The Slow Moments That Show Us the Heart.
My husband tends to move slower on the weekends. While I often rush from one task to the next, he seems to savor the small moments, the spaces in between errands, the quiet details that I usually overlook. That Saturday…
When Sportsmanship Triumphed: The Home Run That United Competitors.
In one of the most unforgettable moments in sports history, Sara Tucholsky of Western Oregon University stepped up to the plate with two runners on base, a strike against her, and a dream burning in her heart. What happened next…
From Rock Bottom to Giving Back: Jennifer’s Journey of Hope and Triumph.
Today at the homeless veterans stand down, something truly special happened. A young woman approached me, and I couldn’t help but feel a rush of pride and joy as I recognized her. Her name is Jennifer, and her story is…
A Neighborhood of Kindness: Leonard and Dorothy’s House.
Since 1982, Leonard and Dorothy Bullock have lived across the street from a railroad yard in Pendleton, Oregon. Over the decades, life has had its ups and downs, and the Bullocks haven’t always had the resources to keep their house…
A Meal, A Coat, and a Ripple of Kindness: The Story of Karly.
This is my daughter, Karly. Yesterday, she faced one of those days that can shake even the strongest spirit. She had just learned that she had lost her job—a role she had been so excited about. It was a new…
Jeremiah: A Reminder That Kindness Still Exists.
It had been one of those endless days—the kind where every task feels heavier than the last, where time moves too quickly, and exhaustion creeps into every corner of your body. I’d spent hours at the barn, finishing chores under…
A Fast-Food Worker Reminded Us What True Kindness Looks Like.
It was supposed to be an ordinary family dinner. We stopped at Carl’s Jr. in Santa Rosa for a quick meal, never expecting to witness something that would stay with us long after. While we ate, I noticed an employee…
From Heartbreak to Hope: How One Woman Saved Seven Lives.
“She was distraught—to put it mildly.” The voice on the phone trembled with urgency. A woman had just witnessed something she could hardly bear to describe. A turtle had been struck by a car, its shell shattered in multiple places….
Police Officers Finish What a Heart Attack Interrupted.
On a frigid winter morning in Pennsylvania, a 75-year-old man bundled himself against the cold and stepped outside with a shovel in hand. Snow had covered his driveway, and like so many winters before, he set about the familiar chore…
The Night Israel Kamakawiwo’ole Changed Music Forever.
It was the middle of the night in 1988 when the phone rang in a quiet Honolulu recording studio. On the line was a familiar voice. “This is Israel,” he said. “I need to record something. Right now.” It was…