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05/22/2026

Most people didn't know her age; she kept those details a mystery. But no one questioned her remarkable talent. For as a sculptor, Edmonia Lewis was one of the best. People traveled from all over the world to see her art and watch her at work.

Edmonia was born in New York sometime around 1844. Like her age, details of her upbringing and parents are sparse. Edmonia's mother was of mixed African and Native American descent and was known for her weaving and craftsmanship. Her father was of African American descent and was known for being a writer.

Both of her parents passed away by the time Edmonia was nine years old. Afterward, aunts raised her and her older half-brother. But while family life came with much tragedy, Edmonia experienced some financial fortune through her half-brother. He ventured to California during the Gold Rush, where he struck gold and became wealthy.

Her half-brother used part of his wealth to fund Edmonia's education. He paid for her to attend Oberlin Academy Preparatory School and then Oberlin Collegiate Institute (now Oberlin College). But she experienced much turmoil in college. She was accused of poisoning two classmates, and while the charges would be dismissed, Edmonia was beaten nearly to death by locals. About a year later, Edmonia was accused of stealing from the college - a charge ultimately dismissed. And then came another accusation, aiding and abetting a burglary. With that, Edmonia decided to leave college without graduating.

Edmonia moved to Boston, where she began working in sculpting. While her talents came with some recognition, opportunities were sparse. In her words, "I was practically driven to Rome in order to obtain the opportunities for art-culture, and to find a social atmosphere where I was not constantly reminded of my color. The land of liberty had no room for a colored sculptor."

Edmonia settled in Rome and opened a studio. She worked, and with time her art, which often portrayed Native American and African American themes, became well-renowned. And as her work became prominent, Edmonia herself found much fanfare. People, including numerous celebrities, visited her studio from all over the world.

Edmonia cared deeply for art. She dedicated much of her adult life to work, never marrying or having children. She passed away in London in 1907.

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05/22/2026

05/22/2026

"What I’m about to post may shock a lot of people, but it needs to be said. Maybe not everyone needs to go to college... I work with college students. As a campus minister, it is my job. But, I would be lying if I said that every kid I work with who is dropping $25,000 or more each year, is doing a wise thing. For what? Most will come out of school owing so much money, that it will take them 20 years to pay back. Meanwhile, the kid who went to work with a plumber to learn a skill, is making a great living—debt free! See that pipe in the picture? A kid worked 7 hours putting that in my yard, a couple weeks ago. He left with $2,000 in his pocket. So, I wonder who really has things figured out: The kid coming out of college owing more than a house, or the kid who just paid cash for a house by the time he was 25. Here is my point... Not every person has to go to college. Skilled labor is nothing to be ashamed of—in fact, if you are willing to get a little dirty, many 'blue collared' jobs pay really well; and they are careers worthy of respect. So, even though I work with college students and want to see as many there as possible, college is not the 'be all, end all' that everyone says it is. If nothing else, at least be willing to have an open and honest discussion with your child—and recognize that maybe there are other options; good options, worth considering... Options that won’t put a family in serious debt!"

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05/22/2026

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Happy Halloween

05/22/2026

”This handsome young man is Jeremiah. Friday was a long day at work, I didn’t get a lunch. After leaving the barn around 9 I stopped by the McDonalds in Reading, Oh to grab some dinner. I ordered my food but realized as I got to the window to pay, I had left my wallet at work. I told this young man to cancel my order. His response was ”it’s ok ma’m I got you “ he then took his wallet out and paid for my meal. What an amazing young man! We hear so much about what’s wrong with the world I had to share a little of what is right. I am just now posting this because I wanted his permission and I wanted to repay him for his kindness. I asked him if I could hug him and told him to keep being who he is because he is an amazing person. He didn’t know how tired I was or that I hadn’t eaten or even if he would be repaid but he didn’t even bat an eye and just acted. ”

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05/22/2026

“Well, my night took an unexpected turn! After finishing my night out, I found myself in the dreaded McDonald's queue. That’s when I noticed the lady in front of me. All she asked for was a cup of hot water.

The staff told her no. I couldn’t understand why. Here was a lady, clearly homeless, asking for such a basic human need. For a multi-billion-pound company to say no was just heartbreaking.

I couldn’t leave things at that, so I spoke with her and told her to order what she wanted. To my surprise, she only asked for a single cheeseburger. That was it. I bought as much as I could carry to make sure she wouldn’t go hungry.

