A huge batch of GI’s wartime letters to the “girl of my dreams” has been given anonymously to the USO in Arlington.
Source: ‘Speedy’ Weber wrote his wife 300 letters in WWII. She saved them all. (Gift link)
Sweet.
Pilot leaves a romantic surprise message on flight tracker
She had no idea of what the purpose of the helicopter flight was.
Source: Pilot leaves a romantic surprise message on flight tracker
Nice.
Iowa man decorates neighbors’ homes to celebrate wife’s love of Christmas
Neighbors are collecting cards for John Reichart and his wife — find out how to send one here.
Source: Iowa man decorates neighbors’ homes to celebrate wife’s love of Christmas
Nice.
Georgian woman looking for birth parents found dad was a friend on Facebook
Tamuna Museridze has reunited hundreds of families torn apart by a baby trafficking scandal – now she has found her own birth parents.
Source: Georgian woman looking for birth parents found dad was a friend on Facebook
Fascinating story.
100-year-old Winnipeg man walks blocks to see his wife
It’s considered lucky to live to be 100, but often when you hit that milestone, you’re faced with significant mobility issues. Not Winnipeg’s Jack Mudry. The centenarian regularly walks five blocks to get where he wants to go, the care home where his wife Stella lives.
Source: 100-year-old Winnipeg man walks blocks to see his wife
Sweet.
Bride’s Venue Burns Down on Her Wedding Day, Community Steps In: ‘Beauty from Ashes’
After a couple’s wedding venue went up in flames ahead of the ceremony, their community worked together to save the couple’s special day
Source: Bride’s Venue Burns Down on Her Wedding Day, Community Steps In: ‘Beauty from Ashes’
Very cool.
Postal worker celebrating Thanksgiving with man whose life he saved
The USPS employee was presented with the Mayor Award of Service for helping the injured man
Source: Postal worker celebrating Thanksgiving with man whose life he saved
Nice.
North Texas hero saves two lives after spending 20 years in prison
An Ellis County man was in the right place at the right time and saved someone’s life – and then six weeks later, he did it again.
Source: North Texas hero saves two lives after spending 20 years in prison
Well done.
Engineers Discover a 132-Year-Old Message in a Bottle in a Scottish Lighthouse
If not as lucrative as a treasure map, the note turned out to be more relevant to their work, at least: It was a 132-year-old missive, written in ink, from former engineers and lighthouse keepers who were installing a new Fresnel lens and lantern at the top of the tower.
Source: Engineers Discover a 132-Year-Old Message in a Bottle in a Scottish Lighthouse
Cool.
Massachusetts shop offers free coffee for dancing customers
A coffee shop has gone viral on social media after offering free coffee for any customer who walks in dancing.
Source: Massachusetts shop offers free coffee for dancing customers
Fun!