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03/05/2025

**Josh Bennett, a 13-year-old, was beaten up by a group of kids because he refused to give them his new Champions League football.**
Five of them punched and kicked him, took the ball, and ran off. The whole ordeal left him too afraid to leave the house.
But, in a wonderful turn of events, Josh has now received thousands of messages of love and support from people and athlets all over the world. Hundreds of people have offered to buy him a new football, he’s been sent signed shirts and medals and has even been offered some professional football training.
Josh was also asked to be a match-day mascot for Swansea City over the weekend - and scored penalties alongside the team at halftime. After seeing so many acts of kindness, Josh told his mum: “The bullies haven’t won!”
Credit: WalesOnline

02/28/2025

"This morning, I picked up a book at Target in Columbia, MO. I just finished a chapter, tossed the book onto the ottoman… and suddenly, a $5 bill fell onto the floor.

Tucked inside was this note:

‘To the person who buys this book,

I am having a tough day. I thought maybe I could brighten someone else’s with this little surprise. Go buy a coffee, a donut, or a face mask. Practice some self-care today.

Remember that you are loved. You are amazing. You are strong.

Love, Lisa

Wow. People are so cool. ❤️ Sometimes, the smallest acts of kindness make the biggest impact.

Credit - Original owner (Respect 🫡)

02/26/2025

When your dog comes to the dog pound because you’re tired of him, because he bothers you, prevents you from going on vacation or other excuses...
He sits and waits.
He's waiting for you to come get him.
A second, a minute, an hour, a day, a month, a year --- he's waiting for you.
He doesn’t know why, but he’s waiting because he trusts you, because unlike you, he loves you.
Listen up well then. Your animal is not a toy.
Think twice before getting a pet. You have the responsibility of a living being and of a family member.

02/19/2025

02/19/2025

We were looking at buying a new house several years ago. The house was vacant since the couple was getting divorced and they had both already gotten smaller houses. When we got to the backyard there was an aging yellow labrador retriever that looked to be at least 11–12 years old. The food bowl was empty and the water bowl had been turned over. We used the water bottles that the kids had and filled her water bowl. She followed us around the backyard. Once we were ready to go back into the house, the dog whined and didn’t want us to leave. She stood on her hind legs and barked over the fence as we drove away as if begging us not to leave her.

We contacted the real estate agent about the dog. She said that the places that the family bought don’t allow dogs and that the dog had been abandoned by the family at the house. I was shocked. My kids didn’t sleep much that night. We went back the next day to see the house again and the food bowl was still empty and the water bowl was empty. We brought the dog food and water and she gobbled it down and drank all the water. Unlike the prior day, rather than following us around the yard, she hunkered down in a hole she had dug under the house to take shelter. As we were leaving this time, she didn’t come to the fence, she simply had given up. The neighbors from next door came out and said that the family had not been there in days. It would appear that they were starving the dog to death and they were about to call the police.

I called the real estate agent and told them I wouldn’t buy the house if it was the last house on the planet, but I would be taking their dog. If they don’t deliver the dog to me in 24 hours I will call the police. They contacted me and agreed to deliver the dog. We took her to the vet; she was deaf, terribly malnourished, and very sick. We spent close to $7,000 on helping her get back into shape. She lived with my family for about a year and a half and died at age 14 when she failed to recover from major surgery and had to be put down. She was a fighter until the end even when being put to sleep. She never gave up and we never gave up on her. She was a great dog and my kid's lives were enriched by saving a great dog. The thing about dogs that are rescued, they always remember they were rescued and have a fierce loyalty and appreciation for it.

Here she is making herself at home snuggled up with my youngest son.

Credit: Brittney Leeb

02/17/2025

Eclipse, a dog who gained notoriety for riding Seattle’s city bus alone, died in her sleep on Friday, according to her owner-run Facebook account. She was 10 years old.

The big red bus with three doors had been a fixture of Eclipse's daily routine for years, owner Jeff Young told USA TODAY. Several green and yellow buses stopped right outside of Young's apartment, but Eclipse knew to take the red one to the dog park in Belltown because she had done it "a million times," Young said. He adopted Eclipse when she was just 10 weeks old.

In 2015, the black lab-bullmastiff mix dog began commuting without Young two to three times a week after sneaking on the bus alone while Young was smoking a cigarette. Eclipse knew exactly where to get off the bus by looking out the window, Young said. Eclipse would hop off the bus and "fly" straight to the dog park about a block and a half away.

Eclipse, a dog who gained notoriety for riding Seattle’s city bus alone, is seen riding the bus in October, 2021.

"She would break off whatever conversation she was having or whatever interaction, jump down, go to the back door and start banging on the glass," Young said.

And since that first solo ride in 2015, Young had to keep a closer eye on Eclipse.

"The celebrity kind of got out of hand," Young said.

Young said Eclipse has been his "best friend" for the last 11 years.

"Missing her doesn't even cover it," he said.

~ Credits goes to respective owners

02/12/2025

Nat King Cole was an enormously popular crooner, earning $4,500 a week in Las Vegas in 1956. He headlined at the whites-only Thunderbird Hotel, where he wasn't allowed to venture beyond the showroom and the cook's resting area behind the kitchen. Cole's road manager was given a room in the hotel because he was white, but the high-paid feature attraction had to find other accommodations. He regularly stayed in a rooming house on the West Side.
Frank Sinatra was a great fan of Cole's. While performing at the Sands, Sinatra noticed that Cole almost always ate his dinner alone in his dressing room. Sinatra asked his valet, a black man named George, to find out why. George explained the facts to Frank. "Coloreds aren't allowed in the dining room at the Sands."
Sinatra was enraged. He told the maitre d' and the waitresses that if it ever happened again, he'd see that everyone was fired.
The next night, Sinatra invited Cole to dinner, making his guest the first black man to sit down and eat in the the Garden Room at the Sands.
Credit Goes To The Respective Owner

02/09/2025

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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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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