Woman Responds to Cyber Bullies with a Year’s Worth of Selfies
Most of us know what it’s like to feel self-conscious about the way we look. If all those pandemic-induced video conference calls have taught me anything it’s that I get tired of staring at myself all day. But one woman decided to face her insecurities head-on, and teach the rest of us something along the way. 39-year-old Melissa Blake...
You Want a Teacher Like This Around When Your Kid Is Having a Bad Day
We all know what it’s like to have a tough day. At least once a week I just want to curl up in a cocoon, which is why the story of an assistant principal who went above and beyond when his student had had enough hit home with so many people. LJ Compton, an 8-year-old living with both Down Syndrome and Autism, is usually bright and...
Famous Septuplets Share a Milestone Birthday
Growing up, I always liked to imagine what it would be like to have a twin. I probably read too many volumes of The Bobbsey Twins and watched The Parent Trap too many times, but I’ve always been fascinated by multiple births. Looks like I’m not the only one, though. Everyone from The Today Show to Oprah have been following the lives of...
Crocodile Huntress Bindi Irwin Recreates Special Photo-Op for Steve
I love animals, and I don’t know about you, but I was obsessed with The Crocodile Hunter back in the day. While I was recovering from a difficult surgery, Steve Irwin’s “Danger, danger, danger,” was the fastest way to make me smile. So of course I follow his daughter Bindi’s Instagram to keep up-to-date on...
Baby with Down Syndrome Has a Smile That Goes Viral and Makes the Internet a Brighter Place
There’s nothing like a baby’s smile to light up a gloomy day. Even when a cranky relative claims, “They’re not smiling at you. It’s just gas.” One new adoptive mom from Texas proved cranky relatives everywhere wrong, when she shared a video of her beautiful little one smiling on cue. The video, posted to...
Stylish Elderly German Couple Steal The Show Living Young and Classy
There is something to be said for aging with style and grace. German couple Britt Kanja and Günther Krabbenhöft have tailored both of those adjectives into a way of life as a pair of Berlin’s classiest fashionistas. A chef for most of his life, Günther was noticed on social media several years ago for his refined wardrobe, out-going...
11 Heartwarming Moments on the Internet That’ll Give You All the Feels
Feeling down and out? You’re not alone there, pal. The universe is just not on our side sometimes, but thankfully – there’s always a positive corner of the internet that is. Here are 11 heartwarming moments on the internet that’ll give you all the positivity and all the feels today. 1. A+ for grandma Here’s to the...
Why Having a Long Distance Friendship Is Worth It
Absence makes the heart grow fonder, but that doesn’t mean that a little distance won’t put a some strain on relationships. Even the strongest friendships can suffer from extended time apart. That’s why long distance friendships can seem pretty scary sometimes. Communication, closeness, and all that other amazing things we love...
Men Reveal What They’d Do if They Were Women for a Day
So, I’m a dude. And I have oft wondered what it would be like to be, say, not a dude. A woman, perchance. My musings on this topic have ranged from how it might feel physically, to how much I would like it, to what my external treatment would change to, etc. But this is the internet and there’s not a lot of space for nuance here, so...
11 Hilarious Times People Shared Their Favorite (and Most Embarrassing) Photos With Celebrities
I guess you can’t always blame celebrities for occasionally being jerks to random people out in public who want their photo with them. It would probably get old, right? But that’s not gonna keep folks from hounding them for a pic, because, let’s be honest, how often do you really see famous people? People shared some funny and...