Runners can spot Spencer between mile 2.5 and mile 4, wearing a bright yellow raincoat and holding two “Boston Strong” flags
Source: Therapy dog cheering on Boston Marathon runners
Very cute.
Therapy dog cheering on Boston Marathon runners
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A Rolling Retirement Party on NJ Transit | WNYC News | WNYC
“Conductor Gene” Ruocchio’s regular riders threw him a retirement party during their morning commute.
Source: A Rolling Retirement Party on NJ Transit | WNYC News | WNYC
Two treats here: to be someone so memorable in such a routine job, and then to throw that retirement party in such a cool way.
California Is Finally Drought-Free After Over 7 Years, Experiences Most Beautiful Super Bloom
Nearly 100 percent of the state has been classified as being free of drought. This has been a result of one of the wettest winters that has replenished lakes, reservoirs throughout the state. A first in 7 years – California has been officially declared drought-free. In turn, the most beautiful flora has emerged all because …
Source: California Is Finally Drought-Free After Over 7 Years, Experiences Most Beautiful Super Bloom
Beautiful.
Canadian grandmother, 73, helps fight fires as a volunteer at local fire station
A Canadian grandmother is still feeling the burn and loving it at the age of 73.
Source: Canadian grandmother, 73, helps fight fires as a volunteer at local fire station
Keep it up!
A Chicago man ran the Boston Marathon with a cow heart valve 11 weeks after open-heart surgery. 13 years later, he’s running for another milestone. – New York Daily News
Cow heart-valve recipient Mark Buciak is out to become the first Illinois competitor to finish 40 straight Boston Marathons.
Darned impressive.
Biocarbon Engineering’s tree-planting drones are flying in Myanmar
In Myanmar, a major project is under way: restore coastal mangrove forests—with a little air support.
Source: Biocarbon Engineering’s tree-planting drones are flying in Myanmar
“Seed missles” … cool!
Teen boys pick up elderly man from sidewalk, clean wounds
An Idaho community is rallying around the boys after they helped out a local elderly man after he injured himself.
Source: Teen boys pick up elderly man from sidewalk, clean wounds
Best quote: “It’s just the right thing to do.”
20-year-old raising 5 siblings gifted new car from strangers
A Florida community has come together to give a young woman and the five siblings she is raising something they needed — their own car.
Source: 20-year-old raising 5 siblings gifted new car from strangers
Elevating the definition of “community”, for sure.
Dog severely burned in house fire adopted… by firefighter – Bring Me The News
Lexi Ann was on the brink of death after a “horrible” house fire in January.
Source: Dog severely burned in house fire adopted… by firefighter – Bring Me The News
Touching story, and so appropriate.
Mailman Fulfills The Final Wish Of A Dog On His Route Who Passed Away – The Dodo
“I saw the bag and read the note. I was choked up.”
Source: Mailman Fulfills The Final Wish Of A Dog On His Route Who Passed Away – The Dodo
Very touching.