All seniors shopping during this time were notified at checkout that the groceries they had purchased were free thanks to an anonymous donor.
Kapuna -> honored elder. A very nice gesture.
2 Texas teens ensuring graduating foster kids feel loved, celebrated
COVID-19 has disrupted many graduations, making it even more difficult for seniors in foster care to be celebrated. So during National Foster Care Month, two teenagers are asking community members to “adopt a foster senior.”
Source: 2 Texas teens ensuring graduating foster kids feel loved, celebrated
Nice.
Virginia Tech therapy dog gets honorary doctorate for helping students | WSET
BLACKSBURG, Va. (WSET) — A staffer at Virginia Tech is getting recognized for his career serving and supporting the university community. He’s also sure to receive plenty of treats and a hearty ‘Good boy! ‘ they said. Moose, an 8-year-old therapy dog at Virginia Tech’s Cook Counseling Center, received an honorary doctorate in veterinary medicine Friday during the school’s virtual commencement.
Source: Virginia Tech therapy dog gets honorary doctorate for helping students | WSET
Woof! (Translation: Well done!)
Arise, Sir Tom: Britain’s fundraising hero Colonel Tom Moore, 100, is knighted
First he became a national hero for his fundraising efforts. Then he became an honorary colonel. Now 100-year-old WWII veteran Tom Moore is to become a knight.
Source: Arise, Sir Tom: Britain’s fundraising hero Colonel Tom Moore, 100, is knighted
Third time I’ve featured him, but I just can’t get enough. Well done, Sir Tom.
Chinese family reunited with kidnapped son after 32 years | South China Morning Post
Family’s long quest to find their boy ends with tearful reunion that brings to close one of the country’s most notorious missing child cases.
Source: Chinese family reunited with kidnapped son after 32 years | South China Morning Post
Very cool.
Pygmy hippo was born at the San Diego Zoo, the first in over 30 years – CNN
Pygmy hippos are an endangered species, but in April, one was born at the San Diego Zoo. It was the zoo’s first successful pygmy hippo birth in more than 30 years.
Source: Pygmy hippo was born at the San Diego Zoo, the first in over 30 years – CNN
You had me at “pygmy hippo”.
Deputy’s ’10-A-Day’ lifts people with intellectual disabilities out of isolation | Q13 FOX News
SEATTLE — A King County sheriff’s deputy has taken on a personal crusade to make sure those at the highest risk of isolation stay active and engaged.Sheriff’s deputy Kristi Bridgman is helping Special Olympics athletes train in a time when they haven’t been able to compete.Distancing and stay-at-home orders mean athletes like Zach McBryde can’t train like they need to.
Source: Deputy’s ’10-A-Day’ lifts people with intellectual disabilities out of isolation | Q13 FOX News
Very cool.
Europe is getting off coal even faster than expected
Austria and Sweden recently closed their last coal plants—ahead of schedule.
Source: Europe is getting off coal even faster than expected
Wow! Great progress.
Father Throws Daughter Epic Graduation To Replace University Commencement | BET
Torrence Burson wanted to be sure his daughter had her special day
Source: Father Throws Daughter Epic Graduation To Replace University Commencement | BET
Well done, all around.
The German Brewery Gives Away Unsold Beer Due to Coronavirus (General) – anysubj.com
A brewery in central Germany has given away thousands of liters of beer (for free!) after a decline in sales due to the coronavirus outbreak, says Reuters.
Source: The German Brewery Gives Away Unsold Beer Due to Coronavirus (General) – anysubj.com
“Free, as in beer!” Yay!