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Lost My Husband Suddenly 6 Months Ago, Lost My Cat Last Week. Today, My Neighbor Brought Me This Baby Girl. Smiled For The First Time In Days And Haven’t Stopped

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1.2Kpoints

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Eva the Egg 3 years ago

SO SWEET 😭😭😭😭

167points

Awesome Neighbours

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1.2Kpoints

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engineer_nope.avi 3 years ago (edited)

Good deeds goes around comes around. Mulțumesc.

163points

In an earlier interview, Bored Panda learned about the link between happiness and helping others from Vanessa King, the Head of Psychology at ‘Action for Happiness,’ a movement that aims to create a happier and more caring society. A large part of being happy comes from helping others because we’re a social species and evolved to live in groups. Helping each other out and working together is the “social glue” that helps keep all of us together.

A UPS Driver Went Above-And-Beyond This Year, Delivering Nearly 200 Packages A Day Through Lockdowns. Hundreds Of Neighbors Came Out To Give Him A Hero's Salute

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1.1Kpoints

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Eva the Egg 3 years ago

Amazing. This driver is just wonderful.

176points

One Of My Neighbours Slipped This Under My Door While I Was Practising, I Thought They Were Going To Make A Noise Complaint But They Just Had A Request

I played it with my windows open and I heard really loud clapping come from a balcony a few stories up which was super lovely. I'm in such a lovely mood now it's so nice to be appreciated.

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1.1Kpoints

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Sunshine Sunshine 3 years ago

I love it

150points

Some Guy Spraypainted Some Very Explicit Anti-Gay Slurs On A Garage Down The Street (A Gay Couple Live There), So Our Neighborhood Got Together And Painted This

Final score:

1.1Kpoints

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Eva the Egg 3 years ago

🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈Lol fight back with rainbow!!! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈

231points

"Participating in group activities and community events makes us happier too. When we do things for others it activates the reward center in the brain, so when we give a gift it feels the same as receiving a gift," King explained to Bored Panda that our own bodies reward us for being social.

So My 102 Year Old Neighbour Was Admitted To Hospital With A Stroke And She Still Remembered My 21st

Final score:

1Kpoints

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engineer_nope.avi 3 years ago

Awwww, she really cares. Make sure to visit her often.

232points

Our Neighbor Gives Treats Through The Fence. Recently He Has Been Giving My Daughter Treats Too. This Is Them Waiting Patiently Today

Final score:

1Kpoints

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engineer_nope.avi 3 years ago

Awwww, that is soooo cute!!!

166points

A Note Left For A Neighbor

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1Kpoints

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Lee F. 3 years ago

I’m not crying, you’re crying. Who am I kidding. We are ALL CRYING

395points

Kindness and altruism don’t require you to be an actual superhero who makes the world a better place in a single swoop. Kindness is most often made up of small steps. And altruism is a habit that you can learn to incorporate into your life bit by bit. Start small because it’s not the size of the deed that matters, it’s the intent.

#10

Relationships Like These Are A Gift

Final score:

1Kpoints

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Rick 3 years ago

Oh my gosh, that is so sad but incredibly kind and thoughtful.

230points

#11

Learning Sign Language For A Deaf 3-Year-Old Neighbor

Final score:

991points

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engineer_nope.avi 3 years ago

How sweet of them!!! The girl is really lucky to gave them as neighbors

183points

#12

In 2019, This 15-Year-Old Kid Started To Take Care Of His Elderly Neighbors Every Single Day After They Had Medical Setbacks. God Bless You Romemylion

Final score:

983points

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Rick 3 years ago

Although she must be in pain, her face looks so content in the second picture, like she's hugging an angel

220points

"You can give money to charity, donate to a food bank, or volunteer your time over Christmas. You can leave a food package or a note for an elderly neighbor. All of these actions help others and boost your own happiness and if we are happier, research shows we are even more likely to help others,” King said.

