Fisher Wells 3 years ago
this shouldn't happen we shouldn't need this this makes me furious that the world I will soon inherit has these systems in place
Debbie Barnes 3 years ago
All it takes is a little kindness to make the world a nicer, more thoughtful place. Well done to all these wonderful people. :)
Ashley Lynne 3 years ago
Insurance not covering the Walker is the real issue but such a kind story
MAL 3 years ago
That's a nice gesture, but it's disgraceful that this had to happen. America sucks. And yes, unfortunately I'm an American.
Blackstone 3 years ago (edited)
What also sucks is there is absolutely nothing we can do to change it. Regular Americans have no real power or influence. Sadly I truly believe voting is an illusion and neither party has anyone's interest in mind but their own. I think that creating a battle over who gets to vote is a red herring for the fact that it doesn't really make a difference. No politician is actually trying to change the system because anyone who does gets booted from the system before they can make real change. No one in power who is getting wealthy on taxpayer dollar wants the system to change. But maybe that's just my pessimism from the past few years talking.
Load More Replies...Pages like 'Good News Dog' are needed more than you might think. "Unfortunately, a lot of the news we consume today isn’t so much reporting as it is a way of keeping people addicted to the news cycle," said licensed psychologist Logan Jones, PsyD.
Since sensational headlines get more attention, Jones says media outlets often end up focusing on disaster reporting—and rarely any positive news.
"Consuming too much of this kind of news, whether actively or passively, can be very toxic, and what you hear has an impact on your mood."
#3
Andy Acceber 3 years ago
Truckers where I live are overworked, underpaid, and often taken advantage of as they work to "pay off" a big rig they're working to own. It used to be a great profession. My uncle used be a trucker and would stop for lunch whenever he was in town. No substantial raises in the market in 20 years though means a critical occupation with a lot of hurting people.
Andy Acceber 3 years ago
A good intro to some of the industry issues by John Oliver: https://youtu.be/phieTCxQRLA
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Vanessa Richardson 3 years ago
My ex husband is a crew chief on Blackhawk helicopters in the military and when our son was younger, he would try to have many of their training flights fly over our house so we could go out and wave up to them. It’s a cherished memory!
Brendan Roberts 3 years ago
Trucking must be a lonely job, so this probably meant the world to him.
BetterBitterButter 3 years ago
When I was younger I used to go to my aunt's house very often. You can see the railway tracks from my aunt's terrace(it was really close).Sometimes when my uncle was traveling on a certain route we would be standing on the terrace and he would wave us goodbye from the train.
OnlyMyOpinion 3 years ago
Having being the daughter of a trucker, this brings a tear to my eye. Missed him when he was down the road and miss him now. RIP Dad. Xxx
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-Under_Ender - 3 years ago
Me to, this is just to sad and wholesome to be true, this is what true love is
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Almondein 3 years ago
Not only is this incredibly touching, the guy's actually right! Ignoring obvious factors, at a distance of 384,400 km and walking speed of 5 km/h, it would take 384,400 * 2 / 5 / 24 / 365.25 = 17.5 years. Comparing this to 82 this is a realistic age difference between a grandchild and grandparent. Just goes to show how much thought and love the dude put into this! He may even have been planning this especially for this one year. 😊
Elijah 3 years ago
This makes me sad because my great grandmother passed away recently I only got to see her for 13 years of my life she died because of a disease that made her forget who she is and she forgot everyone in her family
Sue Lynn Chan 3 years ago
It’s been 4 years since I last saw my grandpa. He make our life wonderful
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Onion Cutting Ninja 3 years ago
It does not mention it here, but she did give it back to him when he recovered.
Pink kitty 3 years ago
When I was in hospital I was really stressed because no one could feed my cat. One of the nurses went and fed him for me! I'll never forget her kindness!!
Creature Cargeaux 3 years ago
I wish I could like... volunteer to do this specifically for people like John. I wonder how hard it would be to start a program for people like John so that someone can basically foster their dog for them for free while they're receiving car so the person doesn't have to go into more debt or give up their beloved pets & because one of the most important things when you're sick is to have someone by your side. Don't matter if it's human or animal.. it can actually be the difference in someone giving up or not. I know from experience with my father. Everytime he opened his eyes and saw me next to him while sick with cancer.. he lit up & the nurses would tell me how happy it made him.. unfortunately my pops didn't make it very long but the time he had was spent in the company of the ppl he loved most & his own dogs. I think it extended his life some & gave us that extra time we may not have had if he didn't have hope & a reason to keep fighting. This story is beautiful.
Ashley Schriber 3 years ago
Some pet rescues do take care of that kind of thing. I know a rescue I fostered for once agreed to take a woman's dog while she and her kids had to stay at a homeless shelter. I was the volunteer that was going to take the dog for a month or so. (The woman bailed, though, so it didn't happen.)
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Annie Miller, MSW, LCSW-C, LICSW, explains the process like this: when we experience a threat, our brain activates the fight or flight response, and the systems in our body react accordingly.
Consuming the news can activate the sympathetic nervous system, which causes our body to release stress hormones like cortisol and adrenaline. Then, when a crisis is happening, and we are experiencing this stress response more frequently, Miller says physical symptoms may arise.
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Sherilynne DeMaio 3 years ago
And I see you are an LCSW. You have used your hardship to grow compassion instead of bitterness. All the best to you, good sir.
Creeper From The Black Lagoon 3 years ago
Social workers are awesome. I'm an RN and have to work with behavioral health patients sometimes but I don't like it. SW's will handle those situations elegantly and I'm glad.
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I think he is a PH.D now but didnt change his credentials at time of posting!
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theswallowii 3 years ago
May I add that Ms Tucker, at 94, is ROCKING the cleavage thing in both gowns?!! Oo
Kayjunmoon 3 years ago
How this infuriates me. 'At that time' was in the lifetime of many here on BP. This poor woman and many like her treated so badly because of skin colour. Aparteid, segregation, and of course various other illogical, cruel hatreds that we humans perpetuate.
Nemo 3 years ago (edited)
Where I live nazi's are making a comeback. For some people 'at that time' is now. It’s bad
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Nicki 3 years ago
This just goes to show you that the aftermath of slavery was not that long ago. My mother and grandmother (who are both very much alive) had to live in this nightmare in the Jim Crow south. Yet, people are always telling us to "just get over it". The aftermath of slavery was horrible and should be recognized as it still affects us today.
Michelle A 3 years ago
Jim Crowe laws. Colored only and whites only entrances, water fountains, resturants, everywhere in the US. It was shameful.
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Ashley Lynne 3 years ago
How sweet but awful that black people could'nt go into bridal shops at that time. Such an awful time in history
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-Under_Ender - 3 years ago
Love is the best type of sunshine- -Under_Ender- 2022
Load More Replies... Mouse 3 years ago
I once overheard my husband talking to someone about me and the things he said were so nice and he sounded so proud that I am his person. Makes me teary when I think about it. Haven't decided if I should tell him I heard him or just keep that sweet memory to myself for awhile.
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Karen Sizemore 3 years ago
He couldn't make it to the funeral because of covid so he made this into a video and they played it at her funeral. Definitely need tissues when you watch the video
Hannah Edwards 3 years ago
How did he get it so perfect? I can’t even draw a symmetrical heart with a pencil, let alone with sheep.
This emotional toll and negative effect on the psyche was demonstrated in a study that found people who watched negative material, as compared to those who watched positive or neutral material, showed an increase in both anxious and sad moods after just 14 minutes of viewing television news bulletins and programs.
In addition to an increase in anxious and sad moods, the researchers also found the results to be consistent with the theories of worry that implicate a negative mood as a causal factor in facilitating worrisome thoughts.
#10
Scagsy 3 years ago
Is the guy on the right, in the yellow trousers, the same guy from the snuggling picture above? I suspect it may be. Good for him and his pal!
Snowfoxrox 3 years ago
I am not an emotional person. I rarely cry. My niece was born with many special needs so I moved from veterinary medicine to human medicine and got a job at the children's hospital she all but lived at for the first 10 years of her life. We were told that she would likely be in a persistent vegetative state and would not be *here*, that she'd likely never walk etc... We *ALL* had a moment when she experienced Disneyland for the first time. Then on the second day when this kiddo who had never spoken an intelligible word in her life was throwing herself forward in her wheelchair laughing and saying Dis-Dis!! But the absolute kicker was watching her walk down main street. Yes, I said walk. albeit with a walker.. but dammit she fought hard for that moment!! We were all absolutely crying.
HarriMissesScotland 3 years ago
Never underestimate the power of mothers when told their child won't do something. Father's, too. My favorite person in the world is almost 34. His mother was told he would never see 1.
PebbleBoy Gaming 3 years ago
The doctors said that my little sister would die at birth and that would risk the health of my mom and they should just abort. My parents refused, they were going to have her at 28 weeks, but she stayed healthy and made it to 34 weeks, when she was born she had two knots in her umbilical cord, which shouldn't be survivable. She had a couple complications, but three years later my sister is completely healthy and very strong. And to think that the doctors wanted to kill her
#11
Hseed 3 years ago
That second sentence was completely unnecessary. You can't judge a country for its past. All countries including mine have embarrassing moments in history. We can't tag Germans as nazis, we can't tag Spain (where I live) with dictatorship and terrorism, and so on. And you can't say polish people are doing better than they did. Different times, different people. Congrats for today's job, Poles. Better think twice what you write, dude.
SydneyGirl 3 years ago
Putin can't even imagine the lengths the world will go to to undermine him.
Don't Look 3 years ago
Poland did a LOT for ukrainian immigrants when this started. The people at the train stations picking up refugees, the truckloads of supplies waiting for them too... they just were so ready and willing.
Cold Contagious 3 years ago
All the expressions of love, compassion, and generosity, towards the people of the Ukraine are enough to make your heart feel like it could burst.
Court Jester 3 years ago (edited)
My 9 yo Granddaughter, my Daughter-in-law's Mother, and her Sister were able to flee to Poland. It took them over 30 hours to make the journey to safety. At this time they are still in Poland while my Daughter-in-law's Father and Brother-in-law are in the midst of fighting in Kyiv. They were mandated to stay in the Ukraine. Poland has been absolutely wonderful at accepting the refugees. We are hoping to get my Granddaughter to America soon. My son and Daughter-in-law landed in America to buy a house the very day the war started.
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Labellesouris 3 years ago
Incredible! Congratulations grandpa! I'm sure that this is exactly what he wanted to happen, the reason he worked so hard all of his life, so that his granddaughter would have more, better opportunities than he did. I showed this to my great-aunt...she said "this is the true meaning of the American dream".
Joseph Kastorff 3 years ago
The video of this made the rounds a while back. Its super sweet to watch.
#13
Carol Emory 3 years ago (edited)
Tell me about it. When I first moved across the country to rejoin my husband, we could only bring two twin mattresses with us. My son slept on one, my husband on the other (He was working and needed to get decent sleep for his job.) So they slept on mattresses on the floor while I slept on an inflatable mattress. The day we bought new beds complete with frames and linens, I knew we had arrived at a good place.
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Apachebathmat 3 years ago
I left my first husband for being controlling and coercive, he didn’t let me take anything other than the kids and their stuff and my clothes, I remember crying the day I bought a second hand £5 bookshelf, because it was mine, and nobody could take it
MyCatsTheRealPanda 3 years ago
Congratulations for being able to get yourself away from that situation! It is a hard thing to do and so many people can't do it or don't make it out for one reason or another so I love to see when people do.
Load More Replies... Miss Frankfurter 3 years ago
I can remember sleeping on the floor on an air mattress for months until I could buy a bed. Did it with my very first credit card I got from a major department store and got 30% discount for doing so. Paid off in 2 months. My first night in a bed after so long felt luxurious.
Kim Lorton 3 years ago
It certainly is! I never had new furniture until i was married! My bed was new, but beds weren't expensive in 1985! Was able to afford a full bed and 2 sets of sheets! All my stuff was second hand, given to me, by friends who's parents redid their beach condo and they gave me a couch and love seat , 3 tables to match them and lamps and a bunch of towels. I used those until i was married and then we used it fir at least 4 more years until we bought a house and got new furniture! We sill have the same bed and one night stand now in the spare bedroom. But the current bed we've had fir almost 19 years! Jist new matresses!
There's even a word for the act of obsessively reading bad news despite the onset of anxiety It's called doomscrolling and even thought it's quite new, research stretching back for decades has long warned that consuming too much negative news can take its toll.
Studies have linked poor mental health to news exposure during negative and traumatic events; the more news a person consumes during and after these events, the more likely they are to suffer from depression, stress and anxiety. For example, there's a study that surveyed 4,675 Americans in the weeks following the Boston Marathon bombings and collected data on how much media they consumed. Participants who engaged with more than six hours of media coverage per day were nine times more likely to also experience symptoms of high acute stress than those who only watched a minimal amount of news.
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#15
Carol Emory 3 years ago (edited)
My autistic son and I used to play a hand squeezing game when he was little. I would squeeze his hand twice, he'd squeeze mine back twice. Three times, three times. The game would end when one of us would rapid fire squeeze the others hand so fast that it made it impossible to count and we'd both giggle. Whenever he's feeling down in the dumps now (he's 30) I take his hand and squeeze it...and the game is on!
New Everywhere 3 years ago
I was thinking the same! Love like that keeps you youthful
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Nadja Lambacher 3 years ago (edited)
Odin! He is such a fun young guy. His parents help him post videos of himself on the internet.
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Seán Baron 3 years ago
Oh he did. And he's also extended this to any elderly person around him.
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Maiun 3 years ago
Depher is now a social enterprise (nonprofit) in the UK that provide boilers and plumbing free to elderly and disabled customers based in Burnley, Lancashire, England. Donate or find out more at: @Depheruk
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KJ 3 years ago
Scumbag parents having an issue with someone getting an education, good on the president.
UpupaEpops 3 years ago
Lack of education and exposure to people with disabilities. Growing up in Eastern Europe, the first time I've been exposed to disabled people living a full, independent life, was after I moved to the UK for my studies. I now count that experience as probably one of the most important ones from my time over in Britain.
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Iifa A. 3 years ago
About a decade a go my distant relative who is a primary school teacher told me this *I don't want them in my class, what if they infect me. They shouldn't be allowed to normal schools incase they will expect to have future like my kids. I don't want my kids to have sick children* I was genetics student, and I knew from that time to stay away from her. Genetic disorders are not infectious, and ALL disorders that are somewhat rare and present at birth are MISUNDERSTOOD by people, government, teachers, healthcare professionals. The only people who have been opened to this world are people directly involved with them. Nobody should be hidden from world!!!
pusheen buttercup 3 years ago
What's sad is the most bullying is done by adults, not other children
Mozzarella 3 years ago
Who? Tell me their address and I will personally go and give these entitled bitches a beating. (The parents not the girl)
ColdBlooded 3 years ago
*sharpens knife* where do they live again? North macedonia, right?
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Iifa A. 3 years ago
Also to add down syndrome is a mismatch of genes, but hatred is a taught condition, and usually takes years before a child can replicate that hatred (infants, toddlers usually don't understand it, but at 5 when most children are introduced to school settings it will show.. parenting at its finest, let's apply our own insecurities to our children. If I don't like they won't.
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Lisa Samuelson 3 years ago
I hope you're talking about the TFG and not my beloved President Biden!!
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LangiStudios 3 years ago
Ugh. That reminds me of Ryan White in the 80s. He was diagnosed with HIV after being administered tainted haemophilia treatment, and his classmates' parents yanked their children from school when he returned to the classroom. Teachers also protested his return and the matter went to court. Even today, 32 years after his death, some people in that town still slander his name to their children and grandchildren.
Labellesouris 3 years ago
It terrifies and deeply saddens me the while the President of Macedonia can take care of bullying in school in this way, we in the United States are once again, with our President, mourning the unacceptable and preventable loss of young children because our legislators are more tied up to their money from the gun lobby than they are interested in stopping this b******t.
2020 was exceptionally bad. "We've had so much news from COVID-19 and the economic breakdown to the reckoning with racial injustice combined with hurricanes and firestorms," said Roxane Cohen Silver, a research psychologist at the University of California, Irvine. "It's clear the stress of the election has added to all this."
"So much of it is open-ended and uncertain at the moment," Graham Davey, an emeritus professor of psychology at the University of Sussex in the United Kingdom added. "That alone is something that people find extraordinarily stressful."
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Friday 3 years ago
I hope that they kept in touch (the owners) to arrange future pup play dates ❤️
Catherine Binder 3 years ago
If you love your pup you can't not exchange info.
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Maya Forbes 3 years ago (edited)
The goodest hecking doggos I´ve ever seen Edit: Nevermind I just saw the gas station doggo and now they´re tied Second Edit: I just found the TSA doggo so now he´s also tied Third edit: I just saw the sibling doggos and I´ll just say that every dog in this article is a solid 14/10 so I don´t have to keep editing this comment
Carol Emory 3 years ago
When I worked at a groom shop, one of our groomers realized that two of the dogs she groomed came from the same litter after questioning the owners. She specifically arranged for both parties to meet at the same time. The dogs went nuts upon seeing each other. The owners have been friends ever since.
Phil Vaive 3 years ago
My sister has a golden doodle who instantly recognizes his brother, who lives nearby. It's so cute
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Anyone-for-tea? 3 years ago
Don’t forget it’s not just the elderly that are lonely, that younger person who is unexpectedly chatty might be because you’re the only person they’ve spoken to all day, and your kindness makes their day too!
Flexiegirl94 3 years ago
Couldn't have been said better! That's probably me... *cries*
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El Dee 3 years ago
People get frustrated by people doing this but they don't realise why folks do it. During the first lockdown I spent ten weeks where I had no contact with another living thing. People used to go to local shops where everyone knew each other, not so anymore. We need to talk to each other more..
Britches are for everyone 3 years ago
Why do I have to be lonely and/or elderly to have a chat checkout? This sounds great, I think I would choose that line every time.
LavenderAxolotl 3 years ago
This should be an international addition - so many people need this kind of outlet
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Katy McMouse 3 years ago
One of the last safe places in this country (oh god, I hope I didn't jinx it).
Cold Contagious 3 years ago
This is wonderful, that many people can utilize the library as a safe place, and they will help them.
TheReader19 3 years ago
As heating costs shoot up in the UK and will rise again in October; the library will be even more of a Haven for some
Jane Alexander 3 years ago
Our library offers 'Zip books' =if they don't have a book you want to read, they'll order it, it comes straight to you, you read and 'return' it to the library. Does yours?
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Deux 3 years ago (edited)
If only there were more 14 year olds doing this than getting hooked into a life of crime. Create bowties, not heartache and trauma.
Carolus Maxima 3 years ago
Ah yes, I'm sure this kid has none of their basic needs met and an awful home life and still chose to make bow ties for shelter dogs. Come on. 14 year old kids whom choose a "life of crime" usually don't have many alternatives.
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Psychologists refer to it as an "intolerance of uncertainty," and, unfortunately, it's a vicious cycle. You find listening to the news stressful and anxiety-provoking but can't stop doing it because you feel the need to find out what on earth is going on.
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Carol Emory 3 years ago
My sister did something similar with my son. Each time he hung out with her, she'd have him draw something in a journal...then she would have him tell her the story of what was going on in the picture and she would write it down. She gave it to me when we moved across the country. OMG! I loved it!
Angelynn Wichman 3 years ago
My first grandchild is going to be born later this year. I'm TOTALLY doing this for them.
Lexie Smith 3 years ago
Oh this one got me. I'd love to be able to spend time with my grandparents again. I miss them so.
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Deux 3 years ago
Go into these kinds of relationships with an open mind but low expectations. IIn my early 20s I met 3 sisters and a brother I never knew I had and it destroyed my life for a while.
Zedrapazia 3 years ago
Oh no, I'm really sorry it went so bad for you ... What happened?
Load More Replies... Cold Contagious 3 years ago
This is magnificent! So glad they've gotten together. They look so much alike. I wish them many happy years to come.
Elizabeth Sundby 3 years ago
waiting for the day i meet my biological dad. not that my mom didn't raise me well enough
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Viola Yarrow 3 years ago
I love this but I just wish that they did the same for homeless people
ColdBlooded 3 years ago
they try to. I've been there before. Just a bit cold for me:D
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Hedgeh og 3 years ago
One of the many things I value a lot about the Black communities I have friends from, is their respect for Elders. Yes, other cultures have that too; I'm not saying it's exclusive, but I see it a LOT and it's very marked and very beautiful.
Safy 3 years ago
Escalators scare the s**t out of me. My Dad told me growing up they would suck me down, and people laugh when I tell them. But!!! It actually did happen!!! We were going down once, and a woman in front of us, her maxi dress got sucked down, and my husband luckily had his pocket knife and we cut her free.
Demongrrrrl 3 years ago
That's awesome. My grandmother was terrified of Down escalators, she always had to find an elevator.
Maria Mendez 3 years ago
Nice! My daughter did something similar for an older lady who was unsure of the steep stairs. I was so proud of her!
Robert Trebor 3 years ago
I'm getting there. Seventy-two, with some balance problems. I hope that guy will be available when I need the help.
But there are things that people can do to protect their mental health from the potentially damaging effects of obsessively consuming news. "It's important to be informed but we don't want you to be doomscrolling," said Judith Andersen, a health psychologist at the University of Toronto in Canada.
"Check the news just once a day, and I don't think it's best to check in the morning because it clouds the rest of your day." She also recommends confining yourself to well-established and credible news sources to avoid the risk of over-hyped or even misleading content.
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Mozzarella 3 years ago
Never let our elderly feel lonely. They are treasures and need to be treated like so
beesechurger elite 3 years ago
miss do u have any mozzarella you could spare
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Patti Vance 3 years ago
believe me when i say that i do not mean that men of other nationalities don't cook but, to date, i have never met an italian man who doesn't know how to cook, even if it is only basic. good for these officers.
Karen Grace 3 years ago
My son loves to cook. His son's all cook and the next generation is getting ready to learn. I promised my great grandson he can help me cook. He loves playing with my kitchen utensils.
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Monic Krugell 3 years ago
Actually take their role as public servants seriously, this is awesome!
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Monday 3 years ago
Would be quite the plot twist if everyone else skipped the hike on purpose as an attempt at matchmaking because web dev guy liked her.
Valley Girl 3 years ago
She should have known they were going to get married being that he was on the wed development team
Catherine Graffham 3 years ago (edited)
That reminds me of how my parents got together. My dad had already been at the university they both attended for a year, so at the first dinner at the accommodation, he offered to give people a tour of the university and local area the following morning. My mum was the only person to turn up and they had a great time on the tour, becoming friends. One thing led to another and they’ve been happily married for 40 years with three kids (me, my identical twin sister, and our older brother).
Gemma Cadd 3 years ago
I've seen this post and somebody suggested that a person on web development might have the knowledge to erase that email frome everybody else's inboxes...
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Kara Maddigan 3 years ago (edited)
=🥲 Edit: Holy jeez! So many up votes! I never get this many!!!
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The boy's face and the position of his hand- that's an incredible depth of feeling for a young kid. I could look at this all day.
Anne Reid 3 years ago
while working on the ambulance, I once brought an elderly gentleman home from the hospital after a lengthy stay. His kids and grandkids were all at the house eagerly awaiting him. One little, maybe 5 years old, ran up to me and hugged my legs. “Thank you for bringing my Pop Pop home! I missed him! SO much!” As he ran off, I realized that was probably the best hug of my life…my partner and I cried in the ambulance afterwards.
Cold Contagious 3 years ago
Such a powerful image. They must have thought he was never coming back. Time always seems so much longer to children. So happy they have their grandpa back.
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-Under_Ender - 3 years ago
WE ALL KNOW GANDPARENT'S ARE THE BEST BUT THIS ONE OVER DID IT
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LavenderAxolotl 3 years ago
Amazing how joyful Grandpa looks after being separated from loved ones. The store is doing a good thing and making people really happy
But those times that you do sit down to get up to speed with the world around you, Davey recommends that you actually read articles in full, rather than simply checking out the headlines. "Headlines are usually dramatized, and you need more context than that," he explained.
Or simply fire up 'Good News Dog!'
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Lakota Wolf 3 years ago
This hits home. Hopefully my kitten with FIP will be declared cured of this normally-fatal disease in two weeks (treatment is 84 days of medication injections) - and he’s definitely getting some delish foods and a party :D I’m so glad this pupper made it too!
Kristin Nicole 3 years ago
Cook low and slow on indirect heat until nearly done, then sear on high heat.
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Friday 3 years ago
How can anyone abandon their senior baby? Congratulations on your promotion, have a happy life sweetheart ❤️
Anna Kożdoń 3 years ago (edited)
I just adopted today a 10yo three-legged good boi from the shelter ❤️ seniors are wonderful!
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Susan Green 3 years ago
I hate people who do sh!t like this. Our animals are family, they are not disposable!
Zoe's Mom 3 years ago
Go the register with a 6 pack. Senior dog ask, "ID Please". Customer You're a dog?!. Senior Dog: "No I.D., No booze". Service with a snarl! ;o)
Jayne Kyra 3 years ago
If someone abandons a senior pet, or any pet, they are a waste of oxygen and the trashiest piece of s**t that should have been a blowjob from the start.
El Dee 3 years ago
The people abandoning him have lost out. Their loss is the gain of everyone going to that gas station. It used to be so commonplace here for workplaces to have working animals. Corner store would have a mouser - who slept on top of the stock and was petted by all who came in. Other shops had dogs, did we even think they were guard dogs? All were loved and got lots of pets..
New Everywhere 3 years ago
He's happy with is new job! I'm glad he gets to spend his senior time with the attention and love he deserves. I know he brings smiles to customers every day
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Body will self-destruct in 5.. 3 years ago
I used to leave my dad little post-it notes everywhere (in shoes, pockets, etc). When he suddenly died in my 20s, I went into his room and found that he had kept them. Dad taped them all together and covered his wall with my notes. It made me so happy and destroyed me at the same time.
Sarah Fitzpatrick 3 years ago
In the middle is a picture of her and her stepfather and all the yellow around the picture are the saved notes. She framed them.
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Cold Contagious 3 years ago
This is so awesome! Giving this little boy a sense of value, recognition, and work ethic, is the most powerful and precious tool that they could give to this child that lived in the home they were working in. He will treasure that experience and always remember how amazing he felt.
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Sheila Stamey 3 years ago
Crochet. I'm sorry. But I crochet. And I love this. I make squirrel rehab nests. I can prove it. My friend just released the first two rehabs this year!
Turt_Le 3 years ago
You're right, I didn't want to be the one to say it. Such an amazing amount of effort and a wonderful gesture 💗
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Sweet and such cute hats! Reminds me of the lovely elderly ladies that volunteered to crochet tiny hats and blankets for the NICU babies.
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Vanessa Richardson 3 years ago
My German shepherd LOVES tennis balls. We buy them on eBay—a box of 100 slightly-used tennis balls from a tennis club only costs about $40. When we order a new box (maybe every 2 years) we make it a point to open the box and dump all of them out onto the floor at once so we can watch him absolutely lose his mind🤣🥰
Chaotic-Pansexual (she/they) 3 years ago
Oh my goodness the playful about-to-pounce pose! This is going to be one very happy doggo
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Bobert Robertson 3 years ago
Deep fried pickles. He found them before the first career and is content for life now.
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lolliegag69 3 years ago
My thoughts exactly. Are they sure he's just not playing dress up?
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Gavin Frazier 3 years ago
for those who dont know the navy seals are one of the hardest units in the army to get into.
Violaine LB 3 years ago
I don't know why you were downvoted, I'm not from the US so it's good to have that extra info. Thank you!
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Sherilynne DeMaio 3 years ago
Same positive smile in each impressive role. Astounding list of accomplishments!
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Ivana Bašić 3 years ago
Dogs remember. We moved abroad and when we visited and met up with our friends and their dogs, the dogs were very happy to see each other again.
ThatRandomGuy 3 years ago
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Sherilynne DeMaio 3 years ago
Americans should take a lesson from this example. This is how to offer comfort to strangers in peril.
ToGo 3 years ago
I'm willing to bet that there are THOUSANDS of American citizens who would offer the Ukrainians refuge if only they were given half a chance.
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Andy Acceber 3 years ago
I both love this and am a little scared by it. Maybe I'm just jaded. I assume 99.9% of people there have good intentions, but I'm scared of the .1% who don't. Refugees are often super vulnerable. I hope there's a system in place to check up on folks and prevent abuse.
Nadja Lambacher 3 years ago
Yeah German here. There were some creepy guys looking for Ukrainian women who came on their own, but police was aware and nothing bad happened.
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This is spectacular! Such special people willing to share their lives with people in need. I can't imagine the courage and bravery that these people from Ukraine must have to keep enduring throughout all the difficulties they've been faced with.
Mayrene Chester 3 years ago
Was in Stuttgart, Germany at the train station where there are signs that say "Ukraine refugees - relief centre this way" and a few African immigrants were standing outside looking in. That was quite poignant.
RMA 3 years ago
The problem is that some horrible people will take advantage of this and abuse refugees, through various different forms. It is difficult to balance making sure that the family offering a home does not have a savage dog with a history of attacking children, a paedophile, a fraudster, a rapist, and so on, with trying to accommodate lots of truly desperate people in a short period of time.
Katinka Min 3 years ago
After a few days, there were human traffikers among them :-/ Scum of human kind. Fortunately, the refugees were careful. At least, I haven't heard of any missing people.
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Mozzarella 3 years ago (edited)
Woohooooooooooooooo. If we saw things the way that 6 year olds did, the world would be a better place.
Stephanie A Mutti 3 years ago
Before fear and zero-sum politics turns us into cowardly greedy monsters.
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Michelle A 3 years ago
More people need to do this! Look out for your elderly neighbors and make sure they are okay.
Everything is fascinating. 3 years ago
If people do good stuff, they should not be frightened of telling people. We all need to hear good stories, or the bad stories will overwhelm us.
OnlyMyOpinion 3 years ago
I agree, it's easy to think people are bragging about their kind gestures, but actually it can spread the love and make other people think to do it themselves.
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somnomania 3 years ago
...tell me more about this lime-frosted carrot cake, i'm really intrigued. i like lime and i LOVE carrot cake.
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Kitty Jordan 3 years ago
Beauty is as beauty does - and this couple is beautiful inside and out.
Anita Edwardd 3 years ago
Priorities! So many living lavishly everyday but fail to think about others who are not in their position. This is an act of selflessness.
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Stannous Flouride 3 years ago
I really love that you used the correct pluralization.
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kim morris 3 years ago
https://www.wvtm13.com/article/orange-beach-lifeguards-help-95-year-old-woman-get-to-and-from-beach/38005293#
Hannah Edwards 3 years ago
I’m going to try this next time I’m at the beach. Might need two lifeguards though.
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Lakota Wolf 3 years ago
My grandmas are both long gone :( I will help protecc OP’s grandma, as both of mine would want me to XD
Ashley Lynne 3 years ago
How sweet I'm sad I never had that but happy that someone had such an adorable grandmother ❤️
Michelle A 3 years ago
As a person that never experiencd having grandparents, I agree! * all passed befor I arrived*
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I miss my grand parents so much, I’m nearly 50 now, no blood family other than my children, but open to grand parent adoption from any country!
Elizabeth Sundby 3 years ago
my grandma makes me quilts and knits me stuffed animals. also gives me candy and takes me places
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InfectedVoice 3 years ago
I initially thought that's not how it works mate but then realised he meant they were all back home.
Mathieu Brouwers 3 years ago
Amsterdam (the Netherlands) and Cape Town (South Africa) are in the same time zone. Just a 12 hours flight. So she and her children are North - South a lined (sort of).
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Cold Contagious 3 years ago
Absolutely fantastic! He looks ecstatic to have the world at his fingertips with the help of his assistive device. Nothing can hold him back now.
ThatRandomGuy 3 years ago
Congrats to him! Slainté (Gaelic (Irish) Word for Health but used as a cheers in Ireland!)
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Brendan Roberts 3 years ago
It doesn't matter if they're biological or not, a good mama will take in any infants.
Elin Noller 3 years ago
This is very typical of ducks. The "best" mom just sorta..nabs..the other ducklings and end up with a whole bunch.
Alice Teasdale 3 years ago
We have experienced duckling hell with muscovies over a few years. Learnings: 1) if a mother is being followed, she thinks all is well. Even if she started walking with 14 and now only has two. So you have to go find the other 12. 2) they will adopt babies the same age because they can't tell the difference, but attack bigger or smaller ones. 3) Muscovies are WAY dumber than chickens.
Alice Teasdale 3 years ago
Also, a bucket is excellent for collecting ducklings. You can pour them gently out like liquid. There is nothing more cute and fuzzy than having your hand in a bucket of ducklings.
Load More Replies... LW 3 years ago
My family used to do this type of thing. I lived in a house with a canal in the backyard when I was younger. We'd have the same families of ducks that would come back each year to nest in our yard. Occasionally, we would find orphaned or stray ducklings. We'd take them in and care for them until we found a mama duck with similar aged babies and then let the one swim off with its new family. It worked most of the time where the mama would just adopt it as if it were her own. Very satisfying and fun thing to do as a kid.
Anita Edwardd 3 years ago
She always knew she wanted a big brood with all the love, guidance and protection she has to share!
Trisha Howson 3 years ago
She was good mama once had a mama cat that did this the kitten died and she was so heartbroken. She treated it like her own baby
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troufaki13 3 years ago (edited)
You can catch more flies with honey than with vinegar. Kindness goes a long way and it costs nothing.
Shannon Matthews 3 years ago
When I had covid in January, I ordered dashmart from doordash to get ice cream delivered since my throat hurt. In the notes, I said to please just leave on doorstep since I had covid. When I later retrieved the order, there was a note in the bag with the ice cream that read, "Ice cream solves everything. Feel better!"
kristina law 3 years ago
Kindness and consideration for others is always the way to go! Very nice😊
Bexx 🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦 3 years ago
Once a lady came into my bar trying not to cry, ordered fries and a tea and sat for a while watching her son play hockey (it was a bar in a hockey arena so lots of parents). I paid for her $8 bill and pretended that “I’m allowed to give away one free meal a day and you looked like you needed it!” I ran away so fast after that. She left me a cute note saying thank you. I’ve never told anyone (except BP now!) but it made me feel so good that I “pretended” a few more times after that :)
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Bexx 🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦 3 years ago
Poor doggy but also happy doggy was rescued :) the warm bed they gave him after that ice probably felt so good!
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Cold Contagious 3 years ago
This must have been so traumatic for the poor pup. Glad we have courageous people who will go in and rescue them in their time of need. Hope the baby recovers well.
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Mettaton 3 years ago
Yeah, they also scare people with ptsd, some mental disorders, and plus they are bad for the environment
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LNB87 3 years ago
The video to this is actually very sad. There is a breakdown by an animal body language expert... The dog is cowering from it's owner when being returned.
TKA 3 years ago
I wondered about that. It doesn’t look like a happy reunion.
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Lori-anne Hershberg 3 years ago (edited)
Please highlight and visit the link below. Please take a few mins to read this and then sign the petition to stop people's beloved pets being lost, hurt, scared, KILLED because of fireworks! This dog just died after being spooked. https://chng.it/QDcx5dNL
Daniel Mattock 3 years ago
Aren’t we all fed up of fireworks by now? It’s colours and bangs in the sky.
Snowfoxrox 3 years ago
This is the number one reason why I highly recommend desensitization training for dogs and cats.. heck any pet really. You start with fireworks on youtube playing very quietly and give top shelf/ bestest treats as they are able to relax and be calm with the sound. As they progress you can up the volume until such time as they look to you for num-nums when they hear fireworks. I have seen this training work for fire works, gun fire, loud vehicles etc.. you just have to start off with it low enough to not startle and build on that. My present service dog enjoys watching firework displays and gives zero issues with any other loud noise. It works best if you start young, but pretty much any doggo can be helped. just go slow.
