We are bombarded on every side by bad news. The economy is in decline. Joblessness is at an all time high. Crime is rampant. There have been a number of celebrity deaths to report on just in the past week. Most major
networks and even websites tend to clutch on to the horror stories of the day. Even bad news sometimes tends to get exaggerated and distorted. While it is important to stay informed, sometimes you just need a refuge from all the misery in the world.
While we cannot be the proverbial ostrich and bury our heads in the sand, my mind keeps going back to Anne Murray's song, "We Sure Could Use a Little Good News Today." http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zqUUQElQ8kM
So, while I am no roving reporter I am endeavoring with my menial reporting skills, to bring you...a little good news today.
HappyNews.com
While on my quest to find the encouraging note of news, I happened upon a website you might like to check out yourself while in search of a ray of light in your day. Fox News reported on this site, HappyNews.com. Byron Reese, creator of HappyNews.com, is the chief executive of Texas-based PageWise Inc. They publish several how-to and advice websites. The "good news" categories on HappyNews.com include international, national, business, health, science & technology, arts & entertainment, sports, heroes, opinions and editorials, and environment. They have some great stories here, so check them out!
Trek to Bay Cliff
One of the stories I happened upon while in search of some good news brought a huge lump to my throat while I found my eyes welling up as I read on. It is the story of Gene Fletcher. Gene Fletcher is a 14-year old boy who lives in Isabella, Michigan. But Gene Fletcher is far from just a normal 14-year-old boy. He has cerebral palsy and scoliosis and is confined to a wheelchair. In June this year, Gene completed a 100-mile wheelchair journey from Rapid River to Bay Cliff. Gene's efforts raised more than $20,000 for the Bay Cliff Health Camp. The Bay Cliff Health Camp is a non-profit therapy center for children and adults with physical disabilities.
While we cannot be the proverbial ostrich and bury our heads in the sand, my mind keeps going back to Anne Murray's song, "We Sure Could Use a Little Good News Today." http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zqUUQElQ8kM
So, while I am no roving reporter I am endeavoring with my menial reporting skills, to bring you...a little good news today.
HappyNews.com
While on my quest to find the encouraging note of news, I happened upon a website you might like to check out yourself while in search of a ray of light in your day. Fox News reported on this site, HappyNews.com. Byron Reese, creator of HappyNews.com, is the chief executive of Texas-based PageWise Inc. They publish several how-to and advice websites. The "good news" categories on HappyNews.com include international, national, business, health, science & technology, arts & entertainment, sports, heroes, opinions and editorials, and environment. They have some great stories here, so check them out!
Trek to Bay Cliff
One of the stories I happened upon while in search of some good news brought a huge lump to my throat while I found my eyes welling up as I read on. It is the story of Gene Fletcher. Gene Fletcher is a 14-year old boy who lives in Isabella, Michigan. But Gene Fletcher is far from just a normal 14-year-old boy. He has cerebral palsy and scoliosis and is confined to a wheelchair. In June this year, Gene completed a 100-mile wheelchair journey from Rapid River to Bay Cliff. Gene's efforts raised more than $20,000 for the Bay Cliff Health Camp. The Bay Cliff Health Camp is a non-profit therapy center for children and adults with physical disabilities.
Published by Janet Hunt - Featured Business & Finance Contributor
Janet Hunt is a freelance writing professional with over 500 published articles for such online publication sites as Demand Studios, Associated Content, and Factoidz. She also has a job in insurance marketin... View profile
Question of the Day
When the gift of songwriting and music are returned to you, you want to use it in giving credit to the one who gave it back. And then to have it sung by an artist who had his ve...
Signs of the Apocalypse
Signs of the end days, foretold by Jesus two thousand years ago, seem to have been fulfilled in recent times.
Strange News of the Week: March 20, 2008
Strange, funny, odd, and weird news for this week. From killer robots to green beer, it's all right here.
A Farewell to the 2009 National Poetry Month Challenge of the Day
A farewell tribute to the National Poetry Month Daily Challenge.
Best YouTube Stars of the Year: 2008
YouTube in 2008 remains a video powerhouse, entertaining millions and producing a few breakout stars in the process.
|
|
Partner Links from 
Type in Your Comments Below
andra picincu
07/11/2009
Very interesting!
Christol Weber
07/09/2009
Oh, that is so awesome. We definitely need some happy news to make us smile. Thank you. Great job!
Maria Roth
07/07/2009
I'll have to check out happynews.com. Great article! :)
Deborah Oakes
07/06/2009
This is great........it's too easy to get focused on the negative things. TY.
Langley Cornwell
07/06/2009
Great idea Janet! Good news for a change. Thank you.
Magena Fawn
07/06/2009
This is a great idea. There needs to be more good news to report.
Mallory Collier
07/06/2009
Gene sounds like an amazing young man. Thanks for sharing. :)
Peggy Redwine
07/05/2009
:)
Han Van Meegerin
07/05/2009
Thanks for spreading some good news.
Michael Segers
07/05/2009
Good article.
Comments 1 - 10 (of 29)
Next >>