A Daily Antidote to Everything Else
An Illinois couple said what initially seemed to be junk mail from a local car dealership turned out to be the first ultrasound images of their daughter, which they lost two years earlier.
Source: Ultrasound photos left in leased car returned to parents 2 years later
Very nice.
After a big breakfast at a Colorado restaurant, a generous customer left employees a $1,400 tip and a message that said “COVID Sucks!”
Source: Customer leaves ‘Covid sucks!’ message and a $1,400 tip at a Colorado restaurant
If this sounds familiar, it seems like it’s just another in a series — which is pretty darned cool. If you can, support those local businesses you want to see survive.
German pharma company BioNTech which helped produce the COVID-19 vaccine says they have just cured multiple sclerosis (MS) in mice.
Source: Same Technology Behind Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine is Leading Researchers to Possible MS Breakthrough
Fascinating.
Two upcoming books on Amazon’s bestseller list within hours after the resounding delivery of her poem at the swearing-in
Source: Amanda Gorman books top bestselling lists after soul-stirring inaugural poem
Poetry isn’t really my thing, but the poem, and her recitation, was inspiring.
Ruth Stryzewski did not require hospitalisation and doctor says: ‘She’s gaining her strength back’
Source: Wisconsin woman set to celebrate 109th birthday after fighting off Covid-19
A VERY Happy Birthday! 
The installation allowed children to play together from both sides of the US-Mexico border.
Source: Pink seesaws at US-Mexico wall win design award
Very cool.
On Sunday, the Delaware Humane Society will honor the “wags to riches” journey of the future first dog with a virtual ceremony. The Bidens adopted Major from the shelter in 2018.
Source: Biden’s German Shepherd To Be Celebrated With ‘Indoguration’ Hosted By Animal Shelter
It’s nice to see critters back in the White House.
A Montana Highway Patrol trooper is being praised for his heroic actions after pulling a driver from her submerged vehicle in the icy Yellowstone River Thursday.
Source: Montana trooper rescues driver from car submerged in icy river
Well done, sir, well done.
The bald eagle was brought to the fire station by two children and treated by a local bird sanctuary.
Wow
Adidas is going plant-based.
Neat idea. I hope more companies follow suit.