Posted by At sixteen years old, Reginald Dwayne Betts entered prison feeling alone and without a future. Then one day, through a makeshift line strung between cells, a book slid into his hands called The Black Poets. Its words opened a world bigger than prison walls, giving him hope, imagination, and the certainty that his story wasn’t finished.…Read more »
Posted by Stories of Joy comes to you from Arizona, and fall is finally arriving. There is something about seeing the change in leaf color that can bring a chill in the air, yet warm your heart! Living here in AZ, we don’t get to see a dramatic change, but these pictures will show you the beauty. Plus,…Read more »
Posted by Dan Pelzer was an avid reader. He kept a hand-written list of every book he read from 1962 to 2023 for a grand total of 2599 books! After his death at the age of 93, his children discovered the list and decided to share it in memory of Dan. The special book list titled “What Dan…Read more »
Posted by At 83 years old, one Arizona man proves that music and movement truly keep the spirit young. For more than five decades, he’s been taking dance lessons — waltzing, foxtrotting, and quick-stepping his way through life. What began as a simple hobby has grown into a lifelong rhythm of friendship, laughter, and vitality. He estimates he’s taken over…Read more »
Posted by “Home of the World’s Worst Weather” . . . Mount Washington Observatory sits on top of Northeastern America’s highest peak. Researchers at the observatory perform research to advance understanding of the Earth’s climate and weather. Those who work at Mount Washington take shifts with eight days on and six days off with the exception of…Read more »
Posted by Smile . . . it’s your birthday! It’s the 100th birthday of the photo booth. You remember how you squeezed into the tiny space, giggling and smiling. Out popped a string of black and white photos. So fun! A new generation is discovering the fun of the photo booth. Click the link below to see…Read more »
Posted by Nelson Bradbury plays softball in an adult league in Newfoundland, Canada. That’s not unusual, but Nelson is 80 years old. He loves softball, but he loves his teammates even more. It’s that love that spurred him to reach out to his teammates in a text message and tell them how much he appreciates and cares…Read more »
Posted by Accomplishing a goal, one you’ve trained for and overcome obstacles to obtain, is a joy-filled moment. What if that could be shared with a parent or child? Joe and Sam Evermore, a father/son team, sets out each year to take on a “colossal goal.” The latest? They climbed the Matterhorn in the Alps. They hope…Read more »
Posted by Everyone had a dream for Jordan Wilmore. They wanted him to play basketball in the NBA. Since Jordan stands tall, 7′ 3″ in fact, that made sense. One thing stopped him . . . it wasn’t his dream. He’s always wanted to be a police officer. He’s always wanted to help people. Jordan’s dream is…Read more »
Posted by Who you gonna call? AAA, of course! When Casey Kacz was out driving with his two young sons recently, he had a breakdown and a dead car battery. He called AAA, but what he got was so much more than roadside assistance. He got kindness on wheels! Mike Law, the AAA mechanic, is an example…Read more »
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