Archive for July, 2009

When a group of strangers (including off-duty firefighters) rushed to the aid of a young child trapped in a burning SUV they likely saved his life, according to the boy’s surgeon. The boy is in serious but stable condition, and is expected to make a full recovery. Watch the dramatic SUV rescue video at CNN [...]

Happy Quote #1

29, Jul 2009

Thousands of candles can be lighted from a single candle, and the life of the candle will not be shortened. Happiness never decreases by being shared. -Buddha

I saw a young boy with his father yesterday, riding through the neighborhood on a new bicycle with training wheels. The look of unbridled joy on his face was priceless!

Pet Airways is a new airline, and it operates just to transport pets from one city to another. No more placing your beloved pet in the cargo hold and crossing your fingers. With Pet Airways they get to travel in relative luxury, get potty breaks, and get checked up on every 15 minutes by experienced [...]

There’s nothing quite like the feeling of cheering along with a few dozen (or 50,000) fans when the home team wins – especially when it’s against the Yankees. Yay!

Yes, they’re here! Colored bubbles! Regular bubbles make kids as happy as clams, but now Zubbles is going to raise things a few notches! Check them out at Zubbles.com

Gourmet Chocolate

15, Jul 2009

I like when you’re craving chocolate, and a coworker comes in with a box of fine gourmet chocolates (and offers you one), and it completely satisfies the craving.

Waking up a little early in the Summer, and having a nice cool breeze blowing through the window is a great way to start the day.

The best part about rain: Snuggling up in a comfy chair with a good book, and soft blanket and a warm drink, and listening to the pitter-patter of the rain on the trees. What could be more relaxing?

Clyde Persely was working 3 jobs to support his family – as a limousine driver, a machine operator, and at a restaurant.  Then, in a striking (and appropriate) bit of luck, he was the sole winner of California’s $49 million dollar SuperLotto Plus drawing.  He’ll get his first check for $16 million in about 3 [...]


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