When Polly stood in line at her local McDonald’s in the early hours one Sunday morning, she couldn’t afford a sandwich or even a cup of coffee. Having been homeless for years all Polly wanted was a glass of hot water to give her some respite from the cold. When Polly was refused the glass … Read more
In the days before advanced DNA technology, it was a lot harder for law enforcement to bring criminals and murderers to justice as they often lacked the evidence to do so. That’s why many cold cases where DNA was preserved running back decades are solved years later. When Linda Reed went on her lunch break … Read more
Normally, the police encourage suspects to take responsibility for their actions instead of blaming others for the mistakes that got them in trouble. Though, this isn’t always the case. In September 2018, police arrested a woman after she endangered her own life and the lives of everyone on the road. Tragically, her choice ended in … Read more
Police officers dedicate their lives to protecting and serving their communities. If necessary, many are even prepared to sacrifice their own lives if it means saving an innocent life or stopping a dangerous criminal. In September 2018, a Kansas police officer lost his life after responding to a call about a dangerous man in the … Read more
When most people see a healthy looking dog with a collar, a name tag, and a leash still attached, their first thought is that the animal is lost and needs to be returned. In late September, one clever dog used that to his advantage and sat in the middle of a road until someone drove … Read more
There was a time, not so long ago, where the idea of both parents having to work and children being dropped off at a daycare center, was almost unheard of. Unfortunately, as the value of a dollar slowly decreases, and the cost of living invariably rises, it’s not uncommon for busy parents to leave their … Read more
When parents arrange birthday parties for their kids, their main fear is that no one will show up to celebrate. That eventuality can have a serious long-term effect on a toddler, leaving them feeling unloved and unwanted. When Sil Mazzini posted a picture online of her 6-year-old son Teddy looking devastated as he sat at … Read more
They say that money is the root of all evil and based on some pretty concrete historical evidence, it’s hard to argue against that particular idiom. Money can be as much of a blessing as it is a curse, whether you have too much or too little. In the same way, money can also drive … Read more
Mom guilt is real. It can manifest in many ways, but every mom has a moment where she feels guilty for doing something “wrong” or is desperately wondering if she’s doing everything “right”. Recently, a mom to a 16-year-old daughter received proof that she was doing something right when she came home from a late-night shift … Read more
Nothing, not even two broken legs, can stop a mother’s instinct to love and care for her little ones. Even if they’re not, technically speaking, her little ones. Or even the same species. Eve, a poodle mix whose age is estimated at three to five years, was living as a stray in Midland, Texas. One … Read more