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The following article, Western Powers Are Talking About Sending Troops And Nukes To Ukraine (Video), was first published on Conservative Firing Line. Anyone who thinks that it is going to be easy to end the war in Ukraine is just being delusional.  The Russians do not want to end the war right now because they are winning and they don’t want to stop until they have achieved their goals.  The Ukrainian leadership in Kyiv does not want … Continue reading Western Powers Are Talking About Sending Troops And Nukes To Ukraine (Video) ...

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We all need to be told that we’re beautiful, that we are appreciated and that we matter. While hearing these words of kindness from loved ones is certainly palpable, they hit differently when offered by complete strangers. And when that compliment also comes with some amazing pictures to prove it, even better. And that is the story we find ourselves in. On Nov 22, a portrait photographer named Alex, aka @portraitgeek on Instagram, stopped a woman walking on the street, asking her if he could snap a picture. The wholesome interaction that unfolded is a much needed dose of humanity at its best. “Excuse me,” says Alex, “ I was just thinking you look beautiful. I love how you’re dressed.”The young woman, named Izzy, wearing a lovely lavender sweater, appears stunned at having received such flattery. “You’re striking,” Alex assures, then asks if he can take Izzy’s picture. Izzy again seems surprised, since no one has ever asked to take her picture before. But she agrees. As Alex guides Izzy through some poses, they end up having a pretty heartfelt conversation, one where we learn that up until recently, Izzy wore all black but in an effort to “build up everything around” herself, she’s branching out into color. Not only that, but she made her entire outfit. The sweater, the matching bow, the pants, everything! See on Instagram All the while, Alex is the perfect cheerleader. Even when Izzy admits that it’s normally “very difficult" for her to look at pictures of herself, he replies “you’re photo’s going to come out amazing” in an effort to make her feel more comfortable. And you know what? Alex did not lie. Izzy is utterly radiant in her pictures, clearly glowing from being on the receiving end of so much love. Down in the comments, people were quick to note just how powerful that conversation was. “This most likely changed the whole trajectory of her life.”“Sometimes you have no idea, how your words can completely change someone else's world, in a positive way..❤️?”“This is what it looks like when an genuine compliment is given to someone. You get the best out of them. Energy is contagious and you captured their soul❤️”And they aren’t wrong. Genuine compliments are proven to be a beneficial brain boost to both the give and the receiver, making them vehicles for positive change. Seriously, who hasn't suddenly transformed into a happier, more confident, more generous version of themselves after receiving a kind word? It’s just like MArk Twain says, we can “live for two months on a good compliment.” Not only live, but live as the best version of ourselves. This principle seems to be part of Alex’s creative philosophy. On his website, he writes:“If I can bring a moment of happiness to anyone's day by showing them how beautiful, valued & important they are in the world, it's rewarding… I have found it to be one of the most enriching projects in my career.”Let this count as a friendly reminder to give someone a complement today. You never know how it might change their life for good. And if you’d like to support Alex on this really wholesome project he’s got going on, consider donating at buymeacoffee.com/portraitgeek. You can also give his Instagram a follow here.

