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A Woman Is Rude To The Starbucks Barista. The Next Day She Hands Him This

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A Woman Is Rude To The Starbucks Barista. The Next Day She Hands Him This

A woman went through the drive-thru at Starbucks yesterday and got a little irritated with the barista because they didn’t have any drink carriers. Today she returned and handed him this.

Source: A Woman Is Rude To The Starbucks Barista. The Next Day She Hands Him This

We all have bad days. I know I do. But how many of us would have the guts to return and apologize after something like this? Maybe a few more after this example to aspire to…

A 4-year-old boy thought his mother was dead. So he used Siri to save her life, police say. – The Washington Post

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A 4-year-old boy in Britain is being credited for saving his mother’s life after he found her unconscious and used Siri to call for help.

Source: A 4-year-old boy thought his mother was dead. So he used Siri to save her life, police say. – The Washington Post

I think the lesson here isn’t so much to use Siri or other virtual assistants (though that’s kinda cool), but rather, as the article says: “If you do nothing else today, then I’d implore any parents of young children to sit down with them and make sure they know what to do in this kind of situation and that they know how to contact police or other emergency services in an emergency …”

Security guard to graduate cum laude in school he guards | ABS-CBN News

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After almost 20 years of working as a security guard at St. Theresa’s College in Cebu City, Erwin Macua is set to join the students that he watches over, this time for his college graduation.

Source: Security guard to graduate cum laude in school he guards | ABS-CBN News

For bonus points see if you can see the good-news-story-within-the-good-news-story here. It’s a single line, almost a throw-away comment, that also made me smile. 🙂

London terror attack: Doctors RAN from hospital to victims | Daily Mail Online

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Doctors and nurses ran from their hospital corridors to attend to victims of the London terror attacks on Wednesday afternoon, with medics rallying to save lives in the streets.

Source: London terror attack: Doctors RAN from hospital to victims | Daily Mail Online

Even in the middle of a disaster there are always stories of heroism, particularly when it comes to medical professionals and first responders. That they would come running from a nearby hospital doesn’t surprise me in the least.

International Happiness Day: 15 ways to make your life happier – Independent.ie

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Today is International Happiness Day. The burning question is, can we make our lives happier? GP and author of A Prescription for Happiness Dr Mark Rowe, says yes. He gives our reporter

Source: International Happiness Day: 15 ways to make your life happier – Independent.ie

Actually it was yesterday, but nonetheless … let’s consider every day “Happiness Day”. Several good techniques listed, and if they’re things you’re already doing then it’s a great reminder as well.

Seattle Children’s Hospital takes kids with physical impairments on ski trip | KOMO

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SEATTLE – Seattle Children’s Hospital brought six children with physical impairments up to Stevens Pass Ski Resort Saturday to ski and snowboard.The annual trip is facilitated by the Outdoors For All Foundation, a non-profit organization. The foundation pa

Source: Seattle Children’s Hospital takes kids with physical impairments on ski trip | KOMO

Apparently this has been going on for a few years. Very cool. A simple, and significant moment of happiness for some kids that can really, really use it. The Outdoors For All Foundation looks pretty impressive – this is just a small example.