Craig Newmark talks about getting focused, even as he is momentarily distracted by his beloved birds flying away from the numerous feeders in his courtyard to go visit some of his Manhattan neighbors.

TULSA, Okla, – A woman posted a touching ad to Craigslist asking whether “Anybody need a grandma for Christmas?" The woman who lives in Tulsa claimed she had no family, but wanted to take part in the holidays with others, according to KJRH. The post continued with the woman saying “I cook, and I’ll cook dinner and even bring gifts for the kids. Carlock’s post was immediately shared by thousands and he was able to get in touch with the woman whose name is Carrie. Carlock hoped to show Carrie that there were people who would welcome her for the holidays, but he says she’s hesitant to join anyone after the negative posts.

Goober isn't the only horse her family has found on Craigslist, Sanoma Blakeley says. AUBURN, California (CNN) - After 16 hours pushing through the world's most rigorous endurance horse race, 18-year-old Sanoma Blakeley and her horse Goober were sprinting all-out under a black sky in California's Gold Rush country. Blakeley, meanwhile, was striding atop a horse her family found for free on Craigslist. 'You get out what you put in,' Blakeley saysEight years ago, Blakeley's father Wasch answered a Craigslist ad offering the horse up for free. The family owns Blakeley Endurance Stables, where Goober is one of seven horses under their care.