#13

We Ran Out Of Toilet Paper And Asked Our Downstairs Neighbor If We Could Borrow Some. This Is How It Arrived, Delivered To Our Door

Final score:

949points

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Friday 3 years ago

Emergency service doggo

247points

#14

Good Neighbor

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904points

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Sarah Parker 3 years ago

That's so very kind of you

166points

#15

Our Neighbor Doesn't Have Wi-Fi, So We Talked Her Through Joining Ours. Once On She Received 70 Messages From Her Children Living Overseas

Final score:

904points

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Friday 3 years ago (edited)

This will mean the world to both her and her family, so incredibly thoughtful x

202points

According to King, we shouldn’t stress out about whether or not our kindness is genuine or if we expect something in return at the start. It’s all part of the learning process to grow to expect nothing back. “Maybe at first, you start out doing things to help others only to get attention and praise, but you will find that doing things for others helps you feel good. Once you see the difference you can make in the world and to your own happiness and altruism can grow naturally," she told Bored Panda.

What’s more, King noted that kindness has a ripple effect. People are more likely to be kind when they’ve experienced kindness in return. So a kind neighbor inspires more neighbors to be kind as well.

#16

My 90-Year-Old Neighbor Hasn’t Walked Her Dog In Years So I Volunteered To Do It For Her. So Proud Of Buddy’s Weight Loss

Final score:

885points

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Friday 3 years ago

Go buddy!

146points

#17

Love Your Neighbor

Final score:

881points

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Monic Krugell 3 years ago

We call it Ubuntu - a quality that includes the essential human virtues; compassion and humanity. "there is a need for understanding not vengeance, ubuntu not victimization"

203points

#18

These Kind Neighbors Repaired And Painted The House Of A Lonely, Retired School Teacher For Free

Final score:

871points

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Friday 3 years ago

Wow, they’ve done such a great job!

134points

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"There’s an important point too here for people on the receiving end of kindness. If they can, it’s, of course, great to say thank you and add the positive impact it has for you e.g., 'Thank you, It’s great to know that someone cares.' That can really boost the glow for the giver and encourage them to give more," King said that thanking someone can encourage them to be kind in the future as well. So a warm thank-you or an offer of a glass of homemade iced tea goes a long way to making your neighborhood a happier, kinder place.

#19

These Young Guys Saved Their Elderly Neighbor Mr. C From A House Fire

This is Bridgeton. Mr. ‘C’ has lived here for nearly 50 years, and is well known in his neighborhood. Yesterday, unknown to him while he was watching television, this group saw smoke coming from the roof of his house. Rather than ignore it, they were concerned for their neighbor and alerted him. They got Mr. C out of his house while a neighbor climbed out the window with a fire extinguisher and slowed down a burning exhaust fan that was on fire.

Final score:

846points

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engineer_nope.avi 3 years ago

It looks like they are going drop a sick album. (All jokes aside, they are really brave men for doing what they did. Great job!)

259points

#20

Being Wholesome To Their Neighbor

Final score:

839points

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Sowieso 3 years ago

The kids that say 'hi' a million times. It sounds quite lovely!

226points

#21

Apartment Complex Flooded At Least 3 Feet. Good Neighbors Saved Dogs Trapped Inside

Final score:

835points

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Friday 3 years ago

Awesome neighbours, fur babies are family! ❤️🐾

171points

#22

Someone Stole A Kid's Razor Scooter In Our Neighborhood. An Anonymous Neighbor Decided To Restore Some Joy Back For The Kid

Final score:

824points

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Legen ( wait for it ) dary 3 years ago

I love anonym kindness more then the 1 dólar give to the homeless man and a big post and photos on social media, even though some of those posts have really helped turn people lives around.

158points

#23

My Neighbor Painted My Dog For Me And My Brother For Absolutely No Reason. We Love It

Final score:

822points

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Sarah 3 years ago

Super artist and big heart!

141points

#24

My Neighbors Brought Me A "Plate" Since I Didn't Go Anywhere For Thanksgiving

Final score:

818points

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engineer_nope.avi 3 years ago

They are really sweet. Happy Thanksgiving!

133points

#25

Neighbors Helping Out Strangers During The Australian Bushfires. Everything Helps And It All Adds Up

Final score:

794points

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engineer_nope.avi 3 years ago

Common threats really brings out the best in humanity. Let's keep this up with every task, even how small it is.

132points

#26

Helping Your Neighbors In Need

Final score:

758points

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Liz the Wanderer 3 years ago

Wow! Excellent work!

105points

#27

When You Do Not Have A Doggo But Your Neighbor Does

Final score:

750points

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Jody Brown 3 years ago

Dog therapy

121points

Dutch Swimmer Goes Viral For Super Revealing Trunks During 2024 Olympics: “Is This Legal?”

