Tag: Life & Tradition

Ohio 5th Grader Sees Crossing Guard Getting Wet on Rainy Day, Holds Up Umbrella for Her

A Cleveland fifth grader demonstrated an act of chivalry one rainy, rainy day in September when he held up an umbrella to keep a patrol guard on duty dry, while exposing himself to the wet weather. Ten-year-old Karl West of Garfield Elementary was waiting for his mom, Monique, to pick him up when he saw…


Floppy-Eared Coonhound Breaks Guinness World Record for Longest Ears on a Dog

A floppy-eared black and tan coonhound from Oregon has broken the Guinness World Record for longest ears on a dog, with each one measuring 34 centimeters (13.38 inches) in length. Her proud owner claims the big-eared beauty is an “ambassador” for her breed. Lou was officially awarded the Guinness World Record for Longest Ears On A…


High School Cross-Country Runner Gifts Winning Medal to Blind Athlete Who Loves to Run

A high school cross-country running star has gone viral for an act of spontaneous generosity. After breaking the course record at a running meet in Orono, Maine, she promptly gifted her gold medal to a blind runner from a competing school in recognition of his commitment to their shared love. Sophomore Ruth White of Orono…


Make a Curved Glass Block Wall for a Shower

Dear James: I want to build a curved glass block wall for a shower stall and a straight one in my kitchen. How do lay a glass block wall so that it will not leak when showering? —Darlene G. Dear Andrea: Glass block walls can give a house a very open look and make smaller…


These Energy Bites Are Delicious and Easy to Make

Different types of food can give you different types of energy. Sweet foods such as cookies and candy give you a lot of energy, and fast—but that energy lasts for only a little bit of time, since sugar moves quickly through your body. But foods such as these energy bites that combine complex carbohydrates (oats!),…


Popcorn and Inspiration: ‘Since You Went Away’: Life on the Homefront During World War II

Approved | 2h 57min | Drama, Romance, War | 1944 I’ve always found it interesting to look at movies that offer alternative perspectives to the straight-line affairs of their genre. World War II films are a case in point. In 1946’s “The Best Years of Our Lives,” for example, we don’t see military men fighting…


Alabama Child Breaks Record for Most Premature Infant to Survive

An Alabama boy was announced on Wednesday as the world’s most premature infant to survive, according to Guinness World Records. Curtis Means, now 16 months old, was born nearly 19 weeks early on July 5, 2020, at UAB Hospital at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. His survival after being born at just 132 days…


‘Faith-Based’ Dad Forgives DUI Suspect Who Caused Crash That Killed 11-Year-Old Daughter

A Phoenix dad whose daughter was struck by a car and killed last month says he forgives the suspect who was charged with manslaughter following her death. He is now behind bars, according to police. The family of Daniel Marin around 1 p.m. on Sept. 3 were walking on the sidewalk along 43rd Avenue North…


Make a Bean Stew That Has an All-Day Taste in a Fraction of the Time

With the leaves changing color and the weather getting colder, it’s the perfect time to make a hearty stew. This one uses a handful of warm earthy spices, a variety of legumes to fill you up, and an electric pressure cooker to speed up the process. I love using my Instant Pot for bean soups;…


Honoring the Divine Bond Between Children and Parents: The Virtue of Filial Piety

Ancient cultures and centuries-old traditions around the world believe that heaven has arranged all our relationships—a predestined gift from the divine. Truth is, everyone has a unique situation with their parents and ancestors, and people of faith do acknowledge that we have been made in the image of the Creator. So perhaps our families too…