Castnic World, White Plains, NY (2025)

02/01/2025

In Germany, they build the wall with solar panels because they are cheaper than wood and bricks.

01/23/2025

Today, my son, who has non-verbal autism, went on a field trip to Chili's with his class, where they were supposed to order and pay for their meals on their own to help them become more self-sufficient. After waiting for a while and not seeing his classmates, I decided to call the school. To my surprise, I found out we were at the wrong Chili's location! I explained everything to the server and let her know we’d stay there since we didn’t have enough time to get to the right one before his class left. I was a bit embarrassed, but there wasn’t much I could do at that point.

About halfway through our meal, the manager came over and said that Ashley, our server, had filled him in on our situation. He generously offered to cover our bill for the day! Shortly after he left, Ashley came by and mentioned that even though we wouldn’t be charged, she still wanted to give us a receipt and could even lend us some cash if we needed it, so Hunter could experience paying for his meal himself. Then the manager returned with an envelope full of coupons, giving Hunter more chances to pay for his meals in the future.

I just wanted to share this lovely experience in honor of March being Developmental Disabilities Month, right before Autism Awareness Month. A huge thank you to the incredibly kind and thoughtful staff at Chili's in Odessa, FL. They might not realize just how grateful we are for their generosity today!
Credit to the rightful owner~

01/22/2025

"An elderly veteran on hospice wanted to eat with his wife at a nearby pizza restaurant. There he sat with his oxygen equipment and the cap that indicated his branch of service in a long-ago war. In the same restaurant, a middle school choir was having lunch. Several of them saw him and began singing the national anthem. The entire choir stood up, faced him, and began singing. This aged and broken warrior tried to stand, put his hand/cap over his heart, and grieved as the choir sang. The humble and noble expression on his face said it all for me. There stands a true hero.

Also, the actions of these kids tell me that there is good all around us.” c: Bling Trend

01/22/2025

I want to brag on this young man named Hayden working at McDonald’s at exit 8 on 25E near i81. I stopped in there for a quick bite to eat on my way home. I ordered and used my card. My card would not work for nothing. My total was 8 bucks. Before I realized it the cashier Hayden took his debit card out and swiped it and said I got you, don’t worry about it. I said no no just void it please. He said no sir I got got it. The only cash I had was 4 one dollar bills, I made him take the 4 bucks and told him I would be back. I thanked him, he handed me my bag and I left. I get to my truck and in the bag is the 4 bucks and my receipt that says “Have a Blessed Day”. Well young man, you did bless my day and Thank you and never loose that giving heart. The world is a better place with you in it. I had to go back in and get a picture with him so I could brag on him because he deserves it…
Credit: Unknown

01/22/2025

My father quit on us when I was five.
Mom remarried a few years later.
She then passed away in a car accident when I was nine.
Both biological parents were gone before I turned ten.
I was stuck living with my Mom’s new husband whom I had only known for a short time. He wasn’t my “real” dad. Randle isn’t even my real last name.
Steve Randle then showed me the meaning of real. He dedicated his life to raising us (I have a younger sister and brother).
When Steve met my Mom, he was a successful attorney. As a single parent dealing with deep sorrow, he gave up so many of his own interests to be there for me.
He has taught me more about life than anyone else – the most important being belief in myself, commitment to family, and faith in God.
I have never made a major personal or professional decision without seeking his advice first.
Graduated from college with his support.
Chose my career path with his guidance.
I’m a better dad because of his example.
Anyone can be a father. It takes love, support and encouragement to be a real dad.
My last name is Randle. It means more to me than any amount of money, possessions, or corporate titles.
There are several I admire but Dad is my only hero.
Happy Father’s Day this week, DAD! Beyond grateful to be your son.
-Nate

01/05/2025

A stranger paid for our groceries today—all $178.86 worth of baby food, deli meat, milk, and veggies. Paid forward, right there at check stand 11. It’s the most incredible act of generosity I’ve ever experienced.
After a tough day of PMS-ing and navigating the chaos of motherhood (with boys who love me but just don’t get it sometimes), I decided to take a “break” and run to the market with my youngest—the one who doesn’t talk back (yet). Armed with teething crackers to keep him happy, I made my way through the store and finally loaded up the belt with everything we needed.
But as I handed the cashier our reusable bags, I suddenly froze, fumbling through my wallet-less diaper bag. Panic set in. Holding my forehead with one hand, I frantically called my husband with the other, pleading for a miracle.
That’s when I heard her.
“Keep ringing everything up. I’ll take care of it,” she said.
I turned around, absolutely stunned. Seeing the subtotal already at $70, I shook my head and tried to insist it was just too much. But she smiled and firmly said, “Seriously, don’t worry about it. I need to do something for the holidays. Merry Christmas. Enjoy.”
Her insistence was stronger than mine, and tears welled up in my eyes. Joyful, humbled, grateful tears. This is the kind of story you read about—the kind that makes you smile from afar. But when it becomes YOUR reality, it’s life-changing.
You changed my life today, ma’am. This moment will live forever in my heart, and every Thanksgiving, I will bring YOUR love to my table.
From the peaks to the depths of my heart, thank you. Thank you. 💖
Credit: Danielle Vinson

