We need Positive News
I began Positive News For You in 2017. I was dismayed by political agendas, fear-mongering, and more opinions than news. I decided to make a change that would positively impact the world in the best way I knew how.
I want to share a bit of history before I let you in on the changes that are coming.
In 1995, I started my first website, a news magazine for the state of Vermont. I registered the domains for Positive News For You, filed my paperwork with the state, and wrote my first page. Nearly 50 stories of things that were positive; talked about people making a difference for the good; medical, technical, and environmental breakthroughs, and fun stories about people changing the world for the better.
And so, it began.
Daily News Means Daily
Every morning, I posted daily stories of goodness, even when I was on vacation. I pored over hundreds of websites, searched through the muck and mire of the “news”, and more. I developed a newsletter. I have never missed a day in all these years. I created merchandise to promote positivity and change.
Over time, many things have changed.
- Finding stories became increasingly harder. Most news companies do not see a need for “good news.” The ones that do find it harder to find people to cover for many reasons. Not seeing a need. Not having staff. Not seeing it as important.
- Technology changes meant that I had to figure out a lot of a new changes in the “website business.” Add in more and more about social media and the world is faster. Then over the years I was forced to deal with the SEO aspect of what we do.
- People changed, especially during and post-pandemic.
Did I say I just wanted to share positive news with people?
Let me simply say, running a site with nearly 6,000 pages and 10,000 images is a big deal. 😊Add in changing algorithms, Google policies, and shifting criteria, and I spent more time doing the stuff, than getting the stories! And trust me when I say, I have tried it all!
Over the years, I have shared stories on why “positive news” is a great start to your day. As I approach my 70th birthday, I still think it is one of the most rewarding things I do.
A Pandemic Looking For Positive News
In the middle of the first few years, we had a pandemic. I had already started a 501(c)3 organization called PN4UINC. The purpose was to promote goodness, positive events, and develop a curriculum of positivity and resilience.
But the pandemic changed things for everyone. How could we make something positive out of the negative?
I partied up with some others and Adopt-A-Care Giver came forth. A person would donate money to us for the “Emergency Department at ABC Hospital.” We had restaurants on rotation, and we would make arrangements and send the money to the restaurant. They would prepare and deliver the food to the chosen recipients. Restaurants had income, and care givers were honored.
Following the pandemic, I started afresh in seeking sponsors and advertisers. And I did. I created a daily post offering inspiration, good stories, and more. I then added articles on food, drink, travel and a regular column on positive thinking and change. I had a few really great writers and a couple of podcasts. Each one of them brought value.
My world is changing. I will be 70 on July 3rd. Some family members are facing illness. I am finalizing 4 years of online/home school with my grandson, Jacob. I am in year 7 of being senior leader of an area church fellowship we started. I am a partner with an Australian company, and I love cars!
I made some changes this week to what I do.
Change is Inevitable
Going forward, our daily news stories will appear on our Facebook page.
- You will see 6 a day from me.
- You will see the daily inspiration
- You will see the “special day.”
- This Facebook information will appear on our site, Positive News For You.
- I will continue to publish our Daily Newsletter
- New articles on positivity and life will appear weekly.
- We will still keep articles from others in the mix.
- I am going to write more.
Support us
- Read articles and share
- Sign up for daily news
- Join our social media
- Like, comment, share
- Euro stickers, bracelets, clothing, bears, cups, and more
- My wife would love this inventory to go as it occupies space. 😊
- Buy a yard sign and promote positivity
Businesses:
- You can become an advertiser.
- You will appear on our site and on our social media posts.
- These include Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and X.
- You can complete and be part of our business listings
- You can become a sponsor
- All the benefits of advertising and more.
Nonprofit PN4UINC
- We have completed our positivity and resilience for students in partnership with my friends, Phil and Grandpa Owl.
- Making a donation changes the world.
Those are the current changes. I think the world will be a better place for them.
If you have been with us, thank you. If you are new here, welcome.
Let me know if you have questions.
