I knit little hearts to give to strangers

2,088 views | Posted by A friend on November 20, 2025

Several years ago, I found this nifty pattern for making little hearts. It’s just technical enough to be interesting and knits up very fast. I made the first ones while I was on a work trip to kill time while traveling. As I was getting off the plane to go home, a woman behind me in the aisle tapped my shoulder. She said,...

A Single Act Of Kindness

1,825 views | Posted by Joseph J. Mazzella on November 18, 2025

My new story is about how a single act of kindness can change a life. I hope you enjoy it. God bless you always. When I was a young man just starting college I began to write my first articles for a local county newspaper. I hadn’t been doing this for long when I received a letter from a young woman who got the...

Your Last Five Dollars

1,679 views | Posted by Joseph J. Mazzella on November 24, 2025

Here is my new story. It is for anyone who has helped or been helped along the way in this life. I hope you enjoy it. God bless you always. It was over 30 years ago. I was a young Dad with a wife and 3 kids at home. I was working at a local saw mill just trying to make ends meet. We had been working most of the day when...

Risking my job as a lunch lady by feeding kids with no lunch money

1,453 views | Posted by A friend on November 17, 2025

I work as a lunchlady in a high school. Our school does not get free lunch unless you are approved for it. For that paperwork has to be filed for the student to receive it. Many times that does not happen and many times the kids do not have lunchmoney. Protocol is to give them an alternative meal that consists of a cheese...

Saw a kid crying alone at a bus stop and couldn’t ignore it

1,376 views | Posted by A friend on November 19, 2025

This morning I noticed a small kid sitting alone at the bus stop with tears rolling down his face people were walking by but something told me to stop and check. Turns out he had lost his way trying to get to school I sat with him, helped him call his parent, and waited until they arrived. His mom hugged him so tightly...

I was just minding my own business while playing Xbox

1,365 views | Posted by A friend on November 21, 2025

There I was, playing Xbox when I got a message. I don't know who or why, because I don't play online. But I responded. It was a kid having some personal issues and didn't have anyone to talk with. So we chatted a few hours and then he said he had to go. I wished him a great day and that was...

My cousin was a real life princess

1,326 views | Posted by A friend on November 29, 2025

...at Disney. She was hired to be a general character actress. Mostly she was Belle, but she also got to be Ariel, Cinderella, Jasmine, and the rest. Belle was just her favorite. After being there for years, she was starting to have a hard time fitting into her costume. They don't tailor costumes to you. You have to...

First time I’ve gotten a drawing from a kid

1,319 views | Posted by A friend on November 26, 2025

I practice Karate, and while one class is happening I practice in my own section of the school. Often when I practice, one of the students younger sisters likes to watch me. She enjoys the karate atmosphere but is naturally a more shy person (and too young), so she likes to mess with equipment and such and watch me as if she was doing it...

A lovely, unexpected, act of camaraderie made my day

1,314 views | Posted by A friend on November 26, 2025

I was on a 4 hour bus journey and everyone had gotten off for a rest stop, rushing to go and buy overpriced coffee nearby. I was in the front seat and just stood up to stretch whilst waiting…the bus driver and I got talking about how insane the price of a lot of drinks are now - and I mentioned I regretted not bringing my...

My childhood cat found me

1,306 views | Posted by A friend on November 25, 2025

I had a childhood cat named Charlie. He was a tom cat, he'd disappear ever few months, be gone for a while then come back. Well during one of his adventures, i moved. Not far, just more into town. A few years later (today) my brother comes into my room and said theres a cat outside, I opened the door and it started...

If Money Is All You Have

1,277 views | Posted by Joseph J. Mazzella on December 2, 2025

It was a snowy Saturday in the 1980's. I had just finished carrying in some wood for the inside wood box from our stacks outside and my sneakers were soaked. I sat at the kitchen table in the seat nearest the wood stove hoping to dry them out while I munched on a cheese sandwich for lunch. Behind me I could hear my Mom washing dishes...

A wholesome note at a bus stop

1,208 views | Posted by A friend on November 17, 2025

"I was on my way to work and found this note taped to the bus stop... My first thought was instantly how wholesome is that!" Location: Auckland, New Zealand. The note reads: To: the guy with red backpack. I always see you on the 66 bus and I think you're kinda cute. I hope to see you this...

My girlfriend surprised me with a coffee cart at her place

1,011 views | Posted by A friend on November 24, 2025

For context, I have been staying mostly with my girlfriend recently because I can't return home due to personal reasons. Coffee is one of my biggest interests and I've been talking about how much I miss making my coffee in the morning but I know my espresso machine would be too loud at her house. After I got back from work...

Thank you to the kind strangers who stopped in the pouring rain

1,006 views | Posted by A friend on December 3, 2025

Thank you to the kind strangers who stopped in the pouring rain to help me when my paper shopping bag disintegrated. One stranger offered the plastic bag her bubble tea came in and then apologized she didn't have a second one to give me; tourists who seemed just as devastated as me that the jar of mayo smashed; and a generous...

My niece chose ME today and I understood her

970 views | Posted by A friend on December 4, 2025

My niece is about 18 months old. She is a huge mama's girl and for most of her life, she wouldn't let anybody else hold her. I live 2 hours away so I only see her on weekends. The last 6 months or so, she has warmed up to my brother (her dad) and my mom. She still would flip out if I tried to pick her up, but she would tolerate me...

A Story of Kindness to Restore Some Faith in Humanity!

917 views | Posted by A friend on November 27, 2025

So I am a Teacher Assistant at a public high school and I work with the "adaptive class" which are the kids with downs or severe autism, etc. This is my first year working in this class. They always go to a hibachi restaurant for "Thanksgiving" as a class. We were using discounts and stuff as well as students bringing in...

My dog Lyft story

860 views | Posted by A friend on December 5, 2025

I had a Lyft driver lady like “I am so sorry I had to bring my dog do you mind?” And I had this beautiful old man golden retriever sleep on me smiling wanting belly rubs. I didn’t want the ride to end. I specifically remember leaving a $20 tip on a like $14 ride lol. I doubt I’d do it again like...

An older gentleman helped me fill my car with air and gave me quarters

854 views | Posted by A friend on December 5, 2025

I just wanted to share this somewhere because I wish I could show my gratitude more to him. I am currently in the North, and my tires on my car are deflating. I went to fill them with air, but I had no clue how. I got to the pump, and it took coins only. I didn’t have any, and this man saw that, and gave me...

Big Stretch

706 views | Posted by A friend on November 21, 2025

My dad was never really great to my mom. He wasn’t very present and I don’t think he valued her like he should’ve. Well mom got remarried a few years ago to a man that she actually knew back in elementary school. They reconnected and he’s been so good to her. He really takes care of her. Well I...

Teenagers Being Kind

699 views | Posted by A friend on December 8, 2025

I worked a community event last night. A little after 8:00pm, the volunteer and I had packed everything in a wagon using a lot of bungee cords and careful stacking. I was pulling the wagon, and over my shoulder was the riser I had in its bag. The volunteer was wheeling the 10x10 pop up and her personal belongings. It’s a bit of a walk...