Bernando LaPallo: Suggestions on Healthy Living
Bernando LaPallo was born in 1901, so at the time of this writing that makes him 114 years old. LaPallo commented, "they had no automobiles, no airplanes. I saw them all come about." LaPallo sure...
Overcoming Obstacles:
I like to share stories of people overcoming obstacles. This story has at least two to note. Thomas Graham is a blind man from Tyler, Texas who didn't let his lack of sight prevent him from building a...
18 years old and homeless, Griffin Furlong to graduate as valedictorian: http://t.co/RFhI7XJZFz #AmericaStrong pic.twitter.com/DISejPzYbJ
— ABC News (@ABC) May 30, 2014
Griffin M. Furlong grew up living in shelters, borrowed couches and hotels. He doesn’t wake up in his own bed...
Baby Smiles
This is a gift. Great video to watch. The baby has lived her life without that sharp clarity that comes through sight! When she puts on the glasses, something great happens. As the baby smiles, you will smile....
A Small Act of Kindness
This is my kind of story - of someone being observant, taking advantage of the moment and performing a small act of kindness. Brooke Ochoa of Texas went out for lunch. While entering the diner,...
Fanta the Lamb Recovers
When you carry out acts of kindness you get a wonderful feeling inside. It is as though something inside your body responds and says, yes, this is how I ought to feel. --Harold Kushner
She was just...
Many of us feel amazement when we think of the love, strength and intelligence of our mothers. I am fortunate in that respect as well. I grew up with a mother who is most noted for her bright smile and...
I learned of a story near my hometown at the home of former NFL football player Brian Holloway (New England Patriots and Oakland Raiders). Growing up, we always had a good opinion of Brian because, while to me he...
Homeless Children - New Lens
One hundred percent of the student population is at or below the poverty line. Homeless children are the largest percentage. So, the lens through which these kids see life tends to lean toward sacrifice, hunger, lack...
When driving to your vacation spot, you generally want to reach your destination. You have plans and visions. It can get more tense when you chart your progress and stay within your time goals. But, imagine your car breaking...
