Friday, January 31, 2025

Good Afternoon! This week, we're all about the age of innocence—those moments when simplicity wins.

Sometimes, life isn't about layers of strategy or second-guessing. It's about doing the right thing, like tipping your pizza delivery guy well (especially in a snowstorm) or texting a random hello just because. You never know where it might lead.

Dive into this week's Feel Good Flyover and let the good vibes flow.

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Cop Turns $2 Pizza Tip into $39K Windfall

Police Lt. Richard Craig was working a bus crash during a January snowstorm when he spotted a pizza deliverer trudging through the snow in Avon, Indiana, carrying an empty pizza bag.

Connor Stephanoff, 20, a worker at a local pizzeria, had walked more than half a mile in sneakers and a sweatshirt to complete a $40 delivery, only to receive a $2 tip—prompting Craig to give him $15 from his own wallet.

After Craig's TikTok video of their encounter went viral, a GoFundMe campaign raised more than $39,000 for Stephanoff, who lives with his grandmother and borrows her car for deliveries.

The funds will help him buy his own vehicle, donate to charity, and save for college. Watch a video report here.

Philly Shelter Dog Inspires Graphic Novel

A Philadelphia shelter dog named Midnight, once abandoned and at risk of euthanasia, is now the star of a new graphic novel, Midnight 'Don't Judge Me' Ruiz.

Written by Susan Russell and illustrated with ceramic tile artwork by Anne Koszalka, the book tells Midnight's journey from a high-risk shelter to a loving home on a Florida horse ranch.

Inspired by Philadelphia's underdog spirit, the story is told from Midnight's perspective, complete with a Philly accent. The novel is up for purchase here.

The novel highlights themes of resilience and second chances, capturing the city's grit and heart. Here's a review of the graphic novel.

A Random Text That Led to Forever

In 1998, Donovan Shears, then 18, got his first mobile phone in the UK and decided to text "hello" to a randomly guessed number, not expecting a reply.

But Kirsty, in a town 100 miles away, answered, sparking a conversation that soon became part of their daily routine. See their first text exchange here.

After months of texting and late-night calls, Kirsty took a train to meet Donovan, and their connection was immediate. They married in 2002, built a life together, and now have two children.

More than 25 years after that first message, they're preparing to renew their vows this Valentine's Day, celebrating the chance encounter that shaped their lives. See their wedding picture here.

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