Uncategorized

Cole enlisted in the Marines immediately after the Dec. 7, 1941, Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor.

Source: Oldest living Marine veteran celebrates her 107th birthday

Awesome.

It means more transparency, more trust. A reminder of the good that’s being done.

Source: Blood donors In Sweden, Canada & the UK receive a text when their blood is used

I wish my blood center did this — I’m always wondering.

“She’s sleeping in a bed, eating at a table, living the life that everyone deserves to live,” Raines said. “She’s got ‘miracle’ written all over her.”

Source: A happy ending after homeless woman’s story featured on TV

A happy ending, indeed!

Any electrician can flip a switch — but only John Kinney of Woburn, Massachusetts, can make a customer light up like this.

Source: Electrician helps woman repair her home — for free

Nicely done.

When a young woman in Texas learned that her dad’s small business was struggling during the pandemic, she made a heartwarming plea on Twitter asking people to help.

Source: Her father’s food truck made just $6 in one day — so she made a plea on Twitter to help him get more customers – CNN

Be sure to support the businesses you want to see survive!

Essential workers who worked during the height of the COVID-19 lockdown and don’t have a degree are eligible for free college in Michigan.

Source: Michigan gives free college to 625K essential workers amid COVID-19

Great idea.

Prototype device electronically replicates the way human skin senses pain. Researchers have developed electronic artificial skin that reacts to pain just like real skin, opening the way to better prosthetics, smarter robotics and non-invasive alternatives to skin grafts. The prototype device d

Source: New Electronic Skin Can React to Pain Like Human Skin – For Better Prosthetics and Smarter Robots

Cooooool.

In Central City, Lawrence Brooks dances a two-step as Victory Belles sing old tunes for him

Source: At age 111, oldest known World War II veteran receives birthday wishes, flyover at New Orleans home | News | nola.com

Nicely done.

Mia Villa has been baking since she was 18 months old – now she’s using that passion to spread joy during the pandemic.

Source: 3-year-old bakes and delivers more than 1,000 cookies for frontline and essential workers – CBS News

Cute!

As the coronavirus continues to force social restrictions, Florida musician Marisel Lopez and her band, Algo Nuevo, provide the rhythm to keep isolated seniors upbeat.

Source: Band keeps music alive for Miami seniors during pandemic – CNN

Great idea.