The Netflix show “Maid” has hooked many viewers since its release in October 2021, but many people are unaware that it takes inspiration from true-to-life events. The ten-part series starring actor Margaret Qualley is adapted from Stephanie Land’s bestselling book, “Maid: Hard Work, Low Pay, and a Mother’s Will to Survive,” which details her struggles … Read more
A Massachusetts woman took a sweet trip down memory lane when she received a letter written by her late husband to his mother—76 years ago. Angelina “Jean” Gonsalves, 89, received the airmail envelope from the United States Postal Service (USPS), who dropped it off at her Woburn address on December 9. John Gonsalves wrote the … Read more
The holidays had been a little less bright for Roger Jacobs after his dog, Salty, went missing a few days before Christmas. The seven-year-old English Setter managed to escape through an unlatched gate at Jacobs’s home in Shepherd, Montana. Jacobs, 68, has had Salty since she was a puppy and even trained her to join … Read more
A UPS driver went above and beyond his job, he made a ‘special delivery service’ to a customer during the holidays. Darrell Slack said he was in the middle of a busy day carrying Christmas package deliveries on Cyber Monday when Paula Odom, a Turtletown, Tennessee, resident, alerted him about her missing Jack Russell Terrier. … Read more
Here’s an adoption surprise that will tug at your heartstrings! When Myke Rousell started dating his now-wife, Sarah, five years ago, he quickly formed a bond with her daughter, Camryn. The couple each has two children from their previous partners. And while most people would say such an arrangement would be complicated, these folks adjusted … Read more
Every dog deserves to live in a happy and loving home. Sadly, not all pups get to experience that kind of life. That is why organizations like the SPCA were created to help animals. Many are born in the streets, while some are given up by their owners once the novelty of having a pet … Read more
The world lost one of its greatest actors when Sidney Poitier passed away last week at 94. He was a trailblazer, the Hollywood actor is known to be the first Black movie star and the first Black man to win the Oscar for best actor. Poitier wore many hats. He was an actor, director, and … Read more
One Sunday afternoon, Dusti Talavera gazed out her apartment window and watched a group of children play on a frozen pond in the center of her complex in Arapahoe County, Denver. Suddenly, the icy surface cracked, and there was a splash. Before Dusti realized it, she was in the middle of the pond trying to … Read more
At 95 years old, Maria Isabel Benites Chamba from Ecuador was laid to rest. Her death left her family and friends heartbroken, but one member, in particular, felt the pain of her loss more deeply. It was Chamba’s loyal dog, Bumer. The grieving pup refused to leave his owner’s side until the very end. During … Read more
Erin Jackson, the world’s top-ranked speed skater in the women’s 500-meter, is competing in the Beijing Olympics despite placing one spot shy of qualifying. And it’s all thanks to a teammate and longtime friend who gave up her own spot for her. Fellow American speed skater Brittany Bowe, 33, decided to relinquish her spot after … Read more
A Colorado family is forever indebted to an Amazon delivery driver for saving their lives when a destructive wildfire raged across Boulder County last week. The late-season “Marshall Fire,” called the most catastrophic blaze in Colorado history, prompted the evacuation of some 35,000 residents, including the Stanley family. Mary Stanley said that she, her husband, … Read more
Now here’s a story you might not know about Paul Rudd and Jeffrey Dean Morgan. People love going to Samuel’s Sweet Shop in Rhinebeck, New York, for its range of candies, colorful confections, and great coffee, among other things. But more than its gastronomic treats, the cute little store also offers its clients a sense … Read more