Posted by New Year’s Resolutions . . . it’s January 12, and many have given up on their resolutions. Do you need a pep talk to keep working on your new year’s resolutions? Then click the link below! This cute little girl will make you feel better about trying your resolutions again and again and again. After…Read more »
Posted by There’s a partnership in Colorado that’s putting tools to work for good. There’s an affordable housing shortage in Boulder. There’s a skilled labor shortage across the country. The city, a school district, and Habitat for Humanity have come together to address a great need. Students are learning valuable work skills, and families are getting good…Read more »
Posted by It’s a new year, and many are looking for ways to improve their health. Better diet. More exercise. Mindfulness practices. Is going to a museum on your list? Specifically . . . going to an art museum? A new study shows that there are many health benefits to visiting an art museum and spending time…Read more »
Posted by Happy New Year from Stories of Joy! Our Stories of Joy blog has its “8th birthday” this month. Since we started this project of “spreading hope in the world,” we’ve posted more than 800 stories. Our stories have been viewed in more than 100 countries. Folks from Canada to Uruguay have visited storiesofjoy.org. So, let’s…Read more »
Posted by You may hear the song, “Auld Lang Syne,” Wednesday evening on New Year’s Eve. The origins of the song are from a poem by the Scottish poet Robert Burns. He based his poem on an old Scottish folk song. The song is often sung in a sad way. For a contrast, Stories of Joy is…Read more »
Posted by Amanda McCowen and Angela Maples transformed a tense co-parenting relationship into a powerful expression of compassion. After Angela’s kidneys failed and she endured years of exhausting dialysis, Amanda, the ex-wife of Angela’s husband, volunteered to donate a kidney and turned out to be a perfect match. The transplant surgery gave Angela a new lease on life…Read more »
Posted by “Best Christmas Ever” is a whimsical holiday short from Disney, directed by Taika Waititi, that follows a young girl whose simple Christmas wish springs unexpectedly to life. What unfolds is a heart-melting, gently funny story about imagination, friendship, and the little bits of magic that sneak into our lives when we least expect them. Yes, it’s…Read more »
Posted by Lots of gifts will be given this week, but few like the Stories of Joy we’re sharing today and Thursday. Organ donation is an incredible gift, and living organ donations are even more so. A man recently donated a kidney to a complete stranger, and he wants to spread the word so that others are…Read more »
Posted by At 101 years old, D-Day veteran Irving Locker has suddenly stepped into an unexpected new spotlight: He just became a songwriter. His debut piece, “If Freedom Was Free,” is turning heads because of the heart and history behind his words. It’s the kind of story that makes you stop, smile, and wonder what beautiful surprises life still has in store…Read more »
Posted by Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, better known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease, has taken many things from Brooke Eby. One of those things is the ability to take her dog for a walk. Not anymore! Thanks to some clever engineers and a gift from Chewy, Brooke and Dray are out walking again. What a special gift! Click the…Read more »
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