Showing kindness doesn't cost a thing, but it's impact is always worth its weight in gold. We typically experience kindness from other humans, but all living creatures are capable making a kindness connection—even across species. A sweet squirrel is certainly proof of that. Originally shared in a since-deleted TikTok and then an abandoned Reddit subforum, r/AnimalsBeingGeniuses, an astonishing video of a heartfelt but indirect interaction between a woman and the squirrel she's been feeding continues to make its rounds on the Internet since it was first posted a year ago. The footage is unbelievable and totally wholesome.The moment appears to have been captured by the woman's security or ring camera mounted at the entrance of her house. In it, we can see her climbing up the stairs with a package in her hand. After she stops in front of the entrance and starts looking for the house keys, her eyes catch something unusual. The bright red color of the object placed on the window sill next to the door is actually a cookie placed with such care that it has to be intentional. The woman appears puzzled and looks around to figure out how the treat ended up in an odd place like that. - YouTube www.youtube.com As the video continues, the mystery is solved. Before the woman arrives home, a brown squirrel can be seen carefully climbing the railing on her front steps while carrying the cookie in its mouth. It hops up to the window sill and places the cookie neatly near the entrance where it can't be missed. The squirrel doesn't linger and swiftly makes its way back to the railing. It turns out, the squirrel's sweet gesture had a story behind it. The woman had been feeding the same squirrel every day at her home and it had become a regular visitor. To thank the lady for her generosity, the squirrel brought a single cookie for her. Squirrel Freezes After Feeding On Fresh Snacks GIF by ViralHog Giphy The adorable footage won over people on the Internet in an instant. On the Reddit thread, user u/wpgjudi explained, "Squirrels are neurotic. 80% of what they store, they forget and they are the national animal of ADHD running around, storing as much as possible, then freaking out, unable to find it or forget and realizing summer is rushing by, start a new hoard." Another user, u/a-buck-three-eighty, shared, "We feed squirrels in the winter. Sometimes they knock on the door if we're late. In exchange, they planted a tree for me in the middle of an empty planter. I nurtured it and planted it in the ground. Now they hang out in it as it gets taller." ㅤAnd user u/CollapsingTheWave commented, "My cat would bring mice, baby squirrels, baby rabbits, birds, moles, random varmint organs... Once she brought a live mouse as a gift, we promptly took it far down the driveway and released it. That same evening she brought us the poor mouse's severed head complete with spine and nothing else. I think she didn't take too kindly to releasing it but she has since passed." ㅤHumans and animals make connections all the time whether it's pets and their owners or these chance encounters with wildlife. However it happens, we never tire of seeing these wholesome interactions that remind us we're all one big family and kindness matters no matter our species. One big family on Earth. Giphy This article originally appeared last year. It has been updated.

It’s not unheard of for people to do nice things for their neighbors. This might mean borrowing a bag of rice to finish dinner or collecting the neighbor's mail while they're on vacation. All of these scenarios fall within the realm of normal, kind neighborly interactions. But while some neighbors may come over to assist with a weekend project, most don’t take on huge tasks without prompting.A man who goes by the name Uncle Jhonn on TikTok has made it his mission to go above and beyond for his neighbors. That’s why, when he was driving through his neighborhood and noticed a fence lying on the ground, he decided to get out of his truck and help. @unclejhonn Thinking about replacing my neighbor fence? Leave a comment if I should.. But he did more than just a quick repair. Jhonn took the entire fence down, cut it up, and built a new one that wouldn’t need replacing for many years to come."So, today I was riding down the street and that's when I noticed my neighbor's fence laying on the ground, so I decided to replace it completely for free," he says in the video. "Just because I' retired y'all and I ain't got nothing better to do. Plus I'm sure if they could afford to get it done, it would've been did by now."Jhonn quickly clarifies, "Now, I didn't just jump out of my truck with a saw and start cutting these people's fence up. I actually knocked on their door to see if this was something they actually wanted me to do and they was more than excited to tell me yeah when I told them I was going to do it for free." @unclejhonn Level 2025: Rebuilding the Community… #unclejhonn #diy #diyfence Fence App: @realityfence According to Jhonn, the woman who owns the home is a single mom living with her own mother, who was involved in a car accident that left their car totaled. The family had been trying to get the fence replaced for several years, but the cost was simply too high. The removal and installation of a new privacy fence can run anywhere from $4,000 to well over $10,000, depending on the size of the yard, the type of gates, and the style of privacy fence being installed.Jhonn explains that the family had been quoted over $6,000 by multiple contractors in order for the fence to be replaced, "and we all know with the state the world in right now, $6,000? You might as well say that's a million dollars."It took the man just under three hours to complete the new fence and cost him a total of $2,173.89. He explains that he has big plans for his neighborhood by doing his part to make it look more desirable. Jhonn uses the money he makes off of TikTok to purchase materials for the free projects he does. The handy neighbor also has a website that has free blueprints of DIY projects like raised garden beds, sheds, mailboxes, and more. @unclejhonn God forgot to put the quit in him… Commenters can't stop praising Jhonn's action and dedication to his neighborhood:"This is what we need more of neighbors helping neighbors!""That fence looks amazing!!! You can tell that you didn’t take shortcuts either. Built it like it was for yourself!!! Good on ya.""That is amazing. You know that family is overjoyed with what you’ve done for them.""Amazing job sir! God Bless you helping others! The world needs more folks like you!""As a single mom thank you I know that family are so grateful and appreciate you.""You are such a good human. My mom was a single parent for many years and an older gentleman rebuilt our front and back porch because he was worried my Nana would get hurt. My mom was so grateful."This article originally appeared in February.

The world has become more tolerant and progressive in many ways. For example, support of same-sex marriage used to be a minority opinion in the United States, but it has grown by leaps and bounds and is accepted by a majority of people today. That's huge. But same sex couples still face a lot of stigma, especially when they become parents.Daniel, a boy studying at the Deerfield Elementary School in Cedar Hills, Utah, had an unpleasant encounter with a homophobic substitute teacher back when he was a fifth grader. ABC News reported how the offensive incident took place in a classroom a week before the 2019 Thanksgiving. The substitute teacher had asked the fifth graders to share what they were thankful for and the students started answering one by one.“I’m thankful that I’m finally going to be adopted by my two dads,” Daniel answered when his turn came, reported The Salt Lake Tribune. That was when the substitute teacher snapped at him and questioned, “Why on earth would you be happy about that?” The teacher elaborated on her views, saying that "two men living together is a sin" and "wrong." She additionally reportedly told Daniel that there was nothing that he should be thankful for. At that point, Daniel's classmates came to his defense and three of the girls asked the substitute teacher to stop. When the teacher continued rambling, the three students walked out of the classroom to inform the principal. See on Instagram Soon after, the substitute teacher had to be escorted out of the school. The authorities then reached out to one of Daniel's fathers, Louis van Amstel, to inform him of the incident."She also tried to blame our son and told him that it was his fault that she went off," Amstel, who is a professional dancer on Dancing With the Stars revealed in an Instagram video. "We are committed to having the best employees who care about all children in our schools, whether it be the teacher, the custodian, the secretary or a substitute teacher. When situations come up like this, we quickly investigate and take appropriate action. That was done in this situation," the Alpine School District's spokesman, David Stephenson, said. He applauded the three girls who supported Daniel.“[Daniel] was so fearful that this could make us think that we don’t want to adopt him,” Amstel said, trying to hold back his tears in his video. “That’s definitely not going to happen. But this situation really hurt him. This person really hurt us.” Amstel's neighbors and the community came forward in solidarity after the incident made headlines. They even decorated the couple's house with paper hearts that had sweet messages written on them. A month after the incident, Daniel was adopted by Amstel and his then-husband Josh Lancaster — they are divorced now. The substitute teacher who had obtained the job through staffing company Kelly Services, was ultimately fired. In 2024, Amstel created a video on the YouTube channel, The LVA Podcast, detailing Daniel's adoption journey. See on Instagram People in the comment section of his Instagram video also came forward to voice their support and remarked how the teacher was straight-up disrespectful."I read your son's story about the sub. So, disheartening to have an adult treat a child like that. You have such a beautiful family and the love shows. Raising children is such a privilege," one fan said. See on Instagram "What a beautiful message and family. Thank you for being strong and bringing others joy during this difficult time," another added, "I just saw the video of you and your husband and son. Your son is so freaking awesome. How he stood up for all of you to the sub. Love his attitude in the interview. I love how his friends stood up to the teacher too. So happy she got fired. She doesn't need to be a sub if she is talking to kids that way," someone said.Sadly, many people took the opportunity in van Amstel's comments to further disparage his "lifestyle choice," which only served to shine a greater spotlight on the stigma faced by gay couples even in a more progressive America. - YouTube www.youtube.com A majority of gay dads report having faced stigma, even in settings that should be supportive: neighbors, doctors, churches.We need more kids like the girls who stood up for Daniel to help snuff out intolerance, and more attention on their stories so that everyone gets the message.This article originally appeared 2 months ago. It has been updated.

