How Special is a Serendipitous Friendship?
A wave from a stranger prompting him to turn his car around was the impetus. In a world constrained by COVID, Professor Daryl P. of the Twin Cities was ready to let his extroverted nature throw caution to the wind. (Reported in a story by Peter Warren in the Mpls. StarTribune Sept. 3, 2021). Daryl […]
A Heart Finds a New Home
A Heart Finds a New Home As someone who has had three open-heart surgeries, I found this story about a homeless man needing a heart transplant really remarkable. (First told by Cathy Free in the Washington Post 12-7-19). He was a homeless man without a support system. As such, Jonathan Pinkard did not qualify to […]
Be the Nice Kid
Be the Nice Kid Perhaps the smiles have been less frequent. Or could it be they are there, but have been hidden by masks? Whatever the reason, the last couple years of Covid-19 have made it difficult for kids to connect. Bryan Skavnak of Minneapolis has been trying to change that with his “Be the […]
Teen is No Keeper
Teen is No Keeper Every day, the contents of many storage units get forfeited by the renter who is unable to make payments that are due. By law, the top bidder at an auction may take possession. Enter sixteen-year-old Shane Jones of Rhode Island. In a story told by Cathy Free of the Washington Post […]
Mr. Rogers Would be Proud
Fred Rogers Would be Proud Fred Rogers was an icon in the world of children’s television. His kindly manner made every viewer wish we were all neighbors. His favorite phrase, “I love you,” prompted creation of a reference to 1-4-3 deeds, representing the number of letters in each word of that phrase. Gov. Tom Wolf […]
Creative During COVID
In a world struggling with COVID-19, a bit of imagination by some youths goes a long way toward helping people not only cope, but also survive.
Pen Pals During Covid
It’s one thing for a 7-year-old girl to revive the old art of pen-paling. It’s another thing when her pal is a 73-year-old Covid-bound man living at a senior apartment center.
Love in Hard Times
With today’s news headlines regarding the COVID-19 virus, a person must remind himself that in the end love will prevail—and not just God’s love.
Faith Takes on a Grizzly Bear (or two)
When God com to mind while hiking the beautiful Beartooth Mountains along the Wyoming-Montana border, one would think it was triggered by the awe-inspiring splendor of God’s creation.
More than Just a Meal for the Day
Many of us have just completed reviewing the merits of a number of charities who are particularly adept at making year-end pleas for funds to sustain them throughout the coming year.