The Calgary Hitmen, a team with the Canadian major junior ice hockey league, have what is probably one of the coolest hockey traditions. Every year in December they play a game where they have a “Teddy toss.” When the Hitmen score their first goal, everyone in the stadium begins throwing teddy bears on the ice. …
Albert Brigas is a good employee. He’s hardworking. He’s reliable. He’s been known to show up on days when he is sick. He’s shown himself to be a person of skill and determination. But at 69, this Vietnam veteran has been longing for retirement. He planned to work until he could pay off his mortgage…
A lady was waiting in line at the grocery store check out. The lines were unexpectedly long on this day. Ahead of her, she could see something being passed along from the front of the line. It was an envelope. When it finally reached her, she curiously took a look inside. Inside was about $50…
150,000. This number may not mean much to some, but it has significant meaning to me. See, this number reminds me of a sweet old couple I grew up with. As a kid, the wife was the sweet lady who always had a piece of candy tucked away for me in her purse. The husband…
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