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I used to be about that TV news reporter life — chasing crime, one tight blazer at a time. But sunnier tales lured me to the Caribbean to create a travel show. The world would be a better place if we all could just travel, eat, and love who, what, and where we wanted! Join forces with me on Facebook and Twitter.

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A brave boy pushes the gender norms by opting for ballet over football, and his parents couldn't be happier.

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Robert and Thomas always knew that their son James liked to jump and move.

But they didn't focus on it until friends pointed out his dancing skills at a wedding. Soon after, the family went to see "The Nutcracker," and that's when James made a decision.

"At intermission he said, 'I want to do that,'" explained one of his dads, in a piece called "The Boy Who Could Dance" by It starts with you. It stays with him.

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He survived a 10,000-mile journey to places his wheelchair often couldn't go.

They biked for a year to show that exercise can be for all, even when you're disabled.

Paralympian Seth McBride was always athletic.

As a kid growing up in Alaska, he enjoyed the intensity of mountain biking and hiking. So he was devastated after a skiing accident at 17 left him paralyzed.

In "The Long Road South," a short film that Seth and his fiancée, Kelly Schwan, produced, he admitted, “I had a hard couple of years after my accident, just trying to come to grips with living in a new body basically. And a body that doesn't behave as I thought it should."

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Some of these pianos are decorated with paint, some with grass. Find them in the park and go nuts.

When I lived in New York, it took a lot to phase me. Between dancers breaking into routines on the subway and poets spontaneously performing on the streets, bold public art was the norm.

But one day I noticed something that actually gave me pause.

It was one of those warm and cuddly "Awww … now THIS is why I love New York moments." As I found myself walking through different boroughs of the city, I'd see brightly colored pianos in parks and other — what I thought were random — outdoor spaces. It turns out that these musical instruments have been sprinkled throughout the communities since 2006.

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He asked his dad for relationship advice. Pops told him to look at how he was spending his time.

The task of being fully present for the ones we love may be more important than we know.

I thought I was the only one who composed tweets in my head on a daily basis. Turns out, I'm not alone.

Musician and poet Propaganda admits to having the same thought process. In a spoken-word piece called "Be Present" originally posted by Humble Beast, he confessed, "I tend to think of life in terms of movie clips or tweetable moments. Somehow, I've convinced myself they last longer that way."

The L.A.-based rapper and husband explained how thinking that way caused a rift with his wife.

He zoned out on Twitter during a conversation that they had, and she responded by giving him the silent treatment.

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Some people in South Africa fear for their lives, but these musicians want to change that.

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A group of South African musicians are tired of seeing their own people hurt each other because of their citizenship status.

In response to recent violence against immigrants, Grammy Award-winners Ladysmith Black Mambazo and singer Salif Keita created a powerful song called "United We Stand." It's upbeat, it's toe-tapping. And the message behind the catchy melody is simple: "Africa is for all of us." Through their music, the artists hope to stomp out fear and hatred toward people of different backgrounds.

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It doesn't take a genius to see how cruel it is to have someone spend all their time serving a group that has no plans to love them back.

Hardworking. Honest. Helpful. Respectful.

Liam has been a Boy Scout since age 11. He's also gay.

Liam almost didn't get to reach his goal of joining the top ranks of the scouts.

Luckily, Liam was able to become an Eagle Scout. But the fight for acceptance of gay folks in the organization is not over.

Watch the entire documentary "Clipped Wings" to learn more about the fight against homophobia in the Boy Scouts:

A brave boy pushes the gender norms by opting for ballet over football, and his parents couldn't be happier.

Robert and Thomas always knew that their son James liked to jump and move.

But James' dreams of smashing it on stage in front of a packed house were almost squashed by bullies.

How did his parents respond to the bullying? Like rock stars.

With the support from his two dads, James now talks confidently about his love for ballet.

Get it, James! To see "The Boy Who Could Dance" in action, check out the clip below.

They biked for a year to show that exercise can be for all, even when you're disabled.

Paralympian Seth McBride was always athletic.

After living with quadriplegia for 14 years, Seth now says that he's figured out how to do a lot of the things that he loves.

Strapping only the essentials to their bikes, the well-traveled couple was hyped about their trip and totally unfazed by what other folks may see as a big 'ole obstacle.

Since the filming of "The Long Road South," Kelly and Seth successfully completed the transcontinental trip.

Despite both of their imperfections, together they make an unstoppable team.

You can watch "The Long Road South" here:

When I lived in New York, it took a lot to phase me. Between dancers breaking into routines on the subway and poets spontaneously performing on the streets, bold public art was the norm.

But one day I noticed something that actually gave me pause.

Sing for Hope is the organization that's responsible for this mysterious piano trail. The nonprofit, powered by volunteer artists, seeks to make art and music accessible to all.

Here's how the magical initiative works.

The best part about this program is that people who may not have access to a piano or be able to afford to hear live music can do so during the 16-day public installation period.

After each summer exhibit, the pianos are shipped to their next destination — schools, hospitals, and community organizations.

It's a win-win for students, artists, and the community at large. To learn more about this inspiring effort, check out the video below.

I'm a sucker for sweet daddy/daughter stories. This is an inspirational one.

One of Canada's top javelin throwers, 20-year-old Tiffani Hernandez, has her eyes set on one goal — the Olympics.

And, as Alex Malveal of Cable 14 reports, as one of the country's top javelin throwers, Tiffani was well on her way.

But then things didn't start off so well for Tiffani. She barely improved at all during her first year.

Before she could give up, her dad, Andrew, stepped in to help out.

Isn't that what great dads do? Show us how to be even greater people?

It turns out, even a dad who works in insurance can help coach an Olympic hopeful.

Aww, daddy/daughter bonding FTW! To hear more about their story and see Tiffani's javelin skills up close, take a look here:

The task of being fully present for the ones we love may be more important than we know.

I thought I was the only one who composed tweets in my head on a daily basis. Turns out, I'm not alone.

The L.A.-based rapper and husband explained how thinking that way caused a rift with his wife.

That's when he knew he had a problem. But it wasn't about social media.

He said that life is all about maximizing time by leveraging our presence.

Making a conscious decision to focus on one conversation at a time and single-task is not only good for our relationships, but also better for our brains.

In a fast-paced era when the average married couple only spends about two and a half hours per day together during the week, we need a reminder of how important it is to be fully engaged with those we love.

To hear more thoughts on the importance of being present, check out Propaganda's spoken-word poem in its entirety here:

Some people in South Africa fear for their lives, but these musicians want to change that.

A group of South African musicians are tired of seeing their own people hurt each other because of their citizenship status.

NPR talked to them about their reason for collaborating. The musicians were shocked when deadly attacks broke out in their region of South Africa in March.

The musicians, who are from South Africa and Mali, believe that uniting through music will help set an example for all.

To hear the Ladysmith Black Mambazo and Salif Keita's uplifting song, check it out here:

And here's NPR's interview with the artists and full report of the events that inspired this collaboration: