Man With Cerebral Palsy Created Such Beautiful Typewriter Art
Paul Smith (September 21, 1921 – June 25, 2007) was born with Severe cerebral palsy, a serious condition that affects the brain. It limited his
Silence When a Neighbor Uses the “N” Word and a Living Room Epiphany – By Carmelene Melanie Siani
One day back in the 60’s when life as we knew it was changing through the civil rights movement, my husband called me from work.
Why Kindness Heals – By James R. Doty, M.D.
As a physician specializing in neurosurgery at an academic medical center, I appreciate the unhappiness many patients have with the present healthcare delivery system that
Humble Hero Dives in Icy River Fully Clothed
A Man from Chongqing, a major city in Southwest China, jumped into river fully clothed to save a drowning child. Last Monday, a four-year-old boy in
Naysayers, Cohorts & Wannabes (Privileged White Woman Stops Shopping for a Year)
~ Editor’s Note: This is part-2 of a year-long, weekly series as author Trish Rohr embarks on a 366 day journey to own her life
I Have a Car, He Doesn’t Have a Car, Why Not Offer Him a Ride? – By Carmelene Melanie Siani
I’m a 74 year old woman and I offer rides to strangers. I started doing it way back in the 1970’s when my brother was
Immigrants’ First Pictures Reveal What It Means To Be American (Historical Kindness)
We often forget that each one of the immigrants who entered this country between 1892 and 1954 was a unique person with their own cultural
BLOOD IN THE STREETS Coping With Menstruation While Homeless – by Jennifer Weiss-Wolf
Around the globe there is growing awareness of, and demand for solutions to, the financial and physical burdens of menstruation. In developing countries the consequence
An Entire Neighbourhood Secretly Learned Sign Language To Surprise Their Deaf Neighbor
Muharrem, a deaf man living in Istanbul, received a huge surprise. one morning, everyone he bumped into in his neighborhood responded to him with sign
The “Magic Kitchen” and How One Kind Remark to a Child Can Change Everything. – By Carmelene Melanie Siani
I had walked over to the neighbor’s house to bring her some homemade biscotti. “My mother said to say thank you for helping to take
Miles and Miles of No-Man’s Land – By Libba Bray
This is the hardest blog I’ve ever attempted to write. For the better part of eight months, I have been struggling under the thumb of
Is It Bullying? – A Visual Guide
Wikipedia describes Bullying as; “the use of force, threat, or coercion to abuse, intimidate, or aggressively dominate others. The behavior is often repeated and habitual.”
This Wonderful Mom Adopted All 4 Of Her Best Friend’s Daughters After She Died Of Brain Cancer
When Elizabeth Diamond was diagnosed with stage-four brain cancer, she was worried about what might happen if she died. Her best friend Laura Ruffino, whom
Privileged White Woman Stops Shopping for a Year – By Trish Rohr
Editor’s Note: This is the first post in a year-long, weekly series as author Trish Rohr embarks on a 366 day journey to own her
I Know You Love Me — Now Let Me Die – By Louis M. Profeta MD
In the old days, she would be propped up on a comfy pillow, in fresh cleaned sheets under the corner window where she would in
Kindness in a Blanket or in a Plastic Bottle or in a Life Jacket – By Carmelene Melanie Siani
At the end of my yoga class the teacher came over and adjusted my blanket so that my feet wouldn’t get cold during the final
Stranger Gives Dad A Very Touching Note After Seeing Him With His Daughter
David Rosenman is a physician and assistant professor in Rochester, MN. He’s also a father with two young children. When David recently took his 9-year-old
Target Employee’s act of Kindness Will Inspire YOU to Practice Kindness
A random act of kindness (and a little patience) goes a long way on the Internet. Ishmael Gilbert, a Target employee in Glendale, Indiana, inspired
Life Is Baeutiful. – by singlestep
Do you remember the name of your kindergarten teacher? I do, mine. Her name was Mrs White. And I remember thinking she must be some
How the Police can Benefit From the Uncanny Power of Courtesy – By Mark Gosson
I was just traveling throughout Europe and I found myself paying attention to how the police interact with people there. Part of this is certainly
Hot Dogs Aren’t Really Meat and How to Have the Best Birthday You’ve Ever Had – By Carmelene Melanie Siani
When we got to the hospital I went inside to register on the computerized screen. “Date of Birth?” the computer asked. It happened to be
Why I Won’t Be Taking Shots On My 21st Birthday (Drinking Responsibly)
Today is my 21st birthday, a day I have been looking forward to for quite some time now. Due to an event that happened about
The Lucky Ones: Surviving Loss – By Stephanie March
We all experience varying degrees of loss, nobody is immune. We lose pets, friends, and family. We lose relationships and marriages. We lose entire houses
The 3 Gatekeepers
With Mindfulness we can observe how we speak, the tone of voice we use and the words we choose. With a little attention (and good
Mom on the Bus – By Amanda Witow
This is something I witnessed years ago, but I like to remember it whenever I feel like people are too judgmental or what not. So
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