Fraxinus excelsior 3 years ago
Or, maybe fireworks manufacturers could create them without the terrifying loud bangs that scare the c**p out of creatures and people?
Load More Replies... Cold Contagious 3 years ago
Poor fur baby, he looks like he's had a very hard time on his own. Glad he'll be back home soon.
madbakes 3 years ago
Several months ago someone in my town lost their dog, and people kept spotting him around but could never catch him. NYE a couple was trying to catch him; they were in a parking lot. Fireworks started and good boi jumped right in the car. Probably the only time fireworks worked well for a dog.
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kristina law 3 years ago
While this is an awesome little story, I have seen it on BP probably over 10 times now lol
You kidding me 3 years ago
Correct, some stories on BP are repeats, but everyone who comes here has a "first time" as you did, plus sometimes I like to be reminded how great some people can be.
Load More Replies... Hedgeh og 3 years ago
I'm gonna point out that THIS is how you show self-awareness and go out of your way to make sure someone else feels comfortable and safe. He made sure to mention his wife and to involve the kids so his message felt wholesome, not creepy.
Sowieso 3 years ago
Indeed, het is trying very hard not to feel like a creeper!
Load More Replies... Cold Contagious 3 years ago
This is so sweet! I feel like most guys would have ignored her message, or it could have been met with some unsavory remarks, but instead his kids think she looks great!
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Shoe 3 years ago
I taught Middle School kids (ages 12-14) for 30+ years and we always had a rule - if I or another student in the class said something hurtful to you, whether accidentally or not, you were to simply say, "Ouch". That way we'd know and address and fix the problem. It was really effective.
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Andy Acceber 3 years ago
I hope the school helps pay for this, but realistically, I bet the funding comes out of the teacher's pocket. If you happen to serve on a school PTA or student council, this would be a great thing for you to set up and fund!
Kiss Army 3 years ago
My son's school had a pantry that had food and hygiene items that kids could go into the office and get without others knowing and it was donation based. Every year that he went there, during my work's Christmas party I would have a raffle with prizes that I had purchased on sale over the year and to participate people had to donate items and/or money to purchase items and we would collect several car loads. Hopefully, they have donations or something similar as well...
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Carol Emory 3 years ago
I like this! A small Casino I used to go to offered free feminine products to people that didn't have them. They told me that women would randomly bring in products for use. I got a friend that worked at a KFC to bring me some of the towelettes they offer. Put them in the basket in the ladies room so women could use them in the stalls when necessary.
TKA 3 years ago
Schools in our area of Ohio, USA have family care teams. They take care of kids and families that need help or emergencies. They take donations of absolutely everything. Even stained work clothes. The kids going into auto tech that only have one pair of nice pants are thrilled with having clothes they don’t have to worry about ruining. House fire? Covered. Wet clothes and shoes from walking to school, covered.
Cold Contagious 3 years ago
This is so awesome! It's fantastic to have for kids who need it. Every school should have a place for students who need these products to get them, no questions asked. People could donate them. It's a nice thought
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Chaotic-Pansexual (she/they) 3 years ago
I know, the banjo player was very good. And the fox was so kind to listen to the good boy play, too
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Naruto Fan 3 years ago
Saw this on local social media about a month ago, the video is absolutely tremendous.
kjorn 3 years ago
Wa-pa-pa-pa-pa-pa-pow! Wa-pa-pa-pa-pa-pa-pow! Wa-pa-pa-pa-pa-pa-pow!
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Andrea Owen 3 years ago
I'm not sure that's a Camellia, because they have large rose like flowers, but it is beautiful.
Everything is fascinating. 3 years ago
Yes looks more like cherry, but still beautiful and the blooms last longer, just.
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melikeskpop 3 years ago
My best friend's name is Camilia turns out she was named after the tree/flower and i never knew that until 8 years later lmao thats so cool :))))))))))
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Everything is fascinating. 3 years ago
Possibly crowd fund after the video was released?
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Nadja Lambacher 3 years ago
Oh my god, I learned from John Oliver about inmate firefighters and how they are unable to get a job as one after release. This is amazing!
Kate 3 years ago
There's a 4-episode documentary series on Netflix called Firechasers; two of the people it focuses on were inmate firefighters. Excellent show.
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This is so cool. I know the firefighters they work with don't judge them and treat them like brothers. Now they really can be.
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Lakota Wolf 3 years ago
My dad had an accident and sustained a catastrophic brain injury when I was 18. He lived, but my “dad” was gone forever. I thought he’d be around forever, to walk me down the aisle, to see me graduate college… what I wouldn’t give for just one more minute to talk with him. He died last year after 21 years of being bedridden, in diapers, with a feeding tube, and catastrophically brain-damaged. But nor would I trade a single second of those 21 years, either. IDK, I miss my dad :(
Mozzarella 3 years ago
This is so sad. Sending love to you Lakota. Stay strong
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Amy Rose 3 years ago
Free, Hope someone can use some of these baseballs in the batting cages. I found them cleaning out my garage, I pitched them to my son and grandson for countless rounds. My son is now 46 years old and my grandson is 23 years old. I am 72 and what I won't give to pitch a couple of buckets to them. They have both moved away. If you are a father cherish these times. You won't believe how quickly they will be gone. God bless. PS Give them a hug and tell them you love them every chance you get!
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Monday 3 years ago
She had to give the dog away as a little girl when her family moved. The doggo changed houses a few times but was always with a family.
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Seán Baron 3 years ago
"And now, the ladies of the Peach Glade Retirement Home will play you a selection of Iron Maiden hits!"
Agent 8433599 3 years ago (edited)
Seriously though, we did this in gym class and it was super fun!
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Dennis Stanley 3 years ago
https://people.com/human-interest/texas-couple-takes-in-delivery-driver-for-5-days-car-gets-stuck-during-winter-storm/
Aidan Pite 3 years ago
Anyone else feel kinda sad that these people are being heralded because other people wouldn't have given that woman *basic human compassion* and that the 'normal response' would have been to just... abandon her in the middle of a winter storm? Like I know strangers are scary but seriously, how could you NOT let someone spend the night in your home when they are literally snowed in at your home?!?
