Posts by Cammie Finch

Inspiring
October 3, 2016

Warmhearted Special Ed Teacher Invites All of Her Students to Be in Her Wedding

Kinsey French's wedding was truly a day she'll never forget, thanks to eight very important guests who danced and celebrated at her side. French is a special education teacher at Christian Academy of Louisville's Providence School, which is designed for children with Down Syndrome. When her fiancé, Josh, proposed to her in front of her class, French knew that the big day wouldn't be complete without each of their smiling faces.

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Animals
September 30, 2016

“12 Cats Lady” Cares for a Dozen Rescued Felines Full-Time

Caring for one housecat can be hard, but manageable. Ensuring enough exercise, scooping the litter each day, and patching up scratched furniture are just a few of the toils that come with a feline friend. Add 11 more cats…and you've got yourself a full-time job. Somehow, Michelle (aka @12CatsLady) makes caring for twelve fluffy Chinchilla Persians look like a piece of cake, as she reveals her life as a “full-time cat mom” on Instagram.

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Inspiring
September 29, 2016

Selfless Man Stays Behind in War-Torn Syria to Voluntarily Care for Hundreds of Stray Cats

The conflict in Syria continues to force millions of refugees out of their homes. These victims of war are constantly torn from loved ones and must leave friends, family, and pets behind. In the ancient city of Aleppo—a UNESCO World Heritage site and the location of some of the worst destruction caused by the war—hundreds of stray household cats have been left by fleeing families to fend the war on their own.

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Photography
September 26, 2016

Photos Reveal 19-Month-Old Boy’s Point of View After Photographer Dad Gives Him His Old Camera

The world looks very different through the eyes of a 19-month-old, which we can now see thanks to the pictures taken by Stanley Jones, the son of British Army photographer Timothy Jones. One bright and summery day, Jones shared his old Canon G12 with Stanley and taught him how to press the shutter and shout out “say cheese.” Jones writes, “He wandered round the house and garden snapping away saying ‘cheese' at everything.

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My Modern Met

Celebrating creativity and promoting a positive culture by spotlighting the best sides of humanity—from the lighthearted and fun to the thought-provoking and enlightening.