Firefighters in Indiana helped two raccoons safely escape a warehouse fire and it was all captured on video.
Source: Firefighters Set Up A Ladder To Help Raccoons Escape Warehouse Fire
Very cool…
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Newlyweds asked guests to bring school supplies to their wedding in place of gifts
Kelli and Matt Cameron raised supplies for needy children at Booker T. Washington Elementary.
Source: Newlyweds asked guests to bring school supplies to their wedding in place of gifts
Neat idea, I hope it starts a trend.
A New Jersey man with disabilities nearly lost his home. Neighbors raised more than $50,000 so he could keep it – CNN
Neighbors say that to know Lamar Harris is to love him.
I love it!
Sarah Yerkes published a book of poetry at 101 – The Washington Post
After decadeslong careers in landscape architecture and sculpture, centenarian finds art in words
Source: Sarah Yerkes published a book of poetry at 101 – The Washington Post
Fantastic. 🙂
Solar-powered device turns salt water into fresh drinking water – Business Insider
A new solar-powered system can take the salt out of ocean water. The technology can supply water for 25,000 people per day.
Source: Solar-powered device turns salt water into fresh drinking water – Business Insider
Fresh water access is, I’m convinced, is one of the most important problems to solve.
Animal rescue: “Fospice” program gives senior and terminally ill shelter dogs a home for their final days – CBS News
“These are dogs that are elderly and/or terminally ill, who don’t deserve to die in a shelter. They need so little, and give so much love in return,” said the nonprofit’s founder
Farmers harvest wheat crop for neighbor battling stage 4 cancer – CBS News
The neighbors did three weeks worth of work in just six hours
Source: Farmers harvest wheat crop for neighbor battling stage 4 cancer – CBS News
Wonderful.
Lilo the corgi may have short legs but she conquers steep hikes | CBC News
A little corgi has been happily trekking along Alberta mountain trails for the past year.
Source: Lilo the corgi may have short legs but she conquers steep hikes | CBC News
Ah, ya had me at “Corgi”. 🙂
Metro police officer escorts a mom and her tantruming autistic child home: ‘It wasn’t in his job description’ – The Washington Post
The transit officer saw the boy having a meltdown and offered to ride the train with him and his mother. “The officer ends up riding the metro THE ENTIRE train home with us!!!” wrote the mom.
Well done, officer, well done.
Carson Pickett photo: Orlando Pride soccer player meets one-handed boy Joseph Tidd – The Washington Post
Joseph Tidd touched his arm to Orlando Pride player Carson Pickett, who, like him, is missing her left hand.
Great shot of a great moment.