My Daily Smile

Life is short - begin every day with a smile!

Could this be the most heart-warming video ever?

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As you already know, I love sharing great videos with everyone. And as you can also probably tell, I particularly enjoy sharing videos that are uplifting and heart-warming for one reason or another.

Well, this could very well be my favorite of all the videos I have ever shared. And no, it’s not because of the beautiful acapella singing (which I love). It’s because of what comes next.  [Read more…]

Caution: How to avoid the dangerous “Three Second Silent Call” scam

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The purpose of this blog and newsletter is to (hopefully) make your day a little better and put a smile on your face, and a huge factor in maintaining a happy life is avoiding danger and stress.

The purpose of this particular post is to let you know about a very dangerous telephone scam that’s making the rounds and causing grief for lots of people right now.

It’s called the “Three Second Silent Call” scam and unfortunately it’s extremely easy to fall for.  [Read more…]

Video: How the beautiful (and massive) Gateway Arch was built

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The beautiful (and massive) Gateway Arch has been welcoming visitors to St. Louis for generations and most of those visitors probably never even gave a thought to how it was built.

Unlike skyscrapers and other incredibly tall objects, the Arch would have to be built in two sections, each of which leaned well past vertical – and then meet at the top with perfect precision.  [Read more…]

The great importance of respect in our everyday lives

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“I speak to everyone in the same way, whether he is the garbage man or the president of the university.”  — Albert Einstein

There are probably a million and one different types of legal jobs in this world, and every one of them is important.

Every action that helps build something good, enable something good or maintain something good must be performed by someone.  [Read more…]

Another beautiful Guus Dielissen instrumental classic: “Let It Be”

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If you’ve been following my posts for a while you know I’ve become a huge fan of Guus Dielissen and I’ve shared  several of his amazing guitar instrumentals. Well, today I’m sharing yet another one.

I have always loved the melody of the timeless Beatles’ classic “Let It Be” and Guus has taken it and made it his very own. The short video below features his simple, but masterful performance of that wonderful melody.  [Read more…]