The host and star of Jimmy Kimmel Live! said goodbye to a best friend during his monologue Tuesday night. Jimmy Kimmel informed the studio audience and fans around the world of the death earlier that morning of Cleto Escobedo III. As bandleader for the show, Escobedo had spent decades excelling as both a phenomenal saxophone player and leader. An emotional Kimmel was moved to tears as he shared the journey of a childhood friend who had passed away that Tuesday morning, November 11, at the age of 59. "We lost someone very special who was much too young to go, and I would like to tell you about him," Kimmel said. You can watch Kimmel's touching monologue here: - YouTube youtu.be Kimmel shares the remarkable story that solidified his love and admiration for EscobedoKimmel emotionally yet professionally delivered the remarkable story that solidified his love and admiration for Escobedo, calling him a "great friend, father, son, musician, and man." Kimmel conveyed the story of arriving in Las Vegas in 1977. Escobedo was the boy from across the street—one year older and already a talented musician who would become a lifelong friend. Kimmel described their early friendship, saying, “He was a year older than me. His name was Cleto, but we called him Junior.”Kimmel continued with admiration, “He was a child prodigy who would get standing ovations in junior high school.” He added that they regularly had sleepovers at each other’s homes—at one point, he mentioned, it must have been “33 nights in a row.”As Cleto got older and his musical talents continued to blossom, he was playing in bars, clubs, and lounges all over Las Vegas. He even played sax for pop star Paula Abdul, which eventually led to him signing a record deal.When Kimmel landed his talk show in 2002, he knew his childhood friend was the perfect choice to run the house band: “When you do a show like this, you need a few things.” Kimmel continued, “Of course I wanted Cleto to lead my band. We grew up watching Dave (Letterman) and Paul (Shaffer), and the idea that anyone other than him would lead the band was terrifying. It had to be him.”Kimmel posts the painful loss on his Instagram See on Instagram Kimmel seemed emotionally rocked and often on the verge of tears as he spoke about the loss of his friend and the journey of their important friendship. It was a journey that culminated in incredible success and prestige. Kimmel and Cleto became so successful that they even brought Escobedo Senior onto the show. Kimmel said, “I’ve often said that the single best thing about doing this show was getting the opportunity to allow Cleto Senior to pick up where he left off in 1966 and become a musician again with his son.”Kimmel went on to say, “Senior [Cleto’s father] and Sylvia, Cleto’s mom, have been like second parents to me.” He continued, “Everyone loves Cleto. Everyone here at the show. We are devastated by this. It’s not…It’s just not fair.” Fighting back tears, he continued, “Even though I’m heartbroken to lose him, I’m going to take yet another lesson from him and acknowledge how lucky I was to have him literally at my side for so many years.” Jimmy Kimmel hosting his late night talk show.Erin Scott/ Wikimedia CommonsClearly upset by the whole experience, Kimmel went on to finish his show. He explained that he needed a couple of nights off to continue mourning and navigating the loss of a cherished friend. Kimmel conveyed his grief, stating, “We’ve been on the air for almost 23 years and I’ve had to do some hard monologues along the way, but this one’s the hardest.”

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