The best definition of a politician I’ve ever heard
George Bernard Shaw once said: “He knows nothing and he thinks he knows everything. That points clearly to a political career” and we sort of agree that most politicians are such people. However, this elderly man has the right definition of what a person involved in politics really is and it’s hilarious.
While stitching a cut on the hand of a 75-year-old farmer, whose hand was caught in the squeeze gate while working cattle, the doctor struck up a conversation with the old man.
Eventually the topic got around to politicians and their role as our leaders.
The old farmer said, “Well, as I see it, most politicians are ‘Post Turtles’.”
Not being familiar with the term, the doctor asked him what a ‘post turtle’ was.
The old farmer said, “When you’re driving down a country road and you come across a fence post with a turtle balanced on top, that’s a post turtle.”
The old farmer saw the puzzled look on the doctor’s face so he continued to explain. “You know he didn’t get up there by himself, he doesn’t belong up there, he doesn’t know what to do while he’s up there, he’s elevated beyond his ability to function, and you just wonder what kind of fool put him up there to begin with.”
Elderly woman is determined to pay for her roof repairs but contractor tricks her into paying nothing
Fixing things around the house can cost us a lot, and when it comes to big repairs such as damaged roof we even have to spend a little fortune.
One 70-year-old woman named Jeanette MacDonald found herself in such trouble and feared the contractors could rip her off as everyone knows how they charge lots of money.
However, no matter how much she had to spend, the roof just needed to be taken care of as MacDonald lived with her grandsons and she feared for their safety.
She found a roofing company that started with the process of repairment, but that didn’t last long as the contractors left the job halfway true once they came across a better paid offer and still charged MacDonald for the unfinished work.
She tried hiring another company but she didn’t have enough money so she applied for a government grant that would help her cover the costs. But time was passing by and she didn’t get an answer.
During that time, one of her neighbors who was a roofer, Jeremy Locke, would always look at MacDonald’s roof whenever he was driving or passing by her house and always felt bad for her as he assumed she either couldn’t afford to pay for the repair or she couldn’t find the right people for the job.
Months passed by and MacDonald’s roof was still greatly damaged and Locke just couldn’t allow for that to go any longer so he decided to step in and offer help.
He believed his elderly neighbor would be thrilled by his offer and was left confused when she said she couldn’t accept for him to take care of the roof free of charge.
Locke went to work that day but couldn’t stop thinking of MacDonald’s roof. He just knew she was way too proud to accept his offer so he had to come up with a way to help her fix the problem without making her feel bad about it.
Once you hear what Locke did next will leave you speechless. This generous man came up with a brilliant plan.
He showed at MacDonald’s doorstep one day and told her how he was organizing a raffle asking her to get herself a ticket and wait to see whether she would win a prize. Little did this woman know that she was the only participant in Locke’s “game.”
A couple of days latter, Locke told MacDonald how she was the winner of his raffle and started working on her roof which was completely repaired in just a few days time. The lady was over the moon.
As no good deed goes unnoticed, Locke’s was also spread around the neighborhood very quickly. Some of his friends who knew how he “tricked” MacDonald thought the story was a great one so they shared it with other friends, and eventually, MacDonald learned about it but she wasn’t mad, on the contrary, she was thankful beyond words.
This roofer really is a very special young man. Because of people like him this world is a better place.
We should all look up to the way he offered a helping hand to someone in need.
If it wasn’t for him, MacDonald should pay more than $9,000 for her new roof and this way, she got it for free.
Take a look at the whole story in the video below and make sure you share it with friends. You may inspire someone to do a kind deed.
4 older gentlemen lift spirits of passengers on delayed flight
Waiting long hours for a connecting flight, or a delayed one, can be frustrating and tiresome. But, with the right company, it can be fun as well.
Flight attendant Kari Mann was talking to passengers after the plane was delayed on the tarmac for maintenance and realized they had a barbershop quartet on board, and since music can lighten the mood in any situation she asked them to sing something.
“I asked them to sing and most of the passengers began video taping! It was such a great moment…The mood changed and our passengers were awesome for the whole 5 hours they were on the plane! One of my favorite moments!!! Thank you to Port City Sound for creating a wonderful memory!!!”
Share this with your friends!Christina Applegate embraces natural no make-up looks and we say she’s stunning
The celebs! No matter how much we love them and admire their beauty and their life style, all those stunning photos of them in which they look flawless do make some of us feel bad about ourselves. The truth is that the famous people are just ordinary people like you and I, with the difference that they have a bunch of stylists and make-up artists around them.
Well, recently, most of the Hollywood divas tend to embrace the natural beauty thus post photos of themselves with no make-up on. Stunning Christina Applegate is one of them.
She was born in the heart of the city which is the center of the film industry, and with her dad being a record producer and record company executive and her mom being an actress, it looks like it was written in the stars for Christina to become one herself.
She had her first TV appearance when she was just a year old. Along with her mom, she appeared in the soap opera Days of Our Lives. As years went by, Christina’s career took off and she became one of the most famous names in the industry.
Among the rest, she starred in Grace Kelly and Married … with Children. The latter was her big breakthrough after which she moved on to a number of other projects.
