Abandoned Beautiful World, 670 Jarvisville Road Huntington, New York, NY (2025)

01/04/2025

My neighbors are pretentious snobs. The last time they spoke to me, it was to let me know, that in their opinion, no matter where I’ve been and what I’ve done, and despite the level of success I’ve achieved as a social media content creator and published author, I’ll never truly be anything more than a dumb hillbilly from West Virginia.
Last week we had the toilet in our upstairs bathroom replaced. The garbage man won’t take the old one, and I don’t want to haul it to the dump, so I’ve decided to plant flowers in it and place it on my side of the property line, where my neighbors will be able to see it any and EVERY time they look out their windows.
The moral of the story is, be careful how you choose to view things in life. You might just end up seeing them that way.
Via Sick Twisted Humor

01/02/2025

This is what grief is.
A hole ripped through the very fabric of your being.
The hole eventually heals along the jagged edges that remain. It may even shrink in size.
But that hole will always be there.
A piece of you always missing.
For where there is deep grief, there was great love.
Don’t be ashamed of your grief.
Don’t judge it.
Don’t suppress it.
Don’t rush it.
Rather, acknowledge it.
Lean into it.
Listen to it.
Feel it.
Sit with it.
Sit with the pain. And remember the love.
This is where the healing will begin.

12/21/2024

I am asking for prayers for my son Ledger. We found out at the beginning of the month he has B Cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia and I made my first ever post on here asking for prayers for his first surgery.
Unfortunately we’re back at Primary Children’s where ledger has had constipation and he might have to have surgery for a hole in his intestines. please pray with us that he won’t need surgery and that it will be an easy fix and that he can regain his health.
I ask for prayers for my son and for me and my husband ❤️❤️
Credits goes to the respective owner✍️

12/17/2024

Popcorn is an opossum rescued two nights ago in rough shape and really struggling to survive in this weather. Did you know it’s not uncommon for rehabbers to be able to handle and even hold a wild opossum? They are so peaceful and docile in nature and are some of the most amazing creatures we have worked with.
While we are not recommending you attempt to pick up any wild opossum you come across, we would love to spread the true facts about these awesome guys and put a stop to the common misconceptions about them that often result in unnecessary cruelty. Here are just ten amazing facts about opossums you all should know!
1. They're Not Aggressive
Even when confronted with a predator, they will use the infamous "playing possum" technique to appear dead and avoid an actual brawl.
They can stay zoned out for hours, emitting a foul odor in order to further keep any bad guys at bay, but they'll never outright attack, even if they're baring their teeth.
2. They Rarely Have Rabies
Unlike most other wild animals, possums are nearly completely immune to contracting rabies or passing it along. This is due to their natural body temperature being too low to maintain hosting the virus.
3. They Kill Thousands Of Ticks
According to stats reported by the National Wildlife Federation, a single possum can potentially eliminate 4,000 ticks in one week thanks to their extreme self-grooming methods (either crushing or consuming the ticks burrowing in their fur).
They also aren't susceptible to Lyme disease and therefore can protect humans from contracting it, as they rid an area of the real pests.
4. They Won't Destroy Your Lawn Or Property
Unlike other nocturnal animals creeping around neighborhoods, possums won't destroy your lawn or property. If you happen to see one wander into your garage (a popular spot to see them pop up), and don’t want to share your space, simply leave a door open and remove any food that might have drawn them in. They'll eventually mosey on out without making a fuss.
5. They're True Survivors
They've been around longer than any other mammal. Possums are often called "living fossils" because they've been able to survive on our planet for millions of years — over 70 million, to be exact, which really shows their ability to overcome adversity.
6. They Help With Waste Management
They are not picky eaters. If it's edible, they'll eat it. Including commonly dining on animals struck by vehicles on the road (bones and all), which scientists refer to as "carrion."
This basically makes them nature's most efficient waste-management team and cleanup crew.
7. They're The Only Marsupials Indigenous To North America
You have to admit, it would be a shame if Australia were the only home to marsupials! Plus, it makes possums even more of a unique part of our natural environment.
8. They Get Rid Of Garden Pests
They aren’t picky eaters when it comes to troublesome garden pests like slugs, beetles, and cockroaches, but they will leave the flowers or veggies you’re growing undisturbed.
9. They May Be The Key To Battling Venomous Snake Bites
The venom of rattlesnakes, cottonmouths, and other dangerous slithery snakes that might be hiding in your yard has no effect on possums.
Researchers have been looking into whether they can find the toxin-neutralizing strain in their blood, which could potentially be used to treat humans who have been struck by poisonous snakes.
10. They're Actually Quite Smart
Possums tested with a higher intelligence than more domestic animals like rabbits, dogs, and cats — particularly when it came to finding good food and remembering exactly where it was to go back for more.
Credit>Becky Zielinski

