Factory Fire

Friday, April 18: Link Up, Lift All Hey, Lanturn light-bearers! This week—flu, fire, layoffs—showed what’s at stake: our health, safety, work. We pitched shots, alarms, skills. Today, let’s glow with connection—linking up to lift everyone. A shot protects your neighbor; a lead saves a friend. Alone, we’re flickers; together, we’re a blaze. Got your flu shot? Tell a pal—text “Hit CVS, you in?” (CVS.com). Alarms tested? Chat up your landlord—share NFPA’s checklist. Upskilling? Post a Coursera win on X—“Nailed Python basics!”—or ping a laid-off buddy with a LinkedIn lead. Harvard (harvard.edu) says connection slashes loneliness 30%—it’s joy shared, worry split. X’s alive with folks linking—one Chicago nurse rallied her block for shots. That’s us—ripples to waves. ...

Wednesday, April 16: Root Your Safety Hey, Lanturn fam! That Ohio factory fire—smoke choking neighborhoods—reminded us safety’s no given. We said test your smoke alarms, drop off pantry goods. Today, let’s root that in purpose—acting with a “why” that fuels us. This isn’t just checking boxes; it’s building a world where we all breathe easier. Grab a screwdriver, test those alarms—twist, press, listen for the beep. Dead battery? Swap it (NFPA.org has a guide). Takes 10 minutes, saves lives—yours, your kids’, your neighbor’s. Got a local pantry? Drop off cans or pasta; FeedingAmerica.org lists spots near Akron taking donations. X shows Ohioans rallying—one church filled a truck with soup. That’s purpose: every alarm, every can, is a brick in our safety. ...

Lanturn Weekly: Light on, Noise Off Monday, April 14, 2025 – Common stakes, not clashing takes Hey there, Lanturn fam! Welcome to this week’s glow—a steady light through the swirl of what matters. We’re here to cut the noise, lift up what binds us, and nudge us toward a brighter tomorrow. Today, we’re diving into three stories that touch our shared stakes—health, safety, opportunity—with steps we can all take. Midweek, we’ll keep the flame alive with calm and purpose, not chaos. Check lanturnweekly.com Tuesday–Friday for more. Let’s get glowing! ...