It has been said that she auditioned for the iconic role of Rose in Titanic but lost to Kate Winslet.
One of her most recent roles is the one in Dead to Me, series which aired in 2019 and is still on.
When it comes to her private life, what we know of this beautiful actress is that she is married to Dutch musician Martyn LeNoble and the two have a daughter together, Sadie Grace, who was born in 2011. Christina was married to actor Jonathon Schaech from 2001 to 2005 but divorced due to irreconcilable differences.
Not many know, but Christina is a breast cancer survivor. In 2008, she had a double mastectomy and managed to beat the horrible disease.
Today, she’s enjoying her life to the fullest and isn’t afraid to show her natural looks. Among the fancy photos of galas and events, Christina often posts photos with no make-up and we say she looks stunning.
At 49 years old, this incredible actress is defying age, don’t you agree?
Man returns to adopt the puppy he rescued – The sweet soul couldn’t be happier
Joey Wagner is the man we should all look up to when it comes to treating animals the way they deserve. This kind individual came across a dying pup that was in the worst state imaginable. He was completely hairless because he had severe skin infection and was in need of urgent medical care.
Although many people stumbled upon this poor little dog, it was Wagner who bothered enough to stop and lend a helping hand. He was quick to rush the dog whom they named Mojo to the nearest animal hospital. There, Wagner was told how Mojo’s chances of survival were slim, but he never lost hope that things could turn for the better for his rescue pal.
Despite everyone thinking Mojo wouldn’t live more than several hours, the staff at the hospital proved miracles do happen.
Mojo’s story spread around and many people were interested to adopt him.
But before answering to any of the numerous application forms they received, the hospital had something else in mind. They contacted Wagner, who stayed in touch with them through the whole process of Mojo’s recovery, and asked him whether he would like to be not only this special creature’s savior, but a forever daddy too? Needless to say, Wagner was flattered by the offer and gave a resounding yes.
The reunion between Wagner and Mojo is cute beyond words. We aren’t ashamed to say we shed a couple of tears of joy.
Mojo is now three years old and leads the life many dogs dream of. He has a best furry pal and enjoys his days knowing he’s loved.
The way Mojo entered his human daddy’s life is incredible. We hope more people would do what Wagner did for animals in need.
Baby girl placed in a plastic bag and abandoned in the woods found alive – Thousands want to adopt her
Three teenage girls were hiking in the woods near their Forsyth County home when they heard strange noises. They weren’t really sure what animal could be making those unusual sounds that resembled baby’s crying.
In the next moment, they looked at each other as though they wondered whether there was a chance for a baby to be there in the middle of the woods. No matter how strange that sounded, they still decided to call their dad for help. And that was the best decision they could ever make.
When their dad, Alan Ragatz, came, he was shocked by the sight. He found a little baby with its umbilical cord still untouched left in a plastic beg.
The little girl was just a few hours old and if it wasn’t for Alan and his girls, she wouldn’t have made it.
A newborn baby was found alive in a plastic bag in the woods outside Atlanta, Georgia. Police are still searching for the mother. They say the girl, currently named Baby India, is in good health. pic.twitter.com/f3TboZ2G9U
— AJ+ (@ajplus) June 26, 2019
Speaking of that faithful day, Kayla, one of Alan’s daughters said, “(We) grabbed our flashlights and we’re driving around and we’re, like, ‘That doesn’t sound like an animal.'”
When they told Alan how they suspected they heard cries of a baby, he recalls answering, “That’s got to be impossible. It’s a baby raccoon, deer or something.”
But his daughters were right, and thank God they acted quickly and helped save the tiny baby’s life.
“We went down, pulled it up. There was a poor little baby wrapped in a plastic bag, and we called 911,” Alan added. “She was alive. She was crying, so we figured that was a good sign. Could have been worse. The credit goes to my girls. They were the ones sticking with it.”
Authorities were alerted and the baby was taken at a safe place were she was given the appropriate help and care.
“It is, without doubt, divine intervention that this child was found. If it wasn’t for these citizens, we would be having a different conversation,” said Sheriff Ron Freeman and thanked the Ragatz family for what they did.
The survival of the baby whom they named India was a real miracle and “an act of God” as despite the way she was dumped by her mom, she didn’t suffer any injuries.
Cute India’s story spread around and many were interested in adopting her. In fact, more than a thousand people were willing to offer her the home her biological parents didn’t give her. Tom Rawlings, director of the state Division of Family and Children Services says, “We’ve had, literally, thousands of people across the country and other parts of North America come forward wanting to adopt Baby India.”
Luckily, princess India is now doing great and is eagerly waiting to meet her new mommy and daddy. “She’s gaining weight and smiling a lot. She’s an easy baby who loves to be held and sung to, and she’s overall thriving now,” Rawlings added.
As for now, the whole country is sending their love and their best wishes to the little heroine who wouldn’t stop fighting for her life and did her best for her cries for help to be heard.
1K people ask to adopt baby left in plastic bag https://t.co/2V9GfgQp5r pic.twitter.com/YL4Biza0mo
— FOX 4 NEWS (@FOX4) June 28, 2019
We only wish the best to baby India in the future.
