After decadeslong careers in landscape architecture and sculpture, centenarian finds art in words
Source: Sarah Yerkes published a book of poetry at 101 – The Washington Post
Fantastic. 🙂
Solar-powered device turns salt water into fresh drinking water – Business Insider
A new solar-powered system can take the salt out of ocean water. The technology can supply water for 25,000 people per day.
Source: Solar-powered device turns salt water into fresh drinking water – Business Insider
Fresh water access is, I’m convinced, is one of the most important problems to solve.
Animal rescue: “Fospice” program gives senior and terminally ill shelter dogs a home for their final days – CBS News
“These are dogs that are elderly and/or terminally ill, who don’t deserve to die in a shelter. They need so little, and give so much love in return,” said the nonprofit’s founder
Farmers harvest wheat crop for neighbor battling stage 4 cancer – CBS News
The neighbors did three weeks worth of work in just six hours
Source: Farmers harvest wheat crop for neighbor battling stage 4 cancer – CBS News
Wonderful.
Lilo the corgi may have short legs but she conquers steep hikes | CBC News
A little corgi has been happily trekking along Alberta mountain trails for the past year.
Source: Lilo the corgi may have short legs but she conquers steep hikes | CBC News
Ah, ya had me at “Corgi”. 🙂
Metro police officer escorts a mom and her tantruming autistic child home: ‘It wasn’t in his job description’ – The Washington Post
The transit officer saw the boy having a meltdown and offered to ride the train with him and his mother. “The officer ends up riding the metro THE ENTIRE train home with us!!!” wrote the mom.
Well done, officer, well done.
Carson Pickett photo: Orlando Pride soccer player meets one-handed boy Joseph Tidd – The Washington Post
Joseph Tidd touched his arm to Orlando Pride player Carson Pickett, who, like him, is missing her left hand.
Great shot of a great moment.
13-Year-Old Track Star Surprised by Military Mom at Finish Line | Inside Edition
Jada McGee said seeing her mom helped her run faster and win the race.
Source: 13-Year-Old Track Star Surprised by Military Mom at Finish Line | Inside Edition
What a cool surprise.
Maryland Man Rescued by His 2 Dogs After Getting Stuck in Mud | PEOPLE.com
The man was playing with his dogs when he suddenly got stuck in the mud and required immediate rescue
Source: Maryland Man Rescued by His 2 Dogs After Getting Stuck in Mud | PEOPLE.com
Well done, pups!
Students Design Beach Vacuum That Sucks Up Microplastics From The Beach Leaving The Sand Behind
A bunch of 12 Canadian students studying at the University of Sherbrooke in Quebec successfully built a gigantic vacuum cleaner that separates these microplastics and leaves the sand particles on the beach in its natural place.
Source: Students Design Beach Vacuum That Sucks Up Microplastics From The Beach Leaving The Sand Behind
Great concept, well done!