Seeking Balance One Tuesday at a Time
Teacher from Kenya Wins Global Teacher Award
The world is full of hardworking and dedicated teachers who deserve our respect, recognition and support. This story is about one teacher, Franciscan Brother Peter Tabici who was recently awarded the Global Teacher Award in Dubai. He teaches math and physics in a remote area of Kenya where most of his students come from very poor families. His school only has one computer with internet. They have no library, no kitchen, and a shortage of teachers. Brother Tabici donates 80% of his earnings to community projects and plans to use the one million dollar prize to help his school. After losing his mother at age 11, he was raised by his father who is also a teacher. In the following video, the father is invited on stage at the award ceremony.
You can learn more about Peter from his Global Teacher finalist video, including his starting a peace club which plants trees.
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Good News for Alternative Energy
This article from The Guardian reports on a study showing that coal production in the US is more expensive than wind or solar. We are now at a “coal crossover” point.
By 2025 the picture becomes even clearer, with nearly the entire US coal system out-competed on cost by wind and solar, even when factoring in the construction of new wind turbines and solar panels. (The Guardian)
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Students Welcome New Kid who was Bullied at Former School
This short, sweet video about Azzy – the new kid in school – will make you smile.
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Morgan Freeman’s Bee Sanctuary
Morgan Freeman, one of my favorite actors who played God in Bruce Almighty and the US President in Deep Impact, has turned his Mississippi ranch into a bee sanctuary. He imported 26 bee hives from Arkansas and and has planted bee-friendly Magnolia trees and lavender. I didn’t realize that Mr. Freeman is 81 which reminds me it’s never to late for a new project. Read more about the ranch and why it’s so important to save bees here.
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Got Good News? Feel free to share in the comments!
March 26, 2019 at 10:13 am
Hey nice website idea. Keep it up.
March 26, 2019 at 5:34 pm
Thanks, Ed. I’m glad you stopped by. I also post from a stream of consciousness prompt on Saturdays and other ideas that pop up.
March 26, 2019 at 11:58 am
I hadn’t known about either the teacher award or Morgan Freeman’s bees
March 26, 2019 at 12:01 pm
I knew Morgan Freeman was keeping bees, but not the next step. And I did not know about the teacher award. The mainstream media doesn’t show us much of the good stuff. That’s why I go looking for it. Thanks for reading, Derrick!
March 26, 2019 at 12:13 pm
Keep up the good work
March 26, 2019 at 5:35 pm
THANK YOU!
March 26, 2019 at 12:24 pm
All great uplifting news, JoAnna.
~ Amazing when we recognize the selfless work of our teachers.
~ It’s good to know that we are now at a “coal crossover” point.
~ My younger son was bullied in middle school. The principal didn’t agree with my decision, but I kept him back another year in the same class while the four bullies moved on to the next class.
~ Yes, it’s never too late for a new project.
March 26, 2019 at 5:43 pm
That was a big decision to keep your son back. I’m sorry it was necessary, and I understand. My son was bullied in middle school and high school and ended up going to night school to graduate. I cried when I signed him out, but it was the best thing he could ever done.
March 26, 2019 at 12:37 pm
I always enjoy these posts, JoAnna – so good to learn about the bees
March 26, 2019 at 7:33 pm
The bee sanctuary gives me hope. I’m so glad you enjoy the good news posts, Dan.
March 26, 2019 at 2:13 pm
Awww, now I love Morgan Freeman even more!!!! What a gentleman!!!! 🙋♀️🐝
March 26, 2019 at 7:45 pm
He sure is. In looking for videos I found one he narrates making fun of himself around the theme of how much people admire him.
March 27, 2019 at 1:56 am
🤣🙋♀️🐝 bless him 😚
March 26, 2019 at 7:54 pm
Feel free to write your own good news post and link it here! This story about the gift of shoes comes from Bee Halton: https://thebeewritesdownloads.wordpress.com/2019/03/26/36534/