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In 1959, when Ronald McNair was just nine years old, he showed incredible courage in the face of racial segregation. Liv...
08/10/2025

In 1959, when Ronald McNair was just nine years old, he showed incredible courage in the face of racial segregation. Living in Lake City, South Carolina, McNair wanted to borrow books from a local library, but the library was segregated and not open to Black people. Despite being told he could not use the library, McNair refused to leave. The librarian even called the police, and his mother was brought to the scene. Yet, in the end, the police told the librarian to let him borrow the books. This simple but brave act of standing up for his right to learn showed McNair’s strong determination.
That same passion for knowledge stayed with him throughout his life. Ronald McNair went on to earn a PhD in Physics from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), specializing in laser physics. In 1978, he became a NASA astronaut, the second Black American to travel in space. He flew on the Space Shuttle Challenger in 1984. Sadly, McNair lost his life in the tragic Challenger disaster in 1986. Today, the library that once denied him access is named the Ronald McNair Life History Center, honoring his legacy. His story continues to inspire many people to overcome challenges and reach for their dreams—truly reaching for the stars.

In 1977, nurse saved badly burned baby. 38 years later, she sees her old photo on Facebook and freezesWhen Amanda Scarpi...
08/10/2025

In 1977, nurse saved badly burned baby. 38 years later, she sees her old photo on Facebook and freezes
When Amanda Scarpinati was 3 months old, she rolled off the sofa and fall onto a steam vaporizer. The outcome was a scolded and burned skin. As she grew up, she had to undergo several reconstructive surgeries.
She was taken to the Albany Medical Center where she was taken care of by Sue Berger, a special nurse. Berger took the bandaged girl into her arms and gave her some comfort while she was experiencing pain. That was back in 1977.
After Scarpinati’s discharge, all she was left with were the photos she had taken with Berger while in her arms. Scarpinati was determined to find the carrying nurse and thank her for her unconditional compassion.
While growing up, bullies took advantage of her burn and tormented her. That is why the sincere gesture of the caring woman mattered a lot to her. Scarpinati went ahead and posted a note about it on Facebook. It did not take long before the nurse was identified.
In the clip below, we see Scarpinati and Berger reunite at the place where they had first met and it is a special moment to watch. You can’t miss watching to see how the two express their feeling towards each other.

“They called me strange… but I was a mother. A woman who worked. A soul who endured.”Grace McDaniels was born in 1888 — ...
08/10/2025

“They called me strange… but I was a mother. A woman who worked. A soul who endured.”
Grace McDaniels was born in 1888 — and later developed a rare facial condition that made her the subject of whispers and stares. But behind that face was a heart bigger than the world could see.
In the 1930s, while society shut its doors on those who looked “different,” Grace found work in traveling shows — not for fame, but for survival. She earned a steady income in a time when most women couldn’t — especially women like her. And every dollar she made was for her children.
She didn’t ask for pity. Just dignity.
She wasn’t seeking attention. Just a chance.
She raised her family quietly, with grit and love — never letting the world’s cruelty define her worth.
Those who met her remembered her kindness. Her quiet strength. Her determination to be more than a spectacle.
Grace wasn’t just a woman with a condition —
She was a woman with courage.
Her story is a reminder: True beauty isn't in appearances — it's in resilience, love, and the will to keep showing up, even when the world tells you not to.
Let’s remember her not for how she looked,
but for how she lived.

