At dawn on a cold morning characteristic of Ecuador’s highlands, about 20 children got ready to show off their skills in a llama race on Saturday.
Source: Ecuador children race llamas to save wetland park
Looks like fun!
Thank You!
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!
Hundreds of people are volunteering to escort elderly Asian Americans to help keep them safe
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.
She was shamed for still having Christmas lights up. Neighbors are now putting theirs back up in solidarity.
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.
S.C. Gives Highest Civilian Honor To Principal Who Got A Walmart Job To Help Students
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.
In the first six months of health care professionals replacing police, no one they encountered was arrested
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.
Free student-run grocery store helps Texas families struggling in the pandemic
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.
Alex Trebek Wardrobe Donated To Homeless Organization For Job Interviews
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? 
Grandfather becomes oldest person to row 3,000 miles solo unassisted across Atlantic
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.