Man transforms 200-year-old Irish cottage into a new, modern home

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Monica Pop
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What would you do if you inherit a 200-year-old cottage placed in the heart of Ireland’s breathtakingly beautiful countryside? Sell it and get yourself something in the city or embrace the rural life and renovate it? A man named Jack Shelly opted for the latter and now his renovating project of his late grandfather’s cottage is very popular on the social media.

Jack decided to give this old building a completely new look and he’s very close to finishing his and his dad’s DIY project.

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Jack’s grandpa bought the cabin back in 1950 at the age of 29 and lived there until his death in 2010. Ever since, the cottage was sort of abandoned and no one took care of it. Until Jack decided to do a complete transformation in 2020.

Speaking of the cottage, Jack said: “So, my father, his parents, and his five brothers and sisters grew up in this two-bedroom house. With no insulation and singled-glazed windows.”

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With a budged of $30,000 and plenty of ideas on mind, Jack decided he will no longer let his property deteriorate. “My father and I began clearing it out and getting rid of anything that wasn’t needed. When the clearing out was finished it was time to start with the actual renovation,” he said.

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What’s best is that he posts videos of the renovation process on his TikTok account and people love it. They can’t wait to see the final results. Well, so as we.

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“It was around this time that I started documenting the journey on TikTok and Instagram. This video went viral and I got 45,000 followers in 24 hours. I have been documenting the whole journey in detail since and have really enjoyed interacting with people through these platforms,” Jack said.

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So far, they changed the windows, installed a new roof, and gave it a fresh paint. However, there is still more to be done.

Take a look at the progress Jack and his dad made so far in the video below.

If you ever wondered how the silver man floats, this is your chance to see his trick revealed

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Monica Pop
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Who doesn’t love magic? Whenever I watch magicians do their tricks I can’t help but wonder how they do it, but as we all know, they never reveal their secrets, right? Well, unless they fail to hide how they do it, just like the floating silver man from the video below.

It shows the silver man getting ready for his act at the center of London, showing his equipment and all the effort it takes for him to look the way he does.

People gather around him to see him floating and doing his act. Now, although I got an idea of how his trick is done, I still want to see him doing it in person. It looks pretty awesome, don’t you think so?

Take a look at the video below, and if you still don’t seem to figure it out, there some additional links.

108-year-old meets his 1-year-old namesake: ‘You don’t know what this means to me’

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Maryane
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This is the story of the rich life of Mr. Esmond Allock who has 71 descendants, among which the youngest Esmond, his namesake who is actually his great-great-grandson. Mr. Allock who was born outside of Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, is 108 years old.

Jenna, baby Esmond’s mother, says she was lucky to have a person like her great-grandfather in her life, for he is indeed a really special person who was worth for her son to be named after him.

Jenna Lehne

She remembers spending fun time with him when she was just a little girl. While she was learning to walk, she would make the lovely man hold her hands and help her put one leg in front of the other in order to take her very first steps. She recalls crawling up to him and saying “Walk, Walk” and that would be enough for her great-grandfather to take her in his arms.

When Jenna was pregnant with her second child she learned that he told his wife, Jenna’s great-grandmother, how he had so many descendants but no one would name their children after him. He seemed to be a bit devastated because of that, so Jenna knew exactly what to do. She told her husband she wanted to name their son after the great-grandfather and the husband liked both the idea and the name.

Jenna Lehne

When the baby was born, they couldn’t wait for the namesakes to meet for the first time. Jenna was excited because of the meeting because she knew it would be something special. The most unusual thing was the age gap of 107 years between these two people Jenna loved the most.

Jenna Lehne

When they arrived at the house, the elderly man felt instant affection towards the sweet baby, although he had difficulties remembering Jenna. After she tried to explain to him who she was, he recalled the days he spent with his ‘walk walk’ girl.

Jenna Lehne

His wish of a baby to be named after him was fulfilled and he was happy beyond words. He made sure they knew how much that meant to him, but he was not aware how much it actually meant to Jenna.

Jenna Lehne

The two Esmonds meeting for the first time is one of those moments in life that are cherished forever. Jenna can’t wait for the next meeting with the lovely man who made her childhood memorable and fun.

