A dirty man approached me the other day

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Monica Pop
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An unknown man shared a story which had us thinking about how the choices we make determine the course of our life and whether or not our parents are to be praised or blamed for our successes and failures.

Namely, the man starts the story by sharing that he had come across a homeless man who asked for $20. He gave him $50 instead and then the homeless man said, “I’m Ross, and we went to high school together.”

“Ross?! What happened to you, buddy? Why are you on the streets? I remember you as a fighter, and you even protected me once when someone tried to attack me.”

Ross explained that he made some bad decisions. He started smoking, drinking heavily, taking drugs, and he even beat his wife and now his children didn’t want to do anything with him. He was all alone, with no place to stay, no job, and no one to talk to.

He even attempted suicide as he saw no way out from the situation he found himself in.

“I came across Ross pleading for food as I headed to my car. I wanted to assist him even though I had already eaten. He smiled and told me he was fine and had already found enough food for the day. It got me thinking about how, despite having similar circumstances, our lives may go in such diverse directions. I believe this is because the decisions our parents make for us affect our present,” the man continued his story.

He explained that his parents were strict in a way that taught him to become a respected individual.

“Despite being strict, my parents weren’t the worst in the world. I had to adhere to guidelines and schedules, and there were penalties if I still needed to finish duties by the due date.

“Ross could play and do anything he wanted while running around the block. He didn’t get in trouble if he skipped class, but I did, whether I was just a few minutes late or not. He was also free to insult the elderly, smoke, and eat any food he pleased in the town.

“I had to eat long chicken soup or vegetable soup and drink milk and water. Even bringing up the subject made me nervous! Am I using foul words or giving an incorrect response?

“A slap across the mouth and a sarcastic expression! Thank you, mom and dad! Since I had the “worst” parents in the world for parents, it’s not him today; it’s me!”

“Today, I am appreciative of my parents. I like how they were both firm and loving. They will always be in my heart.”

Do you believe the way we are raised has to do with the type of people we turn into, or the society and the people we hang out with influence our decision?

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Kate Middleton says she ‘doesn’t think’ she’ll receive roses from ‘unromantic’ William on Valentine’s Day

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Adored by millions of Brits and people from every corner of Earth, Kate Middleton, the Princess of Wales, is one of the most famous members of the British monarchy.

From the moment she was welcomed into one of the most powerful families there are, Kate became people’s favorite.

Her love story with William dates to the time they were both students at the University of St. Andrews in Scotland. They both graduated in the same year, 2005; William with a master of arts degree in geography, and Kate with a master of arts degree in art history. But while their relationship appeared only to flourish, trouble lay on the horizon.

Their love was deep and they got the entire attention from the media. Kate even made a public appearance with the Royals and attended the Sovereign’s Parade at the Royal Military Academy, in which William attended, along with her family.

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And as everyone believed a royal marriage was just around the corner, the two split in 2007.

Recalling the time of their break up, both Kate and William claimed it was actually good for them because they got to “find themselves.” Kate even said that “you can get quite consumed by a relationship when you’re younger,” as per The Telegraph.

As William was partying at London nightclubs and was dating different girls, Kate believed he was “cheapening her image.” According to royal correspondents Laura Collins, Katie Nicholl, and Ian Gallagher, “harsh words” were exchanged between William and Kate as she felt humiliated by his behavior.

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“It was the first such warning she had dished out over the course of their four-and-a-half-year-relationship,” the report reads, as quoted by Express.

“Kate had had enough and words were exchanged. Kate told William that he was making her look bad. She has coped for years with girls flinging themselves at her boyfriend and for a while she found it humorous and even flattering.”

Luckily, the two got back together in 2008 and William proposed to Kate in 2010 during a trip to Kenya with his late mother’s engagement ring.

Today, they are proud parents of three beautiful children, Prince George, who will become King one day, Princess Charlotte, and the youngest one, Prince Louis.

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What we love about William and Kate is their devotion for one another and the love which keep them go strong.

They are not afraid to show their affection in public, just like during one of their latest appearances when they set foot on US soil for the first time since 2014 when William kept his hand on his wife’s during an NBA match.

However, no matter how much he is smitten with Kate, William doesn’t seem to be a romantic type of person.

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On Tuesday, Kate visited Leeds and the city’s iconic Kirkgate Market where she met and spoke to florist, Neil Ashcroft. He tried selling the Princess of Wales some flowers and said, “No doubt William will be buying you some red roses,” as reported by Express.

