A Canadian couple got married on the US-Canada border so family and friends from both countries could attend despite travel restrictions due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Not the first, but perhaps the most creative cross-border wedding.
Teen Kroger employee offers his own money to help man pay for groceries
Teo Jordan says he tries to treat people the way he wants to be treated. He put his money where his mouth is.
Source: Teen Kroger employee offers his own money to help man pay for groceries
Well done!
Boulder County man leaves animals behind as he flees CalWood Fire; they are found alive Sunday
As flames from the CalWood Fire closed in, Travis Ochs had no choice. He jumped in his car and fled, leaving behind his draft horse, Adam, and donkey, Ennis, that he had been trying to rescue.
Source: Boulder County man leaves animals behind as he flees CalWood Fire; they are found alive Sunday
Luck equines, and releived owner, to be sure.
Six Ways the World is Actually Getting Better – Good News Shared
With mass media so often focusing on negative developments, it is easy to forget how much progress has been made in different spheres of human life. Here are six ways in which the world is improving!
Source: Six Ways the World is Actually Getting Better – Good News Shared
For the data lovers among us. 🙂
New tool can diagnose strokes with a smartphone
A new tool could diagnose a stroke based on abnormalities in a patient’s speech ability and facial muscular movements, and with the accuracy of an emergency room physician — all within minutes from
Source: New tool can diagnose strokes with a smartphone
Minutes really do save both lives and quality of life.
Blind, Deaf Pup Named Piglet, Beloved for Teaching Acceptance, Is Coming Out with His Own Book
The blind, deaf, and pink pooch, known to many as a canine teacher that helps kids celebrate their differences, is about to have his own book.
Source: Blind, Deaf Pup Named Piglet, Beloved for Teaching Acceptance, Is Coming Out with His Own Book
Go Piglet!
Pets for the Elderly ramps up efforts to help seniors adopt and keep pets
The nonprofit is expanding to offer not just discounted adoption fees but financial assistance with veterinary care, food, grooming and other expenses.
Source:Â Pets for the Elderly ramps up efforts to help seniors adopt and keep pets – Today
An excellent idea, especially these days.
Dog Groomers Treat Plush Toy to ‘Relaxing Spa Day’ Before Reuniting it With Little Boy
When a little boy in Maine was reunited with his lost plush toy last week, it arrived in his arms wearing a shiny new bow.
Source: Dog Groomers Treat Plush Toy to ‘Relaxing Spa Day’ Before Reuniting it With Little Boy
Very cute. Love these kinds of stories.
A Michigan teacher was giving a virtual lesson when she heard a student’s grandma slur her words. What she did next saved a life
A first-grade teacher at a Michigan elementary school is being hailed as a hero after alerting the school principal that her online student’s grandmother was having a stroke.
Well done!
Machu Picchu reopens for a single tourist who’s been stranded in Peru for seven months
Like many travelers around the world, Jesse Katayama found his dream trip thwarted by the spread of Covid-19. But after an unexpected seven month stay in Peru, Katayama is finally crossing “visit Machu Picchu” off of his bucket list — and he got to enjoy being the only tourist there.
Souce: Machu Picchu reopens for a single tourist who’s been stranded in Peru for seven months
This is one of the more complete versions of this story making the rounds of late. Very cool.