The Florida boy who was bullied for making his own University of Tennessee T-shirt will get to attend the college he loves, and he’ll do it for free.
College T-Shirt Story
September 15, 2019
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Teenager with Down Syndrome
September 15, 2019
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A teenager with Down Syndrome in Mississippi is proving she’s got what it takes to be on her junior high’s cheerleading squad and inspiring her community in the process.
Why The Measles Surge Could Open The Door To A Host Of Other Diseases
September 7, 2019
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With measles making a comeback in many upper-income countries including the United States and still rampant in some poorer nations such as Democratic Republic of Congo and Madagascar, a leading measles expert is warning of a danger beyond the spread of the disease itself: There’s mounting evidence that when a person is infected with measles, the virus also wipes out the immune system’s memory of how to fight off all sorts of other life-threatening infections – ranging from gastro-intestinal bugs that cause diarrhea to respiratory viruses that trigger pneumonia. From WFDD Radio
Meet a Therapy Horse
September 4, 2019
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When Heidi Weston had a serious accident with her horse, she thought she’d never have horses in her life again… until she met Trusty the miniature horse.
The first time Trusty, a miniature horse, went to a memory care facility, he went over to a woman with dementia. From KUOW.ORG
Your Plants Might be Talking
September 3, 2019
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There’s an old belief among farmers that on a quiet night, if you listen closely, you can hear the sound of corn growing.
A new exhibit at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden proves that theory to be true. Take a listen: From WFDD public radio
A Trumpet Made of Bullets
September 2, 2019
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Everyone knows what a trumpet looks like: shiny brass. But the Instrument of Hope is mostly black.
Except for the lead pipe — the straight part that extends from the mouthpiece.
It’s made of bullets.
“Bullets that were shot and fired out of a gun, cut up and pieced together,” says Josh Landress, who made it.
Enjoy a Peaceful Moment
September 1, 2019
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Take a minute to enjoy the peaceful beauty of nature…. From the BBC SpringWatch
The Surprising Boost You Get From Strangers
August 31, 2019
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Sometimes a stranger—not a friend or a loved one—can significantly improve our day, providing comfort or helping to broaden our perspective… From the Wall Street Journal
Thank You Notes Are Important
August 30, 2019
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At first, I thought it was an aberration, just a good friend trying to make life easier for me after a festive birthday dinner. Her tone was firm, leaving no room for even a mouse-squeak of a protest.
“Don’t write me a thank you note; it’s not necessary.”
Do what? (This is a column by Celia Rivenbark from her website)
A Hurricane Fundraising Feast
August 30, 2019
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A bipartisan group in Raleigh has created North Carolina’s largest supper table to help communities hard-hit by disaster, like Hurricane Florence. From Our State Magazine