Kate replied: “I don’t think he will do.”

Ashcroft later spoke about the encounter, saying: “I offered her a discount. I said I would give her a card and knock off the VAT.”

The couple would be likely spending Valentine’s Day together.

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Catherine Zeta-Jones’ no make-up photo confirms what we all knew

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When it comes to beautiful women, it is certain that actress Catherine Zeta-Jones deserves a place high on the list.

What many people don’t know about this Hollywood beauty is that she was born in Wales and spent her childhood there before moving to London in order to pursue an acting career.

When she was still very young, she got involved in dancing and loved being praised for her work. However, when it came to her physical appearance, she didn’t see herself as beautiful as her mom always told her she was. Speaking of her mother and the influence she had on her, Zeta-Jones recalled her mom used to tell her to “make the best of [herself],” which helped her gain the confidence she has even today.

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At the age of 15, shortly after moving to London, Zeta-Jones landed a role which helped her attract the attention of many. Namely, she auditioned for a role in London’s West End in a revival of the musical 42nd Street and stole the show as both the lead and their understudy weren’t able to perform.

This opened the doors for Zeta-Jones to the place where dreams come true, Hollywood. She landed role after role and made a name for herself. Hollywood is also where she met the love of her life, actor Michael Douglas.

Their first meeting was an awkward one as he told her that he would be the father to her children, to which she replied, “You know I’ve heard a lot about you, and I’ve seen a lot about you, and I think it’s time that I say ‘Goodnight.’”

The following day, he sent her flowers and she decided to give him another chance. Well, the rest is history.

Despite their age gap of 25 years, with Douglas being her senior, the two managed to stay together for 22 years.

When their children were born, Douglas and Zeta-Jones decided to raise them away from Hollywood so the family moved to the Bahamas where they lived for 12 years.

Being 53, Zeta-Jones looks as beautiful as ever. She has never tried hiding her age. What’s most, she’s proud to look the way she does and often shares photos of herself without makeup.

Of course, there are always people who tend to judge her, but she doesn’t mind the negative comments.

“I have my insecurities like every other woman, but as I’ve got older, I’ve got much more confident about the way I look,” she says.  “My dreams have come true, and everything else now is a bonus for me.”

Zeta-Jones helps keep herself fit using a ballet barre, a hula-hoop, a treadmill, and an elliptical which help her tone her body.

When it comes to her diet, she prioritizes good meals, but doesn’t say no to occasional delicious treats such as Cadbury chocolate from her homeland England. 

One thing is certain, Catherine Zeta-Jones is definitely one of the most charming women in Hollywood.

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Struggling grandma working as bartender & raising triplets all alone finds a note and a huge tip on the table

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Life can get really hard at times, but one thing that we should never forget is to never give up.

Shiela Weisgerber has been working as a bartender and led a quiet life. However, after her daughter fell pregnant with triplets while already taking care of a young baby, Shiela’s live changed completely.

As her daughter couldn’t possibly raise triplets on her own, she thought about giving the boys up for adoption once they were born. For things to get even tougher, the babies’ father died a couple of months before they were born.

The thought of strangers taking care of her three grandsons bothered Shiela so she decided to take them and raise them herself.

”At first it was very overwhelming,” she told ABC News. ”And, at first I thought I bit off more than I could chew.”

Being a grandmother of three baby boys wasn’t easy as there were times when she could barely make ends meet, but she never gave up trying to provide them with the best life possible.

What’s most, she was so enchanted with her grandsons’ bubbly personalities that she couldn’t stop sharing stories about the things they did with her coworkers.

One day, while on the job, someone asked Shiela about the boys, Bentley, Ashton, and Dalton, and she told them their life story.

At the time, there was a couple there who heard Shiela’s story. They were deeply touched and decided to do something nice for this struggling grandmother so on their $33 tab, they added a tip of $300 along with the message, ”Take care of those boys!”

Shiela couldn’t believe her eyes. She was so moved by the kind gesture that she rushed to the bathroom and started crying.

”I looked at it, and I looked at it again. You read stuff about it, and you hear about it, and you wonder, ‘Is that really true? Do people really do that?” she said.

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Shiela then posted a photo of the receipt and wrote, ”I went to the bathroom and I cried and I was blown away because to me that’s a lot of money.”

To her surprise, her post vent viral in a matter of days and it affected the entire community in a positive way.