12/14/2024

When you eat fruit, do not throw seeds in the garbage pipeline. Wash and dry them. Put them in a box and leave it in the car. When you are on the way, throw through the window in places where there are no trees. Nature will take care of them itself. In Asian countries, this practice has existed for centuries. That's why now their fruits grow everywhere. ♥️♥️
Credit goes to respective owner

12/12/2024

“Hes gone. At 5:10pm on 6/23/22 my beautiful Bugsy crossed over the rainbow bridge. As you all know he has been battling cancer for 1.5 yrs with holistic pills and chemo. He hung in there for me and was a fighter. I am devastated needless to say. His quality of life went down hill days ago and kept getting worse. I had to stop being selfish and do what was best for my best son in the world. His eyes told me it was time. I was blessed to have had such an incredible furry son for 14.5 yrs! I am lost really lost! He went everywhere with me as you have seen in my posts. I always felt safe with him by my side. I am shot! I am going to PA tonite for the first time without him and will be crying my eyes out for many hours and days! He was always by my side! Always slept in my bed and in his older years we got stairs for him. I felt the last time in PA was going to be the last,you just know! I am very sad but as ive said in the past other people have it worse. It doesnt make the pain any less. He fought and is finally out of pain.
I held him as he went and my family was there also so he was surrounded by love! My Vet is so incredible to come to my home and put him to sleep in my bed! My beautiful Bugsy deserved that and I wanted his last vision to be of his total comfort zone. I hope and pray that some of you will have the same experience and love of a wonderful companion as I have! Bugsy I will always love you and please send me a sign. My memory of you will never wear away and my life will never be the same. I want to Thank everyone for your support in the difficult time for me. God Bless my beautiful boy and Memory Eternal!”
Credit: facebook/mike.kowal.716

12/10/2024

Tonight I saw a post that said “what would women do with out us”.. everything.. we would do absolutely everything.
Tonight I mowed my yard with my almost two year old on my hip. Why? Because she was not taking no for an answer and being a single mom of four I didn’t have a choice.
She wanted her mom and it needed done.
I grew up without a man in the house. My mom was a single mom of 3 girls. I watched her work her butt off for many years. We did things on our own. We did all the yard work, we maintained the house, we did all the things a man could do.
So gentlemen keep in mind.. a woman doesn’t need you. There is a big difference between want and need. When a woman takes time out of her day/night to talk to you or see you remember it’s because she wants to.
Ladies don’t ever lose your independence or forget what all you’re capable of!
Credit: Courtney Irons

12/09/2024

"To these amazing guys that helped me and some of my neighbors dogs that I rescued. I was worried there were too many dogs on the boat and it would tip over. I told them I would stay behind and for them to make 2 trips. They said NO we are taking all and you. We had 21 dogs on this boat. No place for any humans on this boat. We had to walk in water over my head to get out."
All credits goes to respective owners. 📷

12/07/2024

"Today my daughter changed her profile picture. After maybe 5 minutes I get a text ..” I didn’t know she was dating a black boy, did you?”
It took me all day to think up a response, which I didn’t send personally but thought I would share for anyone else that “may not know”
Yes in fact I did know, but the color of his skin doesn’t define who he is. What does define who is he is how he treats my daughter.
I see my daughter dating a boy that comes to my house and shows me nothing but respect (a big deal in my book). It’s always Yes Ma’am, No Ma’am, we talk about football and baseball, he tells me bye when he leaves, and has not once shown me a lack of manners or respect.
I see my daughter dating a boy who treats her good. He takes her on dates, to ballgames, out to eat..not to a club or partying on the weekends.
I see my daughter dating a boy who takes her to church with him. Every Sunday. He plays in the band, she sits with his family. How many young men these days make church a priority? None of the others have.
He doesn’t hit her, cuss her, lie to her, or make her cry. Would I rather her date a white boy that did, to keep from her dating another race? Absolutely not.
So that’s my response to the question I was asked. And I know people have their own opinion, but at the end of the day, the fact that my daughter has someone that loves her and treats her like a queen makes me happy. That’s something I’ve never had in my life and I’m glad she does."
Credit: Heather Boye

