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Hong Kong's 47-Year Mahjong Shop Seeks Second Chapter
Global NewsMar 22

Hong Kong's 47-Year Mahjong Shop Seeks Second Chapter

After nearly half a century of hand-carving mahjong tiles, Ko Yun-kan is closing his Hong Kong shop but leaving the door open for a comeback. His decades of dedication to traditional craftsmanship show how passion can last a lifetime.

South China Morning Post2 min read
Texas Library's Mahjong Night Builds Community Connection
Acts of KindnessJun 18

Texas Library's Mahjong Night Builds Community Connection

A small-town Texas library turned an ancient strategy game into a thriving community hub, bringing neighbors together to learn, laugh, and compete. The free event is part of a summer reading program that's proving literacy and fun go hand in hand.

Google News - Literacy Program Success2 min read
Gen Z Revives 6 Vintage Hobbies Boomers Once Loved
Acts of Kindness3d ago

Gen Z Revives 6 Vintage Hobbies Boomers Once Loved

Young adults are ditching their screens for birdwatching, mahjong, and jigsaw puzzles. The same hobbies their grandparents enjoyed are now the hottest trend among 18 to 29 year olds.

Upworthy2 min read
95-Year-Old Works 65 Years at Same Job: "Born to Be Useful
Community HeroesJan 28

95-Year-Old Works 65 Years at Same Job: "Born to Be Useful

Yasuko Tamaki, 95, still works full-time at the Osaka company she joined in 1956, proving that purpose and joy in service never retire. Her secret? Small daily wins, lifelong learning, and making others happy.

Times of India - Good News2 min read
Seattle Co-op Cuts Housing Costs in Half With Shared Living
SolutionsMar 20

Seattle Co-op Cuts Housing Costs in Half With Shared Living

In one of America's priciest housing markets, a new Seattle co-op is selling homes for under $400,000 by bringing back communal living. Eighteen neighbors aged 3 to 80 are proving that sharing space can mean gaining community.

Guardian Environment2 min read
This Robot Helps Dementia Patients Live Independently at Home
SolutionsJun 1

This Robot Helps Dementia Patients Live Independently at Home

A couple in New Hampshire found freedom when a home care robot named Robbie helped manage the husband's traumatic brain injury and dementia. The wheeled assistant reminds him to eat, guides workouts, and gives his wife precious time back.

Fast Company - Innovation3 min read