The owner of the bar where Shiela works wrote, ”The last few months have been really hard with random deaths around here.

”We really needed a boost. This was a godsend. Literally, it made everybody brighten up. You know that there still is good left.”

We are so glad there are still kind people out there who are always ready to lend a helping hand.

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Kevin Costner didn’t want to have any more kids after fathering 4, then second wife gave him an ultimatum

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Kevin Costner has always been one of my favorite actors. He has been part of a number of films he played in and directed, but I guess none of his roles is as iconic as that in The Bodyguard.

Costner only learned he was passionate about acting when he tried it accidentally during his college years. In fact, he never really dreamed of being part of Hollywood and wanted to pursue a career in finance instead. But you know what they say, things don’t always turn the way we want. And in the case of Costner, they turned way better than planned.

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The college years at the California State University didn’t only help Costner find his calling, but his huge love as well. There, in 1975, he met fellow student Cindy Silva whom he described as beautiful, charming, and way smarter than him. Three years later, they married and welcomed three children into the world. Costner told Closer Weekly that “being a dad is the most important thing in my life.” At the time, Costner still wasn’t famous and his career was only at the beginning. The pair stayed together for 16 years.

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It was in 1983 that Costner got to film along famous names like Kevin Kline, William Hurt, Jeff Goldblum and Glenn Close, in the movie The Big Chill. And just as he thought this will be his big breakthrough, his scenes were cut off. That, however, didn’t discourage the young actor who knew his place belonged in the film industry. And he was right. Although his acting in this movie never saw the light of the day, what he showed on set was more than enough for director Lawrence Kasdan to offer him a role in Silverado.

Ever since, Costner got bigger and bigger roles and quickly made a name for himself.

After Silverado, he landed roles in The Untouchables (1987), Bull Durham (1988), Field of Dreams (1989) and Dances with Wolves, for which he earned two Academy Awards — Best Picture and Best Director, Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves and JFK.

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It was in 1992 that he played the legendary role of the former special agent who worked as a bodyguard for the famous musician played by Whitney Houston. The iconic soundtrack, “I Will Always Love You,” created by Dolly Parton became the best-selling soundtrack of all time, selling more than 45 million copies.

Many believed that the onscreen chemistry between Costner and Houston was real, but the two seemed to be just two great friends who excelled their roles to perfection.

After the passing of Houston, Costner told Good Morning America, “She was a very important person to me and the world has connected us in a way that we’ll never not be (…) I didn’t really get a full grasp of that until the lead-up to the funeral where people somehow felt that it was important that I say something.”

The first woman in the actor’s life after his divorce was businesswoman Bridget Rooney who referred to him as Mr.Perfect. The couple had a son but didn’t stay together for long. After Rooney, Costner dated events organizer Brigit Cunningham who suffered a breakdown after the split from the famous actor. Next on the list of his girlfriends was model Elle Macpherson. Back in the day, Costner said, “I feel I have met my equal with this beautiful, talented, funny and lovely person,” but their relationship didn’t even last for a whole year.

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This led for one of the most famous celebrities to experience loneliness for a long period of time.

Well, until he finally met the love of his life and current wife Christine Baumgartner. The couple first dated and split because Costner didn’t want to have more children, to which the former model said, “I’m going to wait for you, but not long. When you come to your senses, come back to me’” and he did.

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“I woke up and thought, ‘Am I going to lose a beautiful woman who is willing to be with me to my very last breath because I am afraid to say yes to a child?’” he said at the time. “That’s all it took. Sometimes you learn the thing you’re most afraid of will save your life.”

They eventually welcomed three children together, making the actor a father of seven.

“You get to play heroes in the movies, but there’s a moment in time where you’re just a father and you get to go home. I have played two roles in my life, one I get paid to do, which is the movies, and the other one is being a father, for which I’ll be rewarded my whole life,” he said.

Today, they have three children and are in love as they were the moment they laid eyes on one another.

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Sad update on sweet girl who touched a whole world: ‘Our sweet angel baby has gained her wings’

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Monica Pop
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Delaney Krings was a healthy child, or at least everyone assumed that to be the case.

One day, she complained of pain in the ear and her parents, Heather and Jack, took her to the hospital for a check-up. The doctor assured them she had an infection and prescribed medication. At first, it looked like the condition was getting better but Delaney then experienced other symptoms, such as loss of balance and that was when her mom and dad knew something was wrong.