12/29/2024

My WCW is my 14 yr old daughter we were on the way home and she saw a elementary kid sitting under a tree in a shopping center. She said it's too hot 🌞moma stop the car🚗. She then asked the boy where are your parents? The boy said idk 🤷🏼‍♂️. She said can u call them? He said I only have my dads number. She let him call his dad also not standing too close so he wouldn't be afraid. Then she told him to get off the street and go in front of the rite aid so strangers won't try to get him and he can run in the store if need be. Then she said moma let's wait til he gets picked up and I might have to get him some water if it's not soon. This is why I will never let a person tear me down as a mother. This is just confirmation of the kind of children I'm raising Queens and kings👑👑
Credit: Tianea Thomas

12/29/2024

I took a Lyft for the first time to pick up my car from the dealership. Halfway through the ride, the driver received a call through the car's system—it was about his own car, which was about to be repossessed. He quickly took the call off the system and told the person on the line he could pay it in two weeks. From my own experience, I knew that when a car reaches repo status, they usually don’t want to hear promises of future payments.

I asked him a few questions to understand his situation and then made a decision. I called the bank and paid off his account. Seeing that young man cry overwhelmed me, and I ended up in tears too. He never asked for help, which made the moment even more meaningful. I’m so glad I could help from the heart, not for attention.

Before I left, I told him, “Some of the best people, including me, have been where you are. Keep going—better things are coming.” It’s a true blessing to be able to help someone in need.

Credit goes to the first owner ✍️

12/22/2024

"This sweet couple, Carrie and Craig, thought they couldn’t have children and so they adopted twins here in the United States. The twins were born on February 28th.
The next year the birth mother delivered another set of twins born on February 28th. Yes, the same day! The birth mother wanted these babies to go to the same family and so ... this incredible couple adopted her second set of twins!
The One Chance Foundation from Karen Kingsbury awarded them a grant to help pay for the second adoption.
Shortly after the second adoption, Carrie became pregnant and found out she was carrying TWINS! And ... they were born on the following February 28th! Adoption changes lives forever and always."
Credit: Karen Kingsbury

12/15/2024

Most graduates won't like this post, because it's the bitter truth.

Highly educated unemployed youth should remember one thing.... 🤔

You can become a bike mechanic in 6 months.

You can become a car mechanic in 6 months.

You can become a bicycle mechanic in 6 months.

You can learn beekeeping in 6 months.

You can learn tailoring in 6 months.

You can learn dairy farming in 6 months.

You can learn the work of a confectioner in 6 months.

You can learn home electrical wiring in 6 months.

You can learn the work of a home plumber in 6 months.

You can learn mobile repairing in 6 months.

You can learn to make shoes in 6 months.

You can learn to make doors in 6 months.

You can learn welding work in 6 months.

You can learn to make clay pots in 6 months.

You can learn house masonry in 6 months.

You can learn yoga in 6 months.

You can learn mushroom farming in 6 months.

You can learn hair cutting in 6 months.

In 6 months you can learn many things that will not let your family sleep hun-gry.

Today the most unhappy people in the world could be categorized as those who are unemployed despite being highly educated.

The education which cannot provide you employment is of no use.

Being highly educated does not matter for you to merit an employment.

Think for yourself. Skill pays the bill and brings food to the table

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12/11/2024

THIS IS ME AND MY LITTLE SISTER WHO ASKED ME TO ADOPT HER BUT MY WIFE WAS AGAINST IT. 💔
My father just died. I have a little sister, but due to the age gap, I am more like another father to her. There were two options: either I take her in, or our uncle would. I asked her who she wanted, and she chose ME.🙏
The problem was that my wife and I decided that we didn't want kids, so she DIDN'T want to adopt my sister, especially since my uncle could.
After racking my brain, I realized I had NO option but...to choose my little sister. My wife couldn't believe I made such a choice, but I couldn't do it any other way.🤷‍♂️
Do you think I was right?

