The other day on Facebook a friend posted this profound challenge: “Learn to say no without an explanation.” And then several people came along glowingly
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Stop And Smell The Roses…And The Coffee, Too
When most people think of skills required in parenting, being quick is often one of them. Quick to notice, quick to assume, quick to catch
On the Eleventh Day of December . . .
After experiencing some technical difficulties this evening, I proved triumphant and am happy and relieved to be able to share another example of the true spirit
On the Kindness of Things by John Tuite
“Treat objects as if they had nervous systems.” Bruce Fertman. There’s an old porcelain telephone on the stage. It’s only there because in the second
See a Need, Fill a Need by Sybil Brun
Medical bills were mounting. Kids needed glasses, cars needed repairs, and the dog needed surgery. On top of that, Christmas was almost upon us so
On the Tenth Day of December . . .
Some of the greatest teachers and biggest motivators in my life are the guests at the day shelter for homeless men where I work, and
On the Ninth Day of December . . .
This ninth day of December found me giving the gift of good health to myself. For the past few weeks, as the hustle and bustle
On the Eighth Day of December . . .
This eighth day of December brought me some kindness and good cheer in the form of my ex-husband. To some, having the words ‘kindness’ and
On the Seventh Day of December . . .
This seventh day of December found me in need of some goodness, as my body feels like it is fighting off another attack of germs,
Give Your Spouse the Gift That Can’t Go Wrong by Winifred M. Reilly
Whether you’re a big holiday shopper or a minimalist, here’s one gift your spouse is guaranteed to enjoy. There’s no need to wrap it and
On the Sixth Day of December . . .
Thanks to finally decking the halls with festive faux greenery and other assorted decorations and lights, it is beginning to look a lot like Christmas
How to Kill It With Kindness – The Layperson’s Guide to Living Like Mandela by Vidya Kaipa
(Article written – 5 December 2013) Nelson Mandela died today. It didn’t come as much of a shock, being that he was an impressive 95
On the Fifth Day of December . . .
This fifth day of December was awash with rain here in Kentucky, but it definitely couldn’t dampen the holiday spirits of many of the guests
9 Tips to Get Kids Involved in Volunteering – by Lara Patangan
The beloved children’s author, Dr. Seuss, wrote; “Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It’s not.” Children
On the Fourth Day of December . . .
This fourth day of December found me well enough to emerge from under the covers to return to work, even though the cold and rainy
On the Third Day of December . . .
It is the third day of the month and the second day of being under the covers and under the weather. As I nursed myself
Kindness Causes Miracles (Life Lessons Learned While Midwifing Families in Haiti)
Monday through Thursday are prenatal days. The women arrive in their cute print dresses and always carry purses. The new moms are sent upstairs for
On the Second Day of December . . .
Two days into December found me under the covers and under the weather. Even though I was down for the count today and could only
On the First Day of December . . .
Upon the completion of last month’s thirty days of gratitude series, which seems like only yesterday, because it was only yesterday, I decided to do
Day Thirty: 30 Days of Gratitude
Well, folks, here we are. It is the final day in this thirty days of gratitude series, but it definitely is not he end of
Day Twenty-Nine: 30 Days of Gratitude
The above quote is simply spot on for today’s post, as I dealt with the residual effects from a recent bout of anxiety. Thankfully, it
Day Twenty-Eight: 30 Days of Gratitude
Another late entry, but better late than never. It is funny how time flies, not necessarily when you are having fun, but when you are
Day Twenty-Seven: 30 Days of Gratitude
I am barely one step ahead of the tryptophan, so, I will keep this short and sweet. There was an abundance of gratitude being felt
The Problem of Gratitude by Lara Patangan
It’s been decades since I have been in grammar school, so when I think of Thanksgiving, pilgrims or Indians don’t generally come to mind. I
The World Is Starving And I Am Stuffed (A Thankful Lament) by Ron Clinton Smith
I like having enough to eat, don’t you? And as an American growing up in the middle class I’ve never known hunger. Just the opposite.
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