May is National Bike Month and today is Bike To Work Day, so what better to way to celebrate than by introducing you to Marianne - a Lowell, Massachusetts native who loves to commute to work on her bike! By commuting on two wheels, she benefits both herself and the environment. Marianne has also discovered a love for photography and community involvement through cycling!
With every new year comes a clean slate and the opportunity to make your next 365 days as meaningful as possible. What are some of your resolutions? We came up with some ideas for resolutions for this year and every year after.
From our OGTV family to yours, Happy New Year!
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** As we wind down to the final days of this difficult year, OGTV is tipping our hat to all of the essential workers on the front lines with this uplifting story about a New Jersey man who has found a way to do this difficult job for years, even without his eyesight! **
The flickering neon sign reflects eerily off the aging, chrome exterior; a long smooth marble counter with spinning stools draws your gaze left and right as you enter; the checkered linoleum floor seeps under the rows of back-to-back leather booths enveloped by the rain streaked wrap-around windows. You may think you've entered a typical American roadside eatery, but your experience here will be anything but ordinary.
You have just stepped into the Bendix Diner, a staple in Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey since the 1940's. It's no surprise that The Bendix can serve up a sizzling Burger with deep fried onion rings and a frothy chocolate shake. What is unique about this meal is the waiter who delivers it to your table – his name is John Diakakis, and he is blind.
John was born with Retinitis Pigmentosa. RP is a rare genetic disorder that involves the breakdown and loss of cells in the retina. John could still see shadows in his early teens while working in his parents' restaurant in New York City, but his condition was deteriorating steadily. Despite the hardship, John was an excellent student and Senior Class President at North Rockland High School. John continued his studies at Ithaca College where he studied Psychology and Business and had a great experience." It was a lot of fun," he recalled. "Being around so many diverse people and different personalities made the best [of me] come out."
After college, John felt the urge to return to the family business and worked alongside his brother, mother and dad, but as he aged, things became darker, the shadows vanished, and by the time he turned 30 he was completely blind. This was also a turbulent time of highs and lows during which John met the woman he would marry while at the same time his father passed away, increasing his responsibilities at The Bendix.
Dedicating himself to his family and his work, John took over a lead role at the diner while he and his wife raised three boys. The oldest, Tony, who was recently accepted to Harvard University, has worked with his parents over the years and has watched his Dad cope with his condition with positivity and hard work.. "Noticing my Dad's lack of fear when faced with his daily challenges provided a blue print for me that I applied to my own life," he reflected. "He's never been afraid to try new things and has been a great leader."
The Bendix may seem like a time capsule from years gone by, but it continues to thrive. Meet the hard working family that keeps its spirit alive and the blind waiter that helps you see what it means to live a meaningful life.
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Welcome to OnlyGood.tv! - It's a Positivity Movement.
We at OnlyGood TV believe that positivity will change lives for the better. We strive to be the hopeful voice that recognizes people are good & out there doing good things for their communities and society at large. We tell the stories of the individuals and organizations that inspire and motivate us, and fuel the Positivity Movement.
Watch an exclusive collection of stories featuring PETS, FAMILY, WELLNESS, and COMMUNITY, including unique series and Live Specials that shine a spotlight on everyday people, making the world a better place. #blindness #hope #waiters #OGTV
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Hosted by Dr. Stacy Berman, each episode will help you navigate through these rough times and find your way to a happier and healthier life. Feeling lonely and isolated during quarantine? In this episode, Stacy reminds us that we are all wired to be part of a social community and offers a simple, self-soothing exercise to fill that connection gap that we are all experiencing.
Dr. Stacey's life took shape professionally when at just 18 years old she started a year round outdoor fitness program, Stacy's Bootcamp, in Central Park in the heart of New York City. Stacy then became a certified nutrition specialist, studied consciousness with a doctor of religion from India, apprenticed with a Shaman from the Native American Hopi tradition, studied quantum physics, epigenetics, psychoneuroimmunology, and earned a PHD in Natural Medicine.
Learn more at: https://www.stacyberman.com/
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We at OnlyGood TV believe that positivity will change lives for the better. We strive to be the hopeful voice that recognizes people are good & out there doing good things for their communities and society at large. We tell the stories of the individuals and organizations that inspire and motivate us, and fuel the Positivity Movement.
Watch an exclusive collection of stories featuring PETS, FAMILY, WELLNESS, and COMMUNITY, including unique series and Live Specials that shine a spotlight on everyday people, making the world a better place. #stacyberman #askthedoctor #emotionalhealth #OGTV
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Everyone could use a few more smiles in their daily lives…and watching a funny video will often do the trick! OnlyGood TV videos help make your life fun, more manageable, happy and stress free!
Joe Leonardo is an improv actor from New York City. For our new "man on the street" series, Not Your Average Joe, he traveled through Times Square asking New Yorkers trivia questions about Christmas! Check out this hysterical video and see which city pedestrians know their facts and which don't... Keep track of your own answers too! Happy Holidays!
