photo by Richard Jacobs

I can't help but smile when I look at elephants, particularly when they are together with their families. I hope this link brings a smile to your face and peace to your heart. The music is calming, soothing and meditative, and the reaction of the elephant falls in line. This video is one of a series featured on YouTube.

"Bach on Piano for Blind Elephant."

Debussy "Clair de Lune" on Piano for 80 Year Old Elephant

Piano for Mother and Baby Elephant

Elephants "Singing" with Piano in Their Own Way

                                                                                        photo by Matthew Spiteri

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Being homeless is something I can't imagine. It is a situation toward which I have great empathy. The following stories are about creative and generous ways in which homeless people are being helped. I hope these stories give you inspiration and hope for the homeless situation in your area.

                                                                                                                                                  Photo by Matt Collamer

Emergency Shelter Units for Homeless People
​Cowichan Housing Association Facebook Page
Cowichan Housing Association

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This story isn't about homelessness but about living off the land. This young couple found themselves unemployed after the pandemic situation, and they decided to live differently. The link below is their story.

That's it for now. Have the BEST day.

Lexi Lately is a woman who used social media to create good for others.

She went to TikTok and asked followers to donate small sums of money ($0.25). 

The amount of money grew exponentially, and she used it to "super" tip waiters and waitresses in her area.

Lexi's Story

​TikTok Venmo #1

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I worked as a server for years, and there were plenty of times I could have used a $1000 tip.

It turned out that some were in dire need of a financial boost.

Thanks, Lexi for making this happen, and thanks to her followers for their generosity.

Thoughtfulness. Compassion. Care.

                                                                                                                                      Photo by Marianna Pereverten

Vancouver City Fire Chief

In its 135 year history, the City of Vancouver has, for the first time, hired a woman as Fire Chief.

Previous to working for the City of Vancouver, she worked for the City of Nanaimo,

on Vancouver Island, as its Fire Chief.

Her name is Karen Fry, 

and she is the mother of FIVE children.

Karen Fry is an impressive woman and a role model for all of us.

We are living in unprecedented times and we have leaders like Karen Fry to follow.

​Click the link above to read all about this hero.

                                                                                                                                                       Photo by Clark Tibbs

​This young lady is impressive.

Khloe Kares

​Khloe Thompson is a young teenager and has established herself as a philanthropist

by creating a foundation that helps people in need.

Read all about her on the link above.

The Gratitude Tree gained attention over the Christmas Holiday.
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It's a thoughtful way to spread joy during the winter season and all year long.