 

Dad falls asleep with newborn in his arms – two hours later, the baby is dead

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Monica Pop
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Becoming a parent has to be the greatest blessing from God. Getting to hold a tiny human you gave life to in your hands gives you a sense of warmth, joy, and excitement.

When 25-year-old David Hulley of Stockport, England became a father for the second time, he couldn’t be happier. He waited in anticipation to meet his newborn son whom he loved to the moon and back.

David is a caring father who enjoyed spending time and taking care of his little ones. That day wasn’t any different than the rest. The new father was lying on the couch with the baby and the two fall asleep. It wasn’t until David woke up that he realized the devastating truth.

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Four-week-old Karson Winter-Hulley seemed to be perfectly safe and comfortable in his dad’s arms. As the young dad told The Sun:

“He seemed to calm down and snuggled in to me. I was comforting him whilst the bottle warmed up, I was just admiring him and amazed by him.”

“He went off to sleep and I fell asleep with him on the sofa. I wasn’t fully lying down, I was right up against the back and he was on my arm. I just dozed off.”

Two hours later David realized little Karson was unresponsive.

He started panicking and did everything in his power to wake his boy up, but it was too late.

“I ran upstairs and said to Beverly I think something’s wrong with him. Beverly tried kissing his mouth but she couldn’t feel anything. We called an ambulance and they tried to resuscitate him.”

The panic-stricken parents heard what they feared most. The baby was dead.

The reason behind this heartbreaking loss crushed Karson’s mom and dad.

Doctors said that the newborn suffered from Sudden Infant Death syndrome (SID) which is the unexplained death, usually during sleep, of a seemingly healthy baby less than a year old.

There was nothing wrong with the baby before he fell asleep. Doctors can’t explain the reason behind SID and are unaware of what may the cause of it be, but they do suggest some steps that may help in preventing it from happening, such as putting the baby to sleep on their back and on a firm bed without any toys around, no smoking in the room where the baby sleeps, breastfeeding as long as possible, using a pacifier to put them to sleep, and preventing the babies from overheating by dressing them in light and comfortable clothes during the night.

Pathologist Melanie Newbold said:

“He was quite a small baby for his age. He had no outside injuries or marks and was perfectly normal. He had signs of a common cold, but he was well until he died.”

Our thoughts and prayers go to the grieving family. Rest in peace little Karson.

Céline Dion’s touching performance as a tribute to those she lost to cancer

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Monica Pop
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Many have criticized her for her skinny looks recently, but diva Céline Dion doesn’t seem to care. After the loss of her husband Rene, she’s doing her best to live her life to the fullest together with her children.

Dion and Rene’s love was truly one of a kind. She first met him when she was at the start of her singing career and he was always there by her side to support her in pursuing her dreams. So not having him by her side any longer was heart-breaking to say the least.

Even today, Dion is one of the best female vocals of all time.

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A few years back, during the event Stand Up To Cancer, the star sang a song which was a tribute to all the people in her life she lost to cancer. Besides her loving husband, Dion also lost her brother Daniel, who was battling brain, throat, and tongue cancer, as well as her father.

Listening to Dion putting her heart into this incredible performance surely brings chills down the spine. It’s both wonderful and emotional at the same time, and probably a performance unlike any other you have seen before.

The song Recovering was written by another incredible woman and artist, Pink.

Take a look at the video below.

Ice skating siblings show stunning routine while ice dancing on Metallica

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Monica Pop
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Ice skating has always been a pleasure to watch for me. Looking at the skaters dance to the rhythm in perfect sync and showing mesmerizing choreographic movements shows just what the human body is capable of.

Now, as we are usually seeing these routines on TV or at competitions, this time, a brother and a sister danced in the middle of New York. Unfortunately, due to the coronavirus pandemic and all the restrictions imposed on us by the governments in hopes of preventing the virus from spreading further, ice skaters Oona and Gage Brown danced with no one watching. Well, maybe the few passersby who found themselves in the right place at the right time to witness something this beautiful.

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What makes the choreography even more special is the choice of music. The Browns opted for Metallica’s Nothing Else Matters.

Holding hands and making spins and circles, these two siblings showed the millions who have watched their video just how talented they are. In fact, their dance has been seen by over 5.5 million people in just a couple of days.

