“His Name Is Kenny, but They Call Him Frog”.
“His Name Is Kenny, but They Call Him Frog” I wasn’t expecting anything special when I stopped by Goodwill today. I was just looking for a cheap shirt I could wear to a party — one I wouldn’t mind cutting…
“The Baggage Activity” — A Day in a Middle School Classroom That Changed Everything.
This year marks my 22nd year teaching middle school. That’s 22 years of lesson plans, locker slams, hallway laughter, eye rolls, report cards, and trying to make a difference — even on the days when it felt like no one…
“Mom, Most People Are Dead at Your Age” — A Story of Strength, Style, and One Incredible 89-Year-Old Woman.
Two years ago, my mother moved in with me. She was 87 at the time. Today, at 89, she’s sharper than ever, with more grace and grit in her pinky finger than many of us muster in a lifetime. While…
The Day a Dolphin Asked for Help: Enzo Mallorca’s Extraordinary Encounter Beneath the Waves.
It was a clear, serene day off the coast of Syracuse, Italy. The legendary Italian free diver Enzo Mallorca was out at sea, sharing the tranquil beauty of the ocean with his daughter, Rossana. As always, the water felt like…
The 911 Call That Turned Into a Lifeline: One Woman’s Kindness Changes Everything for a Hungry Veteran.
Clarence Blackmon had just returned home from the hospital after enduring months of grueling cancer treatment. At 81 years old, the Army veteran was finally back in his apartment — but what should have been a relief quickly became a…
Mark Harmon: The Quiet Force Behind One of TV’s Greatest Legacies.
When people talk about legendary television characters, one name that always comes up is Leroy Jethro Gibbs — the no-nonsense, rule-driven leader of the Naval Criminal Investigative Service on NCIS. And behind that unforgettable role is Mark Harmon, an actor…
The Stranger Who Changed Everything: One Man’s Gift of Freedom for a Mother in Need.
Michelle Garn has faced more than her share of life’s challenges. After suffering a debilitating stroke at just 29 years old, she’s spent the years since raising her children from a wheelchair — navigating every obstacle with grit, love, and…
One Final Wish: A Wedding Memory That Transcended Time.
When my Nana was placed on hospice care, the nurse gently asked her what her goals were — a bittersweet question at nearly 103 years old. Without hesitation, she answered, “I want to be at my granddaughter’s wedding.” The medical…
A Hero Beneath the Surface: Officer Harriman’s Brave Rescue.
It started like any ordinary day for Officer David Harriman of the Carver Police Department. But it didn’t stay ordinary for long. A 911 call came through — a woman’s vehicle had veered off the road and become fully submerged…
The Kindness That Carried Her.
Bev Wedelstedt was enjoying a solo hike on Grays Peak, one of Colorado’s most iconic fourteeners. The sky was clear, the mountain air crisp, and each step felt like progress toward something greater — until, without warning, she heard a…