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12/09/2024

Today is my birthday hope I get some love here 💜🥹.

12/09/2024

When a three year old comes up to you during dinner and thinks you are Santa Claus, you roll with it. This beautiful young lady would like a princess Barbie for Christmas. She also now believes Santa is a policeman between Christmases. Wonderful encounter. Credit Milton Police Department.

12/09/2024

I’ve lived in the same home 29 years
As a widow the house seemed empty when my pet of 16 years passed away
I rescued “my girls” from the shelter I volunteer at they were transferred from a place that was going to put them down- no one would adopt them together
They were a year old - their whole young life in a box. Now they can feel the wind and sun : watch all the neighborhood wildlife
They are the best companions- fill my house with joy
Credit: Duane perkinson

12/09/2024

Meet Madam Jeanne Louise Calment, who had the longest confirmed human lifespan: 122 years, 164 days. Apparently, fate strongly approved of the way she lived her life. She was born in Arles, France, on February 21, 1875. The Eiffel Tower was built when she was 14 years old. It was at this time she met Vincent van Gogh. "He was dirty, badly dressed, and disagreeable," she recalled in an interview given in 1988.
When she was 85, she took up fencing, and still rode her bike when she reached 100. At the age of 114, she starred in a film about her life, at age 115 she had an operation on her hip, and at age 117 she gave up smoking, having started at the age of 21 in 1896. She didn't give it up for health reasons; her reason was that she didn't like having to ask someone to help her light a cigarette once she was nearly blind.
In 1965, Jeanne was 90 years old and had no heirs. She signed a deal to sell her apartment to a 47-year-old lawyer called André-François Raffray. He agreed to pay her a monthly sum of 2,500 francs on the condition he would inherit her apartment after she died. However, Raffray not only ended up paying Jeanne for 30 years, but then died before she did at the age of 77. His widow was legally obliged to continue paying Madam Calment until the end of her days.
Jeanne retained sharp mental faculties. When she was asked on her 120th birthday what kind of future she expected to have. Her reply, "A very short one."
Here are the Rules of Life from Jeanne Louise Calment:
"I'm in love with wine."
"All babies are beautiful."
"I think I will die of laughter."
"I've been forgotten by our Good Lord."
"I've got only one wrinkle, and I'm sitting on it."
"I never wear mascara; I laugh until I cry often."
"If you can't change something, don't worry about it."
"Always keep your smile. That's how I explain my long life."
"I see badly, I hear badly, and I feel bad, but everything's fine."
"I have a huge desire to live and a big appetite, especially for sweets."
"I have legs of iron, but to tell you the truth, they're starting to rust and buckle a bit."
"I took pleasure when I could. I acted clearly and morally and without regret. I'm very lucky."
“Being young is a state of mind, it doesn’t depend on one’s body. I’m actually still a young girl, it's just that I haven't looked so good for the past 70 years."
At the end of one interview, the journalist said, "Madame, I hope we will meet again sometime next year." To which Jeanne replied, "Why not? You're not that old; you'll still be here!”
The image with the wings is a piece of art by
L. Lichtenfells

12/09/2024

These bears hit the jackpot..!!

12/08/2024

These foxes were abandoned as pups and then nursed back to health by this fine Irishman. And even though they were free to return to the wild, they decided to stay with him - forever.

12/08/2024

"Ham saved my life yesterday. He hurt his paw but I’m alive because of his bravery. Thank you, Ham. You are my best friend. I was workng on my house where I fell and was critically injured. He ran to me and started howling and crying; he tried to drag me and ripped his foot open. Luckily he got my neighbors attntion. I should be dead, but he saved me." Dogs are family ❤
Credits goes to the respective owner 🌷

12/08/2024

While packing up my grammy's house to move her into an assisted living facility next month, we found her wedding dress in her attic! 63 years later she tried it on and it still fits! This is a picture of her holding her original wedding photo from 1953. My mom (their daughter) is taking this picture and you can see her face reflecting off the glass. My grandma Ruth stayed married to my grandpa Jack his entire life until he died in 2000. She misses him every day. They had a love that spanned the ages. People should know this kind of love is real and is worth waiting for.