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Thrill-Seeking Diver Jumps Down Extreme Waterslide, Ignoring The Strict Ban For Women

#28

After Bad Storms, This Retired Old Man Goes Around Our Neighborhood And Cleans The Debris Out Of Yards And Catch Basins

When I asked him why he said “because I am retired and have the time to help”. 10/10 great dude

HERMANNATOR85 Report

Final score:

739points

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engineer_nope.avi 3 years ago

Bless that man!

112points

#29

Neighborhood Kids Were Using This Lady’s Yard For Sledding Without Asking. She Responded By Blasting Xmas Music Out Her Window, Putting On A Santa Hat With A Beard And Joining Them

Final score:

719points

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Sarah 3 years ago

That's my kind of neighbor!

160points

#30

Left This In My Neighbor's Garden To Cheer Them Up

Final score:

699points

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Eva the Egg 3 years ago

Hahahaha!

96points

#31

My Son Was Looking Out Of The Window And Saw My Elderly Neighbor Walking In The Rainstorm Without An Umbrella On Friday. And Walked Him All The Way Home

Final score:

696points

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Eva the Egg 3 years ago

Sweet child

131points

#32

90-Year-Old Neighbor On Strict Quarantine Put Out A Table Of Roses From His Garden In Wood Vases He Made By Hand

Final score:

686points

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Friday 3 years ago

Beautiful

106points

#33

Neighbour Complained About Kids Being Too Loud

Final score:

679points

Viktorija Gabulaitė

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Iesha Rose 3 years ago

wow I wish all noise complaints worked out like this

182points

#34

An Offer From The Neighbor

Final score:

670points

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Eva the Egg 3 years ago

What a sweet child, puppy is absolutely adorable too

167points

#35

So My Cat Died A Few Days Ago And The Neighbors Kids Found Out And My This Collage Of Him. I'm In Tears

Final score:

669points

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Friday 3 years ago

RIP Ninja, it must be comforting to know he was so loved in the neighbourhood x

143points

Woman Put A Water Fountain With A Camera In Her Yard, Here Are 24 Photos Of Regular Visitors (New Pics)

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“Ma’am I Live Here”: Woman Refuses To Back Out Of Driveway, Learns A Lesson The Hard Way

#36

My Old Man Removed A Fence Panel So He Can Share A Beer With His Neighbor

Final score:

662points

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Eva the Egg 3 years ago

Lol they're about 1.5 meters apart too 😂 Respecting covid rules 👍

128points

#37

I’m On Vacation For A Week And Asked My Neighbor To Go Check On Our Cat. He Checked On More Than That

Final score:

659points

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Eva the Egg 3 years ago

You're lucky to have such a hilarious neighbour 😂😂😂

188points

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#38

This Is My 98 Year Old Neighbor And Friend. She Is Afraid To Go To Church So Every Sunday I Go Over And Set Her Up To Watch A Livestream Of Mass

Recently, I found the book of Sunday’s so she can follow along. She is such a blessing to me.

Final score:

650points

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Jody Brown 3 years ago

98?! She's gorgeous.

176points

#39

A Neighbor I've Never Even Spoken To Saw That I Was Home Alone All Day On Thanksgiving And Brought Me This

Final score:

645points

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engineer_nope.avi 3 years ago

Spreading the cheer dude.

89points

#40

These Neighbors Adjusted Their Fence So They Could Enjoy A Beer Together With Social Distance

Final score:

613points

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Eva the Egg 3 years ago

You could even put chairs and have an ourdoor lunch or something

106points

#41

I Had Such A Shitty Day. Valentine's Day, Husband Away, Alone With 3 Boys And Too Busy To Even Make Food For Myself

My Iranian neighbor just brought over abgusht, a stew with lamb and chickpeas. Just because she thought I could be hungry.

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Final score:

610points

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ADHORTATOR 3 years ago

Iranian cuisine is so good!

122points

#42

We Lost Everything In A House Fire Two Days Ago. Our Little Neighbor Did A Lemonade Stand To Raise Money For Us

The firemen who tried to save our house came by to support it.

raisingjack Report

Final score:

604points

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Kathryn Baylis 3 years ago

That kid is going to either achieve world peace, or at least run a very successful non-profit one day.