RED SKELTON'S RECIPE FOR THE PERFECT MARRIAGE1. Two times a week we go to a nice restaurant, have a little beverage, goo...
08/09/2025

RED SKELTON'S RECIPE FOR THE PERFECT MARRIAGE
1. Two times a week we go to a nice restaurant, have a little beverage, good food and companionship. She goes on Tuesdays, I go on Fridays.
2. We also sleep in separate beds. Hers is in California and mine is in Texas.
3. I take my wife everywhere, but she keeps finding her way back.
4. I asked my wife where she wanted to go for our anniversary. "Somewhere I haven't been in a long time!" she said. So I suggested the kitchen.
5. We always hold hands. If I let go, she shops.
6. She has an electric blender, electric toaster and electric bread maker. She said "There are too many gadgets, and no place to sit down!" So I bought her an electric chair.
7. My wife told me the car wasn't running well because there was water in the carburetor. I asked where the car was. She told me, "In the lake."
8. She got a mud pack and looked great for two days. Then the mud fell off.
9. She ran after the garbage truck, yelling, "Am I too late for the garbage?" The driver said, "No, jump in!".
10. Remember: Marriage is the number one cause of divorce.
11. I married Miss Right. I just didn't know her first name was 'Always'.
12. I haven't spoken to my wife in 18 months. I don't like to interrupt her.
13. The last fight was my fault though. My wife asked, "What's on the TV?"
I said, "Dust!".
Can't you just hear him say all of these?
I love it. These were the good old days when humor didn't have to start with a four letter word or political. It was just clean and simple fun. And he always ended his programs with the words, "And May God Bless"with a big smile on his face.

Brad Paisley and Kimberly Williams-Paisley have been together for more than 20 years. They chose a beautiful way to teac...
08/09/2025

Brad Paisley and Kimberly Williams-Paisley have been together for more than 20 years. They chose a beautiful way to teach their kids about giving back in life. The couple opened a special shop called The Store in Nashville. It is a free referral grocery store that also provides health and legal aid to those with food insecurity. They also offer free music therapy for anyone dealing with the stress of limited resources.
The Store's purpose was to avoid giving handouts and let people choose the food they wanted for their families with dignity. "It was transformative for us bringing the kids in and letting them see that, letting them normalize and sort of erasing the margins, so there's no difference between you and me. We're all kind of in this community together," admitted Kimberly.
The Store has helped many families in Nashville; Kimberly and Brad also gave credit to the community for helping make it possible. Since The Store was opened, they have had more than 350 volunteers and delivered over 1.3 million free meals to the community.
People like these are the ones who hold up the world and teach their children great lessons. We're sending prayers up for them.

🥰When I was in 2nd grade, Mrs. Moore would read to us after lunch. We would all sit at her feet and she would pull out h...
08/09/2025

🥰When I was in 2nd grade, Mrs. Moore would read to us after lunch. We would all sit at her feet and she would pull out her Skittle jar. She would hand each of us two Skittles, and I would pray for red and green (together they tasted delicious). She used a paper clip as a bookmark, and while she read she would turn the paper clip in her fingers over and over. While savoring those two precious Skittles, I lived in a Boxcar and also traveled to Narnia, all while thinking that Mrs. Moore was the prettiest and most stylish person.
Teachers...kids remember. They remember details. I know around this time the newness has worn off and it seems like a million years until Christmas break. But one day some 33 year old former student will think of you every time they eat Skittles, and they will appreciate you. Keep teaching and keep loving; it makes a difference!
*Original author unknown, but it’s lovely and so very true.

A husband and his wife were celebrating 50 years together. Their three kids, all very successful, all agreed to a Sunday...
08/09/2025

A husband and his wife were celebrating 50 years together. Their three kids, all very successful, all agreed to a Sunday dinner in their honor.
"Happy Anniversary Mom & Dad" gushed son number one, a surgeon, "Sorry I'm running late. I had an emergency at the hospital with a patient, you know how it is, and didn't have time to get you a gift."
"Not to worry," said the father, the important thing is that we're all together today."
Son number two, a lawyer, arrived and announced: "You and Mom look, great Dad". I just flew in from Los Angeles between depositions and didn't have time to shop for you".
"It's nothing," said the father. "We're glad you were able to come."
Just then the daughter, a marketing executive, arrived. "Hello and Happy Anniversary! I'm sorry but my boss is sending me out of town and I was really busy packing, so I didn't have time to get you anything."
After they finished dessert, the father said, "There's something your mother and I have wanted to tell you for a long time. You see, we were very poor. Despite this, we were able to send each of you to college. Throughout the years your mother and I knew we loved each other very much, but we just never found the time to get married."
The three children gasped and all said, "You mean we're bastards?"
"Yep," said the father, "and cheap ones too!"🤣

