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After 71 years, their marriage — and that wedding gift of a toaster — endure | The Seattle Times

October 4, 2020 by Leo

“We try to take care of everything and keep using it,” Frank Witt said.

Source: After 71 years, their marriage — and that wedding gift of a toaster — endure | The Seattle Times

It’s about the toaster, but it’s not. Smile

A South Dakota teacher with terminal cancer wanted to repaint his house in his wife’s preferred color, knowing she’ll outlive him. Friends swarmed to help him – CNN

October 3, 2020 by Leo

Tim Gjoraas’ life has rapidly changed over the past year and a half since he was diagnosed with colon cancer.

Source: A South Dakota teacher with terminal cancer wanted to repaint his house in his wife’s preferred color, knowing she’ll outlive him. Friends swarmed to help him – CNN

Cool community.

A Boy Sent Baby Yoda To Help Firefighters. Now They’re Taking Him On Calls

October 2, 2020 by Leo

When a 5-year-old boy learned about the fires in his home state of Oregon, he told his grandmother he wanted to send them something to make them smile: his baby Yoda doll.

Source: A Boy Sent Baby Yoda To Help Firefighters. Now They’re Taking Him On Calls

Some great photos. Well done, all.

‘Close to 100% accuracy’: Helsinki airport uses sniffer dogs to detect Covid | World news | The Guardian

October 1, 2020 by Leo

Researchers running Helsinki pilot scheme say dogs can identify virus in seconds

Source: ‘Close to 100% accuracy’: Helsinki airport uses sniffer dogs to detect Covid | World news | The Guardian

I’ve seen this a few times now, and it certainly seems exciting!

Holladay man spends pandemic revitalizing old junior high school track, just because | KSL.com

September 30, 2020 by Leo

Back in May, Christenson found himself with a lot of time on his hands due to working from home during the pandemic. With his extra time, he decided to do something he’d wanted to do for quite a while…

Source: Holladay man spends pandemic revitalizing old junior high school track, just because | KSL.com

Quite a project!

Walgreens cashier who used her last $20 to pay for customer’s items inspires neighborhood to pay it forward | khou.com

September 29, 2020 by Leo

Cashier Rita Burns (left) paid for a customer who forgot their wallet. That customer shared the story on Nextdoor where neighbors are raving about Rita.

Source: Walgreens cashier who used her last $20 to pay for customer’s items inspires neighborhood to pay it forward | khou.com

Nice.

89-year-old Papa John’s pizza delivery driver surprised with $12K tip thanks to ‘TikTok Family’ – CNN

September 28, 2020 by Leo

The tables quickly turned for an 89-year-old pizza delivery driver who received a surprise delivery of his own from “regulars” on his route — a $12,000 tip.

Source: 89-year-old Papa John’s pizza delivery driver surprised with $12K tip thanks to ‘TikTok Family’ – CNN

Awesome!

Older people today are smarter, stronger and faster than 30 years ago

September 27, 2020 by Leo

A compelling new study from researchers in Finland has compared the physical and cognitive performance of a group of older people in 2017 with a similarly aged group three decades earlier. Improvements were seen in almost every test, suggesting progress has been made extending healthspan, the number of healthy years a person lives.

Source: Older people today are smarter, stronger and faster than 30 years ago

Of course we are! (OK, I’m not in the tested age range. Yet.)

McDonald’s Employee Shows Act Of Kindness To Mother In Tears In Drive-Thru

September 26, 2020 by Leo

I just want his parents to know how KIND and COMPASSIONATE your son was tonight!

Source: McDonald’s Employee Shows Act Of Kindness To Mother In Tears In Drive-Thru

Well done, young man. Well done.

ND farmers finish neighbor’s harvest after heart attack

September 25, 2020 by Leo

Around 60 farmers in Divide County put their own harvesting on hold to cut 1,000 acres for a neighbor who suffered a heart attack after his combine caught fire last week.

Source: ND farmers finish neighbor’s harvest after heart attack

Not our first story of farmers helping farmers.

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