Category Archives: Charity

Jimothy, Seattle’s beloved raccoon, inspires art auction and raises over $12K for local food bank

Posted on July 24, 2026 by Jim Tanner

Thanks to Pam Peterson He’s been called a legend, a cryptid, and an internet meme, but whatever you call him, Jimothy the Seattle raccoon has undoubtedly skyrocketed to fame in the short span of a week.  Due to the shape … Continue reading →

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Red State Breaking

Posted on May 15, 2026 by Jim Tanner

Thanks to Ed M. BREAKING: Pope Leo XIV Answers Barack Obama’s Call — And What Happened Next Left the Nation Silent Before It Rose in Applause Just hours after Barack Obama publicly urged Americans to come together in the fight … Continue reading →

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Simple Gifts and Hearts of Gold

Posted on April 27, 2026 by Jim deMaine

We hope you’ll consider “Simple Gifts” a heart warming invitation to come to the Hearts of Gold kickoff on Thursday, April 30th at 11 AM in the MBR. This song was sung at the Skyline Strummers February sing-a-long. Please come … Continue reading →

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Woman retrofits vending machine to dispense random acts of kindness

Posted on March 31, 2026 by Jim deMaine

from GoodGoodGood – thanks to Pam P. It all started nearly four years ago when Michigan artist Andrea Zelenak had the idea to turn an old bait and tackle vending machine into something a little more meaningful. In 2022, the … Continue reading →

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Instead of leaving people in the cold, Minneapolis opens warehouse of indoor tiny homes for homeless

Posted on March 16, 2026 by Jim deMaine

From Goodgoodgood (thanks to Pam P.) Minnesota experiences some of the coldest temperatures in the United States every winter. In the Twin Cities, temperatures have dropped below -30 degrees Fahrenheit on 12 occasions since 1891. Considering people can suffer from hypothermia in any temperature … Continue reading →

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