Do you ever have those moments when someone you went to school with becomes really famous, but you had no idea. Then, when you read about it in the news, you recall all your memories with them and how you’ve… Read More »Zack Teperman: best of the best
I was saddened to hear the news today about the passing of Britain’s longest reigning monarch, Queen Elizabeth II, at the age of 96. Canada is a member of the British commonwealth and was actually the first among the several… Read More »In memory of Queen Elizabeth II
Serena Williams recently announced that she’ll be stepping away from tennis to focus on family, an announcement that she wished she’d never had to make. In an open letter, released by Vogue, Serena opens up about her struggles with contemplating… Read More »Serena Williams Tough Choice Resonates with Women
In the spirit of the holidays, I’ve been sharing some touching stories over the past few days on the kindness of strangers. Today is the final few. Here’s three: Zana Hamilton, United Kingdom — When I was seven, my family… Read More »Hold On Magazine: Stories of Kindness, part 5
In the spirit of the holidays, I will share some touching stories over the next few days on the kindness of strangers. Here’s two: Marilyn Attebery, Washington — I was driving home in a blizzard when I noticed a vehicle… Read More »Hold On Magazine: Stories of Kindness, part 4
In the spirit of the holidays, I will share some touching stories over the next few days on the kindness of strangers. Here’s two: Mohammed Basha, Florida — I was leaving the hospital after giving a patient the dire news… Read More »Hold On Magazine: Stories of Kindness, part 3
In the spirit of the holidays, I will share some touching stories over the next few days on the kindness of strangers. Here’s three: Clarence Stephens, Kentucky — One day, I locked my keys and cell phone inside my car.… Read More »Hold On Magazine: Stories of Kindness, part 2
In the spirit of the holidays, I will share some touching stories over the next few days on the kindness of strangers. Here’s two: Miranda MacLean, Michigan — My neighbour had trouble deciding if he was ready for retirement until… Read More »Hold On Magazine: Stories of Kindness, part 1
More than 25 years ago, Ron Clark took up a job as a school teacher and on the first day of school, his students made sure he understood that they were not interested in learning. Ron took their comments to… Read More »Hold On Magazine: The Ron Clark Academy
This story dates back to 2012, but the message was so inspiring that I was compelled to share. Nico Castro, a 6-year-old from San Bruno, California, was a brain cancer patient who was genuinely touched by the other cancer patients… Read More »The story of superhero Nico