Delaney was taken to the Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin, where specialists performed several tests to determine what was wrong with the 4-year-old.

Unfortunately, in October 2022, the family learned the devastating diagnosis.

Delaney had brain cancer, and it was an aggressive one. This sweet little angel was only given six to eight weeks to live.

“Your heart stops for a minute. The world stops. You can’t breathe, you just try to process it. She’s four, you know?” Heather said.

In an attempt to make her final days worth living, Delaney’s parents wanted to do something special for her birthday, which they were told would be her last one.

Heather then asked from their family and friends to send her daughter birthday wishes, not knowing that the story would spread worldwide.

”The type of cancer she has, DMG, has very little positive response to any current treatment available,” Heather wrote in a CaringBridge post.

”In addition to the severity and size of her tumor when it was first found basically sealed her fate just 12 short weeks ago. I have read medical textbooks, research papers, etc. etc. etc. for months and have found very little hope in any of them.”

On December 16, Delaney turned 5 years old and she had a unique birthday celebration. This beautiful girl received over 15,000 birthday cards and plenty of videos from people from all over the world who sent their best wishes.

“On the maps that we have up, we have stickers to put for all of the locations for where the cards have come from, so Laney can see that she’s got love from all over the world from people she doesn’t even know. And it has taken off. I believe there were 400 cards in the mail today,” Heather said in December.

“As long as she still knows what’s going on, she can laugh, she can hear, she can see, she knows us, she remembers us. That clock, you have to ignore it because what’s our purpose here? To make whatever time she has left as best as we can.”

The Wisconsin Truck Takeover Enthusiasts organized a birthday procession for Delaney that drew up to 500 trucks and parade participants, making it extra special.

”I’m just happy she gets to enjoy her birthday. There’s no way to thank everybody, but, from the bottom of our hearts we appreciate everything,” Delaney’s dad, Jack Krings, told TMJ4 News in Milwaukee.

Unfortunately, Delaney lost her battle to cancer on January 28, 2023, breaking her parents’ hearts into a million pieces and crushing their world down.

“Our Sweet Angel Baby has gained her wings. Fly high, my sweet baby,” Delaney’s mother, Heather, wrote on CaringBridge and posted a photo of her daughter with the caption: “Delaney Judith Krings. 12.16.2017 — 1.28.2023. Fly high, my sweet baby.”

The GoFundMe page dedicated to Delaney read, “Like a flower that we see the beauty of for only a while, we all cherished every single day of Delaney’s 1,869 days on earth”. To those she knew, and those she never met, she made us all better people. Make her proud of you. Your heart, like ours, may be broken. But a broken heart has spaces that can now be filled with the glue of love. Enjoy the love of life in heaven Delaney.”

Heather want’s her daughter’s story will lead ”to be a ripple of simple acts of kindness. This world needs more love in it, and I believe that is what she was put here to provide. Love, pure and simple.”

Rest in peace, sweet angel.

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Alec Baldwin formally charged with involuntary manslaughter in fatal ‘Rust’ shooting

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The fatal shooting on the set of the movie Rust which was taking place in Santa Fe, Mexico, claimed the life of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins and left another injured. It was actor Alec Baldwin who accidentally killed Hutchins, a wife and a mother of one.

After the accident, Baldwin released a statement. “There are no words to convey my shock and sadness regarding the tragic accident that took the life of Halyna Hutchins, a wife, mother and deeply admired colleague of ours. I’m fully cooperating with the police investigation to address how this tragedy occurred and I am in touch with her husband, offering my support to him and his family. My heart is broken for her husband, their son, and all who knew and loved Halyna.”

LA Times reported that prior to the fatal shot, a group of camera crew workers walked off set because safety protocols weren’t strictly followed. Camera operator Lane Luper was among those who left and was reported saying, “This set was unsafe simply because they didn’t have the wherewithal to follow safety rules that we have in this industry that we’ve been following for decades,” as per Sky News.

Late Hutchins family filed a wrongful death suit which names Baldwin and others who “are responsible for the safety on the set” and “reckless behavior and cost-cutting.”

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As reported by Fox News, the lawsuit read: “Halyna Hutchins deserved to live, and the Defendants had the power to prevent her [passing] if they had only held sacrosanct their duty to protect the safety of every individual on a set where firearms were present instead of cutting corners on safety procedures where human lives were at stake, rushing to stay on schedule and ignoring numerous complaints of safety violations.”