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For those of you who haven’t heard of the Browns before, they are Team USA Ice Dancers, and they are incredibly good.

You can take a look at their routine taking place at Bryant Park’s Winter Village ice rink below. Enjoy!

Chimp gives Jane Goodall emotional goodbye before release

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Monica Pop
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Blessed are those who learn how to live in harmony with the nature and all its living beings. Maybe if we all follow into the footsteps of one of the greatest naturalist of our time, scientist Jane Goodall, this world will indeed become a more peaceful and much better place. 

The video below captures one of the most touching moments between a human and an animal. And although the footage is taken 6 years ago, it never ceases to bring warmth in the hearts of those who watch Wounda the chimp’s final goodbye before she takes her first step to her new life into the wide wild.  

Jane is an advocate for our four-legged friends and has dedicated her whole life making sure they get the life they truly deserve. 

Her life mission of providing care for those in need became crucial in the process of animals’ recovery. At her rehabilitation center placed in Congo, many sick chimps are medically treated and given a new lease on life. 

When the staff first met Wounda, she was frail and ill and it was obvious she wouldn’t be able to survive in the wild. However, they were determined to treat her so they relocated her to Tchindzoulou Island which is one of the three islands that are part of the expanded sanctuary. 

Wounda wasn’t only given medical care, but lots of love, kindness, and affection too. 

This all resulted in the chimp getting better and better with every single day. She regained her strength and was healthy once again. After all the time spent at the sanctuary, she was now ready to get back to her natural habitat. 

This moment was a moment of mixed emotions for both Jane and Wounda. They got used to each other’s company, and although they were happy for Wounda, they knew they’ll miss each other beyond words. 

Jane takes the time to thank all of the staff members for being there not only for Wounda but for the rest of the chimpanzees that live in the rehabilitation center.

It is amazing how animals are able to show their emotions and express their gratitude to those who never left their side when they needed it the most. 

One person writes, “Thanks for all your dedication, Mrs Goodall the world needs to know more about you and your efforts to protect and save this wonderful primates.This video moved me to tears.” 

Now watch as the gate of the cage opens for one last time. This is so very emotional. 

Daughter films moment mom with dementia remembers her

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Monica Pop
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Dementia can be a devastating diagnosis for both the person suffering from it and their family. Imagine spending your whole life with someone, sharing together your most beautiful memories, and then all of a sudden they don’t know who you are and how much they mean to you. Unfortunately, this disease steals from a person their most valuable recollections and affects their thinking, behavior, reasoning, and the ability to perform everyday activities. MJ Grant is a young woman whose mom and dad are both deaf. This means the only way she can communicate with them is using sign language that MJ mastered. She now works as a sign language interpreter and loves spending time with her mother who is sadly suffering from a severe case of dementia. Although Carmen’s condition is getting worse over time, MJ never stops reminding her loving mother how much she loves her, even when she doesn’t recognize her. One winter day, these mother and daughter were spending a day at the beach when MJ’s camera took the sweetest moment that is now going viral and stealing the hearts of many. The two were having a conversation (in a sign language) about some friends they have in common, when Carmen asked MJ who her mother was. It’s pretty awesome how gently MJ handles these situations when her mother is totally confused about the world around her. This loving daughter never gets tired of carefully guiding her mother to the correct answers. It wasn’t any different this time either. Once Carmen is encouraged to recall who MJ’s mother is, she is left with tears in her eyes realizing it’s her who gave birth to this awesome young lady. This brings so much joy in both of them, and they share a unique moment until Carmen goes back into the foggy recess of this cruel disease. However, those moments the two have together are enough for MJ to remind her mother of the happy times they shared and help her catch glimpses of her life.
“Dementia can be beautiful,” MJ wrote when she uploaded the video to Facebook. “Yesterday I took my mother for a ride to the beach. Taking her out of her element (my home, where she lives) can be confusing for her. Within the confusion there can be such beauty and sweet little surprises. I simply adore her.”
“People often forget the wisdom and beauty that people who are aging bring to this world. When we slow down long enough to take the time to spend with them it not only fills their heart, it can cause ours to overflow with love.”
MJ, thank you for sharing this unique experience with the rest of us. The way you treat your mother should be an example every daughter out there should follow.
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