by Kevin Burton Happiness is a sunny place to be on a slow and sweet Saturday morning. Happiness has its shadings and degrees. Happiness observes no borders, but it is expressed differently and more specifically in the various parts of the world. This we explore today with a list from Merriam-Webster dictionary. …
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Road Dogs’ Story Ends In Fantasy Glory
by Kevin Burton I was distraught, or as we say in the biz, tilted. Spoiler alert: Colby Parkinson saved me. And so, in the aftermath the end of the fantasy football season, I am contented, with three championships to show for my efforts (out of eight leagues), having played “Celebration” by Kool …
Christmas Miracle For Girl With Leukemia
by Good News Network Christmas 2025 is better and brighter for one family whose daughter is on the mend from a previously untreatable form of childhood cancer. Christmas 2024 saw then-5-year-old Bryn Ailinger isolated in a child cancer ward, having been diagnosed with precursor B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia which harbored a rare and …
Daddy-Daughter Dance Held In State Prison
by Andy Corbley Good News Network In a Louisiana state penitentiary, incarcerated men were able to dance with their daughters for one special night: many of whom had not seen each other for years. The tear-jerking occasion was organized by God Behind Bars, a nonprofit that partners with churches and ministries on behalf …
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A Little Fresh Air (Scientifically) Good For You
by Yasmin Rufo BBC News If you’ve ever felt calmer after a walk in the park or a stroll through the woods, it’s not your imagination – it’s biology. Spending just 20 minutes in nature can trigger measurable changes inside your body, from lowering stress hormones, to easing blood pressure and even improving …
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How Are You? Odd Emotions Put Into Words
by Dictionary Scoop Ever felt something so oddly specific that you couldn’t quite put it into words? Turns out, there are words for those hard-to-describe emotions—you just haven’t heard them yet. Here are a few you might recognize from your own inner world. 1-Mal de Coucou: Friends everywhere, but no real connection …
Challenge And Opportunity On Sweetest Day
by Kevin Burton Guys, Sweetest Day is Saturday. I am posting this on a Wednesday to give you time to react and prepare appropriately, as is my wont. Let me break it down for you in a way you can understand: According to social.com, 36 percent of sales in the $7.9 billion …
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Fall Colors Are Part Of What I Want To See
by Kevin Burton I have at times, felt sorry for those Americans who live in places that do not have four discernable seasons. Spring, summer, fall and winter. I have lived in the Midwest most of my life and have experienced times when those four seasons all came within the same week. …
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Debunking Twelve Silly Myths About Cats
by Dictionary Scoop Cats may be mysterious, but let’s not give them credit for magic tricks they don’t actually perform. Over the years, these curious creatures have picked up numerous myths—some harmless, others simply misleading. Today, we’re debunking 12 common cat myths and setting the record straight. 1-Black cats bring bad luck Poor black cats! …
Good News About Life Savers Among Us
by Kevin Burton Then Apostle Paul said better than I ever will: “Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on …
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