3 Things to Inspire Your Weekend: #56

Blogoratti July 01, 2017


Quote of the day: 

 No one is useless in this world who lightens the burdens of another. -Charles Dickens

Credit: Colby Sharp 

 An 8 year-old girl, Heidi VanSumeren who lost all her reading materials and possessions when a fire in March 2017, destroyed her family home in Parma, Michigan, US, has had cause to be happy again as she received over 500 books from authors and illustrators. The idea was spearheaded by visiting children’s author and illustrator Bob Shea, who Heidi was chosen to work with the day she arrived back at school. Shea took to social media to plead with his colleagues to send Heidi books. The response was overwhelming and many of the books sent to Heidi's school were signed by the authors and illustrators.



Credit: TheWeek

A teenager's dream is about to come true. 15-year-old Amiruddin Shah, son of a welder from a Mumbai Slum had a dream that few in his country dared -which is to dance with the New York City Ballet. He knew from the age of 6 that he loved to move to music. Shah and another dancer, 21-year-old Manish Chauhan, won scholarships in June to New York's prestigious Joffrey Ballet School to study dance for 4 years. This came about thanks to Israeli-American instructor Yehuda Maor who was invited by the local Danceworx Academy, to teach ballet in India -where there are no special ballet academies. It was there that Maor first spotted Shah 3 years ago. Dreams do come true.



As seen on Arch Daily, House Robert-Jan & Inge
Architects: Personal Architecture

Brief: A new build, contemporary residence with a bit of mystery, warm and friendly but also practical.

Theme: High windows and sliding doors, subtle brickwork, spacious garden
Location: Rotterdam, The Netherlands
Photograph: Ossip van Duivenbode
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47 Comments

  1. Hilary Melton-Butcher30 June 2017 at 10:39

    Hi Blogoratti - how brilliant about Heidi - wonderful she has all her paints and books back ... and then she can share with others in her school and community; wonderful story about Amiruddin - shows what can be done with determination and dedication through 'thick and thin' ... I can see a film there - well about both of them. Have you seen the film 'Ballet Boys' ... I am reminded of it - but Amiruddin's determination really shines through - so wonderful to read of the help others give for youngsters to pursue their dreams. Cheers Hilary

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  2. My name is Erika.30 June 2017 at 11:24

    How heartwarming and exciting for that little girl. That's a lot of books. She can read for months! Happy weekend.

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  3. Beauty Unearthly30 June 2017 at 11:31

    Excellent post (as always)!Thank you

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  4. Oksana Zolotukhina30 June 2017 at 11:32

    What a lovely story about Heidi! That's reallyinteresting and inspirational. Thanks for letting us know about it))

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  5. Anonymous30 June 2017 at 11:46

    Well done, Master Shah. The Rotterdam house is interesting.

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  6. Silvia Negretti30 June 2017 at 12:14

    So beautiful and inspiring stories!
    Have a great week end!
    XO
    S
    https://s-fashion-avenue.blogspot.it/

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  7. Margaret (Peggy or Peg too)30 June 2017 at 12:52

    Beautiful way to begin my holiday weekend. Thank you!

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  8. Marcia30 June 2017 at 12:59

    Great stories! There is good in this world! That house though looks out of place in that field.

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  9. mshatch30 June 2017 at 13:01

    Yup, artists are a good bunch :) Nice to have some good news about people.

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  10. MadSnapper30 June 2017 at 13:27

    I really like that Amsterdam home

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  11. Author R. Mac Wheeler30 June 2017 at 13:36

    I feel inspired. Coincidentally, my wife are off in a few minutes to tour Frank Loyd Wright buildings :)

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  12. Melanie30 June 2017 at 13:41

    Thanks for the inspiring stories! Good way to start the weekend.

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  13. CJ Kennedy30 June 2017 at 13:47

    The smiles on the children just light up a dreary Friday.

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  14. Sharon30 June 2017 at 13:48

    Lovely smile on Heidi's face! The best to the young man, he'll go far. I really like that house, looks perfect for two!

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  15. Lowcarb team member30 June 2017 at 13:58

    Oh to see young Heidi's smile, is just brilliant.
    A lovely post just right for some Friday inspiration, thank you.

    All the best Jan

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  16. Jimmy30 June 2017 at 15:24

    I loved reading about little Heidi receiving such an outpouring of books after losing hers, her smile says it all.