12/06/2024

A farmer had some puppies to sell, so he made a sign advertising the four pups and went to nail it to a post at the edge of his yard. As he was hammering the last nail, he felt a tug on his overalls. He looked down to see a little boy.

"Mister," the boy said, "I want to buy one of your puppies."

The farmer wiped the sweat from his brow and replied, "Well, these puppies come from good stock and cost quite a bit."

The boy lowered his head for a moment. Then, digging into his pocket, he pulled out a handful of change and held it up to the farmer.

"I’ve got thirty-nine cents. Is that enough to take a look?"

The farmer smiled and said, "Sure." He whistled, calling out, "Here, Dolly!"

Dolly came running out of the doghouse, followed by four little puppies. The boy pressed his face to the fence, eyes gleaming with excitement. As the puppies approached the fence, he noticed something else moving inside the doghouse.

A smaller puppy slowly emerged, sliding down the ramp awkwardly, trying its best to catch up with the others.

"I want that one," the boy said, pointing to the smaller pup.

The farmer knelt beside him and said, "Son, you don’t want that puppy. He won’t be able to run and play like the others."

The boy stepped back, rolled up one leg of his trousers, and revealed a steel brace on his leg, attached to a special shoe. Looking up at the farmer, he said, "I don’t run so well either, and he’ll need someone who understands."

With tears in his eyes, the farmer picked up the little pup and gently handed it to the boy.

"How much?" the boy asked.

"No charge," the farmer said softly. "Love doesn’t cost a thing."

Credit to Louis Morley.

12/02/2024

Today I was picking up lunch for a Doctors Office and as I’m standing there waiting on my order and checking emails, I hear a gentleman ask this lady, “I would like to purchase something to eat but all I have is $5.” So nosy me looks up from my phone and notices this gentleman wearing a backpack and holding a $5 bill who looks to be homeless or maybe he was dealing with a hard time but either way as he asks about a few items on the menu he shortly discovers that he may need more than $5. The lady begins to offer some suggestions to help him and the man orders and as she’s asking him what he wants to drink and as he’s thinking about it the lady says don’t worry about it because your breakfast is on me.
I got this picture for a couple of reasons. It would have been so easy to turn around and ask the manager to step in or for help but she didn’t she just said hey it’s on me. She could have just gave him water and took his money and went on to the next customer and again she didn’t she just did it. I’ve been in customer service for a long time. I’ve been through some of the best trainings such as Dale Carnegie and yet a girl name Karina in a Chick-fil-A in Jackson, MS in a 3 minute conversation with a customer has managed to teach me the value of humility and taking care of your customers. It’s not just the nuggets that make this place successful. It’s people like Karina.
Thank you.
Credit: Robert Gooch

11/29/2024

“I brought home a homeless person when I was a kid. His mother abandoned him when he was away at school. When the school year ended, he went home and there wasn't anyone living there, no note, phone number, or forwarding address. So, he was just sitting in the park, in the rain. I found him, brought him home, and introduced him to my mother. She took him in and he is still a part of our family. My mother is an amazing, loving grandmother to his children. That was 24 years ago.
The picture is of him and my mom taken last week at his daughter’s college graduation.”
Credits - original owner ( respect 🫡)

11/28/2024

"This kind woman walked into our shelter and asked who the oldest, hardest to adopt dog was. So we introduced her to Jake.
All I can say is God Bless this woman. Jake has been with us for a long time, is a senior, and has cancer in addition to skin problems. He was getting passed up time and time again.
But Melani came to the shelter not just to find a great dog, but to save a life and give unconditional love to a dog in need. As you can see, it's a match made in heaven. Please help us thank Melani. People like her are our heroes."
Credit to the respective owner ✍️

