Grad Student Trades Piano Performances for Housing at Senior Facility–Melting the Age Divide and Making Friends
Beth Christensen, a university concert pianist pursuing her studies at the University of Missouri-Kansas City Conservatory, has found an unconventional yet enriching living arrangement at Claridge Court, a senior living facility in Prairie Village. Since July 2023, she has resided ...
89-Year-Old Japanese Man Bikes Over 370 Miles to Visit Children Halfway Across the Country
At 89 years old, Mitsuo Tanigami embarked on an awe-inspiring journey, pedaling over 370 miles from Kobe to Tokyo to visit his children, Naoya and Sayuri. Armed with determination and his trusty electric-assist bicycle, Tanigami set off on a nine-day adventure that traversed Japan’s ...
Meet the Pet Detective Who’s Tracked Down and Reunited 330 Lost Dogs with Owners for Free – Using Thermal Imaging
Meet Erica Hart, a 44-year-old pet detective whose passion for reuniting lost dogs with their owners has led her on 330 successful missions, all conducted for free using a thermal imaging drone. In April 2018, Erica received her first drone as a gift from her father. Little did she ...
Burger King Employee Who Didn’t Miss Work for 27 Years Buys First Home With Crowdfunding Donations
Kevin Ford’s remarkable dedication to his job at Burger King in the Las Vegas McCarren International Airport earned him widespread recognition in 2022. Having worked for the fast-food chain for an impressive 27 years, Ford achieved the extraordinary feat of never missing a single ...
90-Year-Old Becomes Oldest Person to Earn Master’s Degree From University
Minnie Payne’s educational journey is a testament to the idea that learning knows no age limit. Returning to the classroom at the age of 68 after a fulfilling career, Payne defied conventional timelines to achieve her dream of obtaining a college degree. Her determination did ...
Former Carriage Horse Finds New Life at Sanctuary in California
The transformative journey of Aslan, a former carriage horse, at The Gentle Barn Sanctuary in California is a heartwarming testament to the crucial work undertaken by animal sanctuaries. Having spent his entire life pulling carts and carriages as a Percheron draft horse, Aslan’s ...
Artist Masterfully Embroiders Dried and Preserved Flowers on Delicate Tulle
Working with delicate and fragile materials requires an extraordinary level of concentration, a challenge that Olga Prinku, a UK-based artist, adeptly navigates in her unique embroidery art. Prinku skillfully stitches dried and preserved flowers, with stems as thin as 0.03 centimetres, ...
