Three Things To Inspire Your Weekend (21)

Blogoratti August 15, 2015

Quote of the day:
There are two ways of spreading light: to be The candle or the mirror that reflects it. 
-Edith Wharton



image credit: Mike Burley/Telegraph Herald via AP
A local barber, Courtney Holmes, in Ohio, U.S gives free haircuts to kids who read to him, as part of a community event, the 2nd annual Back to School Bash -an event to help families prepare for the upcoming school year. 


image: McDonald's Philippines 

A 9-year-old Filipino boy, Daniel Cabrera, from Mandaue City who made the news recently for doing his homework on the sidewalk outside a McDonald's restaurant has received a scholarship. He has been given a basic scholarship by McDonald's Philippines , with Kenneth Yang the the CEO saying "It is with an open heart that we grant him a scholarship to help him achieve his goals."

image: ArchDaily

A weekend house by architects Markéta Cajthamlová as seen on Arch Daily. Located in Buš, Czech Republic, the main theme of the house which is situated on the edge of a little village, was to connect with the surrounding nature.



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93 Comments

  1. Dr. Theda13 August 2015 at 22:20

    We are "both", good Sir... "igniting" ideas in others ... and pointing out the ideas of others to those who have not heard them...
    Have a great day good Sir... Our health ( and the Summer) were good enough for us to take a Walk today... so we Are "trying"... Stacey /"Dr. Theda"...

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  2. Sandee13 August 2015 at 23:19

    I love all three. I really love that house.

    Have a fabulous day and weekend. ☺

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  3. Anonymous13 August 2015 at 23:27

    What a terrific idea to encourage children to read. While the house is an interesting design, I do hear archispeak when I read 'connect with surrounding nature'.

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  4. Daij13 August 2015 at 23:32

    The first story, I saw, and shared with some friends yesterday morning. It made me smile, and now your posting made me smile again.

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  5. GreenComotion14 August 2015 at 00:16

    Liked all 3 inspiring stories!
    Have a Beautiful Weekend!!
    Peace :)

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  6. Pat Hatt14 August 2015 at 01:02

    Great ones. The kiddos sure deserve it all.

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  7. Motive to be Pretty14 August 2015 at 01:04

    Loved all 3 stories!
    I loved the idea of having a free hair cut. I want work in this place. XOXOXO

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  8. Shooting Stars Mag14 August 2015 at 03:09

    Great stories! I had heard the first one - such a fantastic idea.

    Have a great weekend,

    Lauren

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  9. HappyK14 August 2015 at 03:40

    One of my favorite sayings.

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  10. Unknown14 August 2015 at 04:36

    Love all the stories... Expecially the barber's
    pheezy's corner

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  11. Cloudia14 August 2015 at 04:43

    Thank You, Bloggoratti for lifting us up

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  12. Christine14 August 2015 at 04:55

    uplifting news, especially the first 2.

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  13. Nammi14 August 2015 at 05:13

    very inspiring especially the first 2

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  14. Unknown14 August 2015 at 06:31

    There is still so much goodness in the world. Lovely stories!
    Have a great weekend Blogoratti!

    Xo Cara @ www.xocara.com

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  15. Librarian14 August 2015 at 06:40

    Love the idea of reading to my hairdresser while she's giving me a haircut - only it wouldn't work for me, because I can't read without my specs on, and I can't keep my specs on while my hair is being cut... :-)

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  16. Only Yesterday Blog14 August 2015 at 06:54

    Aww this is so beautiful post <3 Thanks for sharing!

    http://sarahrizaga.blogspot.com/

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  17. The History Anorak14 August 2015 at 07:05

    I love the 'reading' barber. I think anything that encourages kids to read is so important.

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  18. Craig14 August 2015 at 07:38

    It's good to see positive stories like these (especially the barber) as there is too much negativity in the world.

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  19. Denise14 August 2015 at 07:46

    very inspiring.

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  20. Miguel Gouveia14 August 2015 at 09:05

    Thanks friend :D

    Great inspiring post :)

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  21. Ella14 August 2015 at 09:39

    I love that house..... I dream of it already!!!! :)
    Thanks for sharing!
    Have a great Weekend!!

    ઇઉ Ell@

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  22. The Dainty Dolls House14 August 2015 at 09:48

    Such wonderful stories, I love the barber, I think reading is so important and it's great that he does that. Happy weekend :)

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  23. Valerie14 August 2015 at 09:51

    Interesting stories that does the heart good to read.

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  24. Jackie Harrison14 August 2015 at 10:54

    They all great stories love the what Mcdonsld did for the little boy. The quote very inspiring.

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  25. thegrisgirl14 August 2015 at 11:01

    people who give inspiration for many
    love it, Jackie has right, the quote is very inspiring <3
    beautiful post my dear

    have an inspiring weekend :)

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  26. Maja K14 August 2015 at 11:11

    All three inspiration news made me smile, first two especially :) I'm glad to hear some kids are taken a good care of :) xx Maja
    ❤ http://majasmuffin.blogspot.com/

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  27. Yasya14 August 2015 at 11:20

    Great! Thank you for sharing!