11/26/2024

I had adopted her but she refused to come away with me. It was weird because dogs can't wait to leave the kennel. She was crying and stubbing her paws. I should have dragged her. But when I looked down I understood the reason and I had to make a CHOICE "When the time came to take her home she was just out of that cage, from that moment a new world awaited her, a wonderful life and a lot of love. Any another dog would have run into the embers of her rescuers. But she did not. She stood still, sticking to all fours and refused to come out of the cage. In a corner a small Chihuahua Taco looked at her in fear.
She understood that she was about to lose her her best friend. And in that moment a small miracle happened. The couple saw the whole scene and decided to adopt them both. They did the documents also for the chihuahua and all 4 went out the door of the shelter. was taken in the car, before leaving. Personally I would like to wish these two dogs a happy life full of love !. But above all so much happiness also to these two wonderful people ❤️❤️❤️
Author : Unknown

11/19/2024

20 or so years ago my friend Iva's grandmother lost her diamond engagement ring while farming/gardening on her family's land near Armena (Camrose), Alberta, Canada. After many tears and hours of searching, she never did find the ring. In the end, she used her own hard earned money to replace the ring and never told her Husband!
Iva recently built a house on a portion of this family farm land. This garden has been feeding the family for years, but this year it had a special gift for them.
Guess what happened when Iva's family went to harvest some of the garden last night?!? 😳
Grandma's secrets are safe with mother earth no more!
The "carrot ring" has been returned to Iva's Grandma as of this morning (Aug 15, 2017) she is very happy to have the original ring her late husband proposed to her with."
Credit: Appy Acres

11/12/2024

Zach Galifianakis Paid Old Homeless Woman's Rent for Decades & Spent Time with Her as She Lost Her Family
When Zach Galifianakis met Marie "Mimi" Haist, she was volunteering in a laundromat, surviving off tips left by customers. She was only allowed to sleep between the washers and dryers so customers couldn't see her.
Haist revealed that she became homeless after her divorce and had been on the streets for decades. Even though Galifianakis was an unknown comedian at the time, he found a comfortable apartment for her and paid her rent.
Galifianakis became a Hollywood star after filming alongside Bradley Cooper in the "Hangover" movie trilogy. However, his fame didn't affect his heart, and he remained down-to-earth.
He maintained a strong bond with Haist and even walked a red carpet with her as his date.
"If he's in town, he takes me ... I dress up nice, and a friend helps me with my makeup. It's fun, not something I've ever dreamed I'd experience. The limo takes me home afterward," revealed Haist.
Their friendship lasted nearly 27 years until she died at 96 years old.

11/11/2024

This horse is in a tiny yard in my neighborhood, absolutely no attention at all except for me. Every day I bring her carrots or apples, it crushes me that I am the highlight of her day🥲I have spoken to the son of the man who owns her, and I asked if they would consider allowing me to bring her to my home. The son said it bothers him as it’s not the best environment for a horse but he doubts his dad will say yes! I’ll expect it’s not about the horse but more a tax break which I don’t give 2 craps about, that he can still use it as a write-off, I just think the horse deserves more! I had to look up how to pat a horse as I’ve never been around many at all. She neighs when she sees me now today she allowed me to stroke her neck, she gets skittzy if you try to touch her. My man found 5-pound bags of sliced carrots for 57 cents a bag so I’m stoked, Ild been giving her peeled baby carrots as she seemed to prefer smaller pieces yet it’s $1.40 a pound so these are great and she absolutely loves them. I fill a big bowl daily, wet them down, and go see this beauty. She wanted to get the bowl of carrots out of my hands as I took the picture. You could fit this size yard 5 times in my front yard alone, I envision her being able to run through my back yard. I wish if nothing else they would let me take her a few days a week. I know I’m crazy!
~ Ruth Durham/Quora

11/10/2024

I've ridden this bus 2 or 3 times with the same driver, and consistently, he brings his dog along, whether he's asleep or awake. On one occasion, a woman became upset, deeming it unsanitary to have a dog on board. In response, the driver became angry and exited, declaring he wouldn't leave the dog alone that day. . . . He considers the dog as his son, so he takes him everywhere with him. ❤️💕
Credit - Respective owner

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