Good News
August 12, 2025

Kindergarteners in 1949 Drew Their Dads from Memory, and Life Magazine Captured the Results

In 1949, Doris Morcom, a kindergarten teacher at Sedgwick Elementary School in West Hartford, Connecticut, had a playful idea for the school’s upcoming Father’s Night. She asked her young students to draw their dads entirely from memory. The resulting portraits were both surprisingly accurate and hilariously imperfect, capturing the way each child saw their dad in their mind’s eye.

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Inspiring
August 11, 2025

Chef Leaves Fine Dining Career To Work at a Hospice Restaurant After His Son’s Passing

After the loss of his 17-year-old son, Seb, British chef Jon Smith made the decision to leave his career in high-end restaurants. Instead, he turned his focus to cooking for the hospice that had provided care and comfort to Seb in his final days after he was diagnosed with leukemia. Over the course of his 30-year career, Smith traveled the world, owned several restaurants, and even had the honor of cooking for Queen Elizabeth II.

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Food Art
August 11, 2025

Food Artist Makes Cute Snacks That Look Just Like Her Dog

Everyone expresses their love for their pets in their own unique way. Whether it’s showering them with toys and treats or smothering them with kisses and cuddles, there are endless ways to show affection and care for your furry companion. South Korean pet-owner Kim Da-som has found her unique way of expressing her appreciation for her adorable dog named Jin Mokhwa. She creates edible treats inspired by his fluffy face.

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