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  28. Unknown14 August 2015 at 12:11

    Good things do happen.

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  29. CM14 August 2015 at 13:03

    So inspiring!

    C'est la vie

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  30. Nancy Chan14 August 2015 at 13:19

    Thank you for inspiring sharing. Have a great weekend!

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  31. .✿*E LENA*✿. 14 August 2015 at 14:12

    Excellent weekend house!
    Weekwnd as nice to you!
    Thanks for visiting!

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  32. TheCyborgMom14 August 2015 at 14:17

    I love that McDonald's gave that little boy a scholarship! So good to see companies like that give back!

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  33. Anonymous14 August 2015 at 14:40

    not sure my last comment made it. shaky internet connection at the moment. so I say it again. thanks for these shares. and happy weekend to you too xo

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  34. Rafaela14 August 2015 at 14:53

    Oh I love the house!!

    http://fashionwalkinbrussels.blogspot.com/

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  35. JFM14 August 2015 at 15:32

    All three are inspiring...but, God bless Courtney Holmes! Children reading to him for a free hair cut is absolutely an inspiration. My children still love to read because they were brought up in a house full of books. I read to all four of them at bedtime. They are now ages 42 to 52 and still reading. My grandchildren were raised to read also and they all love it!

    BTW...I finished the second book in the trilogy by Nora Roberts and I am half way through the third and final book "Blood Magic"...it has been a wonderful read :)

    Have a beautiful weekend~

    Jan

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    1. JFM15 August 2015 at 17:31

      Finished the third book in the trilogy by Nora Roberts...now I wish there was a fourth :) I truly enjoyed all three books and felt as if I was there beside all of the great white witches...three by three by three.
      Just wanted you to know :)

      Jan

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  36. Annalisa Crawford14 August 2015 at 15:43

    I read about that barber somewhere else too - such a great idea :-)

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  37. brudberg14 August 2015 at 16:13

    What a great idea of that barber... Bless him.

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  38. Piecraft Bucharest14 August 2015 at 17:20

    Well how about that? Doing his hw on the sidewalk, poor kid. I'm glad someone noticed :)

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  39. Susan Flett Swiderski14 August 2015 at 17:37

    After reading the morning newspaper today, it is especially enjoyable to read your blog post. There are so many good and uplifting things in the world. Thanks for sharing a couple of them.

    Happy weekend!

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  40. Teresa14 August 2015 at 17:53

    Inspiration X 3!
    Thank you!
    Teresa
    www.angelicsoap.com

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  41. Kindlemom14 August 2015 at 17:57

    I love reading about things like this, it gives me hope for humanity still and it warms the heart! Thanks for sharing these!!

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  42. bj 14 August 2015 at 18:13

    This is a great post. I love how your pick uplifting things...and that is the coolest video...I watched and loved every minute of it.

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    1. Dr. Theda14 August 2015 at 19:29

      Dear Lady you , the "Happy Whisk" and this great blog have done Much to put Stacey in better "spirits"... for that we Thank You...

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  43. Mike14 August 2015 at 19:32

    Reading for haircuts is a great idea.

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  44. Diary of a Naija mom14 August 2015 at 19:39

    Our little ones should imbibe the reading culture.



    The maid factor: A must read for all ladies.

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  45. Kelly14 August 2015 at 19:48

    All three are great ideas, but I especially like the barber's idea at the top. :)

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  46. Lisabella Russo14 August 2015 at 20:17

    How wonderful! I especially like the barber's one!

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  47. Unknown14 August 2015 at 20:26

    Great things to inspire, thanks for sharing, and best wishes!

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  48. RO14 August 2015 at 21:10

    That quote is amazing, and I want to live in that home! Love that you can find such good things that are happening around the world for others and sharing them. Hugs...

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  49. Melissa (Books and Things)14 August 2015 at 22:08

    How adorable is that kid reading to the barber? Would be a good day at work. :) I also love that Daniel got a scholarship from Micky-Ds. Nice. :D Good stories.

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  50. Spare Parts and Pics14 August 2015 at 23:40

    I really like the idea of a free haircut for kids that will read to the barber. What a great way to promote reading skills.

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  51. Trendy Tips Trendy Girls14 August 2015 at 23:58

    This post is amazing, thanks for sharing your feelings.
    http://trendytips-trendygirls.blogspot.com

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  52. StyleByDeb15 August 2015 at 01:01

    Such inspiring stories, all of them! It's nice to see people and companies contributing to a good cause in the way they can. The first story was particularly touching.
    xx

    http://www.stylebydeb.com

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  53. Fashionably Idu15 August 2015 at 04:50

    Read to him for haircuts? Now that just melts my heart. What an act. Have a great weekend and thanks for yet another inspiring post.
    http://fashionablyidu.blogspot.com/

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  54. Joyful15 August 2015 at 05:18

    I love the free haircut for reading idea! Just brilliant.

