A Daily Antidote to Everything Else
“There’s no standard operating procedure for this. This is simply an act of what hotshots do,” Casey said. “They’re a service-oriented people. … so they’re not going to walk by.”
Source: Video shows elite firefighters rescuing baby deer from an Arizona wildfire – The Washington Post
Reading the full story at the link, it even looks like the fawns were reunited with their mother. Nice.
At the age of 92, Georgiana Arlt shined in the spotlight as the flower girl in her granddaughter’s wedding.
Source: 92-year-old grandma shines as flower girl in granddaughter’s wedding – ABC News
Made me smile. Be sure to watch the video, you’ll get to see the flower girl in action. 🙂
The cat, aptly named Ghost, had been missing for weeks when he was found in Sackville, N.B. with the help of Cash, a Labrador mix.
Source: New Brunswick dog finds lost cat in storm drain, is hailed a hero | Toronto Star
The story described by the title is, naturally, heartwarming. However if you read the entire report you’ll find many acts of kindness and support involved in returning Ghost home.
It was literally the sound of kids playing…
Source: North Carolina police respond to call, end up joining in on Slip ‘N Slide – ABC News
Some of the “kids” were just a little bigger than the others. 🙂 I love when police are allowed to do things like like andmake positive impressions within their community.
Brian Cox and Gabriela González both spoke movingly at the birthday symposium at the University of Cambridge
Source: Stephen Hawking leaves audience in tears at 75th birthday celebration – Cambridge News
Dr. Hawking is an amazing, and incredibly inspirational individual.
In 1970, there were only 20 breeding pairs in Virginia; Last year, Virginia had more than 1,000 breeding pairs
Source: Bald eagle soars back from brink of extinction – CBS News
It’s great to see conservation efforts have actual, tangible results, particularly for something as symbolic as the Bald Eagle.
The life was never easy for Tumbelina. Thankfully she has very good care and is healing with hydrotherapy and a custom wheelchair!
“Paralyzed” is technically the wrong word. Cerebellar Hypoplasia is more complex than that. We had a kitty with it — “Lurch” — for many years. I can attest to the struggle, and the excess of personality in Lurch’s case as well. After viewing Tumbelina’s story above, you can read more about Lurch too.
The scientists say their work gives insights into how future oil spills could be mitigated.
Source: Much of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill has disappeared because of bacteria
It’s not an excuse to abuse the planet at will, but it’s definitely nice to see Mother Nature taking care of herself sometimes.
“He’s a very humbled young man and accepted it with stride.”
Source: Strangers buy car for 20-year-old Texas man who walks 3 miles to work every day – CBS News
A case of social media bringing people together in a very good way. 🙂
Veteran Penny Curtis-Norgren receives free dental care from providers with Aspen Dental on Saturday, June 24, 2017, in Ruskin, Fla.
Source: Smile! Thousands of Veterans Given Dental Care Free of Charge – Good News Network
Further quoting the linked article:
“My income didn’t allow me to afford dental insurance,” said Air Force veteran Nadine Nowlin. “So without any coverage, it’s the last thing that gets taken care of. To honor our veterans specifically on that day, is a gift from Aspen Dental.”
A wonderful and meaningful way to give back.