12/08/2024

My son is in kindergarten, and this morning he asked if he could have a homemade Lunchable. Of course, I said yes!
I got creative and used a little NyQuil cup to cut circles out of honey ham slices and Kraft singles (his favorite), paired them with some Ritz crackers, and packed it all in a little container. Quick, easy, and good to go!
As he was putting on his shoes in the other room, he suddenly yelled, “Moooom, don’t forget that Lunchables come with a piece of candy!”
Kids always know the important details, don’t they? 😂💕
(Credit to the original author—shared with respect 🫡)

12/08/2024

I had an incredible experience with Santa at the RiverTown Crossings Mall, and I just have to share it with you!
My child is truly amazing! He has his quirks that can drive me a little crazy, but he is just fantastic! The other day, he went to see Santa with his cousins. He shared his thoughts with the jolly old man and then walked away. While Aunt Brittany was waiting for the pictures to print, he decided to go back to Santa because he wanted to tell him that he has Autism. He was flapping his hands, all excited to share that with Santa.
Santa welcomed him over and took his hands, gently rubbing them to help calm him down. He asked my son if having Autism bothered him, and my son said yes, sometimes. Then Santa reassured him that it shouldn’t bother him to be who he is. My son opened up about sometimes getting in trouble at school and how it can be tough for people to understand that he has Autism and isn’t just being naughty. Santa told him not to worry and that he has been a really good boy just being himself. They chatted for about five minutes, and Santa was so attentive, really listening to him. It just warms this momma's heart! My child is a wonderful advocate for himself, but this day felt special. He really opened up to Santa and felt accepted. He wasn’t treated like a science experiment, which sometimes happens when people find out he’s autistic. He was just Landon, sitting with Santa and hearing that it’s perfectly fine to be himself. I always tell him how special he is and that I love him just the way he is, but it’s so nice to hear it from others too. It’s great for him to be reminded that it's okay to be who he is.
We’ve met so many amazing people on our Autism journey, but this experience topped them all.
Big shout out to the Santa at the RiverTown Crossings Mall! You are truly AMAZING!
Credit to the rightful owner~

12/08/2024

This morning was a bit of a whirlwind for me! I was at the gas station filling up my patrol car, looking like a complete mess since it was pouring rain. Out of the blue, a teenager I’ve never seen before pops up behind me and asks, “Ma’am, do you mind if I stand here while you get your gas?”
Honestly, my first thought was, “Why?” But he quickly added, “To make sure you stay safe!”
I finished pumping gas and he was still there, just standing in the rain 💙👮😕. Then, he walked over to the passenger side of a car, so I asked the driver if she was his mom, and she said yes! I told her she has an amazing son, and she mentioned he just wanted to make sure I was okay.
I mean, here I am with my gun on my hip, and he’s standing there without anything, but he definitely had my back when I wasn’t looking. With everything happening in the world, it’s such a comforting feeling to know there are still some truly wonderful people out there!
Credit to the rightful owner~

12/07/2024

Gordon, who’s 85, absolutely loves taking care of his yard with his riding lawn mower. But when the pandemic hit last year, he had to quarantine at his son’s place. When he got back a few months later, he found out someone had stolen his mower. So, he grabbed a big piece of cardboard and wrote, "Bring back my mower. I'm 85, I can’t push!" and put it out in his front yard, hoping the thief would return it.
His daughter-in-law thought it would be great to share his story on social media. To everyone’s surprise, an anonymous person ended up buying him a brand new riding lawn mower, which was presented to him by the local sheriff's department. Gordon's family was so grateful he had a mower again, and he really enjoys getting back to his yard work!
Credit to the rightful owner~

12/07/2024

Eight-year-old Lewys was so distressed by the plight of a homeless man in a Welsh city that he begged his parents to buy him a meal deal. After he got home, he came up with the idea of running a mile a day to raise money to help more. He's now raised enough for more than 300 meal deals. Well done Lewys 👏
Credit to the rightful owner~

