Seeking Balance One Tuesday at a Time
My personal good news is that I’m reporting from my balcony, surrounded by trees, in the Appalachian Mountains AND my son got married on Saturday!
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No Whaling in Icelandic Waters this Summer
“A shrinking demand for whale meat” has led the major whaling companies of Iceland to “abandon their summer harpooning.” Let’s hope this trend continues to spare the lives of highly intelligent and social beings.
Here’s more of the story from the Good News Network:
https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/no-whales-will-be-harpooned-in-iceland/
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Phasing Out Plastic Bags
The states of Maine and Vermont banned plastic bags on the same day. There are some exceptions, but this is progress. Plus, Woolworths Department store is making progress in Australia.
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Math Teacher Fosters Student Needing a Kidney
I always love Steve Hartman’s stories.
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Amazing Grace
In 2018, professional singer, Elly Brown had life changing surgery for oral cancer. Doctors removed half of her tongue and part of her jaw. They later used bone and muscle tissue from this her leg to repair her tongue. Her recovery process has been a long and continuing road. She wants us to share this video to give hope to people with oral and facial cancer. You can read her story while she sings.
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I might take a while to respond to comments. The birds are singing, and the fresh mountain air is intoxicating. The years of heartache fade into history as my soul overflows with amazed gratitude. Oh! And there were fireflies here last night!
July 2, 2019 at 12:51 pm
I wish your son and his wife many happy years together ❤
July 3, 2019 at 4:34 pm
Thank you, Rosaliene.
July 2, 2019 at 1:09 pm
Congratulations to your son and his wife 🙂💗
July 2, 2019 at 1:15 pm
Elly Brown’s video and voice! What great encouragement to those struggling! Absolutely Beautiful and touching 💗 love that dog, too!
July 3, 2019 at 4:35 pm
She really moved me with her story and song. Thanks for appreciating with me.
July 2, 2019 at 6:00 pm
Much happiness to your son and wife. And here is more good news for you, summer has finally reached my part of the U,K.
July 3, 2019 at 4:36 pm
Yay for summer coming to you! Thank you for the good wishes!
July 2, 2019 at 9:06 pm
good
good
good
& good 🙂
July 3, 2019 at 4:36 pm
🙂 Thanks, David.
July 2, 2019 at 11:49 pm
Congratulations to your son and his bride! And to you for relaxing in the mountains. Thanks for the good news stories … much needed at the moment. I’m especially thrilled by states beginning to ban single-use plastics … a definite step in the right direction!
July 3, 2019 at 4:37 pm
I’m glad my good news helped. Thank you for the good wishes.
July 3, 2019 at 6:29 am
Elly is truly inspirational
July 4, 2019 at 11:34 am
Yes, she is. Thanks for reading, Derrick.
July 3, 2019 at 3:12 pm
Blessings to your son and new bride. Thank you for sharing.
July 4, 2019 at 11:22 pm
Thank you!
July 3, 2019 at 4:16 pm
Thanks for the good news. Congrats for your son and enjoy that view 🙂
July 4, 2019 at 11:23 pm
Thanks, Dan. I am enjoying it. 🙂
July 5, 2019 at 6:51 am
I hope you’re in the mountains 🙂
July 5, 2019 at 2:17 pm
Yes. One more day just for me. 🙂
July 4, 2019 at 3:52 pm
FIREFLIES!! Ohmigoodness…I so yearn to see them when they’re all synchronous. Hehe. Beautiful post. I loved listening to Elly Brown and her courage makes my heart sing. All lovely things you’ve put into this post. I hope you’re having a great 4th and sending you big hugs! 🤗
July 5, 2019 at 2:13 pm
Thanks, Cynthia. The fireworks over the lake were amazing! I hope your 4th was great too. Hugs! 🙂
July 4, 2019 at 10:44 pm
Congratulations !! Enjoy the happiness, sunshine and the view, JoAnna 🙂
July 5, 2019 at 2:16 pm
Thanks, Praj. 🙂
July 5, 2019 at 4:05 am
Congratulations and loving wishes to your son and his bride, JoAnna. ❤ These stories. ❤ For you on your natureful balcony, in the peace. ❤ I am sure natureful is a word ❤
July 5, 2019 at 2:17 pm
Thank you, Jane. Natureful is a wonderful word! I love it!
August 5, 2019 at 5:03 am
Congratulations! Sounds like such a beautiful refreshing view in the mountains!
Some good news here: https://www.wsbtv.com/news/trending-now/frugal-carpenters-3-million-gift-has-sent-33-kids-to-college/968225075
August 5, 2019 at 11:11 pm
Thank you for this wonderful piece of news! He worked as a carpenter at the same company for 67 years and payed for 33 strangers to go to college. A very moving story!