Good News Tuesday for March 2, 2021: Helper Drives from NJ to Texas, Weed-eating Goats, and Solar Power for Light and Clean Water in Chile

Seeking Balance One Tuesday at a Time

Plumber Drives 22 Hours with Family to Help after Texas Snowstorm

Andrew Mitchell drove from New Jersey to Texas with his wife, Kisha Pinnock, their 2-year-old son Blake, and Kisha’s brother, Isaiah to help make plumbing repairs after the unusual snowstorm in Texas. Read more about it from CNN.

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Sustainable Farm Uses Goats instead of Herbicide

A sustainable farm in Tom’s Creek, Australia uses goats instead of toxic herbicides to control unwanted weeds. Read about it here.

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An Ingenious Invention Brings Light and Water

People living along Chile’s coastline have a shortage of affordable electricity and fresh water. A designer in New Zealand invented a system to work with what they have: an abundance of salt water and sunshine. Here’s the fascinating story:

You can read more about the design project and designer Henry Glogau, from this story in the Good News Network.

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(In my personal good news, I have 95% recovered from Moderna vaccine # 2. It was a rough couple of days, but I’m thankful to have such a strong, active immune system.)

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Good News Tuesday for Feb. 23, 2021: Shelter from the Storm, A Good Year for Rhinos, Rosalyn’s Lullaby, and a Grubhub Grant Winner/Dog Rescuer

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Texas Furniture Store Provides Shelter from the Storm

After a severe winter storm in Texas left many people without electricity and heat, Gallery Furniture’s owner, Jim McIngvale, opened two of his furniture stores as shelters. “Mattress Mack,” as he is known, had previously opened his store as a shelter during Hurricanes Katrina and Harvey. For details, including stories of people who took shelter, you can read this article from the ABC 11.

Sea Turtles Rescued from Paralyzing Cold

In a related story, thousands of sea turtles rescued from paralyzing cold stuns are sheltered in a Texas convention center.

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No Rhinos were Poached in Kenya in 2020

For the first time in 21 years, Kenyan Wildlife Service reported zero poaching of rhinos in the year 2020. Fighting poverty, tougher policing, and travel restrictions were contributing factors. Here’s more from the Good news Network.

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Roslyn’s Lullaby from the UK

Rosalyn, who lives in the US, was having a terrible time trying to sleep. She was even having nightmares. Her father, a music teacher, reached out to a British men’s choir who created and sang a special lullaby for Rosalyn and her sister Evelyn. I found this story on The Good News Network. If you’re having trouble sleeping, you might try this song with its deep, rich harmonies..

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Homeless Driver Who Rescues Dogs Gets a $10,000 Grubhub Grant

The food delivery company, Grubhub, went looking for drivers who make a difference. Destiny Powers who lives in her van and rescues dogs between deliveries was one of 20 Grubhub employees to receive grants. You can learn more about Destiny here.

Plus, here’s Destiny’s grant application video:

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