118points

50 Of The Most Incredible Shots That Were Submitted To The Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards

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French Diver’s “Jewels” In Tight Swimming Trunks Become Talk Of The Town At Olympics

#43

This Mailman Decided To Retire, The Whole Neighborhood Throw Him A Goodbye Party And Raise Money For His Dream Vacation

Once his very last shift was finally over, the neighborhood had another surprise for Mr. Floyd. 300+ people came to a covered dish block party in his honor. People stood in line all night for hugs and photos. Floyd's known these guys since they were babies. "Now you guys are as tall as I am!". Floyd said tonight’s sendoff was the nicest thing anyone’s ever done for him. His parting words: “Continue to take care of each other, and smile when you think of me.”
He hopes to go to Hawaii one day, so neighbors have launched an official Go Fund Me to help Mr. Floyd realize his dream of visiting Hawaii one day.

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Final score:

604points

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engineer_nope.avi 3 years ago

Who are the ninjas cutting onions around me?

114points

#44

We Just Moved Into A New Neighborhood, And When I Went To Mow The Front Lawn, My New Neighbor Was Already At It

Said he does it once for all the new neighbors as a welcoming gift.

Tru_Fakt Report

Final score:

600points

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Eva the Egg 3 years ago

Awwww thats so sweet of him

106points

#45

Our 4 Year Old Twin Neighbours Left A Little Gift For Fira. She Loved It So Much She Carried It For Her Entire Walk

Final score:

596points

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I I 3 years ago

ohh my dog would love a good stick , she spends her whole walk looking for the perfect one

94points

Woman Moves Out Of Parents' Home After They Asked Her To Give Her Space To Brother, They Freak Out

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Mom Leaves $250k Inheritance To Son, Throws A Fit When Daughter Stops Looking After Her

#46

Lovely Note From My New Neighbours

Final score:

592points

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Eva the Egg 3 years ago

Omg I love this, as someone who is part of the lgbtq+ community this is really cool

163points

#47

My Neighbor Just Passed Away And His Wife Is Still Quarantined Which Means Nobody Can Go Over To Comfort Her

He was a public school art teacher so the neighbors got together and made this for her to let her know how much he meant to us and our community.

BugsRFeatures2 Report

Final score:

575points

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Liz the Wanderer 3 years ago

And that means the world to her!!

80points

#48

I Mentioned That I Am Out Of Work And My Elderly Neighbor Left This On My Doorstep

Final score:

561points

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Kiem Gallagher 3 years ago

Ugh, I could cry at how kind and thoughtful Cathy is.

85points

#49

My Elderly Neighbor Moved Out And Left This For Me

Final score:

560points

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Eva the Egg 3 years ago

Omg those retro stuff is so hard to get nowadays, lucky!!!

113points

Easily Excitable Panda 3 years ago

Thank you for saying 'retro' and not 'vintage'!

12points

Kristal 3 years ago

Oh gosh, I feel old now.

4points

martin734 3 years ago

I still have my N64 that I bought in 1998.

4points

John C 3 years ago

Is it?? I've got a box in my basement that looks just like this.

3points

InfectedVoice 3 years ago

Not really, loads of N64s on Ebay.

1point

Megumi Saikou 3 years ago

OMG! Lucky! Your neighbor is amazing!

7points

Láďa Durchánek 3 years ago

What a treasure, both the neighboor and the games.

7points

JuJu 3 years ago

Woa...my childhood dream in a box

5points

Signe Manat Hansen 3 years ago

Holy fuckkkkkkk that's like the holy grail

2points

Never Stop Twinkling™ 3 years ago

Great era! 🕹🎮

1point

Mazer 3 years ago

Some people are just amazing!

1point

KnownAsJetty 3 years ago

lucky i would love to have that

1point

Lee MacKenzie 2 years ago

“Retro”… hhahahahhahaaha

0points

Dorothy Cloud 3 years ago

Enjoy!

0points

Caroline Dougherty 3 years ago

So thoughtful.

0points

Nancy Lynch 3 years ago

Wow!

0points

MiaOokami 3 years ago

That is quite a collection! That's so kind!

0points

Emily Begg 3 years ago

awwwwww

0points

Cain Hargreaves 3 years ago

I spy some Zelda! Nice!

0points

Rider 3 years ago

I love my N64, may it thrive till I die. I will be playing Ocarina of Time on my death bed.