12/07/2024

"A father used to say to his children when they were young: —When you all reach the age of 12 I will tell you the secret of life. One day when the oldest turned 12, he anxiously asked his father what was the secret of life. The father replied that he was going to tell him, but that he should not reveal it to his brothers.
—The secret of life is this: The cow does not give milk. "What are you saying?" Asked the boy incredulously. —As you hear it, son: The cow does not give milk, you have to milk it. You have to get up at 4 in the morning, go to the field, walk through the corral full of manure, tie the tail, hobble the legs of the cow, sit on the stool, place the bucket and do the work yourself.
That is the secret of life, the cow does not give milk. You milk her or you don't get milk. There is this generation that thinks that cows GIVE milk. That things are automatic and free: their mentality is that if "I wish, I ask..... I obtain."
"They have been accustomed to get whatever they want the easy way...But no, life is not a matter of wishing, asking and obtaining. The things that one receives are the effort of what one does. Happiness is the result of effort. Lack of effort creates frustration."
So, share with your children from a young age the secret of life, so they don't grow up with the mentality that the government, their parents, or their cute little faces is going to give them everything they need in life.
Remember 👇👇
"Cows don't give milk; you have to work for it."
Credit to the rightful owner~

12/07/2024

My 18-year-old daughter visited Starbucks alone the other evening. During her time there, a man approached her and initiated a conversation. A barista then provided her with “an extra hot chocolate that had been left behind.” I am truly appreciative of individuals who take the initiative to look out for others.
As a side note, she felt secure and chose not to remove the lid, but she did inform the staff. She mentioned that the entire team kept a watchful eye on her for the remainder of her visit. I extend my gratitude to the team at Starbucks located on Staples and SPID in Corpus Christi.
Credit to the rightful owner~

12/06/2024

As I was eating dinner tonight at waffle king, I see this old man struggling to get in the door, it's raining out side he's soaking wet, I see him carrying a bucket inside that said mentally disabled veterans, and had his dog tags around his neck, he sat in the booth in front me and the waitress had came over to take his order asking what he wanted and he said whatever 3 dollars would get me, I know some people are out there that aint broke and trying to get money but then there's some that really do need help, and tonight I had that feeling that this man really is what he says he's, as I payed for my food, I gave the cashier some
Money for a whole meal for him, and on my way out I put 30 bucks on the table for him, and he didn't wanna take it from me, guessing where I'm young who knows, but anyways the old man shook my hand and told me thanks, and told me that my parents would be proud of the son they've raised! Take a minute and help someone Out if you can, you never know a day may come where you need help too, thankful to come from a good family such as mine,
Credit: Travis Smith

12/06/2024

This is what my front porch looks like every evening. They are not my chickens. They feel safe here so my husband built them a ladder to use. Some still use the chairs. Every day I clean the porch. The hens pay with eggs. The roosters are just freeloaders.
Credit to the rightful owner~

12/06/2024

“I drive a school bus and there's a 6th grader I want to talk about.
Last week, he mentioned that his elderly neighbor hadn’t left her house in weeks. I tried to explain how difficult it can be for someone her age to manage daily tasks. Then, on Tuesday, when I pulled up to his stop, he wasn’t there waiting. I glanced over and saw him shoveling her porch. Since I was early, I decided to wait for him. The other kids on the bus asked why I was waiting, and I told them, "Anyone helping someone deserves a few extra minutes."
What happened next truly warmed my heart. The other kids started asking him questions about his neighbor, and the next day, seven children got on the bus with blankets, food, and handmade cards for the elderly woman. After work, I delivered those gifts to her. Now, every day, she stands on her porch, and the whole bus waves good morning to her.
I'm so proud of this young man for stepping up and doing the right thing. He taught all the children something valuable. Every day, I smile with pride in my heart because of the extraordinary kids I have on my bus.”❤
*source unknown and credit to the rightful owner~

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