Derek Abney

In the heart of Guerrero Negro, Mexico, a young adventurer named Landon pulled into a dusty gas station on his motorcycle and crossed paths with a stranger who would quietly rewrite his future. Two years earlier, while fueling up, Landon struck up a conversation with Michael. As they parted ways, Michael handed him a card and said, “If you ever ride through Rocky Point in Sonora, give me a call. I own a resort—you’re welcome to stay.” Landon tucked the card away and kept riding. Two years later, his journey finally led him to Rocky Point. With a mix of curiosity and hesitation, he called the number: “Hey, do you remember me? The biker from the gas station two years ago?” Michael instantly replied, “Yes! Come on through!” What happened next left Landon speechless. Michael welcomed him with open arms, offering a limitless stay at his stunning resort, Laguna Shores. He introduced him to his private chef, invited him to five-star dinners with his family, and treated him like royalty—pure, unexpected generosity from a man he’d met only once, years before. A single random conversation at a gas station blossomed into a beautiful friendship and an unforgettable experience. Sometimes, the smallest moments plant seeds that bear fruit exactly when they’re meant to.

What a pleasure & honor it was to meet our new coach and speak to the players about what it took for my success. Thanks, @CoachWillStein and @ptbiondo for having me at practice this week. The energy and controlled chaos were palpable. Can't wait for the real thing this fall!

Jack Black met a fan who's autistic on a live TV Show. This is what inclusion and acceptance look like.

Surveillance video captured the moment a woman realized she won $250,000 on a scratch-off ticket at a gas station in Fort Mill, South Carolina.

A seven year old non verbal autistic son, randomly starts singing whilst out with his big sister.

This is the type of energy you want your head football coach to have. 💯

It's as ironic as it is tragic that there is genetic testing identifying a high potential for a baby having down syndrome - arguably the kindest among us - just for the purpose to abort the fetus. 💔

Damn I love this

After losing to the district champion, the young girl broke into tears on the mat. But her dad was right there to lift her spirits, turning disappointment into strength. It is a beautiful reminder that every girl needs her dad.

QTip...... Just being Tip

His 11 year old nephew delivers a funny best man speech and won everyone's heart

All it takes is one man to start a movement

If you haven’t heard, and even if you have, Jimmy Kimmel said this about Markwayne Mullin, former Senator from Oklahoma, and our newest Secretary of Homeland Security: “We have a plumber now protecting us from terrorism.” Apparently, there has been some backlash. Plumbers were offended, obviously, as were parents of plumbers, spouses of plumbers, children of plumbers, and millions of people who have had a plumber show up when they needed one. Comedians were also offended, (the funny ones, anyway,) along with a surprising number of terrorists - especially those with access to hot and cold running water. However, in spite of the ensuing kerfuffle, @jimmykimmel doubled down. “I’m not upset that the head of Homeland Security was a plumber,” he said, “I’m upset that he isn’t still a plumber." He further elucidated by adding, "I wouldn't put a plumber in charge of Homeland Security for the same reason I wouldn't call a five-star general to pull a rat out of my toilet, OK? We all have our areas of expertise.” Being offended is always a choice, and I don’t choose to be offended by a joke, even one that comes at the expense of the skilled tradespeople my foundation tries to elevate. But I am a tad butt hurt by the suggestion that skilled workers should never evolve into something new, and that competence is somehow limited to one vocation. Obviously, expertise and skill are important. If I need a new kidney, I’d prefer a doctor do the surgery, not a late-night talk show host. But if the doctor in question used to host a talk show, why would I hold that against him? Ten years ago, during one of the presidential debates, @MarcoRubio answered a workforce-related question by arguing that America needed to get shop class back into high schools. He concluded by saying, “What our country needs are more welders and fewer philosophers.” A lot of people on this page commented that Rubio and I were singing from the same hymnal, but in fact, we weren’t. At least not entirely. Because I don’t think the current shortage of welders has anything to do with an overabundance of philosophers. In fact, I think it’s a mistake to promote one vocation at the expense of the other. What we really need in this country, are more welders who can talk intelligently about Aristotle, and more philosophers who can run an even bead. More Generals, in other words, who can fix their own toilets, and more plumbers who can hold a powerful government job. This is what Mullin did. He was a private citizen who mastered an essential skill and then turned that skill into a multi-million-dollar company that employed a lot of people and served a lot of customers. That gave him the freedom to do other things with his life, including a career in public service which got him into Congress, where he’s spent the last eleven years doing whatever Congressmen do. Now, he has a very consequential position in the Cabinet of the current administration. Is that not the embodiment of the American Dream? I get that Jimmy Kimmel might have a problem with Mullin’s politics, but what possible objection could he have about the trajectory of his career, or his desire to do more than one thing with his life? The only sensible thing to do in the wake of a moment this tone deaf, is remind America that the skills gap is wide, and getting wider. The shortage of skilled tradespeople is now headline news and closing it is nothing less than a matter of national security. This year, my foundation has set aside $10 million dollars to help train the next generation of plumbers, and lots of other essential workers. I'm talking about hundreds of thousands of AI-proof, six figure jobs that don't require a four-year degree, waiting to be filled. The money is currently available to anyone who wants to master a useful skill at mikeroweworks.org. Apply today. As for those of you genuinely offended by Kimmel's comments, consider expressing your disappointment with a modest donation to mikeroweWORKS. Our work ethic scholarship is making a real difference, and your money will be well spent, I promise. The donate button is big and red and hard to miss, at mikeroweworks.org I’d love to chat but I’ve gotta pull a rat out of my toilet…

Father son goals right here 💯

Dog Harmonics

No better examples of emotional intelligence from both of them... Even though it's just acting.

I’m not crying, you’re crying! 😭 This is what it’s all about 🫶🏽

Ok but why was this advice so good 🤯🙏♥️

🚨🚨HILARIOUS🚨🚨 CHRISTIAN MCCAFFREY POSTED A HYPE-VIDEO FROM DISNEY OF HIM BEING A FATHER. “Lotta people say Disney’s not for all dads…” “I AM NOT ALL DADS…” The best video you will watch this week. 💀💀💀

She went in thinking all of her memories of her late husband were gone... what she didn’t expect was this. That man touched her heart and her soul by doing what he did. She’s broken and he was able to pick up one of the pieces of that broken puzzle and put it back into place. His small act of kindness will give her immense comfort. He gave her memories back, he gave her peace of mind. He reduced her anxiety and her stress and her sadness with a small act of kindness and I think that is awesome. ❤️👏