A Gentle Reminder From Above

By Joseph J. Mazzella on August 10, 2022 / 2,278 views

It was the Summer that everything broke. So far we’d had two broken washing machines, a dead DVD player, a cracked faucet, a broken chair, a flat tire, and vet bills for our oldest, ailing dog. All of them had seriously drained my savings and made me wonder what the heck was going on in my life. The latest problem had been a toilet tank that stopped filling. It was a 30 mile round trip to the only open...

Strangers Help Elderly Woman Fulfill A Bucket List Item

By Joan on August 08, 2022 / 2,064 views

By Joan on August 08, 2022 / 2,064 views

Yesterday we were traveling to "The Tip" of Australia at Cape York (for anyone not familiar that is the northernmost point on the mainland of Australia and is a fairly remote but very popular spot to visit) we were stopped by another traveller and told someone was being "winched out" and we couldn’t get passed. We waited a while to see a car reversing back around the bend...

Day 6

By Rachael on August 08, 2022 / 2,158 views

The most amazing thing just happened. After a marriage break up I am struggling. But I am also trying to look after myself. Day six of not smoking. I had some money and was waiting in line. Turned around and said hey should I buy these or not?? He said what do you mean. Should I buy these cigarettes or not. He said. No. You should walk away. So...

You Look Gorgeous

By Avril on August 05, 2022 / 2,305 views

I don't have any money, so am never able to help out in that way, but yesterday a lady told me a million $ wouldn’t have been as good. Racing around the supermarket (as you do) and I looked up and made a choice There was an older lady in my eye line, looking gorgeous. I tapped her on the shoulder and said "I just wanted to tell you that you look gorgeous"....

A Tale Of Three Washers

By Joseph J. Mazzella on August 05, 2022 / 2,200 views

I don’t believe in luck, but if I did I would say I have had a string of the bad kind lately. Last week my washing machine broke. It just wouldn’t wash. I hadn’t had it that long either. Like anyone these days I tried to figure out if I could fix it online but soon realized the repairs would cost more than a new machine would. Then this week my daughter’s washing machine broke. It was...

Bilingual Babies

By Letty on August 04, 2022 / 1,872 views

Twelve years ago I decided to change my job from an English as a Second Language teacher to simply working at a department store childcare room, basically for better hours and benefits. My charges were preschoolers, and to my surprise, many of these 2-4 year old children knew no English at all because shoppers at the store were families of employees at an international company with headquarters nearby. I found...

Lost Wedding Ring

By A Friend on August 04, 2022 / 1,992 views

By A Friend on August 04, 2022 / 1,992 views

My husband lost his wedding ring in the sea yesterday. A man has just returned it to him, saying he saw us looking for it yesterday and went back with his snorkel in the evening and found it for him. He wouldn't accept any...

This Story Is Not For Any Props, Just Such A Gorgeous Story...

By Bex on August 01, 2022 / 2,056 views

So like any I have been through my fair share of horrible. A year or so ago when I really just needed some kindness, I got chatting to an old chap and his wife at the grocery checkout. As we chatted he helped me load my groceries onto the conveyer belt and I joked that it had been a while since a gentleman had helped me with the groceries. We chatted about life and family, part of which he commented on my...

I Was Having A Rough Day. And Then...

By Penni on August 01, 2022 / 1,959 views

I was sitting in my car waiting for school pickup. My air con is broken (and I live in North Queensland, so even in winter, air con is necessary), so I had the windows down. I heard footsteps coming towards me, and they sounded like the person was having a rough day too. Almost sad. A man walked past. The sort of man you wouldn't normally associate with tender emotions. Tall, broad,...

Hot Wheels Surprise

By Lois on August 01, 2022 / 2,179 views

By Lois on August 01, 2022 / 2,179 views

Thank you to the person that left a lovely surprise in my mailbox, I'm guessing it's from a nice neighbour as I live in a quiet court. It put a smile on my...

Four Fawns

By Joseph J. Mazzella on July 27, 2022 / 2,315 views

Driving here in the mountains of my home can be a challenge even in the Summertime. The potholes and patches in the roads make for a rough ride. The low hanging trees, full of green leaves limit your visibility. And you always have to be on the lookout for dogs, cats, and deer crossing the road. I saw a sad sight here just the other day. As I was driving along I saw a baby fawn lying dead along the...

An Amazing Act Of Kindness

By Chris on July 26, 2022 / 2,504 views

By Chris on July 26, 2022 / 2,504 views

I just went to buy a Samsung washer and dryer from a guy, and he was asking $500. I told him I just had a kid and if he could take $400, I’d be really grateful. I got home, hooked everything up, and everything worked great. I opened up the dryer to check the lint filter and I was shocked my $400 was sitting in there. I got a message from him saying, 'Check the dryer. A gift for...

A Baby Monitor

By Ina on July 25, 2022 / 2,289 views

My husband passed away this spring, after a long struggle with heart disease. We had wonderful hospice care near the end, and they ordered a hospital bed for the family room because he was too weak to come upstairs. Mt. Lebanon has a Freebo group where members give away or lend things they no longer need. I asked if anyone had a baby monitor that I could borrow. One woman did, and she came over and...

A Painting

By Trudy on July 21, 2022 / 1,883 views

By Trudy on July 21, 2022 / 1,883 views

Thank you to a lovely lady named Cho in our neighbourhood who while out on on her walk took a photo of our kelpie Tessa a month ago, and then returned this morning with this beautiful oil painting. She has captured Tessa exactly! Refusing any payment the best we could do was gift some oranges in return. Thank you so much Cho, you really made our...

The Most Beautiful Random Act Of Kindness My Daughter Just Experienced

By Melly on July 21, 2022 / 2,363 views

Just wanted to post a story of the most beautiful random act of kindness my daughter just experienced. My daughter soon to be 21 has just moved up near Byron Bay with her boyfriend. They're renting an unfurnished house and just decided to "wing it" when they got there. They saw advertised a sofa for free that was about 45 minutes from where they live. The ad said it was out...

Dad's Recliner

By Joseph J. Mazzella on July 19, 2022 / 2,699 views

When I was 5 years old my Dad, Mom, two brothers and I all lived in my Nana’s 70 year old ramshackle house. We didn’t really own anything but since we didn’t feel poor, we weren’t poor. We grew our own food, patched our own clothes, and were happy. And after school each day I would play outside and wait patiently for my Dad to get home from work. He would always arrive tired...

What A Beautiful Way To Finish Our Holiday

By Susie on July 18, 2022 / 1,883 views

Last night we flew home after ten glorious days in Bali. Our flight was delayed and it was already past the kids bedtime when we boarded. As we settled in our seats, I caught your eye as your sat wedged in the window seat next to my 10 year old. I knew you were kind, just by your eyes- they sparkled when you smiled. As my 5 year old dozed off between my husband and I in the next row, I hoped my...