A Daily Antidote to Everything Else
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.
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.
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.
A very cool thing to do.
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.
The pandemic has not been an easy time for restaurants or their servers, so a group of Utahns is offering a surprise helping hand. The idea is just to give hardworking servers some huge tips.
Source: Utah Group Surprises Servers With Big Tips
Nice.
Nzambi Matee hurls a brick hard against a school footpath constructed from bricks made of recycled plastic that her factory turns out in the Kenyan capital.
Source: Kenyan recycles plastic waste into bricks stronger than concrete
Wow! I hope this catches on elsewhere.