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crazy_cat_notAlady 3 years ago
i lost my father to stage 4 prostate cancer 6 years ago. i couldn't do s**t for him. didn't even try and talk about whatever he wanted to say. i was suffering from mental health issues that kept me in bed 16 hours a day, and in the hours (of the night) when i was awake, i would work to pay off the medical bills. he wasn't a big talker and i was never a good child. i wonder how many stories, and memories he took away with him forever without telling me. once I'm gone, no one will remember him at all.
crazy_cat_notAlady 3 years ago
sorry for the rant. this post just made me think of all the things that he could have done if i were a little more present or open (emotionally) towards him.
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Andy Acceber 3 years ago
It's an easy sign to get wrong. Unless you actually know what you're signing in ASL, it's really easy to accidentally sign "Happy Day Your Mom Birthed You Out." (Not literally, but pretty close. The sign for "birth" means labor and is very different than "birthday.")
Mary Hiers 3 years ago
I live about 5 miles from this school. Believe me, it's rare for "feel-good" stories like this one to come out of my state's schools. I'm glad to know there are still a few good teachers around here.
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Carol Emory 3 years ago
There was a group of people standing in a circle in a parking lot once, all facing out. Turned out there was a lady on the ground who had a seizure and they were surrounding her to make sure no one messed with her until the ambulance got there. Some was kneeling beside her with their hand behind her head so, if she seized again, she wouldn't hit her head on the pavement. Restores my faith in humanity when stuff like this happens. They were standing facing away from her because they didn't want her to wake up and be embarrassed at seeing a bunch of strangers standing around her staring.
somnomania 3 years ago
stark contrast to an incident my mom experienced, where she was in a bagel shop and another woman in line started seizing, and my mom and the woman's caretaker were the only ones who moved forward to help - everyone else backed away. bystander syndrome is partially at fault, but there also just isn't enough information out there in a lot of places.
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Bexx 🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦 3 years ago (edited)
Aww. It’s my birthday in 2 weeks - I invited all my coworkers to come bowling with me because I want to do something fun. No one replied 😅 (I’m new-ish to town and all my friends live in a city far away). I think I’m going to take myself out to dinner that night :) won’t tell the server it’s my birthday but going to be brave like this lady and take charge of the day!
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I’ve Seen Things 3 years ago
🤔 it appears I must now go past Sparkle’s house at least twice daily.
Tiny Dancer 3 years ago
Nutshell version: Sparkle is 11 and has cancer in her upper jaw. The signs go on to tell people it can't be cured, but to please gently share their love with her for what time she has left. Sad update: She passed a few weeks later: https://blog.theanimalrescuesite.greatergood.com/sparkle-the-mayor-of-somerville/
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My Mom had a Wire Fox terrier named Sparkle-Lee. When Mom died I took Sparkle for my own. Sparkle was a real love-bug.
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somnomania 3 years ago
not to rain on a lovely sentiment but look at that boring-a*s mcmansion neighborhood with no trees and houses that look like samplers from the window-and-door-catalogue. ugh.
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Carol Emory 3 years ago
I watched the video of this. He's so happy that she did this for him, he came out from behind the table and gave her a hug. She started bawling she was so happy!
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Violet Jensen 3 years ago
I have autism and lemme do you an educate! He’s probably stimming, a calming repetitive memorized motion that helps dull the sharp sensations from the outside world. Memorizing fonts is a REALLY COOL one!
pusheen buttercup 3 years ago
Maybe it's just me, my personal preference, but I would not like to be called "child with autism" particularly in reference to a talent or difficulty I have.
Katie Lutesinger 3 years ago
Meanwhile I'm also autistic and my handwriting is so terrible it's barely legible. One guy said I had the handwriting of a doctor! XD
Chaotic-Pansexual (she/they) 3 years ago
Someone also on the spectrum- my handwriting is never the same, day to day. I hate it and when I look back at notes and stuff the inconsistency frustrates me, but it all depends on if my hands decide to cooperate that given day because sometimes they just don’t
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Misterionz 3 years ago
I remember seeing a youtube video about this kid! He's gonna go far in life
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Ellie 3 years ago (edited)
Don't downvote, I'm actually wondering cuz I don't have kids. Why are the first steps such a big deal? EDIT: thank you all for your kind explanations without judgement on me. Much appreciated!
Nikki Sevven 3 years ago
First step is a landmark in child development, like first tooth, first word, etc. As a parent, watching your child reach these landmarks is amazing.
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WoodenLion 3 years ago
i've seen this before. the rest of the story: the son posted the story on *something* and the locals went and bought him out of donuts.
I’ve Seen Things 3 years ago
It didn’t stay this way though. Through social media, people who saw the original post turned up in their hundreds and he sold out repeatedly day after day. He now has a solid clientele and repeat customers due to his great donuts 🍩
Carol Emory 3 years ago
He's currently got a 5 star rating with over 1,400 reviews. Must be good!
Lakota Wolf 3 years ago
This only shows the first image in the Instagram story. Happily the story goes on to say that people saw the social media post, and dad sold out of doughnuts and kolaches! :D
Cold Contagious 3 years ago
This is a incomplete story. IIRC, the mother was ill and he was running the store alone, but wasn't having any luck selling his doughnuts. His daughter posted online about him being sad that no one was coming there to buy them, and his luck changed for the better. When everyone read his story, he began selling out of all of his doughnuts by about 10:30 am and could close up early everyday and go home to be with his wife.
Kitty Jordan 3 years ago (edited)
That was a different story. This was a son posting about his dad, and it was just a family shop that wasn't doing so hot until his son posted and he got plenty of visitors after that. One was in Seal Beach and this one was somewhere near Houston. The one you're thinking of: https://abcnews.go.com/US/loyal-customers-doughnut-shop-buy-dozens-day-store/story?id=58922989 This one: https://time.com/5548990/billys-donuts-texas/
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Gaëtan Bonchretien 3 years ago
This is the full story : https://www.boredpanda.com/sad-dad-new-shop-billys-donuts/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=organic
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Hseed 3 years ago
Oh come on ... too early to be ugly crying in my car... I'm 43 male and working, for gods sake!
LH25 3 years ago
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