Joe Leonardo is a comedic actor and writer who has been featured on ESPN, Travel Channel, NPR, Anderson Cooper LIVE, and Prank Academy to name a few. He is currently a house team performer at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre in New York, a member of their Touring Company, and co-host of their Wednesday Night Improv Jam.
This episode of Not Your Average Joe was produced and edited by Dan Salazar III and Andrew "Oz" Osborne.
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What would be a unique way to honor the service of 400 hungry sailors and their families for the holidays? You contact Chef Plum, have him round up his crew of top flight chefs and grill masters, bring in enough food to feed…well…the Navy, spice it up with a dash of top flight entertainment, and you have all of the ingredients for a memorable evening of food, love, and family!
This unique gathering is at the heart of this first episode of a new OnlyGood TV Series, Random Acts of Cooking. This series follows Chef Plum, an inspired chef who looks to spread the message of kindness and community through the power of food. In this debut episode, his team of chefs prepare and cook a special holiday meal at the US Navy Base in New London, Connecticut, while also teaching some of the sailors how to cook and use special techniques in the base galley.
"The universal language of happiness is food," Chef Plum explains. "That's what Random Acts of Cooking is - using that power to help other people and do something amazing with it."
Chief Petty Officer Jeremy Flake knows that being on active duty on a navy base, away from home, can be difficult for the sailors during the holidays. This event was a chance for the base community to share a wonderful meal as well as a special musical performance by American Idol 2015 winner Nick Fradiani. "To see all of the families come in, not just the sailors, it brings us together and today, makes us all whole," he said warmly.
Chef Plum uses his master culinary skills and his big heart to change people's lives using the connection that can only be achieved by sitting down around a table and sharing a meal with others. Watch his team go above and beyond to make this a night to remember for all of the sailors and their families.
A big thanks to the following who contributed to this great event:
Big Green Egg: https://biggreenegg.com/
Open Minded Organics: http://openmindedorganics.com/
The Pantry in Fairfield: https://thepantry.net/
Salmon and Sable: https://salmonandsable.com/
Sysco: https://www.sysco.com/
Spiceology: https://spiceology.co/
Mystic Bourbon: http://www.whatismystic.com/
The Green Thumb Organic Farm: http://www.greenthumborganicfarm.com/
Lucky Hare Brewing Company: https://www.luckyharebrewing.com/
Two Roads Brewing Company: https://tworoadsbrewing.com/
Sid Wainer & Sons: https://sidwainer.com/
To learn more about Chef Plum, follow him on Instagram: @chef_plum
Follow the other Chefs seen here at:
Chef Jeff Purrazzi - @forkkingchef
Chef Dan Monroe - @chef1aboveall
Chef Michele Ragussis - @chefmichele
Chef Robert Prado - @chefrobertprado
Chef Dave Boredom - @dave.boredom
Pit Master Tony - @backdraftbarbq1
Grill Master Melissa Reome - @grillmomma
Learn more about Nick Fradiani at: https://www.nickfradiani.com/
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Welcome to OnlyGood.tv! - It's a Positivity Movement.
We at OnlyGood TV believe that positivity will change lives for the better. We strive to be the hopeful voice that recognizes people are good & out there doing good things for their communities and society at large. We tell the stories of the individuals and organizations that inspire and motivate us, and fuel the Positivity Movement.
Watch an exclusive collection of stories featuring PETS, FAMILY, WELLNESS, and COMMUNITY, including unique series and Live Specials that shine a spotlight on everyday people, making the world a better place. #cooking #community #USNavy #OGTV
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Do you ever wonder what a day in the life of a therapy dog is like? In the OGTV Original Series "Sullivan's Travels," a golden retriever therapy dog named Sullivan Travolta takes us along with her as she assists folks in all kinds of settings. Having been trained at Project Chance in Jacksonville, Florida, Sullivan provides support and happiness to kids and adults in schools, nursing homes, classes, and any other program where she's needed.
In this episode of "Sullivan's Travels", our hero pup joins her dad at work, at a film workshop called Inclusion Films, where he's training a group of adults with disabilities in filmmaking. The group in this workshop is making a holiday film about giving gifts to families in need and since the theme is Christmas, Sullivan not only attends classes in lighting and post-production, she also gets to tag along as the crew picks out a Christmas tree for the movie. Sullivan helps with the lighting, props, and especially lunch!
Get an insider's look at how movies are made, and let Sullivan put a smile on your face.
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!
This video was produced by Lucia Nazzaro and shot/edited by Inclusion Films.
Learn more at: https://www.inclusionfilms.com/
Find out more about how service dogs are trained at: https://projectchance.com/
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Welcome to OnlyGood.tv! - It's a Positivity Movement.
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Watch an exclusive collection of stories featuring PETS, FAMILY, WELLNESS, and COMMUNITY, including unique series and Live Specials that shine a spotlight on everyday people, making the world a better place. #sullivan #therapydog #inclusionfilms #OGTV
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