CNN 5 Things 5 Good Things: A Love Story for the Record Books
Nov 15, 2025
In Ohio, students are using hot mics to share gratitude, turning their voices into uplifting stories. A veteran uses art and music as healing tools for fellow warriors. Meanwhile, scientists are racing to restore the Great Barrier Reef by replanting heat-tolerant corals. Tall individuals are finding community through a unique meetup called the Tall Tour, with local tall royalty crowned. Lastly, a couple married since 1941 holds the record as the world's oldest married couple, illustrating a love story for the ages.
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Hallway Gratitude Mic Sparks Real Sharing
- Monroe Local Schools set up a hallway 'gratitude mic' where students shared meaningful daily wins.
- Responses ranged from academic successes to repaired family relationships, surprising staff with their depth.
Veteran Used Art To Rebuild His Life
- Richard Casper, a Purple Heart recipient, founded CreativeVets to help wounded veterans heal through art and music.
- He credits art and songwriting with transforming his own PTSD and now helps veterans share trauma they never spoke about before.
Use Many Art Forms To Reach Veterans
- Use diverse art forms to reach veterans who avoid traditional mental-health care.
- Offer painting, songwriting, theater, and more so each person can find an entry point to healing.