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He asked strangers to share positive things that happened to them because of the pandemic. Hundreds of revealing responses followed. – The Washington Post

July 23, 2020 by Leo

When Abraham Walker clicked on the Facebook page of a Northern Virginia neighborhood, he didn’t plan to ask that question. The people on it weren’t even his neighbors.

Source: He asked strangers to share positive things that happened to them because of the pandemic. Hundreds of revealing responses followed. – The Washington Post

Many fascinating and inspiring responses.

(This shouldn’t be behind one, but just in case: Important: a note about paywalls.)

Opinion | Need some good news about covid-19? Here are six reasons for optimism. – The Washington Post

July 22, 2020 by Leo

Science is starting to pay dividends.

Source: Opinion | Need some good news about covid-19? Here are six reasons for optimism. – The Washington Post

Encouraging.

(This shouldn’t be behind a paywall, but just in case: Important: a note about paywalls.)

Country Time: Kids soured on lemonade stand business may get stimulus

July 21, 2020 by Leo

Country Time has launched “Littlest Bailout Relief Fund” and is giving away stimulus checks for kids who had to close lemonade stands due to COVID-19.

Source: Country Time: Kids soured on lemonade stand business may get stimulus

I realize it’s a promotion (and a contest at that), but still … pretty cute. Made me smile.

College student given valuable piano after playing for patrons at Norwood shop

July 20, 2020 by Leo

His impromptu concert at a local store while wearing a face mask led to a social media search for a mystery piano man.

Source: College student given valuable piano after playing for patrons at Norwood shop

Very cool. 👍

This 89-year-old Nebraska man has donated his platelets over 700 times | GMA

July 19, 2020 by Leo

Sherman Hirsch decided to give it a try years ago.

Source: This 89-year-old Nebraska man has donated his platelets over 700 times | GMA

That’s a lot of platelets!

Verizon’s alternative to layoffs: Retraining 20,000 workers – CNN

July 18, 2020 by Leo

Verizon hasn’t laid off any of its 135,000 employees during the pandemic. Instead, the company has retrained around 20,000 workers for new careers.

Source: Verizon’s alternative to layoffs: Retraining 20,000 workers – CNN

A good move. I wish more companies could take this approach.

Student who collected garbage to pay for college is accepted to Harvard Law School | GMA

July 17, 2020 by Leo

A student who collected garbage to pay for college is accepted to Harvard Law School.

Source: Student who collected garbage to pay for college is accepted to Harvard Law School | GMA

Inspiring.

Florida woman took dishwashing job so she could visit husband with Alzheimer’s during pandemic

July 16, 2020 by Leo

Mary Daniel visited her husband Steve every day at his Florida memory care center until they stopped allowing visitors in March because of the coronavirus pandemic.

Source: Florida woman took dishwashing job so she could visit husband with Alzheimer’s during pandemic

Touching.

Marine’s dog tag found on July 4, returned to family after 46 years

July 15, 2020 by Leo

After he found a dog tag in the Hocking River, Kolton Conrad was able to give it back to the Marine’s sister, 46 years after his death.

Source: Marine’s dog tag found on July 4, returned to family after 46 years

Very cool.

Floating Movie Theater With Socially Distant Boats Set for Paris

July 14, 2020 by Leo

The organization will take place on July 18 at 7.30 pm with 150 locals gathered separately on 38 electric boats to watch “Le Grand Bain”.

Source: Floating Movie Theater With Socially Distant Boats Set for Paris

Looks like a fun idea!

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