A Daily Antidote to Everything Else
Last month, a member of the popular website Reddit responded to this question: “What is something you’ve done purely out of the goodness of your heart but have not told anyone?” His answer inspired an online community to step up and donate sneakers, books, toys, and electronics to hundreds of children impacted by the foster care system.
Source: A Reddit user granted ‘One Simple Wish’ and his story triggered a tidal wave of generosity
What a cool story.
Students from a Maine island high school have seen the world on senior class trips — the Eiffel Tower, Iceland’s volcanos, Norway’s fjords, the canals of Italy, the tropical beaches of Panama. This year, members of Islesboro Central School’s Class of 2021 — all 13 of them — were eyeing a trip to Greece, or maybe South Korea.
Source: To aid island during pandemic, students forgo senior trip
Nicely done.
“It is probably the simplest and greatest offering for a firefighter or first responder who has been in the trenches,” said Miami-Dade Fire Rescue captain Omar Blanco.
The worst brings out the best.
At the end of her legal career, Olga Murray had an epiphany while in Nepal.
Inspiring.
“I love babies, and I just want them to have a warm head and a good start to life,” said Jeanie Shaffer, 90.
Source: In her spare time, this 90-year-old makes hats for newborns. So far, she’s made 11,000 of them.
ELEVEN THOUSAND! Wow.
Good Samaritans driving on Interstate 5 in Marion County jumped into action when they noticed a fire burning on the side of the road on Friday.
Source: Drivers pull over, extinguish fire along I-5
Well done, all!
The electrospun nanofiber membrane filters out nearly all salt.
Source: This Filter Is Really Good at Turning Seawater Into Freshwater
SO MUCH promise in desalination techniques.
She does not own one. But for her, they are a source of wonder and happiness. Hence Heather’s idea to stage a Golden Retriever Parade and Party as a surprise for her friend.
Source: Joy on 84 legs; A dog parade and party celebrated a beloved friend | Westside Seattle
Looks like a lot of fun!
A Pennsylvania woman shared an emotional reunion with the dog she lost over two years ago at the Lehigh County Humane Society after spotting the canine on the shelter’s website
Source: Woman Looking to Adopt a Pet From a Pennsylvania Shelter Finds the Dog She Lost 2 Years Ago
Touching. 🙂
The nation is facing a critical blood shortage thanks in part to the pandemic.
Well done! (Donate locally if you can.)