But I couldn’t just let her go, so I sat with her, on the cold hard floor, in the middle of winter. And you know what? I cried my eyes out.

When I finally got to speak to her, I was amazed at her story. She was so educated, full of life, and enthusiasm—yet she had nothing.



I invited Polly and her friend back to my house, and we cooked enough food to feed them and their friends for the next few nights. We packed it all up in bags for them.

Polly and her friend had showers, brushed their teeth, and they both said they had never felt so appreciated. I’m no saint, but this small act of kindness cost me about £20. I know that most people reading this make at least 10 times that in a day.



It costs nothing to be kind, and I genuinely hope people share this to raise awareness about homelessness across the UK.

I've kept in touch with Polly, and I’ve promised her she will never go hungry or cold again. I’ve given her blankets, pillows, and a backpack full of food.

If you see someone on the streets, don’t look down on them like they’re nothing. You don’t know what they’ve been through. Spare a little thought.

I don’t care if I look a mess from crying. Polly, you’ve changed me.”

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05/22/2026

Listen to the youths :
Your grandma wore very "mini" mini skirts, skinny pants, tall boots, bell bottoms and no bra.
Listening to Led Zeppelin, Beatles, Janis Joplin and Rolling Stones.
She drove a mini car, rode motorcycles and fast scooters.
She was smoking fine ci******es and fat blunts.
She had g&t's and whiskey shots
She'd come in at 4 am and still go to work the next day...
So, as cool as you think you are, you will never be as cool as your grandma 😊😊

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05/22/2026

“When I told my father I was going to marry Jake he said, ‘If you marry that man you will never set foot in this house again.’⁣

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He was horrified that I could contemplate marrying a black man, and I soon learned that most people felt the same way. The first years of our marriage living in Birmingham were hell — I cried every day, and barely ate. No one would speak to us, we couldn’t find anywhere to live because no one would rent to a black man, and we had no money.⁣

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People would point at us in the street. Then I gave birth to a stillborn son at eight months. It wasn’t related to the stress I was under but it broke my heart, and we never had any more children.⁣

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We were at the same technical college. I was having typing and shorthand lessons and he’d been sent there for training by the Air Force. He was with a group of black friends and they called my friend and me over to talk. We didn’t even know they spoke English, but Jake and I got chatting. He quoted Shakespeare to me, which I loved.⁣

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Jake returned to Trinidad, but we carried on writing to each other, and a few years later he returned to the UK to get better paid work.⁣

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He asked me to marry him, quite out of the blue, when I was only 19. My father threw me out, and I left with only one small suitcase to my name. No family came to our register office wedding in 1948.⁣

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But gradually life became easier. I got teaching jobs, ending up as a deputy head teacher. First Jake worked in a factory, then for the Post Office.⁣

Slowly we made friends together, but it was so hard. I used to say to new friends: ‘Look, I have to tell you this before I invite you to my home — my husband is black.’⁣

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Today we have been married for 63 years, and are still very much in love. I do not regret marrying him for an instant, despite all the pain we have suffered.”⁣

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05/21/2026

While in the funeral procession today to Jefferson barracks to lay my grandfather to rest a man driving a truck pulled off and made honor as we all proceeded. Thank you for showing such great honor – I found and got to personally thank this man!! 💙

Edit: The man shown in the photo is Bradley Faulkner, a truck driver and U.S. Army veteran.

“Being a veteran didn’t change anything about the situation,” said Faulkner, who left the Army in February. “If I had known it was a funeral for anybody, I would have stopped and done that…. I’m born and raised in Tennessee. Down there that’s just what they do. Anytime you see a funeral coming down the road, you stop your vehicle.”

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05/21/2026

A woman was flying from Melbourne to Brisbane when, unexpectedly, the plane was diverted to Sydney. The flight attendant announced there would be a delay and gave passengers the option to get off the plane, which would re-board in 50 minutes. Everyone got off, except for one lady who was blind.
A man noticed her as he walked by and realized she was blind because her Seeing Eye Dog lay quietly under the seats throughout the flight. He also noticed the pilot, who approached her and greeted her by name, asking if she would like to get off and stretch her legs while the plane was on the ground for an hour.
The blind lady replied, "No thanks, but maybe Max would like to stretch his legs."
At that moment, all the people in the gate area froze when they saw the pilot walk off the plane with the Seeing Eye Dog, wearing sunglasses.
Panic ensued. People rushed to change planes and even airlines!
The moral of the story: Things aren’t always as they appear, and a day without laughter is a day wasted!.

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