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  17. Rain 30 June 2017 at 17:48

    That's so sweet to hear about Heidi and her books. Very nice! :)

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  18. Beatrice P. Boyd30 June 2017 at 18:01

    That young girl will certainly have a lot of reading to do now. I especially enjoyed reading about the young ballet dancer and clicked on the provided link to read more about him. I hope he has a wonderful dancing future. The new house was very intriguing both in simplicity and functionality.

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  19. stephen Hayes30 June 2017 at 18:08

    Great post. I enjoyed starting my day with it.

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  20. Emma Springfield30 June 2017 at 18:45

    Both stories gave me a warm feeling. It reassures me that most people a good and caring.

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  21. Pat Hatt30 June 2017 at 18:50

    Not a bad house. That is great for both of the kids indeed.

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  22. Marie Smith30 June 2017 at 18:51

    Such great testaments to the goodness of people and the human spirit.

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  23. Kelly30 June 2017 at 20:04

    I like the modern feel of a traditional design in that last photo!

    Hope you have a lovely weekend!

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  24. Elizabeth Edwards30 June 2017 at 20:45

    not sure how you always find these tidbits ... but you are so kind (much appreciated) that you do share them with us. they are so uplifting!! think we might get a rain storm ... looks really grey around here. we will see. happy weekend!! ( ;

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  25. Blodeuedd30 June 2017 at 21:11

    I really love those stories :)

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  26. SHON30 June 2017 at 21:46

    Great post! Thanks.

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  27. Martha Jane Orlando30 June 2017 at 22:05

    Two inspirational stories and an unusual, but attractive, house to match. Thanks for the good news, Blogoratti!
    Blessings!

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  28. Sandee30 June 2017 at 22:25

    Not sure which one I like the best. They all have a lot of appeal.

    Have a fabulous weekend. ☺

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  29. Anvilcloud30 June 2017 at 22:58

    Amiruddin Shah is a great story.

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  30. StyleByDeb30 June 2017 at 23:27

    Thanks for sharing such inspiring stories. I'm so happy for little Heidi, sometimes (not always, unfortunately) good things come from tragedies or bad moments. I'm really happy that this was her case <3 Amiruddin's story is also great and definitely motivational. Being from a small city in the North of Argentina, it reminds me that no matter where you are dreams can come true. Thank you!
    xx

    www.stylebydeb.com

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  31. Anonymous1 July 2017 at 00:15

    Thank you so much for these rays of sunshine.

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  32. Linda1 July 2017 at 04:38

    Thanks for the good news.

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  33. Kay1 July 2017 at 06:59

    These are such heartwarming stories. The house looks quite isolated though.

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  34. Shammickite1 July 2017 at 13:36

    Inspiring stories. I like the house, but I wonder if the white balcony ever gets used as there's all that green outdoors to enjoy.

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  35. Lee1 July 2017 at 13:56

    We do so need good news, happy stories like these...the more the merrier, I say! :)

    Thank you...

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  36. Carol Blackburn1 July 2017 at 14:37

    Super! Glad the little one got tons of new books. It's so wonderful when people respond in a positive manner.

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  37. Dr. Theda1 July 2017 at 18:03

    We have always tried to ease the "burdens" of others... a great weekend to you and yours, good Sir... Hello from Marshville...

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  38. A Cuban In London1 July 2017 at 20:11

    I certainly feel inspired by your post. :-) Thanks.

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  39. Lisabella Russo1 July 2017 at 20:24

    How wonderful these inspirations are. Thank you!

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  40. RO1 July 2017 at 22:23

    Wow! It's so lovely to see the look of joy on this little girl's face from books. More kids should be reading these days like she is. I bet we'll hear about her becoming a famous author one day. Getting into a ballet school is very very difficult, so it's thrilling to see that this young man's dream has come true. Hope your weekend is going well! Hugs...

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  41. Bleubeard and Elizabeth2 July 2017 at 00:21

    Smiles and good fortune for the future generations is a great way to start the weekend. Of course, I was mesmerized by that house, too. Each charming in its own way.

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  42. Simone2 July 2017 at 09:12

    Lovely feel good stories. :)

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  43. BEAUTYEDITER.COM – Beauty Blog2 July 2017 at 14:20

    This is literally amazing!

    Bloglovin
    STYLEFORMANKIND.COM

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  44. Mrs Bertimus2 July 2017 at 21:07

    What inspiration! X

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  45. orvokki4 July 2017 at 16:22

    Great post.. and interesting stories.

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  46. Revrunner5 July 2017 at 22:28

    I love this house! Oh, if only it wasn't for sale. :-)

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  47. La Table De Nana6 July 2017 at 17:54

    I love good news!

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