12/11/2024

"I felt the need to share this with all of you, and perhaps make this man go viral. Last week I got an iced coffee at Dunkin donuts around 7:30am, later on that day I saw the same man walking but was unable to pick him up or I would have been late for work myself. Little did I know, he was walking 8 1/2 miles to his second full time job at the Big Apple for his Graveyard shift. I stopped at the Big Apple on my way home from work around 10:45pm to see if he could use a lift home while I grabbed gas, but he politely declined stating he worked another 3+ hours closing.
The moral of the story is this, if you are an able bodied person, there is a job out there for you. No matter what the job may be. This man walks 16 miles every day between both his jobs, making minimum wage at both. Minimum wage in New Hampshire is $7.25/hr. This man shows that if you are motivated, ambitious, and WILLING to work, it IS possible."
Credit: Joanna Griffiths

12/11/2024

"Some things really can change your life... I am blown away by what happened just now..
Today I decided to go play downtown San Diego by the USS Midway Museum. I arrived around 11:30 am and started my jam session. The music was flowing, my voice was strong and the sunshine came out quickly. The crowds of people who walked by me were giving today, throwing in a fair amount of cash and dollar bills as I played. I also noticed off to the right of where I was standing there were 3 men sleeping on the lawn and looked like they were homeless and or in need of help.
They sat up and listened to a few songs here and there, giving me a thumbs up and even smiling after I would finish a song. As time progressed the next moment changed my life..
Michael Briggs (the man who is left of me in the photo) walked up to me and asked if he could have 1 single dollar to get food, he said he already had two dollars and wanted to go down to the store and get a 3 dollar egg sandwich.
I looked at my cash bundle and I only had around 65 dollars in the guitar case at that point.
I told Michael..
“You can take all of it if you’d like”
Michael said “wait, really?” As he started to cry and say “why?”
I said “because you are hungry and In a few hours you are going to be hungry again, so you’ll need some extra cash to get a big meal”
Michael turned around and placed his hands over his face as he cried, my heart started to well up as I realized this man maybe eats once a day and has been struggling for many years now. Michael walked over to my guitar case and he took 1 single dollar, not all of it, just ONE DOLLAR 💵
He said “ I know folks who need this more then me, so because your a good man and wanted to help me, it’s only right I do what you did and help someone else”
Michael goes and grabs Stanley (the man to the right of me in the photo)
Stanley comes up and says “can I have 3 dollars for an egg sandwich “
I told him “you can have all of it if you’d like”
Stanley started to cry as well and also asked me “why”..
I said-
“I am going to treat you the same as I treated Michael, I don’t need to know you to care about you, plus you all have been very supportive of my music the last hour or so showing me some love”
Stanley goes and grabs only THREE DOLLARS and he says “is it okay that Michael and I distribute the money evenly between other homeless veterans we know?”
I asked “you all are veterans?”
Turns out every single man and women I met today in that group (which grew to 10 people by the time my conversation was done with them) we’re all Navy, Marine, Army and Air Force veterans and served for 10 to 25 years each.. one of which was a captain In the Army and had been shot multiple times in the back (he showed me his scars and photos of him in the military) He saved multiple lives during his tours.
Michaels son is a Navy officer. His son gives his father money monthly and pays for Michael to stay in a single room apartment. Michael says that a lot of the men and women in this group come stay with Michael in his 75 -100 square foot small room and they sleep on the floor and bed with him. Taking care of each-other every day.
Now the second half of the story is about a man who was watching this entire thing unfold and walked up to me crying, wiping his eyes, his name is Jeremy.
Jeremy said “do you see what you did, how one single act of kindness has blown up into a wave of giving”
Jeremy then handed me 30 dollars cash and said “you deserve to be taken care of as well” and walked away with a smile on his face.
I am blown away by what happened down by the USS Midway museum, meeting these amazing veterans has truly boosted every ounce of gratitude I have for my family, friends and my life partner Larisa. I am so provided for, I have everything I need and yes I am human and go through some challenges from time to time but really I am so provided for and have a beautiful opportunity to give and change lives when I sing and share what I love to do.
Thank you to the brave men and women who serve this country and to the men and women that serve one another every day, helping each-other smile.
gratitude Like and Share this story if you feel called."