Further, it said, “This lawsuit seeks justice for the losses of her survivors and to hold responsible those who caused her tragic [passing].”

The actor’s lawyers asked for any lawsuits to be dismissed claiming the tragedy was a “workplace accident.”

Yet in documents released earlier this week officially detailing the charges, as per the BBC, Baldwin is accused of being “distracted” while talking to family members on his mobile phone during training about how to operate the prop gun to be used on set.

However, on Tuesday, a Santa Fe district attorney announced Alec Baldwin and and armorer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed would be charged with involuntary manslaughter in the fatal shooting of Halyna Hutchins.

“After a thorough review of the evidence and the laws of the state of New Mexico, I have determined that there is sufficient evidence to file criminal charges against Alec Baldwin and other members of the ‘Rust’ film crew,” Mary Carmack-Altwies said.

“On my watch, no one is above the law, and everyone deserves justice.”

Both Baldwin and Gutierrez-Reed are now formally charged with two counts of involuntary manslaughter.

If Baldwin had performed mandatory safety checks with the film’s armorer, Hannah Gutierrez-Reed, and not pointed the gun at Hutchins, the “tragedy would not have occurred,” Robert Shilling, a special investigator for the district attorney’s office, wrote in a statement of probable cause filed with the manslaughter charges.

“This reckless deviation from known standards and practice and protocol directly caused the fatal shooting,” he said.

“Baldwin knew the first rule of gun safety is never point a gun at someone you don’t intend on shooting.”

As of assistant director David Halls, he signed a plea agreement and will face six months of probation.

In the months following the shooting, investigators discovered 500 rounds of ammunition, among which blanks, dummies, and what looked like live rounds.

If found guilty, both Baldwin and Gutierrez-Reed could spend up to 18 months in prison. They would also be forced to pay a $5,000 fine.

Their lawyers said they would be fighting the charges at court.

We are so very sorry that a young life was lost in such a manner.

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We won’t be seeing any more of Dr. Phil

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For 21 years, Phil McGraw, or better known as Dr. Phil, has attracted millions of viewers.

Being one of the most famous TV show hosts and someone whose life goal is helping others makes Dr P.hil a one-of-a-kind celebrity.

He started his career when he offered his valuable advice to ordinary people on The Oprah Winfrey Show. In fact, it was Oprah who taught him a lot about what it truly takes to be successful in the world of show business. “I often say I’m the first graduate from Oprah University, and that’s a pretty great place to learn how to do television,” our favorite doctor says.

At the moment, his show is the second most-watched talk show, with an estimated 2 million people tuning in each episode on average.

Unfortunately, many of his fans got worried after the famous doctor released a statement saying this season would be the final of Dr. Phil.

Through the 2023-24 season, networks are expected to continue airing reruns.

“With this show, we have helped thousands of guests and millions of viewers through everything from addiction and marriage to mental wellness and raising children. This has been an incredible chapter of my life and career, but while I’m moving on from daytime, there is so much more I wish to do,” Dr. Phil’s statement read.

The fans, however, can rest assured that the most famous TV doctor isn’t going anywhere. What’s most, it has been reported that he is in talks with CBS and will be focusing his efforts on a ‘strategic primetime partnership’ that will help him engage with a much larger audience.

At this point, not much is known about his new project, but what is revealed is that Dr. Phil would be continue hosting his podcasts, Phil in the Blanks and Mystery & Murder: Analysis by Dr. Phil.

Following the decision to end the famous talk show after over two decades, CBS Media Venture’s Steve LoCascio issued a statement as well. “Phil is a valued partner and member of the CBS/King World family, and while his show may be ending after 21 years, I’m happy to say our relationship is not,” he said.

“Phil changed the daytime landscape as the force behind one of the most popular talk shows ever on daytime TV. We plan to be in the Dr. Phil business with the library for years to come and welcome opportunities to work together in the future,” the statement further read.

Besides being a famous host., Dr. Phil is also a family man who believes the most important thing is life is spending quality time with the members of the family.

“I always tell people to make time for each other. whether it’s a date night or an hour through the day,” the author of a number of best-selling books said. “The stranger that feels, the further you’ve drifted away from what brought the two of you together. You need to remember and focus on why you feel in love with that person, to begin with. If you wake up everyday and ask yourself, ‘What can I do today to make my spouse’s life better?’ It’ll change the course of your [relationship].”

We wish Dr. Phil and his family only the best in the years to come.

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