0points

Nikki Angulo 3 years ago

I still have mine!

0points

Teresa Spanics 3 years ago

AWW 💖

0points

Zeke Henry 3 years ago

me: ima be gone for a few months

0points

Kristine Phillips 3 years ago

lucky duck

0points

doty1111 3 years ago

Always play along & play on!{)}

0points

Bbb 3 years ago

Is your elderly neighbor in their 30s? 😂 Cause this looks like my collection.

0points

Gabriel Gomez 3 years ago

YOU'RE SO LUCKY AAAAGGGHHHHHHHH

0points

Cathy Carey 3 years ago

Niiiice

0points

Mya Lugar 3 years ago

!!!

0points

Karl Baxter 3 years ago

Crikey I feel old - especially since I have a 1970s Atari console in the attic (complete with faux wood veneer finish 😀)

0points

Karon 3 years ago

Cherish it! You've been handed the Gamer gift of a lifetime! 😁🎮🏆👍

0points

Izzy_ 3 years ago

What a treasure!!!!

0points

Keating_5 3 years ago

An N64?! Jackpot, and what a kind and obviously youthful neighbor to give you all that!

0points

Shary Bobbings 3 years ago

What a treasure!

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Dre Mosley 3 years ago

Lucky.

0points

Viktor Feurer 3 years ago

that is quite valuable

0points

Lauren Caswell 3 years ago

It's a box from heaven I tell you! Or Valhallah or Hades or wherever I don't care I just wanna play! What a lovely thoughtful neighbour ^-^

0points

#50

We Recently Had A Death In Our Family. That Usually Means Families Will Come Over Every Day For A Couple Days - At Least 25-30 Kids Outside Out Of Control And Wild For The Entire Day

Today the neighbor rented a bouncy house for the entire day, just for the kids.

Po1ar Report

Final score:

501points

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Kathryn Baylis 3 years ago

Great idea! The kids might not really comprehend the concept of loss and mourning, so helping them burn off some of that youthful energy at a time when their parents might not have enough to chase them around is a huge kindness.

102points

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Storytelling, journalism, and art are a core part of who I am. I've been writing and drawing ever since I could walk—there is nothing else I'd rather do. My formal education, however, is focused on politics, philosophy, and economics because I've always been curious about the gap between the ideal and the real. At work, I'm a Senior Writer and I cover a broad range of topics that I'm passionate about: from psychology and changes in work culture to healthy living, relationships, and design. In my spare time, I'm an avid hiker and reader, enjoy writing short stories, and love to doodle. I thrive when I'm outdoors, going on small adventures in nature. However, you can also find me enjoying a big mug of coffee with a good book (or ten) and entertaining friends with fantasy tabletop games and sci-fi movies.

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What do you think ?

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•LeXi• 3 years ago

These reads are one of faves to read of all things. This world needs to special kind of neighbors especially in this day and age.

46points

Freya the Wanderer 3 years ago

We need more posts like this to show that people are, basically, decent and caring.

6points

Aksa 3 years ago

So much joy, so much good, that was what I needed. Have a good day

30points

AnnaBanana 3 years ago

Couldn't stop smiling the whole way through!

27points

Kitti B. 3 years ago

Stupid invisible ninjas are cutting onions AGAIN!!!

13points

Amanita Muscaria 3 years ago (edited)

They strike again!

7points

Amanita Muscaria 3 years ago

World need more of these people- a LOT more!

12points

Jessica Aubé 3 years ago

When my husband left I had never had to take care of a house on my own before plus five young kids. The house is very old as well and my husband had not upkept it. When my neighbours across the road found out he had left the husband started shoveling my driveway and sidewalk for me during the winter , assisted me with small house repairs, taught me how to unhoook and set up my trailer and is always willing to offer me assistance. I have offered him money numerous times and he refuses. His wife dropped off some extra meat she had in her freezer for us randomly one day and he is currently fixing my lawn mower for me. I am so blessed with these amazing people. Ironically when they first moved in they built a huge privacy fence all around their house and my mom and I commented on what d**k heads these new neighbours must be. (Nothing wrong with a privacy fence but it’s literally surrounded their house and they are a corner lot LOL it was a bit of a stir in a small tiny town lol )

7points

s. vitkovitsky 3 years ago

A poet said that good fences make good neighbors, so I guess they have a GREAT fence!

3points