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  55. 00115 August 2015 at 06:47

    Really love the first story.

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  56. Carina Kikelomo Jacob15 August 2015 at 09:03

    Wonderful stories. Nice of you to share. Happy weekend.

    ckjacob.blogspot.com

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  57. Miguel Gouveia15 August 2015 at 10:44

    I fully agree with you. Trench coats give a touch more chic and sophisticated. :D I hope you find useful and which, in a way, you inspired with the choices of looks. :D

    Have a great weekend :D

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  58. Marleen15 August 2015 at 11:41

    I love the story about the barber, wonderful!

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  59. Janyl Benyl15 August 2015 at 11:45

    That's such a good way to promote the reading culture in children. Kudos to him

    www.jbshares. com

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  60. Janyl Benyl15 August 2015 at 11:46

    That's such a good way to promote the reading culture in children. Kudos to him

    www.jbshares. com

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  61. EG CameraGirl15 August 2015 at 11:57

    Courtney Holmes has a brilliant idea! GREAT!

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  62. Fireblossom15 August 2015 at 12:48

    These are so cool. I had heard about the barber, but not the little boy. I want to thank you for your many comments at my blog. They are appreciated, even though i don't have the energy to return comments the way i would like to. Thank you for sticking with me and for being interested in my poetry. Best of luck to you!

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  63. Manzanita15 August 2015 at 12:58

    The story of the barber makes my heart strings zing. He is a
    very special man.

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  64. Gillena Cox15 August 2015 at 13:39

    luv the idea of the kids reading to the barber and gett free hair cuts; thats what i call "a win win situation"

    much love...

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  65. Stephanie Faris15 August 2015 at 14:16

    Such a charming weekend house...but so small!

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  66. Tessa~ Here there be musing15 August 2015 at 14:18

    LOVE the one, about the barber... Great in so many ways!!! -happy smile-

    Tessa

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  67. sage15 August 2015 at 15:30

    All good things! That's an interesting house

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  68. Birdman15 August 2015 at 15:30

    Cool barber!

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  69. Gabrielle15 August 2015 at 15:31

    Ah, so you're the mirror reflecting the candle with this post! :)

    Gabrielle | A Glass Of Ice
    x

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  70. Zuzana15 August 2015 at 15:35

    Aww this post was so cute!
    I hope you have a wonderful weekend! ♥

    THE KAWAII PLANET

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  71. eViL pOp TaRt15 August 2015 at 15:41

    Indeed, those are inspiring. So nice that goodness still prevails.

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  72. Rajesh15 August 2015 at 15:42

    I like the quote. Interesting three things.

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  73. Mimi1215 August 2015 at 15:59

    Inspiring, expecially the barber. That’s really an encouraging one.

    Www.miimisdiary.com

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  74. H.R. Bennett15 August 2015 at 16:42

    I had seen the bit on the barber but, personally, I love the one about the kid getting the scholarship. We need stuff like that more often!

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  75. Alok singhal15 August 2015 at 17:04

    The first one is quite inspiring...the barber is a true gentleman!

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  76. Claudia15 August 2015 at 19:42

    how cool is that with the barber - what a wonderful idea
    happy weekend

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  77. Nequéren Reis15 August 2015 at 22:03

    Imagens maravilhosa amei
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  78. Tammie Lee16 August 2015 at 00:18

    inspiring indeed
    thank you

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  79. Anonymous16 August 2015 at 01:04

    That's wonderful about the free haircuts and scholarship. :) I would love a weekend house like that, especially to get away from noisy neighbors and write in peace.

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  80. Linda16 August 2015 at 02:21

    Inspiring for sure!

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  81. Glennis16 August 2015 at 06:10

    interesting quote.

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  82. www.glowyshoe.com16 August 2015 at 06:20

    The second story just melted my heart...joe nice to know that they value the education of a child

    www.glowyshoes.com

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  83. The Bandwagon Chic16 August 2015 at 08:06

    That's a nice though from Mcdo Philippines.
    I hope there are more companies like them

    The Bandwagon Chic | Instagram | Bloglovin | Snapchat: bandwagonchic

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  84. Valerie-Jael16 August 2015 at 09:20

    Lovely hat the little boy got a scholarship! Valerie

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  85. Valerie-Jael16 August 2015 at 09:20

    Lovely hat the little boy got a scholarship! Valerie

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  86. Dressed With Soul16 August 2015 at 12:44

    I like the weekend house architekture, very tasteful!

    www.dressedwithsoul.com

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  87. aspiritofsimplicity16 August 2015 at 12:55

    love the barber!!

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  88. Couture Carrie16 August 2015 at 13:28

    So lovely, especially the free haircuts!

    xoxox,
    CC

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  89. Beauty Follower17 August 2015 at 15:51

    Nice quote!
    How cool is that hairdresser!!!

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  90. Anonymous19 August 2015 at 01:53

    i love trhe barber story

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