This is one of the most memorable scenes from the holiday classic “White Christmas”
Do you remember White Christmas? It is a holiday musical from 1954 which centers around a group of entertainers who want to spread the Christmas spirit and the magic of the holiday in Vermont inn during the World War II.
Over the course of the years, this movie became a classic that many return to each and every Christmas. It produced some iconic songs such as The Best Things Happen While You’re Dancing and What Can You Do With a General?
The cast consisted of some of the greatest names of that time, Bing Crosby, Danny Kaye, Rosemary Clooney, Vera-Ellen, and Dean Jagger. Another song that was widely introduced through the movie is that of the same name as the title, White Christmas.
This tune and the lyrics, written by Irving Berlin some years before it was performed in the musical film Holiday Inn released in 1942, speak of an old-fashion Christmas setting. So, unlike the popular opinion, the iconic song wasn’t written for the movie White Christmas. In fact, Berlin won an Academy Award for Best Original Song for its rendition for Holiday Inn.
Performed by Bing Crosby, the song became the world’s best-selling single of all time.
One of the most memorable scenes from the movie, besides the one in which Crosby belts out White Christmas, is the one in which veterans of the 151st Division are invited to Vermont on Christmas Eve to greet their general. Listening to them singing Old Man still gives goosebumps to many.
Couple converts old truck into a mobile home and it looks way better than most apartments
Who says that your dream home should cost an arm and a leg? Apparently, all you need in order to have the perfect place for living is an adventurous spirit and a desire to commit yourself to making it the world’s coziest place.
Martin and Iona are a couple that enjoys being on the road. The two have jobs that require from them to be outdoors so they came up with the most brilliant idea. Actually, they first though of purchasing a ‘traveling house’ one night after having a few beers, and it appeared the idea stick with them even after the hangover, so they put their mind into buying “a big American RV” they would turn into their new home.
They were lucky to stumble upon exactly what they were looking for, so they ended up purchasing the truck from eBay for approximately $4,670. What was once used for bread delivery was about to become a comfortable place that wowed everyone who got to see it.
Martin did most of the labouring and Iona took care of the interior design. This stylish home took 4 months to be completely renovated and it’s indeed something special. Now, they are enjoying their beautiful house on wheels and mountain views in France.
Meet Iona Stewart and Martin Hill – a couple from Nottingham who are both keen snowboarders.
Recently, the travelling couple decided to buy an old Hovis delivery truck they could use both for travelling and living.
They bought it on Ebay for a mere £3,600 (approximately $4,670).
The renovation cost them £20,000 (about $25,900).
This is what the renewed truck looks like. Martin and Iona plan on living in it and saving money on accommodation while traveling through Europe.
Although from the outside, it doesn’t look anything special…
…the inside of the truck has been transformed into a cozy and comfortable home.
The house is fully furnished and has everything you might need.
While Martin did most of the labouring, Iona designed the interior of the truck.
“About four years ago after a few too many beers I thought about buying a big American RV” – Martin said.
“We bought the lorry in May this year. We spent four months working on it full-time.”
“We are really lucky to not have to work and we did everything ourselves.”
“It’s amazing what you can do. We are not exactly slumming it”
The couple even designed the place on two different levels
Looking at the bedroom, it is furnished with a double bed and stylish furniture.
The storage space has been carefully planned so that the two young travelers can fit all their belongings there.
This is the shower room of the truck, where the couple are now living.
The space inside the truck is separated by doors to make it cozy and practical.
The couple’s home is full of little stylish and artistic details.
Iona and Martin are currently in France, enjoying the views of the mountains.
They have no plans to return to the United Kingdom just yet, and intend to continue travelling.
What do you think of this couple’s place? Would you consider living here?
Share your thought with us in the comments section below.
Recently, the travelling couple decided to buy an old Hovis delivery truck they could use both for travelling and living.
They bought it on Ebay for a mere £3,600 (approximately $4,670).
The renovation cost them £20,000 (about $25,900).
This is what the renewed truck looks like. Martin and Iona plan on living in it and saving money on accommodation while traveling through Europe.
Although from the outside, it doesn’t look anything special…
…the inside of the truck has been transformed into a cozy and comfortable home.
The house is fully furnished and has everything you might need.
While Martin did most of the labouring, Iona designed the interior of the truck.
“About four years ago after a few too many beers I thought about buying a big American RV” – Martin said.
“We bought the lorry in May this year. We spent four months working on it full-time.”
“We are really lucky to not have to work and we did everything ourselves.”
“It’s amazing what you can do. We are not exactly slumming it”
The couple even designed the place on two different levels
Looking at the bedroom, it is furnished with a double bed and stylish furniture.
The storage space has been carefully planned so that the two young travelers can fit all their belongings there.
This is the shower room of the truck, where the couple are now living.
The space inside the truck is separated by doors to make it cozy and practical.
The couple’s home is full of little stylish and artistic details.
Iona and Martin are currently in France, enjoying the views of the mountains.
They have no plans to return to the United Kingdom just yet, and intend to continue travelling.
What do you think of this couple’s place? Would you consider living here?
Share your thought with us in the comments section below.
