Not All News is Bad!

Yesterday’s post marked the completion of year four of Not All News Is Bad.

Honestly, I’m more than a little blown away. And humbled. I didn’t really expect this little endeavor to last this long. And yet here I am.

And what a four years it’s been, eh? If ever there was a period of time where we needed to be reminded that there’s some good stuff going on, it seems like this has been that time.

I really started Not All News is Bad (loving referred to as “NANIB” around here) as a project for myself. In the face of so much bad and negative news seemingly coming from all corners, I needed something to remind myself that there’s more going on than what traditional news and social media might lead me to believe.

I’m honored that you’ve come along for the ride.

I just want to say thank you. Thank you for reading. Thank you for sharing. Thank you for commenting. Thank you for being here.

Onward into year five!

Azevedo offered on social media to walk with anyone in Oakland’s Chinatown neighborhood to help them feel safe.

Source: Hundreds of people are volunteering to escort elderly Asian Americans to help keep them safe

Once again the worst in us brings out the best in us.

Though the holiday season is long past, twinkly lights recently reappeared on homes in Bethpage, N.Y., in support of a grieving neighbor. “Sara can keep her lights on for the whole year if she wants,” says a nearby resident.

Source: She was shamed for still having Christmas lights up. Neighbors are now putting theirs back up in solidarity.

I’d call it that Christmas spirit we wish would last all year. Sometimes it does.

Henry Darby took on the part-time job stocking shelves from 10 p.m. to 7 a.m., three nights every week. He uses the paychecks to help make sure kids from his school have food and basic supplies.

Source: S.C. Gives Highest Civilian Honor To Principal Who Got A Walmart Job To Help Students

It’s sad that this is what it takes, but it’s awesome that there are those who go above and beyond.

DPD Chief Pazen, who is fond of the STAR program, says it frees up officers to do their jobs: fight crime.

Source: In the first six months of health care professionals replacing police, no one they encountered was arrested

Great to see data on this move. Makes so much sense.

It’s a win-win for the students, since they’re getting bonus points in addition to honing valuable work skills.

Source: Free student-run grocery store helps Texas families struggling in the pandemic

A great idea.

Fourteen suits, 58 dress shirts, 300 neckties and various other items of clothing that once belonged to Jeopardy! host Alex Trebek have been donated by the show and the Trebek family to The Doe Fun…

Source: Alex Trebek Wardrobe Donated To Homeless Organization For Job Interviews

What is a great idea, Alex?

Frank Rothwell, 70, raised more than £640,000 for Alzheimer’s Research UK in tribute to his brother-in-law Roger

Source: Grandfather becomes oldest person to row 3,000 miles solo unassisted across Atlantic

Amazing. And such a good cause.

After making thousands off GameStop stock last week, a 20-year-old college student used his newfound riches to pay it forward to a local children’s hospital.

Source: A college student made big bucks off GameStop stock. Now he’s donating video games to a children’s hospital

A very cool thing to do.

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Sadie, a “gentle giant,” also stayed by his side during a bout with COVID-19.

Source: Rescue dog saves owner’s life during a stroke just months after adoption

Dogs are amazing.