My grandmother once gave me a tip:In difficult times, you move forward in small steps.Do what you have to do, but little...
08/09/2025

My grandmother once gave me a tip:
In difficult times, you move forward in small steps.
Do what you have to do, but little by little.
Don’t think about the future, or what may happen tomorrow.
Wash the dishes.
Remove the dust.
Write a letter.
Make a soup.
You see?
You are advancing step by step.
Take a step and stop.
Rest a little.
Praise yourself.
Take another step.
Then another.
You won’t notice, but your steps will grow more and more.
And the time will come when you can think about the future without crying.
Elena Mikhalkova

“One of the saddest lessons of history is this: If we’ve been bamboozled long enough, we tend to reject any evidence of ...
08/09/2025

“One of the saddest lessons of history is this: If we’ve been bamboozled long enough, we tend to reject any evidence of the bamboozle. We’re no longer interested in finding out the truth. The bamboozle has captured us. It’s simply too painful to acknowledge, even to ourselves, that we’ve been taken. Once you give a charlatan power over you, you almost never get it back.”
~Carl Sagan, The Demon-Haunted World: Science as a Candle in the Dark

08/07/2025

In 1941, tiny evacuee toddlers sat quietly in a Middlesex nursery, far from home, clutching toy bears and blankets. They were part of Operation Pied Piper—Britain’s effort to protect its children from bombs. Behind every innocent face was a story of separation, quiet courage, and hope stitched into every knitted sock.

Animals are not here for us to do as we please with. We are not their superiors we are their equals. We are their family...
08/03/2025

Animals are not here for us to do as we please with. We are not their superiors we are their equals. We are their family be kind to them.
~Ricky Gervais
Actor, Animal Advoccate

In the 1930s, a unique and striking scene unfolded at the Berlin Zoo, where a zookeeper gave Roland, a massive 4,000-pou...
08/02/2025

In the 1930s, a unique and striking scene unfolded at the Berlin Zoo, where a zookeeper gave Roland, a massive 4,000-pound elephant seal, a snow bath. Elephant seals, known for their immense size and distinctive, trunk-like noses, are typically found in the cold waters of the Southern Hemisphere. However, Roland, who had been brought to Berlin from the wild, was part of the zoo's growing collection of exotic animals. The image of the zookeeper scrubbing the giant seal with snow highlights the contrast between the creature’s natural, cold ocean habitat and its adaptation to the zoo's urban environment, creating a moment of curiosity and wonder for zoo visitors.
The snow bath, likely a form of enrichment and maintenance for Roland, was not only a practical way to help care for the animal but also an unusual spectacle that captivated the public. Elephant seals require regular grooming, and in their natural environment, they often bathe in icy waters or mud. The snow bath served a similar purpose, giving Roland the sensation of a cool, natural environment even within the confines of the zoo. The image of a human interacting so closely with such a massive and intimidating animal also exemplifies the early 20th-century fascination with wildlife, where the zoo was often seen as a place of both education and entertainment.
For the zoo staff and visitors, Roland’s snow bath was likely a moment of playful interaction that blurred the lines between animal care and public performance. During the 1930s, Berlin Zoo was known for its impressive collection of animals and its efforts to educate the public about wildlife conservation. The sight of a handler giving such an imposing creature a snow bath underscored the growing recognition of animals as living beings with specific needs, and it reflected the zoo's role in both scientific study and the provision of spectacle. The image of Roland, the giant elephant seal, with the zookeeper in his snow bath, became an iconic moment of both human-animal interaction and the early era of modern zoos.

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