Credit Adam Kightlinger

12/10/2024

As we drive around our farm picking up these paper lanterns .. that our cows try to eat we ask you to find something better to do to support your causes.. there is wire inside the paper that will get on their stomach and kill them. Donate money directly to your cause please instead of lanterns or balloons.. not trying to do anything but educate
- Karen McCartin Foster

12/10/2024

One of my favorite things is to drive around and look at all the Christmas lights and decorations. I often wonder what the inside of these festive homes look like.

If you’ve ever wondered why some people go all out decorating their homes, maybe just try sitting with them for a moment.

Sit with a new mom who finds peace in making her home feel cozy, even if her life feels anything but calm.

Sit with a dad who works long hours, finding pride in creating a warm holiday haven his kids will remember.

Sit with a single parent stretching every dollar to bring that sparkle to their little ones’ eyes.

Sit with a grandparent whose home is quieter now, but who fills it with every touch of love and nostalgia for when family gathers again.

Sit with the friend who might be spending the holidays alone this year but wraps herself in warmth and memories through every decoration.

Sit with the young couple excitedly building traditions for the first time together, a little extra twinkle for the dreams they’re creating.

Sit with the elderly neighbor who brings out each ornament with a memory, one for each year and each loved one.

Every holiday season, there’s talk of “too much” or “too soon” when it comes to decorating, but the truth is—if it brings someone peace, warmth, or joy, let them have it.

So, if you see someone’s home lit up and festive, just know that for them, it’s more than decor. It’s a little extra light to carry them through.

Author: Brianna Lent

12/08/2024

Full disclosure, Opie Acres may not be here next year.

The reason why were constantly asking for money, and even more lately, is because our donations have dwindled to barely keeping us afloat.

Our funds are almost non-existent. It takes approximately $2,700-$4,100 a month ($33k-50k a year) on average, to keep us in business.

The economy is horrible and the general public doesn't have the money to donate. Most are living from check to check. We understand that.

They're are tons of ways you can help keep our life saving non-profit going.

*Simply share fundraising posts
*Donate now, or set up a monthly withdrawal
*Put Opie Acres in your will
*Gift cards for groceries or local produce stands
*Purchase items from our gratitude lists.
*Support our events, like the upcoming Christmas Party
*Offer handyman/ma'am services like plumbing, electrical or building.
*Give gift certificates for pet stores or feed stores
*Pay a portion of our vet bills
*Ask your employer to become a corporate sponsor.

Thank you! Our supporters are just as important as our hands on team!

12/07/2024

She was eighty-two; the days had long passed. She didn't live for herself, counting every ruble. Her life revolved around her grandson and children, and she spent her time crocheting socks. But often, she couldn't sleep at night, tossing and sighing.

It was a painful reality, infinitely sad. To her children, she seemed like a burden. They assigned her a corner, fed her simple meals, and tucked her to sleep behind the curtain by the stove.

The son-in-law often complained to his daughter, "How much longer, Nastya? I can't endure this 'happiness' much more!" The daughter stayed silent, only occasionally expressing her sadness: "We'll face the same fate when we're old, Dad."

Grandma's grandson was a source of joy after a long wait. He read to her while everyone else slept. He brought lunch and sweet cookies to her corner, asking about his grandfather and sharing his own thoughts.

"Tell me about the war! Did you fight too? Have you seen the Germans? Were you in captivity?" "Oh, you're funny, Kolka," she chuckled. "Your grandfather fought near Moscow. But he didn't come back."

"I haven't learned to hide grief under my heart, Kolyunya. War is a harsh reality. God forbid!" "Hey, Ba, no need to cry!" The granddaughter and grandson hugged her, making life feel less bitter in a seemingly callous world.

Grandma often dreamt about her grandfather, feeling a growing difficulty in saying "No." A pain lingered under her rib... Until the day she went away, seemingly to freedom. In her old chest, they found a note addressed to "Kole!"

Two pairs of knitted socks, a stash of dry bread, a few balls of yarn, and a photo of grandma and grandpa. No one cried except the grandson, holding the cherished items, remembering the old man.
He pressed them to his chest, feeling the priceless treasures. The pain pierced like a dagger, as if there was a current running through his veins. The boy, only twelve, was wiser than others: Stale bread is not scary; a troubled soul is more terrible.

©️Svetlan

12/05/2024

"This is John and he works at enterprise. He's also a twin and his twin sister is his best friend. While he helped me with my rental due to a hit and run accident, he held one of my twin sons as I don't have a double stroller. One of the most compassionate and caring people I've ever met. We need more people like John who go that extra step. Be a John."
Credit: Coty Vincent

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