Samantha Rodriguez was only 17 years old when she and her five younger siblings lost both their parents to cancer. Even as she mourned them, the teen was vividly aware of the fact that without an adult to look after them, her siblings were in danger of heading to the state’s foster-care system. Determined not […]
Simple things like family affection and a secure place to live can bring happiness to a child. But when a youngster lacks these necessities, life becomes difficult for them and exposes them to problems they shouldn’t have to deal with at such a young age. In this narrative, two sons who had lost everything for […]
When Kelly Clarkson won the popular singing competition series ’American Idol’ in 2002, she first gained widespread public recognition. In addition to becoming a judge for ‘The Voice,’ another singing competition series, she has also had her own talk show, ‘The Kelly Clarkson Show.’ As Clarkson has been in the public eye for more than […]
The Platters were formed in 1952. The vocal group was one of the top-selling singing groups of the early rock ‘n’ roll era. In this video, they perform one of their most famous songs, ‘The Great Pretender.’ The Platters The Platters had number one hits on the Billboard charts for twelve years. The group’s first […]
Dad’s Heartbreaking Plea Goes Viral A dad from Tennessee, Bob Cornelius, posted a heartfelt plea on social media asking people to send birthday wishes to his son Christopher, who has autism and has not had a friend since Kindergarten. The father posted a photo of his son on his 11th birthday, hoping that strangers could […]
Mark Wahlberg doesn’t disguise his connection with God, whether it’s talking out about his Catholic religion or wearing an ash cross on his forehead on the first day of Lent. And the “Father Stu” actor demonstrated this during a visit to TODAY on February 22, Ash Wednesday. The 51-year-old explained his habit of discussing religion […]
Typing class was standard education back in the day. Before the world became a mess of screen and touch, a typewriter was the next best thing. There is nothing like the sound of a typewriter when you hit a creative stride. Plenty of authors still use typewriters, or at the very least products with typewriter-like […]
Back in summer 1964 there were very few rules for kids. Mainly, to be back when the streetlights turned on. There are some memories that can revive whole eras. Like grilled cheese sandwiches and Campbell’s tomato soup brings back the hot, happy summers of 1964. The summers where kids roamed free and without any adult […]
Country music legend Dolly Parton made a stunning impression at the ACM Awards, not only as a co-host alongside Garth Brooks but also with the debut of her powerful new single, “World on Fire.” This heartfelt song serves as a plea for America to reconnect with its faith in the face of deepening cultural divisions […]
When Zikhaya Sithole was walking home with a friend from the store he was stopped still in his tracks by the sounds of a woman screaming. The 38-year-old from Orange Farm, a township south of Johannesburg, South Africa, ran toward the screams and found a mother standing outside her burning home. She was screaming that […]
