This Woman And Her Formerly Incarcerated Dad Are Inspiring Others In Their Situation
There aren’t too many positive stories out there when it comes to parents who are incarcerated. We think about the poor kids they left behind, the families they left in the lurch, and also the people who are left hurting because of the crimes they committed in the first place. That said, the stated goal of the prison system in the United...
High School Student Shares Extra Credit with Failing Classmate and the Internet Took Notice
It’s easy to look around at the world and feel disheartened. Too often we hear stories of bullying, of all the ways that people take advantage of the less fortunate, of cruelty, and just the unfairness of life in general. So when one student stood up for kindness in their classroom, it went viral because we all needed a shot of hope right in...
People Share Their Opinion About Whether Spouses or Children Should Be More Important to Their Life
Well, this promises to evoke some very interesting responses, don’t you think? We all hear a lot of different opinions from our friends and family members about who comes when you have a family: your kids or your spouse? And I can see how those beliefs can turn into some sticky situations sometimes… AskReddit users shared their...
Funny Tweets You Need to Take a Look At
You all need to take a look at this! That’s right, I’m talking to you! We have some seriously funny tweets in store for you today and we think you’re gonna laugh your heart out. We take our laughter seriously around here and we know what we’re doing… So leave the funny business to us, okay? And we’re not trying...
Adorbs Dog with Zoomies Interrupts a Track Meet in the Best Possible Way
Have you ever had a dog who got the zoomies? Growing up, my family had a West Highland Terrier with a fondness for carrots, crayons, and My Little Ponies, and I remember pictures of him jumping in a leaf pile, but I don’t really remember him running too often. My cat would get the zoomies though. You’d be sitting downstairs and...
18 People Share Their Ode to Cool Libraries
Libraries and librarians are amazing, and they rarely get the credit they deserve. My library for sure got me through the pandemic with a steady supply of ebooks. They do so much for the most under-served areas of our communities every day. So it was great to see Buzzfeed do a roundup of Reddit posts from the r/mildlyinteresting subreddit,...
13 Things You May Not Know about The Monster at the End of This Book
Generations of kids have grown up watching Sesame Street. I mean, we ALL know Grover, right? Happy birthday to my oh so lovable pal, @BigBird! #HappyBirthdayBigBird pic.twitter.com/AkoKXF62aO — Grover March 20, 2018 For the true fans, there was also the delightful 1971 Little Golden Book starring Grover entitled The Monster at the End of...
9 Ways You Can Make a Complete Stranger Smile
We could all use a smile from a stranger these days. In fact, according to SCL Health: When you smile, your brain releases tiny molecules called neuropeptides to help fight off stress. Then other neurotransmitters like dopamine, serotonin and endorphins come into play too. The endorphins act as a mild pain reliever, whereas the serotonin is an...
12 Verbal Quirks That Are Truly, Uniquely Boomer
The internet is a great place to go if you want to feel horrible about yourself. For instance, if you happen to belong to the generation known as “baby boomer,” you can watch your entire existence get reduced a dismissive catchphrase. But there is SOME hope. For whatever reason, Twitter seems to be cataloguing a lot of boomer favorites...
15 Tweets for Both Cat People AND Dog People
When people ask me whether I’m a cat person or a dog person, I generally just say “yes.” Though I will admit that if I’m going to get one as a pet, it’s more likely to be a cat. I kinda dig their self-sufficiency. They’re got their own projects going on and I can respect that. In any case, they’re all...