Two Mexican innovators have invented Desserto, a vegan leather fabric made from cactus plants.
Source: Cactus Leather Is the Newest Eco-Friendly Fabric
Nifty idea! I hope it takes off.
Boomer Selling Air Compressor To Fund Liver Transplant Gets Huge Donation From Members Of Ridiculous Car Facebook Group That Makes Fun Of Boomers
When the silly Facebook group called “a car club where everyone acts like boomers” found the post, members didn’t just poke fun at the boomer like they normally do. They actually helped the man to the tune of over $35,000.
For some reason I find this both silly and really heartwarming. Must be because I’m a ‘Boomer.
Music and medicine at work at Saint Mark’s vaccine clinic
“Vaccinations are about serving the common good. And that’s the church’s mission too,” he said.
Source: Music and medicine at work at Saint Mark’s vaccine clinic
Such a cool idea… with music!
Worcester Polytechnic Institute Undergrads Developing Partial Hand Prosthetic for Injured Texas College Student
Nearly two years after suffering devastating injuries in a horrific car crash outside of Houston, a Texas college student has rebuilt her life, due in part to three Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) undergraduates and a professor who are developing a partial hand prosthetic to allow her to regain functionality.
Pretty amazing.
A Teenager Mistakenly Moved Into a Senior Living Complex. TikTok Loves It.
After living for a week in an apartment complex for older adults, Madison Kohout, 19, discovered why she was the youngest resident by decades.
Source: A Teenager Mistakenly Moved Into a Senior Living Complex. TikTok Loves It.
Honestly, I think it’s a great idea for all concerned.
A good Samaritan jumped into water and saved an infant who fell out of a car, authorities say.
… good Samaritan stepped in and made a brave rescue — by “immediately” jumping over the guardrail and into the bay, saving the infant.
Source: A good Samaritan jumped into water and saved an infant who fell out of a car, authorities say
There are good Samaritans out there, every day.
‘Club Sandwich’ takes bite out of hunger during trying times in Toronto
A Toronto-area organization is offering a classic lunch to those who need a little extra support during the pandemic.
Source: ‘Club Sandwich’ takes bite out of hunger during trying times in Toronto
Nicely done.
SpaceX Makes First Nighttime Splash Down With Astronauts Since 1968
Crew-1, which launched to the space station in November, left the space station in the capsule called Resilience.
Source: SpaceX Makes First Nighttime Splash Down With Astronauts Since 1968
Space travel is becoming blasé, but to me, it’s still so cool.
After WWII and the Japanese incarceration, they fell in love. At 98, he’s published a memoir
At age 98, Louis Moore, a Chinese American World War II veteran, has written a book about his beloved Nellie, a Japanese American woman he met after her release from a prison camp.
Source: After WWII and the Japanese incarceration, they fell in love. At 98, he’s published a memoir
What a touching story.
More than 100 million Americans have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19
According to the CDC, 101,407,318 Americans have received full doses as of Friday.
Source: More than 100 million Americans have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19
And I’m one of them. 
Today’s my second-shot-plus-two-weeks date.