People leave notes on strangers' cars for a host of reasons. Sometimes it's an anonymous compliment or word of encouragement. Sometimes it's a complaint about someone's parking. Sometimes it's a sales pitch for a car wash or legal services. Sometimes it's an apology for a woopsie—opening a car door or losing control of a shopping cart, dinging a stranger's vehicle. Often the note is where the communication ends—but not always. When a man left a note on a woman's car after accidentally backing into it, she responded to him by text and their exchange has people feeling a bit better about humanity. The exchange took place in early November 2024, the night after the incident, and it begins:"Hey Dan this is Katie—I got your note on my car last night. Honestly I don't really see any damage—maybe the license plate is slightly crunched? Did you just back straight into the front? I don't see anything else that wasn't already there. Unless my bumper randomly falls off while I'm driving today I think you're good. ? Thanks so much for leaving the note, I really appreciate it."First of all, Dan could have bailed after bumping her car and not left a note at all. Katie could have ignored the note and went on her merry way since she wasn't bothered by it. Or worse, she could have bilked Dan or his insurance company for money. Instead, we get to see two strangers in a wholesome exchange characterized by goodwill, good faith and good feels all around. Dan replied back: "Hi! I think I backed into your driver door. It wasn't too hard but it was late/dark so I really couldn't see much but it looked like I may have dented the door. I wasn't sure so I just wanted to leave my number."He wasn't even sure if he had damaged her car, but he left a note anyway.That's some seriously good karma there, Dan. Katie reassured him that it was already dented, to which Dan replied, "lol ? thank goodness I was like OH NO WHAT HAVE I DONE." Three cry laugh emojis from Katie, followed by, "You're totally fine. This car has 415,000 miles on it literally as long as it runs I do not care. Hope you have a great Sunday!" from MadeMeSmile Dan shared that he had gone to the liquor store on the corner to get a pen so he could leave the note because he felt terrible about the dent. "Thanks for being so great!" he wrote, adding that her car and she were "amazing.""Omg haha that's so nice! No worries at all," Katie responded. Then they wished one another a wonderful day. Let's just sit here for a moment and relish in how lovely and wholesome that whole thing was.People reacted by sharing similar stories of car incidents gone right."I had a kid leave me a note yeeeears ago on an old Chevy Malibu I was driving, and it said he’d hit my car and dented it, and to call him. I called him and said I couldn’t tell him which dent was his ? but that he was a good kid. We had a nice laugh together and I still think about him. I hope he still has those ethics and has had a wonderful life.""Once in college I was driving my beater 1995 Ford Escort during a snowstorm. I slid out of a parking lot right into a car slowly traveling down the snowy street - totally my fault. I jumped out and immediately apologized profusely. He was driving something equally beater-y, like a mid-90s civic or something. After a few seconds surveying the damage, he just said 'Look, I drive a piece of shit, you drive a piece of shit. I could really care less about this honestly, so let's just move along.' We shook hands and went about our days. 10/10 best fender-bender outcome.""Same thing a few years ago with my 2004 Explorer at a university parking lot. Someone left me a note saying they hit my car, but not which part. Spent 15 minutes trying to tell which scratch/dent was new before I texted them to not worry about it and thanks for the honesty."Some people tried to spin the exchange into a rom-com style meet cute, but Dan clarified in the comments that he is married. ( In fact, his wife was in the car with him when it happened—they were out on a date because of course they were.)This simple exchange between two genuinely good people with nothing to gain from being kind hit people right in their humanity. "You sir are what we need more of in society. Good old fashioned honest person with integrity. Good karma was returned to you for being honest.""She's a real one, too! She could have easily taken that omission about the door and milked it for cash money or put you through an insurance claim. Both of y'all seem like excellent people. This exchange really did make me smile!""This short little back in forth they provided us restored my faith in humanity. Both just being honest and chill.""What a nice post. Many people would see this as an opportunity to get money or the car fixed even if not OPs fault. But make OP pay. Love the thoughtfulness and honesty of Dan. And love the thoughtfulness and honesty of Katie!""Two lovely people. As you get older you learn to love these types of interactions with people more and more."In a world where bad behavior goes viral, here's to Dan and Katie for reminding us that people are so often genuinely kind and honest.

We’ve all seen those videos where an influencer, posing as a regular joe, asks a person for help, and when that person does say yes to helping, the influencer repays that kindness with money, tickets to a game or some other amazing surprise. This is the content bread and butter for Youtuber Zachery Dereniowski, otherwise known as @mdmotivator, one of the main catalysts of this philanthropic viral trend. Dereniowski has tons of videos capturing the exact moment when unsuspecting strangers had their lives changed forever, all because their generosity was recognized. This time, our recipient ends up being the giver twice, thanks to the hard earned wisdom they depart. In the video, Dereniowski appears at a Home Depot, and asks the friendly employee there, David Frank, and asks him for a dollar to purchase a nail since he “left his wallet at home” (this is one of Dereniowski’s signature setups). After admitting he doesn't have any money from him, Frank asks Dereniowski what he needs the bolt for. When Dereniowski replies that it’s for his son’s desk, Frank not only decides he goes to pay for the bolt on his credit card, he marches back to the bolt aisle to select the right one for the job. “[Why] are you gonna help me?” Dereniowski asks. To which Frank replies, “well you’re stuck and you have a problem, so we’re gonna try to help you.” Plain and simple. It’s then we learn that only a week ago, an entire section of the Home Depot was cleared to celebrate Frank’s 100th birthday. He even made headlines as “The oldest Home Depot employee in North America.” Dereniowski then asks Frank, “what’s the key to living a long, healthy life?” “Treat the world like your family,” says Frank. “Be nice to them. Be sensible. That’s all.” @mdmotivator “I am 100 years old” ?❤️ #kindness #homedepot #help #money #support #surprise #wholesome ♬ original sound - Zachery Dereniowski Yep, we pretty much just got a Mister Rogers moment IRL. But Franks’s words are more than just platitudes. Research has indeed indicated that kindness can lead to longevity by giving us a sense of purpose, helping us connect to others and (perhaps most science-y of all) keeping inflammation levels down. But honestly, no amount of supporting evidence can really compare to how good we feel when being kind, compassionate and generous. Clearly sticking to his message, when Dereniowski admits he did actually have his wallet with him and hands over $1000, Frank says that he’ll use the money to help another stranger. After he recovers from being stunned, that is. Aside from getting a surprise grand, interactions like these are all in a day’s work for Frank. In his interview with Windsor Star, the centenarian shared that he enjoys his job because he gets to meet people and help solve their problems, saying “it keeps me busy and in the loop.” While there are certainly pros and cons to working after retirement age, this certainly shows how keeping busy can be beneficial. Not just busy, but mission oriented. As for whether or not Frank plans to quit anytime soon, it seems he’s prioritizing “staying active.” “What would I do? Sit at home and end up getting blisters on my rear end?” he told the Windsor star. “No way. I would never want to (spend) it that way.”That’s the spirit, Frank. Here’s to another go round the sun.