Columba Rosaly is 97 years young, and this weekend, she's marrying the man of her dreams: Larry Bushnell is 85 years young. This happiest of couples will say their vows in Charlotte, North Carolina, on Saturday. Today, it's a safe bet they're celebrating a wonderful Valentine's Day!



Columba and Larry met and fell in love in a Charlotte retirement home. Here's the interesting part: She only spoke Spanish and he only spoke English when they began courting! I guess it really is true: Love is the universal language. Read more about Meet Columba Rosaly and Larry Bushnell: Elderly Couple Will Wed This Weekend

Given the state of the U.S. economy this past year (and really, the year before that and the year before that), I really thought that Americans wouldn't be giving as much to charity. I am very, very happy to tell you that I was totally wrong.



A new report shows just how wrong I was: In 2011, we not only gave, we gave MORE than we did the year before! That's excellent news for non-profit organizations, though I'm sure more is always needed. Still, it warms the heart to know that even when people are down and financially crunched, they still take the time to give generously. Read more about Donations to Charity Up in 2011

With all of the bad news permeating our brains constantly, it's great to stop, take a breath, and share some truly good news. The stories are there, if you look hard enough. I promise. Samantha Garvey's story is one of them.



Garvey is a New York high school senior who is a true science wiz. This 18-year-old is a finalist for the prestigious Intel Science Talent Search. She wants to go to college and eventually become a marine biologist. The problem? Paying for school. Her story caught the attention of Ellen DeGeneres -- and what happens next is heartwarming. Read more about Ellen DeGeneres Gives Homeless High School Student Scholarship

I first read about Jake Barnett of Indianapolis, Indiana, last year. To say that this child is a math prodigy would be a ridiculous understatement. In short: Jake is a 13-year-old autistic boy who doesn't ever forget math problems. And I mean ANY math problem. He can recite pi from memory (just an example) and solve problems that give even the most storied mathemeticians fits. Did I mention he could recite pi from memory...backwards? Jake's abilities involve much more than mere memorization, however. Much, much more.



So imagine my happiness when I learned that Jake was going to be profiled on CBS' 60 Minutes! The interview blew my mind (all over again). The 60 Minutes interview with Jake Barnett originally aired on January 15, 2012. If you missed it: